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  • April 26Last Day of School for Students (5/23)
  • April 26Graduation (5/22)
  • April 26Honors Night (5/14)
  • April 26Spring Fling (5/3)
  • April 26Pep Assembly (5/3)
Senior Spotlight: Michelle Calderon - National Merit Scholarship Recipient

Senior Spotlight: Michelle Calderon – National Merit Scholarship Recipient

Se'Kara Reed, Reporter November 1, 2023

Michelle Calderon, senior, has been striving to be the best she can be ever since elementary school. Michelle expressed, "Ever since I was little and in elementary school, I just found it fun to be the...

TOPSHOT - This picture taken on October 11, 2023 shows an aerial view of buildings destroyed by Israeli air strikes in the Jabalia camp for Palestinian refugees in Gaza City. Israel declared war on Hamas on October 8 following a shock land, air and sea assault by the Gaza-based Islamists. The death toll from the shock cross-border assault by Hamas militants rose to 1,200, making it the deadliest attack in the countrys 75-year history, while Gaza officials reported more than 900 people killed as Israel pounded the territory with air strikes. (Photo by Yahya HASSOUNA / AFP) (Photo by YAHYA HASSOUNA/AFP via Getty Images)

The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: a Complicated Dispute Explained in Simple Terms

Nico Cordova and Mark Chandler October 27, 2023

On Saturday, October 7th, 2023, over 2300 missiles were launched from the Gaza Strip by the Hamas terrorist organization aimed at targets in western Israel: furthermore, Hamas terrorist "death squads"...

Future Wildcats Honored at U of A Day:

Future Wildcats Honored at U of A Day:

Montana Poe, Reporter October 27, 2023

On Wednesday, October 18, members of the University of Arizona staff came to Sahuaro High School's little theater to talk about students' achievements in making it into the college. U of A office of admissions...

Sahuaros varsity volleyball team poses for a team picture at senior night

Serving Up Success with the Sahuaro Volleyball Seniors

Marley Gandee, Editor-in-Chief October 27, 2023

Tonight was all laughter (and a few tears) as the seniors of the Sahuaro volleyball team took on Amphitheater for their final home match. As the stands shook with excitement and cheers - with the game...

Rolling into the Soccer Season

Rolling into the Soccer Season

Coral Hall, Reporter October 5, 2023

On Wednesday, September 27th, Sahuaro girls' soccer had its first semi-official meeting. Soccer coach, Dave Kruszewski, talked about everything that should be done in preparation for the upcoming soccer...

Remembering Eileen Erickson, Former SHS Teacher

Remembering Eileen Erickson, Former SHS Teacher

Wynter Nye, Reporter October 3, 2023

Many of Sahuaro's faculty will remember Eileen Erickson, a former English teacher here at Sahuaro High School, who also happened to be my grandmother. Mrs. Erickson was incredibly well-loved by all of...

Students Guitar Orchestra performing at the U of A

A (Busy) Week in the Life of Sahuaro’s Guitar Orchestra

Marley Gandee, Editor-in-Chief October 3, 2023

It was certainly a busy week for Sahuaro's Guitar Orchestra (advanced guitar), as they "picked" up an opportunity to perform for both the TUSD Governing Board's meeting (Tuesday the 26th) and Professor...

Captain of the Volleyball Team: Lily Bush

Captain of the Volleyball Team: Lily Bush

Gianna Buxenbaum, Reporter October 3, 2023

Lily Bush, a senior at Sahuaro High School, is the girls' varsity volleyball team captain. She has been playing volleyball at Sahuaro for four years. Lily was born in Wyoming and lived there until the...

Everything Good with Ms. Good

Everything Good with Ms. Good

Denaya Taylor, Reporter October 3, 2023

Ms. Good, who we know as the cool English teacher in the 200 hallway, says, "I teach to make a difference in the lives of my students, hopefully making the world a better place." I would describe her...

Touchdowns Turn into Letdowns

Touchdowns Turn into Letdowns

Marley Gandee, Editor-in-Chief September 25, 2023

Just one week after honoring Rick Botkin with praise of his leadership and a Sahuaro win against Cholla, some of the Cougar football team members committed a huge fumble. Due to an incident pending investigation,...

Adams shoes placed backwards on the start line before the meet

Following in His Footsteps: How the Cross Country Team Still Honors Adam Boehme

Marley Gandee, Editor-in-Chief September 21, 2023

"I know he's looking down today and he's loving it. He's loving this today," said Adam Boehme's mom, Cindy, as she watched the Sahuaro Cross Country team honor her son by running on the last course...

Family of Rick Botkin lines up on the field for a tribute and picture with the team.

Friday Night Lights Shine a Little Brighter for Rick Botkin

Marley Gandee, Editor-in-Chief September 18, 2023

In 1977, Coach Botkin's older brother, Rick Botkin, was killed in a tragic accident; 46 years later, Sahauro celebrated the 45th Annual Rick Botkin Memorial. Rick was just a 17-year-old senior at Sahuaro...

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