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The Blockbuster Blast

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Combined Music Groups Madrigals and Chamber Orchestra visit Grand Canyon National Park.

[Photo] Madrigals and Chamber Orchestra tour Northern Arizona

April 17, 2025
Juniors Maggie Pham and Riley Bandy perform a violin duet for adjudication during the Solo and Ensemble Festival.

Burroughs cheerleaders Mackenzy Crow, Kendall Hahn, Kairi Davis, Samara Rivas, and Dannika Nelson explore Rome's Coliseum grounds during a break in their practice schedule.

[Photo] BHS Cheerleaders shine in Orlando and Rome over Winter Break

January 16, 2025
Mikaylah Flores, Special Education Teacher Melissa Moroz, and Isiah Robinson enjoy dancing together at Prom.

[Photo] SELPA and SSUSD collaborate to give SDC students a prom experience

Audrey Huyen, Staff Reporter
April 26, 2024
Orch Play

[Photo] Orchestras earn “unanimous superior” ratings

Sophia Pendergast, Editor-in-Chief
April 12, 2024
Superintendent Dr. April Moore sits at her desk where she diligently works to improve the Sierra Sands Unified School District.

[Photo] Superintendent seeks to define “Portrait of a Graduate”

Audrey Huyen, Staff Reporter
April 1, 2024
BHS Drama juniors Vincent Ruprecht, Eissa Sukar, Murolo Patchin, and Rodney Kubin, sophomore Jordan Slager, junior Hailey Mouw, sophomore Emilly Collison, and senior Ethan Walter give an engaging performance to elementary schoolers during Read Across America Day.

[Photo] Read Across America

Bella Stone, Staff Reporter
March 19, 2024
Junior Jhavmine Ave takes a giant leap during a Track and Field competition.

[Photo] Spring Sports begin season

Caleb Hardy, Staff Reporter
April 1, 2024
Engilsh teacher Rosemary Gilbert and seniors Karla Cisneros, Hailey Farmer, and Stephen Rogers proudly stand with their display of baked goods.

[Photo] Bake Sale Story

Matthew Firouzi, Staff Reporter
April 1, 2024
BHS baseball player Cory Kent and fellow junior Makynna Freund are hoping their promposal scores a home run in the competition.

[Photo] Promposals = free tix!

Addie Gerber, Editor-in-Chief
April 1, 2024
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[Photo] Rowland twins commit to Cerro Coso basketball team

Daisy Risden, Staff Reporter
April 1, 2024
Sophomore Jayden Nevarez, seniors Paloma Luevano and Madison Ray, and Advisor Judy Dwyer show off their hard work at a recent road clean-up.

[Photo] Students staying involved in school and community through clubs

March 8, 2024
Students fill the dance floor at Saturday’s King of Hearts dance, which featured cold sparks special effects to mimic a pyrotechnic display in keeping with the “Night under a 1,000 Lights” theme.

[Photo] KOH Review

Bella Stone, Staff Reporter
February 9, 2024
Senior Andrew Bui will be heading to Colorado Springs.

[Photo] Bui heads to the Air Force

Emaan Ahmad, Staff Reporter
March 1, 2024
Sophomore Rayne Allan steps up to shoot at the recent Hinkley competition.

[Photo] Trap Shooting continues season in Hinkley

Brodey Zade, Staff Reporter
February 16, 2024
Sophomore Eligio Chavez prepares for a powerful kick at a recent game.

[Photo] Burros soccer teams look ahead to strong season finishes

Caleb Hardy and Vivian Thompson
January 29, 2024
Senior Sadie Cox takes a shot at a recent Varsity Girls Basketball game.

[Photo] Burros basketball shows promise as they approach CIF

Daisy Risden, Staff Reporter
January 29, 2024
Senior Sophia Pendergast and her mom, Angela Pendergast, pose in front of Pixar Pier during the Disneyland Half Marathon.

[Photo] Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend

Sophia Pendergast, Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2024
Burroughs Interact Club members, along with Rotarians and other Interactors, pose with the Rotary Rose Parade float that they helped create.

[Photo] Interact Club Rose Parade float decorating

January 18, 2024
Junior Bekah Dickey and freshman Everett Dickey rock out at the Museum of Pop Culture.

[Photo] Siblings attend band convention in Seattle, WA

Sophia Pendergast, Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2023
Key Club poses with their donations from their annual food drive.

[Photo] Key Club gives back to the community with annual canned food drive

Annie Ngo, Staff Reporter
December 15, 2023
The Multicultural Club enjoys their time visiting the Cesar E. Chavez National Monument.

[Photo] Multicultural Club visits Cesar E. Chavez Monument

Lynkim Phan, Staff Reporter
December 1, 2023
Junior Patrick Pillers (last right) and his team of volunteers show off their hard work

[Photo] Junior helps build kennels for local animal shelter for Eagle Scouts

November 16, 2023
Juniors Lynkim Phan and Julia Hechanova converse with a robot at the Bakersfield College Industrial Automation booth at the East Kern Career Expo.

[Photo] East Kern Career Expo showcases job opportunities

Julia Hechanova, Staff Reporter
November 3, 2023
Sophomore Salem Edwards gets into makeup during a recent dress rehearsal.

[Photo] Curtain opens on mysterious Drama production tonight

Katie Hess
October 27, 2023
Fan-favorite drinks are now available for fall.

[Photo] Starbucks and Dutch Bros bring festive drinks for fall!

Annie Ngo and Audrey Huyen
October 16, 2023
BHS Multicultural members try out cultural foods at the potluck

[Photo] Multicultural Club welcomes members with potluck

Annie Ngo, Staff Reporter
October 1, 2023
Sophomore Kevin Jones works on his team’s robot before the competition.

[Photo] BHS Robotics team has first competition of the season!

Matthew Firouzi, Staff Reporter
September 29, 2023
Seniors Jayani Croos, Sadie Cox, Alissa Marcano, and Kaylee Cooper attend Jostens Yearbook Camp at the University of San Diego.

[Photo] El Burro team sets plans for an inclusive, creative yearbook

Annie Ngo, Staff Reporter
September 1, 2023
Junior Sophia Pendergast proudly shows off her FBI certificate!

[Photo] Student pursues career interest at FBI Teen Academy

May 2, 2023
Boys team captain Douglas Bui, a senior shoots to the finish with breast stroke.

[Photo] Swim Update (3/31/23)

Sarah Quick, Photo Editor
April 3, 2023
Senior Olivia Haas about to enter Taylor Swift's "The Eras Tour" concert in Las Vegas, Nevada.

[Photo] Taylor Swift's "The Eras Tour" will sweep you off your feet!

April 3, 2023
Senior Olivia Haas attending Taylor Swift's "The Eras Tour" in Las Vegas, Nevada.

[Photo] Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour” will sweep you off your feet!

Emma Kimbler, Editor-in-Chief
April 3, 2023
Bus Swim Mt. Sac tournament People(left to right): Andy Bui, Douglas Bui, Dustin Bui, Josh Feilds, Sean Pecore, Zoe Stanford, Jasmine Gallagher, Kyndall Vorpahl, Steven Olmos, Jonah Gilbert

Sophomore Nevaeh Hall, seniors Emma Kimbler, Thomas Wonnacott, Mackenzie Miller, freshman Emaan Ahmad, and senior Manuel Rodriguez attended the Rotary Scholarship Auction and had the opportunity to display items being bid on. The auction raised around $30,000 that will go towards providing seniors with scholarships.

Juniors Isaac Eggleston and Sam Andrus (seated center) gather with their friends before school to complete a quick online chess match.

[Photo] Chess madness takes over in Burroughs classrooms

March 20, 2023
Fairy Godmother Citlali Tellez (left) works her magic to help Cinderella (Kayla Walter).

[Photo] “Cinderella” shines onstage at BHS

March 16, 2023
Interact Club students complete their road clean-up at their adopted road.

Robotics team performs at Cal Poly SLO’s state competition.

[Photo] Burroughs Robotics Goes to State

March 9, 2023
Senior Kyle Curtis shows off his Lego collection.

Burroughs athletes gather for the “Women in Sports” conference.

[Photo] ‘Women in Sports Conference’ encourages women athletes to aim high

Julia Hechanova, Staff Reporter
February 16, 2023
(Far right) Burroughs Robotics members Kevin Jones, Ian Patin, and Rowan Nelson compete to secure a spot at the state championships.

[Photo] All Robotics teams qualify for State Championships

Christian Gilbert, Staff Reporter
February 16, 2023
Ridgecrest Lions Club President Michael Spahn congratulates Mahnoor Ahmad for winning the Student Speaker Contest on the topic "Social Media: Connects us or Isolates Us."

Senior Manuel Rodriguez, Senior Mahnoor Ahmad, (OPS Student), Senior Thomas Wonnacott, (homeschooled student), ICS student Apiew Thich win certificates after giving their speeches at the annual Lion's Club Student Speaker contest.

Rally 1 of last Wednesday's shoot at the Inyokern Trap and Skeet Club.

[Photo] Great Outdoors Comes to Burroughs

Brodey Zade, Staff Reporter
February 16, 2023
2022 graduates Rebecca Moulton and Taylor Frisbee ready to go for a swim.

[Photo] Take a dive of faith and join the swim team!

Amanda Ngo, Production Editor
January 27, 2023
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[Photo] Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo! Cinderella the Musical is on its way

Amelia McCollister, Staff reporter
January 26, 2023
Varsity Cheerleaders Samara Rivas, Julissa Martinez, Lenae Lugo, Olivia Haas, Mika Hildreth, Araina Jones, Mackenzy Crow, Mindy Bravo, and Makynna Fruend ready for the London New Years Parade.

[Photo] BHS Cheerleaders bring All-American spirit to London...

January 12, 2023
Health Teacher Maryssa Flentye received a thank you from one of her freshmen.

[Photo] Students show gratitude to those who’ve helped

Amanda Ngo, Production Editor
November 21, 2022
Murray Middle and Burroughs High School students Travis Dickey, Bekah Dickey, Everett Dickey, Nathan Quick, Justin Bal, and Tabitha Goodman pose together after a fun night of scaring people in Bal’s haunted house.

[Photo] Student’s passion project offers Halloween thrills

Mahnoor Ahmad, Editor
November 7, 2022
Burroughs robotics team 7422H practicing before their matches

Junior Zion Ortiz runs at the Woodridge Cross Country Invitational

[Photo] Cross Country runner Zion Ortiz ties with his father's 5k record

September 29, 2022
Sophomore Zion Ortiz hugs his mom, Laura Ortiz after he ties his dad's Cross Country record of 14:43.

El Burro Yearbook Editorial Staff (from left) Payton Balas, Emily Svika and Olivia Haas check out other schools' yearbooks for inspiration during their July 25-28 Jostens yearbook camp at the University of San Diego.

[Photo] Leadership team lays out plans for a memorable yearbook

Sarah Quick, Photo Editor
September 6, 2022
Senior Olivia Haas takes a quick selfie with her English class (left inset), while the larger picture captures the moment as a whole.

[Photo] Social media app wants to influence users to Be Real

Mahnoor Ahmad, Editor-in-Chief
August 30, 2022
Senior Gia Croos-Peterson selling a variety of candles at the local Farmers Market.

[Photo] Gia serves up fresh fragrances

Simrin Khara, Senior Editor
April 25, 2022
Senior Sairilia Denson prepares for a new chapter as a Bison and plans to study neurobiology at Howard University.

[Photo] Denson is headed to Howard U.

Avery Vigneault, Staff Reporter
April 25, 2022
Interact Club members gather up right before the road clean-up.

Interact Club members work diligently to make the road clean.

Seniors Maxwell Pogge and Manuel Rodriguez clean up the trash around the fence.

Juniors Alexander Vargas and Leilani Berry clean the road that was adopted by Interact Club a few years back.

Interact Club members collect a truck-load of trash after their road clean-up.

Burroughs and ICS Interact club members finish off the Scholarship Auction night with a group picture.

Artwork made by junior Leilani Berry for a child in Nigeria.

[Photo] Student artists send inspiration across the globe

Annika Houck, Senior Editor
March 10, 2022
Thomas Bui

A throwback picture of sophomore Addie Gerber showcases her family's traditional visit with Santa Claus.

[Photo] Burros share holiday traditions

Rachel Huynh, Staff Reporter
December 15, 2021
Members of the BHS California Scholarship Federation deliver part of their 2,122 lbs. of the non-perishable food they collected during Saturday's food drive to support the Salvation Army. The club also raised $212 in Red Kettle donations..

[Photo] Food drive is a success

December 6, 2021
Burroughs graduate Nicolas Baca stands in front of the Cerro Coso Community College sign.

[Photo] College Connection - Nicolas Baca

November 2, 2021
Alex Gerber

[Photo] College Connection – Alex Gerber

September 27, 2021
Burroughs senior Madison Johnson visits with Sen. Shannon Grove, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, and Assemblyman Vince Fong during the 9/11 ceremonies.

[Photo] Burros participate in Parade of 1000 Flags

September 19, 2021
Athletics Clerk Kristin Wheeler

[Photo] Burroughs welcomes new athletics and finance clerks

Mahnoor Ahmad, Page/Copy Editor
September 7, 2021
"Twelve Angry Jurors" is excited to continue rehearsals on stage.

[Photo] Cast list announced for fall play

August 27, 2021
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[Photo] Kurtis Williams (RSP)

August 30, 2021
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[Photo] Kayla Monk (World Languages)

August 24, 2021
Top 10 finishers and coaches at League Finals.

[Photo] Cross Country wins League Finals; Track and Field beats Serrano

May 4, 2021
CSF P.R., Sophomore Zoe Stanford snaps a picture of her gift for "Thank a Mail Carrier" week.

[Photo] CSF members participate in “Spread the Love” Service Month

Mahnoor Ahmad, Page Editor
April 27, 2021
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