Monday, November 3, 2025

Attention Hollister High Seniors: Are you planning to apply — or have already applied — to Cal State University Monterey Bay? Don’t miss your chance to explore the campus in person!

• Field Trip to CSUMB
• Friday, November 14
• 8:45 a.m. – 2 p.m. (White Day)

Come meet faculty, staff, and current students, learn about campus life, programs, and services — and get a taste of what it’s like to be an Otter! Permission slips are available now in the Front Office Lobby. Turn them in to Mrs. Florez by Wednesday, November 5.

Congratulations to Varsity Girls Tennis player June Traveria Gonzalo and Varsity Field Hockey player Alexia Manzo — our Hollister High School Baler Athletes of the Week! Here is what their coaches had to say about the student-athletes:

June Traveria Gonzalo – Varsity Girls Tennis

“June is our #2 singles player and one of our team captains. She is an excellent competitor and a great team leader. June is the perfect example of what a student-athlete should be — maintaining a GPA above 4.0 while earning the admiration and respect of her teammates. Her leadership and drive set the tone for the entire team.”

Alexia Manzo – Varsity Field Hockey

“Alexia is dedicated to growing as an athlete and gives her all in every practice and game. She’s incredibly coachable, always working to improve her skills. Alexia’s vision on the field and her speed allow her to be wherever she’s needed — a true asset to the team.”

Let’s celebrate June and Alexia for their commitment, leadership, and Baler pride both on and off the field!

At Saturday's league championships at Toro park, Baler varsity girls cross country earned third place in the Gabilan Division while the boys placed fifth. The girls JV team placed second and the boys came in fourth. Congratulations to Prienna Chavez, Andrew Parra and Ana Kaplansky for earning all-league honors. Pri was the PCAL champion, outdistancing the second-place runner by 23 seconds. Next up for the Balers is the CCS tournament on November 15.

Eighth-seeded Baler girls volleyball on Saturday won its Central Coast Section Division 1 playoffs opening-round match 3-1 over ninth-seeded Mountain View, setting up a quarterfinal match against top-seeded Menlo Atherton on Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m.

🐾 Weekly Update from Shout, the Hollister High School Facility Dog:

Hi everyone! Last week, I supported students during Academic Focus Week—lots of hard work and determination all around! I also joined the Wellness TA dog handlers for some peaceful campus walks. I’m loving my new red and black Baler cushion—a special gift from my friends for my resting spot. It’s so comfy after a busy day! Halloween was amazing! I dressed up as a beautiful butterfly, and my friends were flowers and a garden gnome—we made quite the garden scene. The costume contest was full of excitement, and I have to admit, it felt great to take a long nap afterward. Even Facility Dogs need downtime.

Wags and smiles,

Shout 🐶

🎓❤️ Show Your Love for the Class of 2026! ❤️🎓

Celebrate your senior’s journey with a personalized Yearbook Tribute in the Hollister High School yearbook! Don’t miss your chance to honor your graduate and share your pride.

📅 Final Deadline: February 6, 2026

💻 Order Now: yearbookordercenter.com

🆔 Order Number: 6779

Ad Prices:

• Full Page – $300
• Half Page – $230
• Quarter Page – $180
• Eighth Page – $90

👉 Create your ad today and make your senior’s yearbook extra special!

For questions, contact yearbookordercenter@varsity.com or call 866-287-3096.

Don’t miss your chance to capture all the memories from the 2025-2026 school year!

Pre-order your Hollister High School Yearbook now for $75 at

👉 www.yearbookordercenter.com

and enter Order Code 6779

Hurry — prices increase to $80 on January 1st! Secure your copy of the yearbook today before they sell out.

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