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Student working on a ceramic sculpture in arts class.

[PHOTO] Students choose careers

Emily LeDuc, News Editor and Reporter
March 9, 2020
Kindness poster that was in the quad.

[PHOTO] Kindness week wraps up

Emily LeDuc, News Editor
February 15, 2020
Human Element Students prepared for Kindness Week at Taft High.

[PHOTO] Stay humble, work hard, be kind

Alo Maino, Editor-in-Chief
February 8, 2020
Band to hold Cinco De Mayo dinner and concert

Band to hold Cinco De Mayo dinner and concert

Gusher Staff
April 25, 2019
Callie White-Pittman playing the National Anthem on her guitar during the assembly.

[PHOTO] Students celebrate kindness

Jaye Sparks, Features Editor and Reporter
February 28, 2019

Club picture day happening this Friday

Gusher Staff
January 8, 2019
Family and friends gathered in Mullen gym having dinner provided by the Culinary Arts Club.

[PHOTO] Athleticism showcased at the Fall Sports Banquet

Isabella Martinez, Andrew Robertson, Alo Maino, Michael Van Zee, Jonah Armstrong, and Mariah Nevarez
December 4, 2018

Donations needed for Paradise fire victims

Gusher Staff
November 15, 2018
The 2018 Homecoming court posed for pictures after the crowning of Millie Reynoso as Homecoming Queen. Jackson Van Roekel was crowned King at the Powderpuff game.

2018 Homecoming Court

Gusher Staff
October 12, 2018
Seniors took a group photo to commemorate the beginning of the school year and reflect on the year ahead.

Senior Sunrise 2018

Gusher Staff
September 14, 2018
Caitlin Bailey received her certificate for achieving Valedictorian of the Class of 2018 with a G.P.A. of 4.37.

Seniors celebrate at breakfast

Gusher Staff
June 5, 2018
Scott Bennett, Debbie Cloud, Lisa Polk, Karen Hillygus, and Jim Carnal received plaques representing years of dedication to teaching at the Taft Union High School District during the May board meeting (not present/pictured: David Skowron, Julee Skowron, Bennett Johnson, Gene Conners, and Harold Heiter)

Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat

Gusher Staff
May 28, 2018
Emmy Lou Heber, S-Club Adviser, and the award recipients: Alison Moon (Grade 12), Madison Jordan (Grade 11), Regan Barnachia (Grade 10), and Emalyne Davis (Grade 9)

Students Awarded Young Women of Achievement by Soroptimist

Gusher Staff
May 23, 2018
Jack Layton

Athletes Sign Letters of Intent in Special Ceremony

Gusher Staff
May 16, 2018
Lisa Polk, Karen Hillygus, Jim Carnal, Scott Bennett, Ben Johnson, Gene Conners, David Skowron, and Julee Skowron receiving the yearbook dedicated to them (Harold Heiter, not pictured).

Nine Retirees Honored with Yearbook Dedication

Gusher Staff
May 16, 2018
Seniors with a 4.0 and above for 3rd quarter

Straight-A Students for 3rd Quarter

Gusher Staff
May 9, 2018
Varsity girls' track team win SSL Championship.

2018 SSL Champions

Gusher Staff
May 3, 2018
Senior captain, Brooklyn Yaws, pumps up her teammates before the start of the new inning.

[PHOTO] Softball Improves with Back-to-Back Wins

Garrett Gibson, Sports Editor
April 23, 2018
Eduardo Morales showing Ted Pendergrass how his 3-D printer works.

[PHOTO] Oil Tech Student Makes An Impression

Sofia Zendejas, Reporter
March 2, 2018
Main building hallway where students enter classrooms for instruction.

[PHOTO] Extra Funding to Support Remediation

Nickolas Mansell, News Editor
February 26, 2018
Sierra Pilgrim posed with her mother on Homecoming night.

[PHOTO] Star Athletes Receive Recognitions

Mariah Nevarez, Reporter
February 17, 2018
Signs welcomed 8th graders to preview day.

[PHOTO] Taft High Welcomes Class of 2022

James Buddell, Chief Photographer/Reporter
February 22, 2018
Students discuss concerns and ideas at Pizza with Principal Mary Alice Finn.

[PHOTO] Voice Your Concerns

Nickolas Mansell, News Editor
February 13, 2018
Sophomore student gets slimed at the rally.

[PHOTO] Winter Week Full of Fun and Games

Stephanie Santos and Julia Sanchez
January 30, 2018
Clayton Hamblin discussing the Oil Tech program with the freshmen of TUHS

[PHOTO] Oil Tech Presents Opportunities to Freshmen

Mariah Nevarez, Reporter
January 25, 2018
Craig Popejoy smiles as he participates in the Tsunami activity.

[PHOTO] Point Break Brings Tears and Smiles

Alyssa Reeves, Reporter
January 25, 2018
Athletic field across from 10th street used for sports practices and games.

[PHOTO] Flat Broke?

Nickolas Mansell, News Editor
January 22, 2018
Stacy Meadows accepting the $25,000 donation from Berry Petroleum presented by Ken Olson (Assistant Corporate Secretary and HR Manager) along with Superintendent Dr. Blanca Cavazos.

$25,000 Donation Honors Kelsey Meadows

Gusher Staff
January 18, 2018
Taft Union High School District Marquee at 10th and San Emidio

[PHOTO] Signs of the Times

Nickolas Mansell, News Editor
January 12, 2018
Honor Band and Orchestra participants Ricky Posey, Dennis Posey, Tanner Ashmore, Taylor Reed, Kylie Campbell, Luis Moncada, Raygan Wescott, and Nathaniel Morris

Taft High Musicians Score Spots in Honor Band and Orchestra

Gusher Staff
December 13, 2017
Santa Letters

Santa Letters

Gusher Staff
December 20, 2017
Dennis Posey during his solo for Jazz Band

[PHOTO] A Wonderful Night of Christmas Music

Julia Sanchez, Features Editor
December 19, 2017
Taft High laptop used by a student in class

[PHOTO] Did the Grinch Just Steal the Internet?

Nickolas Mansell, News Editor
December 18, 2017
Band rehearsing for the concert

[PHOTO] Taft High Kicks off the Holidays with Instrumental Christmas Concert

Alyssa Reeves, Reporter
December 15, 2017
Debbie Cloud, Jan Ashley, and Staci McMinn share the spirit with "ugly" sweaters at the Staff Breakfast

“Ugly” Sweater Breakfast

Gusher Staff
December 14, 2017
Fano Maui from the Oil Tech program sits next to the Christmas tree and smiles for the camera.

[PHOTO] Taft High Appears In the Christmas Parade

Nickolas Mansell, News Editor
December 5, 2017
Santa letters from the 2001 issue

[PHOTO] What do you want for Christmas?

Mariah Nevarez
December 1, 2017
The athletes and their families eating and socializing with other people while waiting for the banquet to start.

Accolades for Athletes

Gusher Staff
November 28, 2017
Drum Major Angie Self conducts the show and leads the band.

[PHOTO] Band Wins Final Competition

Julia Sanchez, Features Editor
November 14, 2017
Pastries served during Pastries with the Principal

[PHOTO] Opinions Never Tasted So Good

Jaye Sparks, Reporter
November 14, 2017
Flags lined the Memorial Walkway on Nov. 9 in honor of our Veterans.

Thank You Veterans

Gusher Staff
November 9, 2017
TUHS Human Element and ASB Leadership students decorated the school to show appreciation for our Veterans.

Taft High Thanks Veterans

Gusher Staff
November 9, 2017
Teacher and students gather for a Halloween lunch as "buddies".

[PHOTO] Spooky Potluck Held for ASB Buddies

Cherokee Bertholf
November 3, 2017
Player, Gary Buchanan, playing "Pokémon Go" for the Junior class float

[PHOTO] Homecoming Floats Featured Video Games

Brennan Rodriguez and Mariah Nevarez
November 1, 2017
Sarah Lopez

[PHOTO] Homecoming King and Queen Revealed

Kilie Odle, Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2017
Sarah Lopez shows her excitement after the winner is announced.

Brooklyn Yaws, Lindsay Turner, Sierra Pilgrim, Sarah Lopez, and Taylor Hale smile when the announcement is made.

Jacquelyn Hinojosa was smiling even though she jumped up and down after losing the game.

Jacob Gonzales was animated as he enjoyed announcing the game winners at the rally.

Brennan Rodriguez raced to get the photos of the theme songs during one of the games.

Corey Morgan tried to take down the boxes in the Angry Birds 3D game.

[PHOTO] Homecoming Rally Full of Games

November 1, 2017
The Varsity team showed enthusiasm after they were introduced to the school and came together for a chant.

Brad Van Roekel introduced the JV team as part of the rally.

Amanda Locke lead the choir in singing the National Anthem.

Many students enjoyed the "Just Dance" game.

Jordan Isbell and Nick Vargas dancing as part of the game.

The JV team came together at the rally.

Julie Ortlieb listening to a presentation at one of the meetings

[PHOTO] TUHS Exploring More Opportunities For Students

Nickolas Mansell, News Editor
October 31, 2017
Oil Tech Sophomore Yasmin Cisneros pointing to one of the blacksmith tools while she described the display.

[PHOTO] Boomin’ with Oil Tech Students

Jaye Sparks, Reporter
October 31, 2017
Kilie Odle, Stephanie Santos, and Judith Beaver pictured as winners of the contest (left to right).

Scary Story Winners Announced

Gusher Staff
October 31, 2017
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