Federal Bureau of Investigation
May 30, 2018
SACRAMENTO - Federal Bureau of Investigation is announcing a campaign to educate the public on the consequences of posting hoax threats to schools and other public places, and reminds communities that these hoax threats are not a joke. In the aftermath of tragic shootings such as the ones at Santa Fe High School and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, the FBI and law enforcement around the country often see an increase in threats made to schools and other public forums. The FBI and our partners...
Jonah Armstrong, Team/In-depth Report Editor
May 25, 2018
Over the last three months, 27 windows have been broken at Taft High. Specifically, the science building has been hit hardest, including Mrs. Pendergrass’s room on the lower floors of the building. The persons responsible for the vandalism have not been identified. Other facilities, such as the cafeteria and CTEC have also had broken glass due to rocks being thrown at them, similar to how the windows at the science building have been broken. No connection has been made yet to the different incidents...
Jim Carnal, Public Information Officer
May 25, 2018
Taft Union High School will hold its 106th graduation ceremony in Martin Memorial Stadium at 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 6. The ceremony will include a slide show of senior pictures projected on two giant screens for the audience. Families and guests are instructed to leave noisemakers, air horns and balloons at home. "Our goal is for every student to enjoy the moment when they receive their diploma and for everyone in the audience to clearly hear the student’s name as it is read.” Superintendent...
Jim Carnal, Public Information Officer
May 25, 2018
2018 Taft Union High School Derricks are still available for purchase at the school’s business office, 701 Wildcat Way. The yearbook features the theme Our Town, based on the Pulitizer prize-winning play by Thorton Wilder that juniors read in English class. “Our goal was to capture a year in the life of a small American high school and town, as Wilder did a century earlier,” said Jim Carnal, yearbook adviser and English teacher. “I think the photographs in this book are the best ever packaged...
Sofia Zendejas, Reporter
May 28, 2018
Drumline brought back the show they did back in 2013 and decided it would be fun to make some big changes and play it again. The Taft High Drumline represented our school very well this year. People have seen the Facebook posts, but in case the...
Julia Sanchez, Features Editor
May 28, 2018
The last choir concert of the year was May 22nd in the TUHS auditorium with the theme “Give my Regards to Broadway.” Songs of the night were conducted by Amanda Locke and accompanied by Tricia Wise. The first song for the concert was Best of Broadway...
Students Awarded Young Women of Achievement by Soroptimist
May 23, 2018
Four Taft High students were recognized by Soroptimist and awarded the Young Women of Achievement award. According to Emmy Lou Heber, "They were awarded and recognized for their high scholastic and moral attributes." The following students were recognized: Alison Moon (Grade 12) Madison Jordan...
June 5, 2018
Awards were given today at the Senior Breakfast for seniors earning high academic achievement.
May 28, 2018
As the school year comes to a close, many teachers will be leaving Taft High. Approximately 20 teachers will be either resigning from TUHS or will be retiring at the end of...
May 11, 2018
On Monday, May 7th, the senior boys of Taft High were placed on teams to battle it out in a game of girls’ indoor volleyball. The blue team vs. the gold...
Mariah Nevarez, Reporter
May 30, 2018
The CIF-Central Section Masters Meet (Valley Championships) was held at Buchanan High School on May 19, 2018. These athletes worked hard to make it to Masters. Senior Roberto Frausto...
Michael Goodwin and Jaye Sparks
May 28, 2018
On Monday, May 21, Clayson played in the CIF Central Section Valley Championship Match. He overcame an early double bogey on his 4th hole to finish the tournament with a 4...
Mariah Nevarez, Reporter
May 21, 2018
For the second year straight, the women’s team brought home the Division 2 Valley Championship title on May 9, 2018. According to Mr. Newton, “It was a stressful but exciting...
Julia Sanchez, Features Editor
May 21, 2018
The 2018 Swim and Dive season has come to an end. The SSL diving championship took place May 4th at the Aquatic Center in Bakersfield. The meet included several high schools in...
Alyssa Reeves, Reporter
May 21, 2018
Taft played Shafter and Wasco the days of April 24 and April 26. Unfortunately, the Wildcats lost to Wasco by a score of 13-4 on the 24th. Even with 3 successful RBIs by Van Roekel...
Mariah Nevarez, Reporter
May 17, 2018
The Wildcat Invitational Wildcat Invitational was on March 17, 2018. Overall, the Wildcats have dominated the competition. The varsity Wildcat boys placed second and the...
