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MCHS junior, Chloe Cunningham, doing classwork in the Social Justice Statistics Class (Photo: Ana Varea, The Puma Prensa) By Ana Varea, staff writer This year, more opportunities in regards to alternative math classes have been provided for Maria Carrillo Students. Many students plan on completing their three years of math as it is the graduation […]

Maria Carrillo High School students enter the College and Career center in the administration office (Photo: Marissa Caesare, The Puma Prensa) By Marissa Caesare, staff writer As upperclassmen enter the transition from high school to college, there is much that needs to be completed regarding preparation. The senior class of 2023 has already begun writingpracticing […]

The members of the Grub Club pose for a photo during club day (Photo courtesy of Cindy Lui) By Jungyeon Lee, graphics editor This year’s Club Day presented a range of clubs at Maria Carrillo High School, but one lunch period can’t quite capture the variety on campus. Below are some new clubs at MCHS […]

Seniors Isabella Limper and Logan Cheriff work on college application essays (Photo: Evan Jackson, The Puma Prensa) By Evan Jackson, staff writer As we head into fall, many Maria Carrillo seniors feel the pressure to finalize college applications, often turning to college counselors, either private or at the school, for further guidance. Counselors can provide […]

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 […]