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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

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Kausar Bakhitbek

Kausar Bakhitbek, Reporter

Kausar Bakhitbek is an exchange student from Mongolia. She is a first year Clarion reporter who likes to read books revolving around romance. She is a chess player who loves challenging herself and is eager to get to know the Bears better.
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