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The Wellness Center is full of trained social workers who are there to help students who are in need of help.
Wellness Center provides programs for mental health
In her ASL 2 class ASL teacher Patty Killough signs "look at me" to get their attention, as some of the students were not paying attention (on phones, talking, etc.). "As the language is visual, students must have their eyes on me in order to receive the message," she said. "They are unable to simply listen while doing something else."
Why doesn’t Alisal offer ASL?
Roxanna Javier, Sandra Ruiz, Aneliz Ortega, Elizabeth Birkeland, and Elizabeth Contreras minutes after having surprised Aneliz with the great news.
Senior wins $25,000 Girls Inc. Scholarship
Alisal ranked #1 in Salinas and #3 in Monterey County in US News and World Reports (By Salinas Union High School District - http://www.salinas.k12.ca.us, FAL, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17273025)
Alisal Earns #1 Ranking in Salinas
Many teachers understand the burden of managing overwhelming workloads. AP English teacher Mick Battaglini spends hours reading essays for his class, among other school related activities outside of work hours. “I’m more than willing to read PIQs or write a letter of recommendation for a student, but what these organizations (Nike, Gates Foundation, HSF) are asking is extra work," he said. "I understand it's voluntary, but If I do that (read essays) for SBAC or College Board, I’m compensated, so the same should be true in this situation.”
Pushing the limits of altruism
During Center Meet 3 at Pinto Lake County Park on October 17th, sophomore Yaretzi Cornelio finished first with a time of 18:29. “Leading the girls to victory felt good. We won our first Center meet which was very important to us,” Cornelio said, “The reason why is because it gives us a better chance at winning the league.”
Looking to make history
Senior safety Aileen Gonzalez returns an interception for touchdown in the first quarter against Alvarez on October 9. The Trojans defeated the Eagles 65-6 to even their record at 5-5.
Just the beginning
The members of the 4x400 relay team - Luz Mejia-Martinez, Massiel Hernandez, Alexa Martinez, and Erika Castro- set a school record at the PCAL Division Championship.
Spring Sports Wrap Up
Assistant Coach Sunil Smith and Coach Fransico Estrada supervise a weight room session. Estrada wants the players to focus on the weight room and their speed workouts in the off season, so they can be more dynamic and competitive during their season.
Francisco Estrada new varsity football coach
In the playoff game against San Mateo, senior Samantha Ortiz gets a hit and drives in a run in the 4-10 loss. “Personally, I didn’t play to my full potential and I think our team was holding back from our potential as well,” she said.
Softball team wins first title in 21 years
Review: EA Sports FC25
Review: EA Sports FC25
The cashier recommended the classic fries and two hot chicken sliders with slaw, and I went with it. Winner, winner chicken dinner!
Review: Angry Chickz Nashville Hot Chicken
Album Review: P1Harmony's Sad Song
Album Review: P1Harmony’s Sad Song
Album Review - Youth/Doyoung
Album Review – Youth/Doyoung
With upbeat pop anthems calibrated for long summer days and raw, restrained ballads, Benson Boone's PULSE is the work of an artist in transition. (Image courtesy of moxie.org)
Album Review- Fireworks and Rollerblades/Benson Boone
The demands of AP classes, sports, and yearbook took a toll on me this year, but it helped me gain some perspective.
Being “enough” rather than perfect
My older brother went down the wrong path and lost his life in a shooting during a house party. This news affected my whole family and altered us greatly.
Overcoming Loss
For casual days I do just mascara and lip gloss. For mascara I typically keep it consistent by using the Maybelline Sky High in Black and pair it with a lip gloss. The product usually depends on my mood. I tend to buy many lip glosses, some may say too much (like over 50+), but I usually stick with either e.l.f. glowy balm in grape or NYX Fat Oil in Newsfeed.
Yes I wear makeup, and?
I struggled with my phone addiction for a long time in my early teens, and I didn’t fix it until these last two years.
Building a Healthy Relationship With Our Phones
Me and my friend Jayden Guzman at my senior prom. I had a better time this year than I had my junior year.
Second time is a charm
The student news site of Alisal High School

Trojan Tribune
The student news site of Alisal High School

Trojan Tribune
Yesenia Alfaro

Yesenia Alfaro, Reporter

Grade: Senior
Hobbies: Playing tennis and drawing
Last Book Read: Almond by Sohn Won-pyung
Latest Accomplishment: Winning her tennis match
Goals: To pass all her classes
3 words that describe you: Timid, Hardworking, Quiet
What do you enjoy about the class?: Having the freedom to do whatever you want, in spread and story
Likes: Playing tennis and drawing
Dislikes: Chewing loudly
What’s on your bucket list: Going skydiving

All content by Yesenia Alfaro
After a shaky start against Oakwood in the first home match, sophomore Angelo Rodriguez bounced back to win 2-1. His win clinched the victory for the team.

Boys’ tennis looks to rebuild after year off

Yesenia Alfaro Puga, Reporter
May 25, 2023

Unified Basketball Program Provides Opportunities

Yesenia Alfaro Puga, Reporter
May 17, 2023
Movie Review: 20th Century Girl

Movie Review: 20th Century Girl

Yesenia Alfaro Puga, Reporter
January 20, 2023
At their first meeting, Nathalie Lopez, Kevin Alejo, and Yovanny Virgen-Gomez prepare their mixture of potatoes and soyrizo. They first let the potato cook thoroughly, before adding the soyrizo into the mix. “It tastes exactly like a regular breakfast burrito and I was amazed to know that something that good was actually healthy,” Lopez said.

New Vegan Club provides healthy alternatives

Yesenia Alfaro Puga, Reporter
November 3, 2022
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