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The Student News Site of Del Oro High School

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Student protestors carried flags and signs as they walked off campus and toward downtown Bakersfield. According to local news reports, students from Foothill, Mira Monte, South and Golden Valley also participated in the protest.
Students Walk Out of Class to Protest Education Department Cuts, ICE Raids
Itzel Garcia, Staff Writer • February 20, 2025

More than a hundred Del Oro students walked out of their classes and off campus on Wednesday in protest of recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement...

(L to R) Michael McCleary, Ernest Jones IV, Keenan Starling, and Tyzouri Turner heat up the dance floor during last year's "Great Gatsby"-themed winter formal in the cafeteria. This year's event will be at the Bakersfield Music Hall of Fame, making it Del Oro's first off-campus dance.
Seeing Stars at Winter Formal
Alexandra Cruz Rivera and Jayden Zepeda February 7, 2025

This Saturday, Del Oro’s ASB presents “A Starry Night Winter Formal” inspired by Vincent Van Gogh. While last year’s winter formal was...

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Senior Eliana Munoz will see plenty of play at first base this season as the Suns begin the 2025 campaign.
Softball Squads Ready to Compete
Jenny Padilla, Staff Writer • February 7, 2025

After weeks of tryouts and conditioning, Del Oro’s softball team is ready to take the field. The rosters for frosh/soph, JV and varsity...

In addition to coaching football and baseball, Pete Hernandez is a Special Education teacher at Del Oro.
Balancing Act
Nathan Gouveia, Staff Writer • February 5, 2025

When they succeed, I succeed. It’s a saying that Pete Hernandez said applies to his students and the athletes he coaches. Hernandez is...

Senior guard Gabriel Bocardo (left) helped lift the No. 2 Suns Wednesday evening over the No. 7 Desert High Scorpions, 58-53, in the CIF Central Section Division 6 quarterfinals.
Boys Basketball Continues Playoff Run
From Staff Reports February 20, 2025

This time, it wasn't a runaway win for the Suns boys basketball team. This time, the Suns trailed for nearly three quarters of the game. But...

Senior Michelle Hernandez Moreno is crowned as winter formal queen during Saturday's event.
‘Twas a Starry Night for Suns at Winter Formal
Estefany Cano, Photo Editor • February 10, 2025

This year's winter formal saw a pair of firsts: It was the first time Del Oro's ASB hosted an event off campus. It was also the first time all...

After weeks of practice, the Mariachi class at Del Oro, Mariachi Rayos de Oro, performed during lunch on Friday in the Library.
Rayos de Oro Makes its Musical Debut
The Sunburst September 29, 2024

Did you catch the performance on Friday in the Library of Del Oro's Mariachi group, Rayos de Oro? Our photographer, Jayden Zepeda, had front-row...

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Sophomore Khloe Soto (center) was among more than 500 high school and middle school cheerleaders who took the field at halftime during UCLA’s home game against Minnesota on Oct. 12.
No Time to Rest for Band, Cheer
Alisson Gonzalez, Staff Writer • December 26, 2024

Del Oro’s marching band, color guard and cheer team have had an eventful semester that would make other schools envious. On Dec. 7, the...

Rayannah Ward (center) leads the way to front of the stage during Friday's Sunchella.
Scenes From Sunchella
From Staff Reports May 26, 2024

It was the best of times. It was also a bit windy at times. But wind didn't damper the fun for the Suns at Sunchella, the annual year-end...

Senior cheerleader Vanessa Hurtado was honored during the Suns' Oct. 10 home game against Golden Valley, the school where she spent her freshman year.
Sunburst Spotlight On: Vanessa Hurtado
Jayden Zepeda and Estefany Cano October 19, 2024

For our initial Sunburst Spotlight interview, we talk to senior Vanessa Hurtado. She's a captain for the cheer team and former ASB and FFA president....

After spending all of last season recuperating from a knee injury, senior Mario Arellano (right) was named on Monday to the all-SYHL second team for his defensive play this year.
Senior Spotlight on: Mario Arellano
Carlos Salas, Staff Writer • November 21, 2024

Mario Arellano is no stranger to patience. You could say he's mastered it, having waited for months to get onto the football field to crush opposing...

Senior cheerleader Ta'Hara Stevens was honored during the Suns' home football game against Golden Valley on Oct. 4.
Senior Night Celebrations
October 16, 2024

  As part of Del Oro's first year of senior night celebrations, take a look at our galleries for Fall, Winter and Spring sports. We'll...

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