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MCHS students Kailyn Shin and Rosemary Vincent-Blatter preparing ingredients in Santa Rosa Ceres kitchen. By Jungyeon Lee, staff writer Ceres community project has provided many students from Maria Carrillo High School, myself included, a way to earn service hours and directly help the community. The project serves organic meals and bags of groceries for people […]

Canva graphic of students graduating (Photo: Brooke Cregan, The Puma Prensa) by Brooke Cregan, staff writer To the future graduating classes of Maria Carrillo,Remember, as the class of 2022 has seen, high school will go by in a flash. Take advantage of every opportunity. Enjoy the little things. Make the best of it. This is […]

Photo: Canva graphic by Maddie Qualls, The Puma Prensa by Maddie Qualls, editor The college application process has left me jaded–maybe taken years off of my life. Juniors, you’re next. Aren’t you excited? Well, I am here to hopefully make it a little easier for everyone (except for you, seniors, but good job–you’re done!). I […]

Diego Rodriguez smiling for the camera (Photo: Georgia Laganiere) by Alexa Rios, staff writer Being the lead isn’t easy, but for Diego Rodriguez being in the spotlight is second nature. He stars in the upcoming musical, Rock Of Ages, as Drew Boley. As Diego says himself he is “a wannabe rock star who goes by […]

Made on Canva by Raffaella Bravo by Raffaella Bravo, staff writer Summer is approaching and doors are opening for opportunities–let’s not miss them. Internships, jobs, Santa Rosa Junior College classes, community service, and volunteer work are all some opportunities to build your resume, discover what you like, help develop skills and build experience for a […]

The Miss and Teen contestants pose for a picture after the pageant (Photo: Courtesy of Will Bucqouy Photography) by Georgia Laganiere, a&e editor Delaney Bright, Maria Carrillo junior, recently took on the Miss Outstanding Teen, Sonoma County competition and won. Bright, who has competed in the local competition for two years now, is ecstatic about […]

Coach Vic through the years (Photo: Katrina Gorauskas, The Puma Prensa) by Katrina Gorauskas, staff writer For the past three years, Maria Carrillo High School athletes have been blessed to have Coach Victor Hudson, known by all as “Coach Vic,” as the sprint coach for the Carrillo track team. He has coached for 32 years, […]

(Photo: Fabi Keletakona) by Raffaella Bravo, staff writer Many Maria Carrillo students are having trouble managing their jobs and schoolwork. Handling two major and time-consuming responsibilities is challenging. This balancing act can lead to lower grades, less energy and motivation, and next to no free time, all of which can harm students’ mental health. Often, […]

Universal Community for Choise and Citizen Science Club out recruiting for new Carrillo club members (Photo: Jungyeon Lee, The Puma Prensa) by Jungyeon Lee, staff writer Maria Carrillo High School has an abundance of amazing clubs, and students create new ones every year. Not every club has to be educational or require a lot of […]

Bryan Bradley, a longtime track and cross-country coach at Montgomery High School, died on Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021, according to school administrators. (Photo: Dean Haskins) by Katrina Gorauskas, staff writer. An inspiration to many. Motivator, father and beloved coach, Bryan Bradley was known throughout our community for his dedication as a Montgomery High School cross […]