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The Clarion

The Student News Site of Selma High School

  • Senior Edition
  • May 2025
  • “If only there was more time in a day, then I could continue to wish I had more time while procrastinating for a longer period.” - Michael E. Casarez.
  • “:3” - Nevaeh Santibanez
  • “Find the good. It’s all around you. Find it, showcase it and you’ll start believing it.”- Jesse Owens (Kimberly Bojorquez)
  • “I only wear this to give y'all girls a chance” - Yossra Saad
  • “Chicken Jockey” - Nevaeh Santibanez
  • “High school is like Zayn, you pretend to have fun for four years then leave” - Yarektzy Navarro
  • “Nadie te puede quitar el estudio.” - Monica Cruz Perez
  • “Yo, gurt. Gurt: wsp” - Brayden Brumm
  • “In the end, we’ll all become stories.” - Yasmine Abdulla
  • “This moment will just be another story someday.” - Aneka Zamora
  • “At the end of the day, you’ll be okay.” - Brenda Vasquez
  • “Tu sueño se hace realidad si amas lo que haces, Siempre con humildad la frente en alto y mucha voluntad” - Areli Navarrete
  • “Were you aware of your breathing? Yeah, you’re welcome.” - Michael E. Casarez
  • “Living so the last night feels like a past life.” - Frank Ocean (Jasleen Ganger)
  • “Find the beauty within your struggles” - Yossra Saad
  • “Life is what happens to you when you’re busy making other plans” - John Lennon (Yarektzy Navarro)

The Clarion

The Clarion

Michael E. Casarez

Michael E. Casarez, Co-Sports Editor, Photo Editor

Michael Casarez is a senior and veteran journalist of The Clarion in his third year. He is the newspaper’s Co-Sports Editor, Photo Editor, and reporter. He has a multitude of interests spanning an array of topics, including athletics, academics and music. He aspires toward higher education and maintains particular fascination in the fields of history and medicine. Former and future occupation: ROCKSTAR!

All content by Michael E. Casarez
After living 17 years on this Earth, I still have my little daily hassles, but learning to look to the future has made me appreciate these nuances more so simply as occurrences that keep us entertained.

Growing Up Doesn’t Have to Be a Bad Thing

Michael E. Casarez, Co-Sports Editor, Photo Editor
May 22, 2025

Ask Klarissa: The Reveal ’25

Michael E. Casarez, Co-Sports Editor, Photo Editor
May 22, 2025
A Last Hurrah for Selma Theater Productions

A Last Hurrah for Selma Theater Productions

Michael E. Casarez, Co-Sports Editor, Photo Editor
May 22, 2025
The Clar-Bears compete in one of the Bear Dayz' group events.

Great Effort in Bear Dayz

Michael E. Casarez, Co-Sports Editor, Photo Editor
April 11, 2025
Selma High held its third-quarter Core Four breakfast to recognize students with outstanding character on March 6, 2025, in the dining hall.

Recognizing Core Four Values

Michael E. Casarez, Co-Sports Editor, Photo Editor
March 13, 2025
Michael Casarez, semi-hesitantly looking ahead.

Showered with Love and Pride

Michael E. Casarez, Co-Sports Editor, Photo Editor
March 13, 2025
The entire cast of 'How to Host a Murder Mystery Dinner Party (in Fifteen Simple Steps)'

Murder Mystery, Solved!

Michael E. Casarez, Co-Sports Editor, Photo Editor
February 13, 2025
Andrea Torrez, an Outreach Specialist for Fresno City College, served as a representative on Friday.

Encouraging Students to Strive High

Michael E. Casarez, Co-Sports Editor, Photo Editor
December 12, 2024
Relieving Impacts of Medical Shortage Requires Changes

Relieving Impacts of Medical Shortage Requires Changes

Michael E. Casarez, Co-Sports Editor, Photo Editor
December 12, 2024

Comic: Nov 2024

Michael E. Casarez, Co-Sports Editor, Photo Editor
October 31, 2024
From left to right: John Camarillo (senior), Kim Torres (senior) and Donovan Contreras (senior) stand in their pajamas, celebrating the first event of the Red Ribbon Week dress up days.

Dress Up Day Galore!

Michael E. Casarez, Co-Sports Editor, Photo Editor
October 31, 2024
Seniors (from left to right), Jackie Aguilera, Donovan Contreras and Brayden Brumm, wearing jerseys for Wednesday’s theme, “Sports Day.”

First Round of Selma Dress Up Days Concludes

Michael E. Casarez, Co-Sports Editor, Photo Editor
October 3, 2024
Mia Balderas, a senior in a leadership position on the tennis team, playing in the Alberto Perez Memorial Tennis Tournament over the weekend.

Team’s Leaders Look Ahead While Recalling Regrets

Michael E. Casarez, Co-Sports Editor, Photo Editor
October 3, 2024

“Brand New Light”

Michael Casarez, Reporter/Photo Editor
May 23, 2024
One of the Best Nights of Your Life

One of the Best Nights of Your Life

Michael Casarez, Reporter/Photo Editor
May 23, 2024
Selma High Choir Hosted the “Blossom into Song” Spring Concert in the Dining Hall, Which Symbolically Celebrated their Shared Love of Vocal Arts.

A Show for the New Generation of Singers

Michael Casarez, Reporter/Photo Editor
April 12, 2024

Signs and Labels

Michael Casarez, Reporter/Photo Editor
April 12, 2024

Car Trouble

Michael Casarez, Reporter/Photo Editor
March 7, 2024

“World of Ants”

Michael Casarez, Reporter/Photo Editor
February 9, 2024
The stresses of playing several sports were colossal, but I now realize how much greater their absence is.

The Nostalgia of Early Life, At its Fullest

Michael Casarez, Reporter/Photo Editor
February 9, 2024

“Having Courage in a World of Hate”

Michael Casarez, Reporter/Photo Editor
December 8, 2023

Expectations

Michael Casarez, Reporter/Photo Editor
November 3, 2023
The Rivalry Experience

The Rivalry Experience

Michael Casarez, Reporter/Photo Editor
November 3, 2023

The Love of Serenity

Michael Casarez, Reporter/Photo Editor
May 15, 2023
Selma High Athlete, Alexis Viveros, Swimming Breastroke

Selma High Swim Glides with Optimism

Michael Casarez, Reporter/Photo Editor
May 15, 2023
Carlos Bravo, Selma High Sophomore

Finding Motivation to Shape Your Life

Michael Casarez, Reporter/Photo Editor
February 2, 2023
Mr. Filkins in his pajamas for Monday’s commemoration of Rivalry Week.

The Secret Life of Mr. Filkins

Michael Casarez, Reporter/Photo Editor
November 14, 2022
Alberto Perez Tennis Memorial

“He Inspired People. He Was Really Good”

Michael Casarez, Reporter/Photo Editor
October 13, 2022
Mr. Flores

“I Was a Singer Inside, at Heart”

Michael Casarez, Reporter/Photo Editor
October 13, 2022
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