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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

Electric Blue

Miah Aughenbaugh, Reporter

December 12, 2025

Art by Miah Aughenbaugh

Electric blue

You smile, bright and hot, it burns my eyes

You are lightning, I find myself wanting to be your thunder

But all I can do is watch from down here on earth

My hand lifts up to the sky where you are

But I can’t reach, not even close

All I would do is get struck anyway

About the Contributor

Miah Aughenbaugh, Reporter

Miah Aughenbaugh is a first year Clarion student at Selma High. She is a senior who loves to draw and paint in her free time. A fun fact about Miah is that she is half Filipino and half German.

Electric Blue

The Clarion

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