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Francisco Castaneda

Francisco Castaneda, Photographer, Videographer

This is Francisco’s third year being involved with photojournalism and his first part of being involved in yearbook. Francisco is also involved in Key Club and Spanish Club. When he’s not behind the camera he enjoys hanging with friends, making TikToks, and watching HSTMTS on Disney+.

All content by Francisco Castaneda
Five teachers at Pittsburg High School get their photo taken as they share their stories about the 2020-21 school year.

A classroom perspective a year after a pandemic

Story by Francisco Castaneda and Nolan Turnbull
May 4, 2022
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[Photo] Kristi Neef

May 4, 2022
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[Photo] Aubry Ross

May 4, 2022
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[Photo] Angela Pallarés

May 4, 2022
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[Photo] Abbey Cummings

May 4, 2022
A student in class is playing Clash Royale rather than paying attention to the class lecture.

Distracted Learning

Story by Francisco Castaneda, Photographer, Videographer
May 3, 2022
Passing off. Senior Grant Roelfs defends the ball against Labette Grizzlies, Sept. 4, at which the Dragons won, 28-0. "I think of my job and how the defense is aligned and where the holes might be.” Roelfs said.

[Photo] Improving Game

Story by Nolan Turnbull
May 2, 2022
Secretary fill in Charlotte Barnett answers the phone as she reads from the computer.

[Photo] Former principal takes on new role at PHS

Story by Sarah Alcantar
April 25, 2022
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[Photo] Protected: Varsity Volleyball

February 1, 2022
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[Photo] Signing off

Story by Hannah Gray, Print Co-Editor, Online Co-Editor
January 18, 2022
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[Photo] Accomplishing a lifetime goal

Story by Braden Benson
January 18, 2022
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[Photo] Making a comeback

Story by Braden Benson
January 18, 2022

[Video] Carpenter Can Ep 2

November 29, 2021

[Video] Veterans Day

November 29, 2021
Freshman Carsen Nickelson throws the ball to his teammate. On September 14, the Pittsburg Dragons played against the Frontenac Raiders. The dragons succeed to defeat the Raiders 22 to 14.

[Photo] Like father, like son

Story by Ian Sullivan, Reporter
November 15, 2021
Varsity volleyball team huddles together during a game.

[Photo] Signing off at Sub-State

Story by Hannah Gray and Akela Hawkins
November 15, 2021
Spanish teacher Angela Pallarés works with health teacher Jose Speer to improve his Spanish writing.

Learning on the job

Story by Francisco Castaneda and Nolan Turnbull
November 15, 2021

[Video] Volleyball Hype Video

November 13, 2021
AP Spanish teacher Angela Pallarés talks to her 7th hour students about peer reviewing their essays.

[Video] Purpose of AP Classes

Story by Braden Benson
November 4, 2021
Elementary students pose for a picture before leaving their private lunch.

[Video] Culinary rewards Westside Elementary students for meeting their reading goals

Story by Mattie Vacca and Heather Mowdy
October 21, 2021

Inside the Classroom: Jessica Mildfelt

Story by Francisco Castaneda, Photographer, Videographer
October 19, 2021
Photo Caption: Senior Dakota Reese focuses on eating his donuts during the donut eating competition. “​​I wouldn’t recommend watered down donuts to anyone.” Reese said.

[Photo] Mythology Donut Eating

Story by Nolan Turnbull
October 19, 2021
Head coach Ashlen Riggs listens to her players.

September 2nd Volleyball Home Game

Story by Francisco Castaneda, Photographer, Videographer
October 13, 2021
Spanish teacher Jessica Mildfelt starts to show instructions for chardes.

Spanish 2 Plays a Series of Games

Story by Francisco Castaneda, Photographer, Videographer
October 12, 2021
Senior Andrew O'Doherty reads a book chosen by Book Club.

Spanish Club & Book Club Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Story by Francisco Castaneda, Photographer, Videographer
October 12, 2021
Caitie Almond is drawn under a spotlight, about to take over former teacher Greg Shaw’s theatre teaching job.

Stepping into the spotlight

Story by Francisco Castaneda, Photographer, Videographer
August 27, 2021
Key Club Advisor Kristin Thomas stands with club officers Corin Cooper, Elliot DeGruson, and Chris Saman to accept an adopted highway from the County Commissioner's office.

[Photo] Mayor recognizes Key Club and school staff

Story by Ashlan Brooks and Mattie Vacca
April 28, 2021
A classroom perspective of a pandemic

A classroom perspective of a pandemic

Story by Francisco Castaneda, Photographer, Videographer
April 22, 2021
Keith Matlock is in his ninth year coaching baseball for the Dragons.

[Photo] Matlock earns 100 coaching wins

Story by Keith Perkins, Reporter
April 7, 2021
Getting deja vu?; Olivia Rodrigo releases 2nd single 'deja vu'

Getting deja vu?; Olivia Rodrigo releases 2nd single ‘deja vu’

Story by Francisco Castaneda, Photographer, Videographer
April 6, 2021
A Look Within The Class: Special Population Department

A Look Within The Class: Special Population Department

Story by Francisco Castaneda, Photographer, Videographer
March 16, 2021
A Look Within the Class: CTE Department

A Look Within the Class: CTE Department

Story by Francisco Castaneda, Photographer, Videographer
March 16, 2021
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[Photo] Ruth Wood

March 16, 2021
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[Photo] Ben Bernhardt

March 16, 2021
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[Photo] Emily Smith

March 16, 2021
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[Photo] Jessica Avery

March 16, 2021
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[Photo] Jesse Blake

March 16, 2021
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[Photo] Boys basketball win substate championship, state bound

March 8, 2021
Head coach Jordan Woods discusses a play during time out of the first round of substate against Blue Valley Southwest. The Dragons won and hosted Spring Hill in the substate championship game on Saturday, March 6.

[Photo] Roelfs steps down as head coach, joins as assistant as Jordan Woods leads varsity basketball

Story by Ian Sullivan, Reporter
March 8, 2021
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[Photo] How well do you know Jeff Staley?

Story by Mattie Vacca
March 5, 2021
Olivia Rodrigo stands behind Sabrina Carpenter and Joshua Bassett. Recent rumors imply that Bassett is leaving Rodrigo for Carpenter.

Team Olivia: the tea behind “drivers license”

Story by Francisco Castaneda, Photographer, Videographer
March 5, 2021
English teacher Emily George leads participants in a Jazzercise class after school. George is passionate about the class and enjoys using movement as a way to unwind. "I do the aerobic moves and tell them [through the] microphone what to do next. It’s set to songs on the top 40s charts] and we just do any sort of dance moves or plyometric moves, and things like that.”

[Photo] Jazzing it up with English teacher Emily George

Story by Ashlan Brooks, Print Co-Editor, Online Co-Editor
March 5, 2021
Bring on the lies: ‘Lie Lie Lie’ by Joshua Bassett song breakdown

Bring on the lies: ‘Lie Lie Lie’ by Joshua Bassett song breakdown

Story by Francisco Castaneda, Photographer, Videographer
March 4, 2021
Leave It All To Me: iCarly Reboot is set to happen

Leave It All To Me: iCarly Reboot is set to happen

Story by Francisco Castaneda, Photographer, Videographer
March 4, 2021
A New Love Story: Taylor Swift re-records ‘Love Story’

A New Love Story: Taylor Swift re-records ‘Love Story’

Story by Francisco Castaneda, Photographer, Videographer
March 4, 2021
A Look Within the Class: Math Department

A Look Within the Class: Math Department

Story by Francisco Castaneda, Photographer, Videographer
March 4, 2021
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[Photo] Rashell Yockey

March 4, 2021
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[Photo] Kristopher Crotts

March 4, 2021
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[Photo] Jill Stanley

March 4, 2021
Angela Pallarés looks at Natalie Talent (12) while giving her critiques of her speaking quiz.

Native speakers better understanding the language through Spanish class

Story by Francisco Castaneda, Photographer, Videographer
March 3, 2021
Jerod White (10) looks up at his teammates.

Wrestling Home Tournament Feb. 2, 2021

Story by Francisco Castaneda, Photographer, Videographer
March 2, 2021
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[Photo] Brian Latham

February 25, 2021
A Look Within the Class: History Department

A Look Within the Class: History Department

Story by Francisco Castaneda, Photographer, Videographer
February 25, 2021
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[Photo] Gary Wolgamott

February 25, 2021
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