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FFA is still going strong after all these years

FFA is still going strong after all these years

Story by Reagan Browning, Messenger Staff Writer September 19, 2023

So what exactly is FFA?  That has been an ongoing question at Placer High School for decades. It seems staff and students alike have wondered without conclusiveness. In interviewing several people around...

Canvas vs Google Classroom: Which is better?

Canvas vs Google Classroom: Which is better?

Story by Drake Lanni, Messenger Staff Writer September 15, 2023

Students at Placer High are used to using Google Classroom, Canvas, or both. The question is, what's better? As the 2023-2024 academic school year kicks off, high school students are weighing in on their...

The Gold Country Fair is in town and statistics say the rides are safe

Story by Everett, Bertolino September 8, 2023

The Gold Country Fair is back in town along with corn dogs, caramel apples, games, and the rides.  With recent carnival ride accidents occurring in the news, are these rides really safe? Fairgoers may...

Placer welcomes Jaime Jackson as the new principal

Story by Marlie Buckingham, Messenger Staff Writer September 7, 2023

Placer High School welcomed its new principal, Jaime Jackson, as the first female principal in school history. Jackson has served as an educator for over 20 years in teaching and leadership roles...

Brushing the Path to Creativity: A Look into the Journey of Tim Red Johnson

Brushing the Path to Creativity: A Look into the Journey of Tim “Red” Johnson

Story by Marlie Buckingham, Messenger Staff Writer May 4, 2023

One of Placer High School's greatest strengths is the amazing staff. Specifically, Tim Johnson, otherwise known as Red is one of Placer’s fine arts teachers. Red’s interest in Art came at an early...

Placer High School Drama Students present: Ghostlight!

Story by Maximilian Behre, Newspaper staff April 20, 2023

Placer High School's latest production, "Ghostlight," has been captivating audiences with its intriguing plot, well-crafted characters, and professional-level performances. The play follows Gabriella Nettles,...

Lights, Camera, Action: High School Students Dabble in the Art of Videography

Story by Rex Stanley, Messenger Staff Writer April 10, 2023

Video production class is one of the most interesting and complex of the elective options at Placer High School Though Placer for a while did not have a video production class, Jonathan Adams, the current...

Prop 28 to Introduce More Art Classes to Placer’s Curriculum

Story by Marlie Buckingham, Messenger Staff Writer March 27, 2023

Proposition 28 will allow new classes to be added without the risk of replacement for others. When schools lose funding, arts, and music classes are commonly the first to be cut. Prop 28 passed in 2022...

Revving Up: A Look at the Coolest Cars in the Placer Parking Lot

Story by Rex Stanley, Messenger Staff Writer March 20, 2023

Placer High School is packed with interesting and diverse cars.  Placer senior Jack O’Connor decided he wanted to buy a car that could be reliable but also fast, so he chose a Nissan 350z, also known...

Students and staff express the advantages of using an ASB card

Students and staff express the advantages of using an ASB card

Story by Maximilian Behre, Messenger Staff Writer March 18, 2023

Placer High School offers ASB (Associated Student Body) cards every year to students who wish to attend school events at a discounted price. But what are ASB cards and are they worth the price? According...

Teyah Karde (left) and Annabell Easton (right) celebrating their win at the LeFebvre Relays

Placer’s Track and Field throw team celebrates success and opportunity

Story by Sierra Delp, Editor-In-Chief March 18, 2023

Placer High School’s junior varsity and varsity Track and Field throwing teams have had a successful season so far and share a passion for their unique sport. The team has 11 JV members and 11 varsity...

PHS freshmen express the ups and downs of being on a varsity team.

March 16, 2023

Freshmen athletes at Placer High School are playing for varsity teams, explaining both the ups and downs of this feat. Jeremiah Rethi, a freshman on the varsity basketball and football teams at...

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