January 27th, 2026 O'Neals, CA Luis Ayala, Reporter On January 24, 2026, the Minarets House of Reps leadership team hosted our annual Winter Formal with the theme Moroccan Nights . From golden elephants to candlelit lanterns, students danced the night away in a Moroccan-inspired pavilion to beats laid down by our very own music teacher, Mr. Von Wagner. A night filled with music, movement, and memories. ...

January 27th, 2026 O'Neals, CA Sarah Kinnunen and Susanna Kinnunen , Reporters On January 13, 2026, just after 6 p.m., the Varsity Minarets Mustangs girls’ soccer team stepped onto the field ready for league play. As the game began, the Mustangs set the tone early, playing with confidence and energy that carried them to a 3–1 victory over the visiting Fowler Redcats. A player kicks the ball during the match Photo by Frannie Morris Throughout the match, Minarets worked...

January 26th, 2026 O'Neals, CA Harlyn Grijalva-Wattenburg , Reporter During our trip to China Peak, students from Minarets High School had the opportunity to learn how to ski and snowboard. This was an amazing experience, especially for those who had always wanted to try but never got the chance. I personally helped teach my friend Nevaeh how to snowboard since it was her first time, and I wanted to make the most of the experience. Snow-covered mountains and clear blue skies at China Peak ...