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Photo Gallery: Seniors kick off 2025-26 school year
Jose Navarro, Senior Staff Writer • August 25, 2025
Farewell, ACE Pathway
Lucero Tapia-Diaz, Senior Staff Writer • May 20, 2025
Emily Santoyo, Grace Gonzalez and Rebeca Ortiz are the Granite Hills Class of 2025 Valedictorians.
Granite Hills High School Class of 2025 Valedictorians
Esmeralda Ceballos, Senior Staff Writer • May 21, 2025

Granite Hills High School is proud to recognize three outstanding valedictorians from the Class of 2025: Rebeca Ortiz, Emily Santoyo, and Grace...

Ivan Martinez during his tennis season against Strathmore
Ivan Martinez: A man making moves
Noe Campos, Senior Staff Writer • May 16, 2025

Ivan Martinez has been making big moves both on and off the Granite Hills campus throughout his senior year. His family originates from Michoacán,...

Granite Hills LJE teacher Jane Kisling was recognized with the PUSD CTE Teacher of the Year award.
Kisling named CTE Teacher of the Year by PUSD
Andrea Martinez Lemus, Senior Staff Writer • March 26, 2025

As head of the Granite Hills Law, Justice, and Ethics Pathway, Jane Kisling has taught public safety, civil law, criminal law, and criminal justice....

Granite Hills coach Carl Scudder talks to his team after practice on Aug. 25.
Kickoff 2025: Granite Hills Football Preview
Anessa Villagomez, Junior Staff Writer • August 27, 2025

The long, hot days of working out and practicing in the summer are about to pay off finally. The Granite Hills High School football team will...

Ivan Martinez during his tennis season against Strathmore
Ivan Martinez: A man making moves
Noe Campos, Senior Staff Writer • May 16, 2025

Ivan Martinez has been making big moves both on and off the Granite Hills campus throughout his senior year. His family originates from Michoacán,...

Anthony Contreras is the number one tennis player for Granite Hills High School.
Senior Spotlight: Dominating the court with Anthony Contreras
Abraham Navarrete, Senior Staff Writer • March 11, 2025

From serving aces on the court to acing his exams, Granite Hills High School senior Anthony Contreras shows true dedication and discipline to...

Farewell, ACE Pathway
Farewell, ACE Pathway
Lucero Tapia-Diaz, Senior Staff Writer • May 20, 2025

Prior to joining the Academy of Careers in Education (ACE) Pathway, I was content sticking within my boundaries of what I already knew. But even...

Granite Hills seniors share their favorite high school memory
Granite Hills seniors share their favorite high school memory
Angel Hernandez Palomares, Senior Staff Writer • May 20, 2025

High school is filled with unforgettable moments that shape who we are. From exciting events to everyday laughs with friends, each student has...

Porterville celebrates Lao New Year
Porterville celebrates Lao New Year
Karla Mendoza, Senior Staff Writer • May 7, 2025

 California has one of the largest Lao populations in the world, with approximately 58,000 residents, some of them calling Porterville home. The...

Abel 'The Weeknd' Tesfaye stars in the new film 'Hurry Up Tomorrow'
Abel ‘The Weeknd’ Tesfaye stars in the new film ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’
Alex Vargas, Senior Staff Writer • May 19, 2025

Riding off the success of pop singer The Weeknd's new album, 'Hurry Up Tomorrow', Tesfaye took another jab at acting and writing. The...

Game Review: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Game Review: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Andrew Smith, Senior Staff Writer • May 13, 2025

2025 is shaping up to be a major year for gaming, especially with anticipated titles like the Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater remake and Doom:...

Bad Bunny delivers with album of the year contender
Bad Bunny delivers with album of the year contender
Alex Vargas, Senior Staff Writer • April 16, 2025

Bad Bunny released a brand new album earlier this year that has garnered much critical acclaim.  After a two-year hiatus from releasing albums,...

Farewell, ACE Pathway
Farewell, ACE Pathway
Lucero Tapia-Diaz, Senior Staff Writer • May 20, 2025

Prior to joining the Academy of Careers in Education (ACE) Pathway, I was content sticking within my boundaries of what I already knew. But even...

Granite Hills LJE teacher Jane Kisling was recognized with the PUSD CTE Teacher of the Year award.
Kisling named CTE Teacher of the Year by PUSD
Andrea Martinez Lemus, Senior Staff Writer • March 26, 2025

As head of the Granite Hills Law, Justice, and Ethics Pathway, Jane Kisling has taught public safety, civil law, criminal law, and criminal justice....

Granite Hills Pathway students speak to 8th-graders at the Galaxy Showcase on Oct. 8.
Pathways provide Grizzlies with a hands-on learning experience
Andrea Martinez Lemus, Senior Staff Writer • October 8, 2024

One of the things that makes Porterville Unified School District special is the 14 pathways it offers its students.  Pathways allow students...

Abel 'The Weeknd' Tesfaye stars in the new film 'Hurry Up Tomorrow'
Abel ‘The Weeknd’ Tesfaye stars in the new film ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’
Alex Vargas, Senior Staff Writer • May 19, 2025

Riding off the success of pop singer The Weeknd's new album, 'Hurry Up Tomorrow', Tesfaye took another jab at acting and writing. The...

Brianna Torres, Yazlin Reyes, Dazie Galindo,  and Alejandro Valencia wear their college attire. One day, they will feel the stress and pressure of awaiting their college acceptance letters like many seniors this year.
College Decisions: A season of joy, disappointment, and growth
Noe Campos, Senior Staff Writer • May 13, 2025

Each year, from mid-March through early April and even into May, high school seniors across the country anxiously await one of the biggest moments...

Esmeralda Ceballos Martinez is headed to Porterville College where she will begin her college path toward becoming a high school teacher.
Finding comfort at Porterville College
Esmeralda Ceballos, Senior Staff Writer • May 2, 2025

As the end of senior year comes closer, the air is full of anticipation regarding acceptance letters and big plans in big cities. Everyone is...

GTV: Episode 1, Season 2025-26
GTV: Episode 1, Season 2025-26
Gazette Staff August 29, 2025

The first episode of Granite Hills TV is up and running. From freshman orientation to senior sunrise to the first rally of the year, GTV has...

Granite Hills coach Carl Scudder talks to his team after practice on Aug. 25.
Kickoff 2025: Granite Hills Football Preview
Anessa Villagomez, Junior Staff Writer • August 27, 2025

The long, hot days of working out and practicing in the summer are about to pay off finally. The Granite Hills High School football team will...

Seniors at Senior Sunrise
Photo Gallery: Seniors kick off 2025-26 school year
Jose Navarro, Senior Staff Writer • August 25, 2025

The 2025-26 Granite Hills High School year is underway. The school year started with seniors getting the opportunity to display their artistic...

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