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The Clarion

The Student News Site of Selma High School

  • May 2026 - Senior Edition
  • Complied by Jazmine Villar
  • 'Effort and dedication is needed to succeed.' - Gurleen Kaur
  • 'It never hurts to try something new.' - Mia Betancourt
  • “Knowing more about what you don't know than what you do is an achievement in itself.” - Josue Gurrola Ontiveros
  • 'If it won't matter in 5 months don't stress about it for 5 minutes.' - Damian Vazquez
  • 'My name may be Miah, but you can call me any time.” - Miah Aughenbaugh
  • “It costs nothing to be kind.” - Bethany Cazares
  • “I came with curiosity, I stay with wonder, and I leave with perspective.” - Josue Gurrola Ontiveros
  • 'Never let your enemies bring you down.' - Damian Vazquez
  • 'In the long run, it's your future, no one else's.' - Mia Betancourt
  • 'Try to be positive even when it's hard.' - Gurleen Kaur
  • 'To make art is creation, to live art is decay.” - Miah Aughenbaugh
  • “Never shrink your light. Take up space and BE YOU.” - Bethany Cazares
  • 'Always wake up with a positive mindset.' - Damian Vazquez
  • 'Don't procrastinate. It’ll will catch up to you.' - Mia Betancourt
  • 'It's always worth trying even if you fail.' - Gurleen Kaur
  • 'Your hand is looking a little heavy. Want me to hold it for you?” - Miah Aughenbaugh
  • “The world is better with you in it.” - Bethany Cazares
  • “Feeling like hydrogen peroxide and sulfuric acid together.” - Josue Gurrola Ontiveros
  • 'Never settle for less. Always reach for the best.' - Damian Vazquez
  • 'Take time for yourself. You deserve it.' - Mia Betancourt
  • 'Show up and do what it takes to reach your highest potential.' - Gurleen Kaur
  • 'By Allah, behave yourself. I will give you a taste of my shoe.” - Miah Aughenbaugh
  • “Never think that you aren't capable of accomplishing your dreams.” - Bethany Cazares
  • “The worst part of being at the top is that there's no one to look up to.” - Josue Gurrola Ontiveros
  • 'Always climb the highest MOUNTAIN until you DEW what you always dreamed of.' - Damian Vazquez
  • 'Be kind. It doesn't hurt to be a good person.' - Mia Betancourt
  • 'Enjoy your time here because it will go by fast.' - Gurleen Kaur
  • “YOU ARE LOVED.” - Bethany Cazares
  • “If your childhood friend comes back to your life say no.” - Josue Gurrola Ontiveros
  • 'Don't hold yourself accountable to being perfect.' - Gurleen Kaur
  • “Dab on your haters.” - Bethany Cazares
  • “Me: Yogurt.” - Bethany Cazares
  • “Gurt: Yo.” - Damian Vazquez

The Clarion

The Clarion

A Life in a Year
A Life in a Year
Kausar Bakhitbek, Reporter • May 22, 2026

There are only two weeks left now, and I still can’t understand how something so big can end so quietly, while starting to feel like something that you have been doing for...

#5 Matthew Paz at bat against Kingsburg pitcher
Pitching Into Senior Night
Manpreet Kaur, Reporter • May 22, 2026

As the 2025-2026 boys varsity baseball season comes to an end, the team leaves behind more than just wins and losses. They set down numerous memories, nurtured growth, and...

Boys' volleyball strategizing their next move
The Final Set
Lainey Davis, Reporter • May 22, 2026
UCLA Bruins tennis coach Billy Martin talks tennis with our Selma High seniors at the UCLA Tennis Center in Los Angeles.
Boys’ Tennis: Defining Athleticism
Samantha Yepez Ramirez, Layout Editor, Feature Editor • May 22, 2026
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Bearchella Brings the Roar to School Unity
Bearchella Brings the Roar to School Unity
Jayleen Orozco Moreno, Reporter • May 22, 2026

Bright lights, music, student laughter and excitement, a day to remember, Bearchella 2026! From performing student teams to visual art performers,...

Marching With Unity
Marching With Unity
May 22, 2026
Art by Sara Ceballos Cardenas
The Popularity Behind Pop Music
Abigail Cabezas, Reporter • April 17, 2026

The “pop-ularity” of pop music easily stems from its way of connecting people, whether it's a catchy beat or the nostalgic memories it brings from...

The Power of R&B
Jayleen Orozco Moreno, Reporter • April 17, 2026
Art by Damian Vasquez
Malcolm Todd’s “Sweet Boy” Album: Sweet on the Surface, Deep at the Core
Damian Vazquez Gallegos, Reporter • May 22, 2026
Are You Surprised?
Jazmine Villar, Co-Sports Editor, Photo Editor • May 22, 2026
Retiring Teachers: A Legacy to Be Remembered
Lainey Davis and Bethany Cazares May 22, 2026
Archives
Go Anteaters!
Senior Farewells
The Beauty in Ordinary Things
Lainey Davis, Reporter • May 22, 2026

I’d never given much thought to the ordinary moments in my life, things I wouldn’t have second glanced at. Freshman year feels so far from...

Go Sunbirds!
Senior Farewells
The End of an Era at SHS
Mia Betancourt, Reporter • May 22, 2026

In elementary school I based my idea of high school off the movie High School Musical. I actually thought I would get to have a pink locker like...

Go Mustangs!
Senior Farewells
The Final Stretch
Josue Gurrola Ontiveros, Reporter • May 22, 2026

Grubby. That is the  word that describes the absolute mess and clutter that my backpack has towards the end of the school year. But the assignments...

Fashion Column
Fashion On Campus: Staff Edition
Gurleen Kaur and Mia Betancourt May 22, 2026

At Selma High, not only do we have fashionable students, but we also have fashionable staff members, such as Mr. Ly and Ms. Garcia. Mr....