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Last year's Suns Showcase, an introduction for the incoming freshman class, featured a performance from Ballet Folklorico Sol Del Oro.
Getting Ready for a new Freshman Class
Various signs were carried by students during the walkout to the Liberty Bell in downtown Bakersfield that denounced federal border officials' treatment of immigrants.
Walkout Held to Protest Federal Immigration Policies
Senior Jason Jimenez was in charge of the grill during Link Crew's home-opening tailgate party on Sept. 5.
Helping New Suns Adjust to High School
Last year's Winter formal, "A Night Under the Stars," was Del Oro's first off-campus dance and was held at the Bakersfield Music Hall of Fame. This year's event, "Winter Wonderland," will be at the Kern County Fairgrounds.
Get Ready For A Winter Wonderland
Andy Ramirez has been a custodian with the Kern High School District for five years.
Cleaner Campus A Goal for Custodians
Yuliana Barajas and Davina Garcia share a hug during a pregame ceremony honoring the team's seniors.
Softball Beats East, 14-4
Prior to taking over as Del Oro's fourth head football coach in school history, Victor Garcia was an assistant defensive coach at Arvin High.
“I Don’t Play to Lose”
Del Oro point guard Keenan Starling drives toward the basket while Jeffrey Smith from Bakersfield Christian High School tries to defend him during last Wednesday's Kern High School District All-Star basketball game at North High.
Going Solo At The All-Star Game
Senior Mark Villa led the Suns this season in blocks, and came in second in points and rebounds. Villa was named to the SYHL All-League first team and was selected to the KHSD All-Star Game at North High.
Suns Send Senior Pair to Annual All-Star Showcase
Jordan Thompson (far left) and Ernest Jones IV bump into one another in celebration, while teammate Ivan Jaime smiles after the Suns' 74–58 win over Mira Monte on Feb. 3.
Boys Basketball Advances to Postseason
It's not always easy to spot red flag behavior, but trust and respect go a long way toward strengthening green flag friendships.
What’s Your Relationship Color?
Senior Haley Ramos serves a customer a slice of hot pizza during the lunch period.
Students Avoid the Heat at Del Oro’s Sunshine Cafe
Class of 2025 alumnus Jayden Zepeda is currently majoring in Microbiology and Psychology at CSU Los Angeles.
Looking Through Life’s Lens
Spanish professor Erik Villegas discusses the significance of Dia de los Muertos and his personal connection to the day honoring the dead
Why Dia de los Muertos Matters
Del Oro's Mariachi group, Rayos de Oro, performed in Room 603 as part of the initial Rising Suns Weekly Tiny Classroom Concert series.
Tiny Classroom Concerts: Rayos de Oro
Kimberly Sanchez
What Happens When The Friendship Fizzles Out?
Student Press Freedom Day is Feb. 26, 2026.
Student Journalism Matters, Here’s Why
Kimberly Sanchez
Finding Your Way forward
Banner seen at the 2021 Tucson Peach Fair proclaiming one's constitutional right to remain silent. Image courtesy of Unsplash.
Free Speech For All, Not For Some
In February, Del Oro students participated in a walkout and marched to downtown Bakersfield to protest immigration raids in Kern County.
Fear Shouldn’t Silence a Community
Autumn Alvarez (right) plays Clarice, the love interest of Rudolph, played by Henry Rubalcado.
Lighting Up the Holiday Season
Senior violinist Saraya Garza perfoms "ThunderSnow!" during the Music department annual Winter concert on Thursday.
It’s a Last Christmas for Senior Musicians
The third annual Sol 2 Sol car show returned to the quad on Saturday after last week’s rains forced a postponement.
Rain Can’t Stop Car Show’s Shine
Henry Rubalcado (left) and Alberto Acevedo (right) play Victor Frankenstein and The Creature.
The Birth of a Monster
Senior Timothy Espinosa plays the keyboards during the Jazz band's performance on Thursday during the Ecos de Pasado carnival.
Community Comes Together At Ecos Del Pasado
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Sunburst Podcast Episode 2

The One With the Promposal and Junior Class President Rosely Hernandez
Gael Valdez, Stephanie Coronado, Nataly Gurrola, Estefany Cano, and Angel Duran • March 26, 2026
Gael Valdez
ASB junior class president Rosely Hernandez chatted with the Sunburst broadcasting team about serving in student government, what she enjoys about Del Oro, and what she’s looking forward to doing next year as a senior.
Gael Valdez

For our pre-Spring Break episode, we read the announcements, Features Editor Stephanie Coronado gets a promposal, and we get to know Rosely Hernandez, ASB junior class president and varsity soccer player. Oh, and we still need an official name for our podcast.

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Gael Valdez, a senior, is a multimedia journalist for The Sunburst who enjoys shooting and editing his own videos and photos. This is his first year with The Sunburst.
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Stephanie Coronado, Features Editor
Stephanie Coronado is the Features and Entertainment editor for The Sunburst. She is a multisport student athlete and a member of the Orchestra and Jazz Band at Del Oro.
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Nataly Gurrola, Entertainment Editor
Nataly Gurrola, a senior, is the entertainment editor of The Sunburst. Outside of The Sunburst, she has been incredibly involved with theater since her freshman year and is currently part of Del Oro’s honor orchestra.
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Estefany Cano, Editor-in-Chief
Estefany Cano, a junior, is editor-in-chief of The Sunburst. This is her fourth year contributing to the newspaper. She enjoys sports photography.
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Angel Duran is a senior at Del Oro. This is his first year writing and shooting for The Sunburst. He has a passion for music, editing videos, and craftsmanship projects.
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