Jacquelyn White, Public Information Officer
November 6, 2018
The TUHS Fall Sports Banquet will honor athletes who participated in football, cheerleading, girls’ golf, cross country, volleyball, and girls’ tennis on Nov. 7 at 6:00 p.m. The event will begin in Mullen Gym with dinner catered by Flaco’s Tacos followed by individual awards with each team and coaches. Tickets for the event can be pre-purchased for $10 in the athletic office or can be purchased at the door for $12. Coaches and athletes attend for free, but friends and family members will need...
McKenlee Wescott, News Editor
November 1, 2018
Three years ago, Officer Adam Taylor and Tommy White got together and created a CHP Program at Taft Union High School. They were inclined to create such a program on the request of former student Christian Simpson. In order to create such an advanced program, Taylor and White had to get approval from the school board. Starting with 12 students, the CHP Explorer Program was a go. To become an explorer, the students must to be 15 through 20 years of age. Explorers are highly involved with volunteer...
Sofia Zendejas, Sports Editor and Reporter
October 31, 2018
Cash for College Night is an event that gives seniors a chance to complete their FAFSA or Dream Act application for college. There will be volunteers to check on applications and answer any questions. It would be helpful if students take their parents or guardians to help assist with the financial portion of the applications. It will be on campus in the I.R.C. Lecture Hall (across from the cafeteria) on Thursday, Nov. 1. from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Alo Maino, Reporter
November 12, 2018
Taft High hosted the fall choir concert on Oct. 23. Choir teacher, Aaron Mosley, was the conductor for the night with Trish Wise as the accompanist. The concert started with the beginning choir as they sang Cantate Domino, Lineage, and Johnny Has Gone...
Ramiro Gonzalez, Reporter
November 7, 2018
Taft FFA and FFA booster are having a Fall Recognition Dinner on Thursday, November 8th. The dinner is going to be located and the farm in Taft Union High School. The address is located on 900 North 10th Street. This is to recognize people who have...
Tesla Barnes, Reporter
November 5, 2018
For years, the Taft Union High School (TUHS) band has put on a show for eager sports fans to enjoy during halftime. The talented students of TUHS strive for the best they can possibly do. This year, TUHS musicians have decided to reenact the Disney...
Mackenzie Miller, Reporter
October 24, 2018
Oil Tech students and staff started off the year with a Movie Night for freshmen. They provided popcorn and the movie Jumanji for students to enjoy in the Taft Union High School auditorium. While everyone was getting settled for the movie, Mr. Pendergrass...
Jaye Sparks, Features Editor
November 12, 2018
This year, Taft High has welcomed many new people into its family, one of them being our new Dean of Athletics and Student Support Services, Robert Ramirez. Ramirez plans...
Thalia Villanueva, Opinions and Editorials Editor
November 12, 2018
As Taft Union High School progresses, so does the technology used by the school. Recently, Taft Union’s freshmen class have been blessed with newer modeled laptops to use...
Alo Maino, Reporter
November 1, 2018
Taft High floats were presented before the varsity game on Oct. 5. The freshmen class created their float based on the locally famous movie, The Best of Times, but with a...
Ramiro Gonzalez, Reporter
November 1, 2018
Taft High Principal Mary Alice Finn invites all students to attend Pizza with the Principal. This event happens each month. There is an email invitation form where each student...
Oil Tech Academy partners with Lions club in honor of our veterans
October 23, 2018
The Honor Flight fundraiser was on Sept. 29 and was initiated by Michael Goodwin and Julie...
Michael Van Zee, Reporter
November 1, 2018
On Fri. Oct. 5., Taft Union High School’s cross country team went to Sierra Pacific High School for a meet. There were five boys and two girls who went. Marimar Torres won the girls race with the time of 24:23 (a personal...
Mike Cowan, Coach
October 31, 2018
Another successful season of Wildcat Golf has ended at the Valley Championship on Oct. 29. Sophomore Macayla Wells shot a solid 91 at River Island Country Club near Porterville, coming in tied for 35th out of the 90 qualifiers. ...
Mike Cowan, Coach
October 24, 2018
The season is not over for the TUHS golf team! After going undefeated in league this season, the Wildcat Golf Team continues to play in the post-season with Macayla Wells qualifying for the CIF Central Section Individual...
Jorge Castro, Assistant Sports Editor
October 24, 2018
The Taft High Wildcats played the McFarland Cougars for our 2018 Homecoming game. The Wildcats, unfortunately, lost 12-13, but after reviewing the film on the overturned touchdown, it’s blatant that we were robbed. On the...