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The Roar

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The Roar

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The Roar

New art teacher Maria Kersey hopes to help students explore their creativity in her classroom.

Painting a New Path:

Chloe Dao September 26, 2025

New Intro to Art teacher Maria Kersey gives the blank canvas of the school year its first splash of color. After graduating from University of California, Santa Cruz with a bachelor’s degree in art and...

As a long time educator, Markham Bertron hopes to build relationships with students as the new vice principal for SCHS.

New vice principal Markham Bertron strives to foster connections between students and staff

Long Tran November 18, 2024

Markham Bertron knows the demands of the education field. His role as one of SCHS’s current vice principals – the newest member of the team – includes responsibilities that range from disciplinary...

Campus supervisor Connie Mayorga is passionate about helping students through her new position at SCHS.

Connie Mayorga joins SCHS as a new campus supervisor

Long Tran November 8, 2024

As a Wilcox High School alumnus, Connie Mayorga rejoins the district, this time as a campus supervisor for SCHS. She keeps a vigilant eye on the student body, a job that requires her to be both sympathetic...

New school nurse Brando Gorlero was inspired to choose the medical field because of his mother.

New school nurse Brando Gorlero is passionate about helping students

Frey Ryan-Jensen October 9, 2024

With more than a decade of experience in the nursing field, Brando Gorlero brings his expertise to SCHS as the new school nurse. He earned a bachelor's degree in biology from La Sierra University, starting...

Derrick Eszlinger hopes to ensure his students' success for their futures.

New Civics and Economics teacher Derrick Eszlinger returns to the classrooms he once sat in as a student

Logan Van Pelt October 1, 2024

Eleven years ago, Derrick Eszlinger graduated from SCHS with the class of 2013. A Bruin at heart, he returned as a civics and economics teacher. Eszlinger credits his teaching career to the inspiring staff...

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