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

Poetry Corner

The Weight of the Unsaid

Zanaiyah Cruz Delgado, Reporter

October 23, 2025

Art by Zanaiyah Cruz

Your heart is full

Mind isn’t cruel

Feelings aren’t expressed

You want the very best

You’re scared, unprepared

Others believe you don’t care

You stay silent

To not turn violent

But I know

Even if it doesn’t show

You aren’t on your own

I’ll wait for the ringtone

But the silence is hurting

Being patient is disturbing

Sorry if you hear a voicemail

I can’t go into detail

Just know it’s too late

I could no longer wait

A blessing you were, I can’t deny

My love for you will never die

About the Contributor

Zanaiyah Cruz Delgado

Zanaiyah Cruz Delgado, Reporter

Zanaiyah Cruz is a Sophomore at Selma High and is a 1st year Clarion student. She is a SHS cheerleader who loves to write poetry and read her Bible. A fun fact about Zanaiyah is that she sneezes every five minutes.