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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
(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
Unpacking the Use of the N-Word on Campus
Junior Ernest Jones IV strikes a pose in front of a baby blue 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air owned by Junior Gonzalez of the Aztec Image car club.
We Like the Cars that go Vroom!
A summit hosted by the Kern Education Justice Collaborative delved into the issue of educational disparity in local schools.
Eliminating the School-to-Prison Pipeline
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
Senior Maria Mejia has her hand raised in victory after her match on Thursday.
Suns Host Foothill in 1st Wrestling Dual Meet
The Del Oro varsity boys cross country team captured its second consecutive CIF Central Section championship on Nov. 21 at Fresno’s Woodward Park.
Can’t Catch These Suns
Suns Senior Jaidyn Brown floats to the rim for a layup against West at home on Monday.
Boys Hoops Victorious Vs. Vikings
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
Makaiyla Jones
Navigating the Waters of High School Misconceptions
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
The Cast and crew for the Theater Department's fall production of “The Bold, the Young and the Murdered.” The play is directed by Theater teacher Jason McClain (center).
Theater Department Prepares Fall Production of “The Bold, The Young and The Murdered”
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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
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