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Tom White uses the simulator to teach Christian Burleson to control the situation.

[PHOTO] Students Learn to Control Hostile Situations

Stephanie Santos, Reporter
March 16, 2018
Maino Maino posed with his parents on Senior Night.

[PHOTO] Star Athletes Receive Recognitions

Mariah Nevarez, Reporter
February 17, 2018
Santa Letter Form

[PHOTO] What do you want for Christmas?

Mariah Nevarez
December 1, 2017
Pete Lango

[PHOTO] Pete Lango Resigns During His Second Year as Athletic Director

Jonah Armstrong and Nickolas Mansell
November 30, 2017
Lindsay Turner, Jayden Miller, Michael White, and a fellow student discuss the trial before it begins.

Guilty or Not Guilty?

Brennan Rodriguez, Reporter
November 27, 2017
Board Member John Kopp at the November meeting

Board Approves New Employee and CTEC Equipment Purchase

Jonah Armstrong, Nickolas Mansell, and Brennan Rodriguez
November 15, 2017
Canned food donation boxes available in the quad

Food Drive Contest Begins Again

Brennan Rodriguez, Reporter
November 15, 2017
Joe Gregory at the November Board Meeting

[PHOTO] New Resource Officer On Campus

Nickolas Mansell, News Editor
November 14, 2017
Kindness Wall

National Kindness Day

Brennan Rodriguez, Reporter
November 13, 2017
Wally The Wildcat, watching the JV football team during a game with JV cheerleaders performing behind him.

Wally the Wildcat

Brennan Rodriguez
November 9, 2017
No. 3 (Jonathan Hopkins) is seen leaping for the ball above No. 11 (Logan Rolin), in an attempt to intercept the ball from the Eagles.

JV Wins Final Game of Season

Brennan Rodriguez, Reporter
November 8, 2017
Fano Maui fights off the BCHS defense, but is overcome shortly after.

[PHOTO] Confetti Can’t Stop Our Wildcat Pride

November 8, 2017
Fano Maui fights off the BCHS defense, but is overcome shortly after.

Abel Lopez rescued Princess Peach, Jenna Yarbrough, from a baby Thunderbird on the Senior class float.

Homecoming Floats Featured Video Games

Brennan Rodriguez and Mariah Nevarez
November 1, 2017
Jacob Gonzales with the Blue Squad celebrating the win. Brennan Rodriguez

[PHOTO] A Wild Night at Powderpuff

Garrett Gibson and Sofia Zendejas
October 31, 2017
Caitlyn Bailey rushes up the middle of the field followed by Hunter Everson.

The gold 'Cats meet the blue 'Cats head-on as they prepare to begin a play.

Taylor Hale races past the gold team members.

Fano Maui hugging his family members after being escorted by his aunt, Mahea Maui

[PHOTO] Homecoming King and Queen Revealed

Kilie Odle, Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2017
Jacob Gonzales with the Blue Squad celebrating the win.

Taylor Hale avoiding Hunter Everson's attempt to grab her flag.

Kilie Odle, Editor-in-chief

The Gusher Publishes Their Hundredth Story

Brennan Rodriguez, Reporter
October 27, 2017
The newly dedicated sign to Fred and Barbara Holmes.

[PHOTO] Taft High Oil-Tech Academy Dedicated Building to Fred and Barbara Holmes

Jonah Armstrong and Nickolas Mansell
October 25, 2017
KFA club members arrive at Rowdy Con and gather for a group photo, with some unintentionally added cosplayers.

KFA Attends Rowdy Con

Jonah Armstrong and Brennan Rodriguez
October 19, 2017
Timing is important (TUHS clock)

[PHOTO] Homecoming Football Times

October 19, 2017
KM sticker in honor of Kelsey Meadows

Number 5, Zack Tuaila, turning sharply to avoid Shafter players.

Number 9, Fano Maui, sprinting to the sidelines in an attempt to elude Shafter adversaries.

Number 25, Thomas Stark, intercepts a pass for the Cats and begins to run downfield.

Fano Maui evades his opponents and rushes right.

Number 55, Seth Freidrichsen, pounces onto a Shafter opponent.

Fano Maui racing past a competitor towards the enemy end zone.

Taft High Wildcats ready to pounce!

Thomas Stark completes a catch and sprints downfield.

Number 21, Enrique Reyes, punting off to Shafter while Varsity defense covers him.

Fano Maui escapes a Shafter player's grasp.

[PHOTO] Shafter Intercepted Our Win

Jonah Armstrong, Team/Investigative Report Editor/Reporter
October 18, 2017
Firefighters raised the American Flag high in the air above the WSRPD center during Kelsey Meadows's memorial services.

Memorial for Kelsey Meadows

Brennan Rodriguez, Reporter
October 16, 2017
A candle held by a community member in remembrance

[PHOTO] Healing Through the Heartache

Jaye Sparks and Julia Sanchez
October 6, 2017
Fano Maui narrowly avoiding a Chavez player.

JV Football lost, but Varsity prevailed

Brennan Rodriguez, Reporter
October 5, 2017
Zach Tuaila sprinting past Chavez defense, scoring a touchdown for the 'Cats.

Fano Maui fights past Titan defenses.

Fano Maui fights past Titan defenses.

Fano Maui fights past Titan defenses.

Enrique Reyes kicking off while Blake Johnson holds the ball.

'Cats snap the ball to Jackson Van Roekel.

Fano Maui leaving the Titans in his dust.

Enrique Reyes kicking off (left), followed by Jordan Miranda (center) and Derek Amorteguy (right).

Enrique Reyes kicking off toward Chavez players.

Fano Maui, covered by the 'Cats defensive line, bolts into an opening.

After receiving the ball, Fano Maui rushes forward.

Blake Johnson running the ball toward the sidelines.

Helmets held high during the National Anthem

After receiving the ball, Fano Maui rushes forward.

The J.V. Team showing respect after their loss.

Number 84, Anthonie Adams, standing his ground against a falling JV Titan.

New Foods teacher, Mr. Chavira, helping a group of students prepare their sauce.

[PHOTO] New Foods Teacher Carlos Chavira

Alyssa Reeves, Reporter
October 4, 2017
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[PHOTO] Taft High Sports Preview

October 2, 2017
Board members Twisselman, Linder, Ortlieb, Kopp, and Berry pictured along with Superintendent Cavazos and Secretary Julie Gragg. HR Manager Lori Blodorn is in the audience.

September Board Meetings

Jonah Armstrong, Brennan Rodriguez, and Nickolas Mansell
October 2, 2017
The team took 22 push-ups to raise awareness of Veteran suicide.

[PHOTO] Taft Wildcats WIN Home Game

Mariah Nevarez, Reporter
September 28, 2017
Logan Rolin curving his way around Arvin's defense.

JV Football

Brennan Rodriguez, Photographer and Reporter
September 29, 2017
Taft High Varsity Football team raising their helmets during the end of the National Anthem.

Varsity Football

Brennan Rodriguez, Photographer/Reporter
September 21, 2017
Fano Maui charges past Exeter Varsity players.

Wildcats Playing Each Game With Heart

Brennan Rodriguez and Mariah Nevarez
September 21, 2017
Zayn Herrera

[PHOTO] Seniors: Goals, Careers, and Aspirations

Kilie Odle, Editor-in-Chief
September 21, 2017
Kyler Miles faking a hand off.

[PHOTO] JV Football Fights Hard at Exeter

James Buddell, Reporter/Chief Photographer
September 20, 2017
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