Taylor Hawkins

This is "Tay-Tay!" He's a sweet, funny guy who carries his big heavy heart on his sleeve. He loves making people happy and he always stands up for what he believes is right. If you're down, or having problems, he is always there to help! Taylor not only plays the snare drum in Hanford High's Marching Band, but he's their Section Leader as well. He works hard at what he does, and pushes himself to succeed!

Callie Quezada

This is Callie! She's a loving person, who likes to spend time with all of her friends and family. Callie plays the flute in Hanford High's Marching Band, and keeps herself focused on her school work. She's there whenever someone feels down, and always manages to make others smile- even if you were never planning on it! She's very helpful when it comes to homework and personal problems, working with you until everything is okay again! She's very fun to be around, and seeing as she was requested more than once? It sounds like her friends all have great things to say about her. :) 

Haley Herbrand

Meet Haley! Haley's such a sweetheart! She's very outgoing and loves to talk to everyone! She's funny and sweet, and always looking for ways to make people smile. Even if you're not feeling up to it, she manages to make you laugh, and by the time anyone is done talking to her, they're happy! She's smart too, as well as participating in Hanford High's Marching Band. Haley is very easy-going, and makes everyone feel like a little kid again. Definitely the kind of friend everyone needs to have more of!

Maricela Ceja

Mericela is nice to everyone around her, whether she knows you or is just meeting you! Even if she's having a bad day- if she sees someone else looking down, she goes to make sure that they're okay, forgetting about her own problems. She's there when you need someone to talk to, or if you're just lookng to have a good time and laugh!

Samantha Lopez

One of the nicest girls out there! Samantha is always looking for a way to make everyone happy and satisfy everyone else's needs before she gets the chance to start thinking about herself. She doesn't judge, and though its extremely rare for her NOT to get along with someone, when it happens, she keeps all negative comments to herself. She's a great kid, and someone everyone should get to know!

Jordan Bierman

Jordan is funny and nice; She works hard in school and loves to be around people! She's outgoing and very sweet. Jordan is just easy to be around, there's no awkwardness with her because she truley enjoys talking to you! If you see her around, be sure to say hello!

Bailey Kopenhefer

Meet Bailey- one of the kindest people around! Always putting others before himself, and helping people with both personal issues, and school work. He's very thoughtful and an extrememly caring person. Anytime you need a friend to lean on, he's there! Bailey has a tendency to go out of his way to help others, simply because he WANTS to see you succeed. He's has faith in people, and helps them believe in theirselves. It may sound too good to be true, but he simply just finds pleasure in other people's happiness!

Dominic D'Souza

Voted Mr. "Most Likely to Succeed" for good reason! Dominic (top) works very hard at everything he does, with the exception of friendship- which just seems to come naturally for him! Not only is he taking plenty of AP classes, but he just so happens to be very successful in them too! He also plays for HHS's varsity football team- a rock that the team can always count on. He's funny, outgoing, and easy to be around- a great person to have in your life!

Judith Saldivar

Judith is such a sweet girl! She's always pro-active, thinking of positive ways to go about issues, and giving her all in everything that she does. She loves to listen to people, and your problems are as important to her as her own problems. She's intelligent and fun to be around, so stop and say hi!

Brittany Ward

So this is Brittany :) She's funny, nice and sweet. She's always got a smile to show off and is easily confided in because she's so trustworthy. Brittany's friends can always count on her for an honest opinion, and some great advice when they need it. She's understanding, down to earth- and a great friend to have by your side!

Dora Urrutia

Meet Dora! She is kind, and warm-hearted! She always makes sure that everyone's okay, because she hates to see her friends feeling down! She's intelligent and focuses on her work, and when there's no work to do she likes to hang out with her boyfriend Mario, and other friends and family. She's also involved in Hanford High's marching band- to which she stays dedicated!

Katie La Blue

This is Katie :) She's a sweet girl with a big teddy-bear heart. She's very mature for her age, flying above drama and all of the little issues that people try to get everyone involved in. She's also involved in making her school a better place to be! She's not only an officer for FFA, but she also hold lead roles in Sierra Pacific's Drama program quite frequently. She's unique- her own person- and people just seem to fall in love with her for that! Katie's intelligent, and very fun to be around!

Ellis Sheldon

Ellis might have to be one of the funniest guys around this cow town! Everything he does he does with 110% of his best effort. He's very down to earth, and easy to be around. He's crazy! Living life to its fullest extent, and trying anything that sounds fun. Ellis is laid-back, he doesn't want any drama he just wants a good time; but at the same time, he stays focused in school and works hard  to do good. He's a great guy!

Sarah Bentley

What a cute picture! Ahw.. well this is Sarah! She's such a sweetheart; one of those people who make you feel like you're young again because all the drama, the small issues that get blown up- they all go away when you're with her! She's a hard worker, a member of Hanford West's band program which happens to run in the family. She's always there to turn to with any issue, and it seems like no matter how difficult the problem may be, she stays calm and has a solution to it. She listens to you when you talk because she sincerely wants to know how you're doing, and you just dont find that very much anymore!

Mallory Ehlers

Mallory here is such a nice person! She's really funny, and almost always has a smile on her face. She's easy to be around, because everyone feels comfortable with her! Mallory is easy going, down for whatever all long as everyone's happy and having a good time. She's smart and know's the difference between when it's time to joke around and have fun- and when it's time to listen and work. She's good at listening to other people's problems, and the kind of friend that everyone wants to have!

Justin Semas

Meet Justin- one of the nicest guys around! Justin is a caring guy, with a big heart; he keeps his head on straight, and stays focused on his goals! He's been through some real tough stuff in his life, but he continues to push on and stay strong. Justin is always looking out for those around him, always helping anyone who needs it. He's intelligent, and funny too- comfortable to be around. I'd say its about time for some great things to start going this kid's way! Keep it up Justin!

Kim Dodd

Mrs. Kim Dodd- not only the coolest teacher at HHS, but a fantastic mother as well. Kim works hard at everything she does, and though she's incredibly busy, she always manages to get everything done with great efficiency. She's amazing with her students, and has great relationships with very many of them. Kids at Hanford High feel comfortable to talk to her and ask for help- not only with their school work, but with personal issues as well. In fact, students tend to TURN to her over anyone else when they need advice. And then, (as if that weren't enough,) she also runs Rouge downtown, and helps take care of the family business! Kim is just an all around great person, who is there for anyone and everyone that needs it. She surely deserves the best in life!

Daniel Palacio

"my heart big, but it beat quiet"

The perfect quote for Daniel! He definitely seems like a shy guy, but he sure does have a BIG heart! Daniel does everything he can to stay out of drama, he doesn't trash people or judge them- he gets to know them and forms his own opinion. He'll be the first to start a conversation, and he has an open ear to everything you say! Daniel is smart, respectful and simply a great guy! I would definitely make it a point to get to know him! 

Mavin Muthima

Meet Mavin! She goes above and beyond to make new friends or talk to random people just to be silly! And I tell you what, she sure has a big heart for such a little person! Whatever mood you may be in, she can make you feel even better. Mavin's the kind of girl who never goes without a smile on her face; funny, smart, caring... it doesn't get too much better than that!

Haley Machado

It's only right that I put up a picture of them both, since they're basically eachother's other half! And Hannah, (left) everyone knows you're great too! And NEVER deserved to be on HD's blog!

But Haley (right) is such a great girl. She's so much fun to be around, and so funny! She stands up for what she believe is right, and fights what she believes is wrong- weather it has to do with her, or anyone else. Haley goes out of her way to make other people feel good, and everyone's got a smile on their face after talking to her. She's a sincere, caring girl that has a very big heart- and she's absolutely a great friend to have, so make sure to say hi!

Bailee Sorensen

This kiddo is a sweetheart! She's so nice and a great friend! She's always willing to help someone out, and she's definitely got her head on straight. She just happens to be an all around great person- beautiful inside and out! :)

Shanelle Johnson

Shanelle is totally, and completly real with everyone! She makes sure everyone's taken care of, and does everything she can to help them if they're not. She always the first to answer to any favors you may need, and she does it with no question, and no making you feel like it's the last thing on earth she'd like to do. She ENJOYS helping people. She jokes around a whole lot, but the second it stops being funny, she stops joking and makes sure you know she was playing around. She'd drop everything for anyone and that's just incredibly hard to find in a person!

Leo Daniel Gonzalez

This kid is up by multiple requests! Leo is such a character! He's extremely artistic, and very creative; he's also very intelligent, and kind- helping those around him. He's a funny guy, and he'll do almost anything to get a laugh, as long as it makes you smile! He's open hearted, and nonjudgemental; and though he is actively involved in his church and religion, he doesn't believe in pushing his beliefs upon others. Leo's just a kid looking to put a smile on everyone's face, and he sure does a pretty great job at it!