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Mr. Patey teaches Economics to his fourth period class, having transitioned into this new subject halfway through the year.

Semester Class Switch

Leila Stuart and Peyton Skinner February 6, 2024

Now that the semester has ended, it is time that teachers and students make the switch between various classes. 12th grade is switching from Government to Economics and 9th grade is transitioning between...

Homeroom flex now gone, Mr. Ruckman voices his opinion. “As a teacher, I love it because it splits the day up nicely. I’m pro-Flex ,” stated Mr. Ruckman.

Flex Homeroom Eliminated

Jillian Damin and Brook Armer February 5, 2024

Summerville adopted a Flex period schedule for the 2023-2024 school year. First semester, students had a homeroom Flex period on Mondays, where they met with the same teacher and the same group of students...

The above drawing by Natalie Harris, a junior, depicts Summervilles Mock Trial defense team. From left to right the people depicted are: West Dyer (junior), Ellery Stewart (senior), Ave Carrillo (junior), Judge Kreig, and Leila Stuart (senior). This artwork won the county Mock Trial courtroom artist competition.

The People v. Clark

Isabella Wickman, Reporter February 1, 2024

*DISCLAIMER: This is a fictional story of the Mock Trial competition held on January 24, 2024 at the Sonora CourtHouse, in Sonora, CA. The following article was submitted to the Union Democrat in a county...

Winter Weather is Upon Us

Isis Shavers and Lexie Melendez January 26, 2024

Icy roads? Snowy weather conditions? What exactly constitutes a “late start” delay or a snow day, and how does this impact the school community? Beyond the Cave gained information on the protocols...

ASBs Winter Formal and Spirit Rally Recap

ASB’s Winter Formal and Spirit Rally Recap

Josie Berg, Reporter January 24, 2024

Winter Formal: Rally Summerville High had its annual Winter Formal last Sat. 20, 2024, to hype up the Bear Community, SHS’s rally commissioner’s Jameson Baldwin and Mrs. Soto and multiple others...

THE STANLEY. One of the latest trends, the Stanley Tumbler, is here to stay.

2024 Trends: Which ones are here to stay?

Grace Hohnbaum and Peyton Monsen January 24, 2024

Stanleys, Uggs, flared leggings, hair bows, and other trends have infiltrated our campus. Are these trends here to stay? One such trend, the Stanley tumbler, can be seen on students and teachers desks...

Many people start off the year with New Years Resolutions. Will it be a New Year New Me or New Year Better Me?

New Year’s Resolutions

Tiffany Armer, Reporter January 16, 2024

2024 is here and for many people that means it is time to make New Year’s Resolutions. People often choose to make New Year’s resolutions in an attempt to better themselves, build new habits or change...

Summervilles ASB leads the Community Building activities during flexes, utilizing the Character Strong Program.

ASB’s Community Building Activity During Flex

Josie Berg and Isabella Wickman December 18, 2023

Summerville’s Associated Student Body (ASB) has begun presenting community building activities during varied Monday Flexes--they are using a curriculum called Character Strong. ASB director Mrs. Soto...

Stop it! The new app that allows anonymous tipping for serious situations

STOPit; New app for Summerville

Peyton Skinner, Photo Editor December 18, 2023

Summerville High School plans to introduce a new app and website called STOPit. STOPit is a program that allows students to anonymously report things that are going on, inside and outside of school. Summerville’s...

Mrs. Nelson - A New Journey

Mrs. Nelson – A New Journey

Kai Pradenas, reporter December 18, 2023

Mrs. Nelson has been employed at Summerville Union High School since January of 2020 as the crisis counselor and has created many opportunities for students here at Summerville. Before creating the Wellness...

This picture presents just a mere sample of the art that was displayed at the Art Show on Dec. 7 in the library. It is still on display there as of Dec. 8, along with some photos from the various photography classes here at Summerville.

SHS Students Showcase their Art

Grace Hohnbaum and Tiffany Armer December 8, 2023

Summerville Art Department teachers, Mr. Hall and Ms. Castle, host Summerville’s third annual Art Show.  As the third annual art show approaches, Castle and Hall prepare to showcase their students'...

“I believe it will bring more things to do in our town, but also, bring more athletes that have started from an earlier age,” Mr. Rouse, SHS athletic director stated. A place for our community to make memories and have a good experience.

Elevate Tuolumne: A new indoor action park coming to Tuolumne County

Isis Shavers and Darla Vogt December 8, 2023

It is no secret that youth facilities have been limited in Tuolumne County.  The TEDA Inc. team, in partnership with the Tuolumne Band of Me Wuk Indians, wanted to make a change. From there, they proposed...

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