Sutter Union High Beat
- Bittersweet endings, bright futures
- By Bianca Almeida/For the Appeal-Democrat
- The sun is shining, classes are ready to culminate, and only one thing is on the mind of seniors everywhere: graduation. For many, this day could not come any faster. "Senioritis" has hit many of my classmates very hard. But for the majority of Sutte... Full story
- Small school, big heart
- By Bianca Almeida/For the Appeal-Democrat
- Sutter Union High School is not known for the size of its student body. With less than 700 kids, we are the smallest of the "big" schools in this area. This, however, comes with many more perks than disadvantages.
The seniors are the ones feeling th... Full story
- New club teaches about tractors
- By Bianca Almeida/For the Appeal-Democrat
- Most high schools boast a multitude of clubs and organizations. Key Club, Interact and ASB are among the most popular. Kids use these clubs to gain leadership skills, make friends and do things that they enjoy.
At Sutter Union High School, we are pr... Full story
- Teens spread holiday cheer
- By Bianca Almeida/For the Appeal-Democrat
- Coming together during the holidays and making a difference in someone else's life are values that most high school students know nothing of. Still trapped in the childish mindset that Christmas is all about the presents you receive, giving back duri... Full story
- To pay or not to pay?
- By Bianca Almeida/For the Appeal-Democrat
- For most high school seniors, right now is crunch time. In the midst of finishing up college applications and prepping for not-so-distant finals, there is that little thing called figuring out what you want to do for the rest of your life.
Most kids... Full story
- Art – a Husky pastime
- By Bianca Almeida/For the Appeal-Democrat
- Artistic energy is definitely flowing at Sutter Union High School. With classes in full swing, students — myself included — are ecstatic to be back in one of our favorite classes: art.
At SUHS, art is undoubtedly the most popular electiv... Full story
- It's a great day to be a Husky
- By Bianca Almeida/For the Appeal-Democrat
- From a beautiful, newly renovated campus to stellar achievements in the classroom and on the field, Sutter Union High School has definitely started off the 2012-2013 school year in style.
Though it has always been a gorgeous and scenic campus, SUHS ... Full story
- Endings bring new beginnings
- By Nola and Jayna Dodd/For the Appeal-Democrat
- As the weather starts to warm up, all students look forward to summertime. Students at Sutter Union High School have spent the last month going through AP tests, finals, celebrations, events and more to end the school year and prepare for summer brea... Full story
- Horrifying scene sends message
- By Nola and Jayna Dodd/For the Appeal-Democrat
- The Every 15 Minutes program changed many perspectives at Sutter Union High School. The Chico Police Department started this program in 1995 based on the statistic that someone dies as the result of an alcohol-related car collision every 15 minutes.
... Full story
- Step into the light with job shadow
- When we look back to four years ago, the entering class of 2008 looked forward to obtaining new memories and experiences at Sutter Union High School. Currently, with four years under their belt, those same students of SUHS's graduating class of 2012 ... Full story
- Show proves Sutter's got talent
- By Jayna and Nola Dodd/For the Appeal-Democrat
- As we swiftly transition from the holiday season, we're launching the New Year with new starts and shining stars. Back by popular demand, Sutter Union High School is holding its second annual variety show "Sutter's Got Talent" once again to recognize... Full story
- Giving the gift of life
- By Nola and Jayna Dodd/For the Appeal-Democrat
- As 2011 draws to an end, Christmas songs begin to play everywhere. Whether we like it or not, we are immersed into the spirit of this special season.
For many, it is the time when the spirit of giving is at its peak. Many children look forward to a ... Full story
- Sutter High students get involved
- Nola and Jayna Dodd
- Sutter Union High School students began the year in full throttle, and three months into the school year, students are still seeking ways to include different events in their schedule. This not only presents a challenge, but also provides an opportun... Full story
- Friday Night Live starts out strong
- By Nola and Jayna Dodd/For the Appeal-Democrat
- As Sutter Union High School enters a new school year, many more opportunities and memories begin to open to us as the year begins at a fast pace. Freshmen look to the new campus with a mixture of apprehension and anticipation, while seniors either lo... Full story
- Sutter students ready for the future
- By McKenzie Kimball/For the Appeal-Democrat
- As the school year comes to a close, attention is turned to the class of 2011 and the graduates as they make plans for their future. Students are required to take the acquired knowledge received throughout high school and implement it into something ... Full story
- STAR 9 testing needs change
- McKenzie Kimball/For the Appeal-Democrat
- Every year, school changes — students come and students go. Policies change and some teachers receive pink slips while others are hired; however, there is one aspect that has been consistent for many years: Standardized Testing and Reporting, a... Full story
- Taking the rural route
- By McKenzie Kimball/For the Appeal-Democrat
- As many of you may know, Sutter Union High School is the smallest public high school in Sutter County. With an average of 800 students per year, SUHS isn't as populous as its two neighboring schools. In fact, the population difference gives SUHS stud... Full story
- Students looking outside California for college
- By McKenzie Kimball/For the Appeal-Democrat
- College is not only meant to be educational, but also an extremely memorable experience for any young adult who chooses to further his or her education. However, recent hikes in tuition fees are drawing California students away from home.
The Regent... Full story
- Sutter's stranger a stranger no more
- By McKenzie Kimball/For the Appeal-Democrat
- Every high school has the handful of students who have not gone to the same school all four years. Some students transfer for academic opportunity and others for sports. At Sutter Union High School, we have one "stranger" in particular with an extrao... Full story
- What defines a good student?
- By McKenzie Kimball/For the Appeal-Democrat
- "A good student" has always been a term that is loosely defined. Some have the misconception that the phrase only means getting good grades. Although grades are a major factor, they are only the tip of the iceberg. A genuinely good student is exempli... Full story
- First impressions of SUHS campus
- By McKenzie Kimball/For the Appeal-Democrat
- As Sutter Union High School students returned to school on Aug. 23, some woke up early to be first in line for schedules, some were terrified of their first day at a new school and some had trouble getting their lockers open. Although every student h... Full story
- Seniors are poised to become newcomers once again
- By Kelsey Bradley/For the Appeal-Democrat
- "We watch the season pull up its own stakes and catch the last weekend of the last week. Before the gold and the glimmer have been replaced, another sun-soaked season fades away." Matching the lyrics of Dashboard Confessional, Sutter Union High Schoo... Full story
- Giving service, gaining insight
- By Kelsey Bradley/For the Appeal-Democrat
- Relentless construction work; hard, uneven ground to sleep on; scorching days and freezing nights. By no means does this sound like an ideal way to spend one's spring break.
But this past week, many Sutter Union High School students joined others fr... Full story
- Our decisions define what we're made of
- By Kelsey Bradley/For the Appeal-Democrat
- Four years of challenging academia, diligent multitasking and unforgettable friends and memories are finally coming to a close for high school seniors. However, those long and hard years are only ushering in the beginning of one of life's toughest ch... Full story
- Huskies nestle at foot of the mountains
- By Kelsey Bradley/For the Appeal-Democrat
- The setting sun poured brilliant splashes of orange across the blue velvet sky as it dipped below the rough mountain silhouette. The lush rolling hills were tinted with golden flora by the regressing glorious rays, and the small town before the beaut... Full story
- What does Christmas mean to you?
- By Kelsey Bradley/For the Appeal-Democrat
- Months of neverending homework, weeks of preparation for finals and hours of incessant studying have all lead up to the long-awaited half-year benchmark — and, more importantly, Christmas break.
But is this winter vacation simply a student's n... Full story
- Football defines Sutter Huskies
- By Kelsey Bradley/For the Appeal-Democrat
- Family, friends, classmates and fans sit frozen at the edge of the stands. The consistent tick of someone's watch feels like a heartbeat among the tacit anticipation. A single word by the announcer, and the crowd is released from its silent trance &m... Full story
- Teaching is an art for one Mr. Sallee
- By Kelsey Bradley/For the Appeal-Democrat
- From period to period and day to day, numerous Sutter Union High School students face an intriguing yet complicated task. This assignment is not simply overcome and forever completed; it is a recurrent problem, an obsessive challenge. But what class ... Full story
- Dusk falls on another summer
- By Kelsey Bradley/For the Appeal-Democrat
- Dusk: the imminent fading light between day and night. Or, to others, the inevitable fading of summer.
No matter what perspective, summer is coming to a close, and a new beginning is arising. For many, this means the commencement of school. With thi... Full story
