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Senior Miguel Lopez navigates his way through one of the inflatable obstacle courses set up on the football practice fields during Wednesday's Senior Day activities.
Counting Down to Graduation
Junior Aaron Esquivel was nominated for the Outstanding Leadership category at this year's PEAAK Awards, which were held on May 14.
And The Award Goes To…
Biology teacher Lynna Ha holds up a photo of their senior portrait. For Del Oro's teachers and staff, this spring has been a time to reflect on what it was like when they were seniors and share those memories with our first graduating class.
Can We Quote You On That?
Del Oro's Academic Decathlon team captured third place at the Super Quiz on Feb. 1 at Stockdale High.
Improving on Last Year’s Success
Science and PLTW teacher Richard Ruiz was one of the few Del Oro staffers who were willing to reveal what they did during senior ditch day: stay home, play video games, and eat chips.
Demystifying a Senior-Specific High School Tradition
Senior Ke'Mani Welch takes the court for Team Smith Wednesday evening at the KHSD All-Star girls basketball game. Team Ramos beat Team Smith, 61-56.
Hey Now, You’re an All-Star!
Jorge Castillo (left) watches as teammate Gabriel Bocardo takes a jump shot over a Desert High player during the Suns' opening-round playoff game on Feb. 19. Last week, Bocardo and Castillo were named to the KHSD's All-Star boys basketball game.
Three Suns Named to KHSD All-Star Basketball Game
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
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
In addition to coaching football and baseball, Pete Hernandez is a Special Education teacher at Del Oro.
Balancing Act
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
Rayannah Ward (center) leads the way to front of the stage during Friday's Sunchella.
Scenes From Sunchella
Freshman Aidan Alvarez Lopez celebrates his Capture the Flag win during Thursday's rally.
Getting Hyped for Sunchella
Seniors Michelle Hernandez Moreno (L) and Miley Hernandez Moreno have made an indelible impact on Del Oro’s campus culture, from academics to activities and athletics. This fall, they’ll begin attending classes at California State University, Bakersfield.
Hernandez sisters look back on their time as Suns
Sunburst Editor-in-Chief Kayla Vaughn received acceptance letters from Pepperdine University and six University of California schools, but this fall she will attend classes at prestigious Wellesley College, a primarily all-women's college in Massachusetts. The school's notable alumnae includes former U.S. Senator and First Lady Hillary Clinton, former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, writer and director Nora Ephron, and journalists Cokie Roberts and Diane Sawyer.
Letter from the Editor: Signing Off <3
Navigating the Waters of High School Misconceptions
For seniors Alexandra Cruz Rivera and Jayden Zepeda, prom night was sparking and one they likely won't let go. The two were left wonderstruck, blushing all the way home, after being named prom Sun and Stars.
A Prom Like No Other
(Clockwise from top right) Esmeralda Salgado, Nataly Gurrola, Lezlie Cornejo and Alberto Acevedo Hernandez make up part of the large cast of "Clue."
A Timeless Murder-Mystery Like No Other
Elizabeth, a Crescent Elementary TK student, poses with a sculpture created by one of Del Oro's art students that was based on her drawing.
Senior Artists Shine at Spring Gallery Showcase
Senior Michelle Hernandez Moreno is crowned as winter formal queen during Saturday's event.
‘Twas a Starry Night for Suns at Winter Formal
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
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Joel Salcido-Sandoval

Joel Salcido-Sandoval, Multimedia Editor

Joel Salcido-Sandoval, a senior, is the multimedia editor for The Sunburst. This is his first full year writing and shooting for the newspaper. He has a passion for photography, baseball and music.

Outside of The Sunburst, he takes early college classes and hopes to graduate from Arizona State University with a degree in Photojournalism.

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Senior Ke'Mani Welch takes the court for Team Smith Wednesday evening at the KHSD All-Star girls basketball game. Team Ramos beat Team Smith, 61-56.

[Photo] Hey Now, You’re an All-Star!

From Staff Reports
March 20, 2025
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Suns guard Ke'Mani Welch cheers her teammates on during Wednesday's All-Star girls basketball game.

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Suns guard Gabriel Bocardo participated in the All-Star game's three-point shootout.

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Jorge Castillo (left) watches as teammate Gabriel Bocardo takes a jump shot over a Desert High player during the Suns' opening-round playoff game on Feb. 19. Last week, Bocardo and Castillo were named to the KHSD's All-Star boys basketball game.

[Photo] Three Suns Named to KHSD All-Star Basketball Game

Robin Lopez-Mendoza, Staff Writer
March 18, 2025
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