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A Story of Human Perseverance: Benite Luhando

A Story of Human Perseverance: Benite Luhando

Marley Gandee, Editor-in-Chief April 22, 2024

I have found few people to be more inspiring than Benite Luhando, a senior at Sahuaro who has more perseverance in one day than most people have in their whole lives combined. Benite was born in the Democratic...

10 Ways To Study: 2024

10 Ways To Study: 2024

April 19, 2024

Studying. The vast majority of students anywhere hate it for one reason or another, but (almost) all of us do it so we can get a good grade. So for those of you who hate it or find it challenging, read...

The Musical Journey of Rebecca Martinez

The Musical Journey of Rebecca Martinez

Tatum Crawford, Editor April 15, 2024

Within the harmonies of the violin, Rebecca Martinez, a junior at Sahuaro, shares how violin and being in the orchestra have played an important role in her life. Rebecca's journey in orchestra began because...

Teenage Motherhood

Teenage Motherhood

Cayle Callahan, Reporter April 15, 2024

Being a teen mom, there are a lot of statistics and stereotypes people try and push you into, of course, all of them are negative. I'm not stupid, or a dropout, yes my son's father is in his life, yes...

Believing in the Rainbow after the Storm

Believing in the Rainbow after the Storm

Hajir Atiyah, Contributor April 8, 2024

Hajir Atiyah, a sophomore at Sahuaro, enjoys traveling, reading, and playing soccer. She wants to go to JTED and in college, explore the option of becoming a doctor. Hajir wrote about humanity because...

From High School Dropout to Navy Soldier

From High School Dropout to Navy Soldier

Se'Kara Reed, Editor April 8, 2024

My brother Caleb Hartman would have graduated alongside the Sahuaro class of 2023 had he not dropped out of high school in his junior year. In short, Caleb didn't enjoy school - it wasn't for him. He felt...

Excited for What the Future Holds: Madison Honaker

Excited for What the Future Holds: Madison Honaker

Cayle Callahan, Reporter April 4, 2024

Senior year has been an exciting experience for 17-year-old Madison Honaker as she prepares for graduation and all the fun end-of-high school rites of passage like prom, senior sunset, and walking onto...

Rice: An Asian Story

Rice: An Asian Story

Daniel Way, Contributor April 3, 2024

When Daniel Way, a sophomore at Sahuaro, found out he was 4% Chinese, he was inspired to write this story. He likes playing video games and skateboarding in his free time. He wants to go into law school...

Work Hard/Play Hard

Work Hard/Play Hard

Montana Poe, Reporter April 3, 2024

Carol Rodriguez, Sahuaro's assistant principal, has always been surrounded by kids.  She grew up with nine siblings (and boasts that she is close to them all) and went on to have three sons of her own. ...

Hannah Boehmes Boring Senior Year

Hannah Boehme’s “Boring” Senior Year

Mia Payette, Editor April 2, 2024

"I'm kind of like the boring senior," Hannah Boehme said, but despite having a "boring" senior year, she is living her most authentic life. Hannah has developed her own style and confidence this year....

Ms. Bradley: Get to Know Her

Ms. Bradley: Get to Know Her

Wynter Nye, Reporter April 2, 2024

Ms. Bradley, a dedicated STEM teacher at Sahuaro High School, brings a wealth of experience and passion to her role in inspiring the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators. Her journey...

Ready for What Comes Next: Madison Murrow

Ready for What Comes Next: Madison Murrow

Montana, Poe March 28, 2024

Senior, Madison Murrow,  enjoys her only-child life with her mom and dad, keeping herself busy with sports.  Although she has no future plans to play on a collegiate level, Madi takes advantage of participating...

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