The Warrior Journal
Welcome to The Warrior Journal! This new segment brings you stories about our students and offers a behind-the-scenes look at Del Norte High and other schools in the district. Celebrating the creativity and diverse voices within our school community, The Warrior Journal is led by Del Norte’s legendary John Pritchett, who is also a family engagement liaison at Del Norte High. We’re excited to share exciting and informative stories, and in the future, we look forward to contributions from students and staff alike.
The Warrior Journal - Stories by Students and Staff
By John Pritchett
Del Norte High Family Engagement Liaison
Del Norte High’s Colton Schaad excels in academics and athletics, inspiring others with dedication and hard work. Click to learn more!
The Warrior Journal - Stories by Students and Staff
By John Pritchett
Family Engagement Liaison/Del Norte High School
Del Norte High welcomes students from Japan’s Takata High for a week of cultural exchange and shared traditions. Click to learn more!
The Warrior Journal - Stories by Students and Staff
By John Pritchett
Family Engagement Liaison/Del Norte High School
Del Norte High’s James Gensaw Jr., a resilient athlete who embodies determination, has made history as the first Warrior wrestler in recent memory to earn a scholarship to a four-year school.
The Warrior Journal - Stories by Students and Staff
By John Pritchett
Family Engagement Liaison/Del Norte High School
A former Del Norte High standout has earned high honors for his efforts with the College of the Redwoods’ football team this season. Click to read more.
The Warrior Journal - Stories by Students and Staff
By John Pritchett
Family Engagement Liaison/Del Norte High School
When life gave her challenges beyond her years, Karmen Moorehead found strength in the dances, traditions, and teachings of her culture. Click to read more.
The Warrior Journal - Stories by Students and Staff
By John Pritchett
Family Engagement Liaison/Del Norte High School
Once part of the FFA family, young people soon find themselves in a world where fun meets personal growth. Click to learn more.
The Warrior Journal - Stories by Students and Staff
By John Pritchett
Del Norte High’s Buck Pierce is the new head football coach for the B.C. Lions of the Canadian Football League. Click to find out more.
![Picture of Colton Schaad. Senior Wrestler at Del Norte High School.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736811805/dnusdorg/nawfbjiwjnffpu9ng5mb/ColtonSchaadEdit.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736811805/dnusdorg/nawfbjiwjnffpu9ng5mb/ColtonSchaadEdit.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736811805/dnusdorg/nawfbjiwjnffpu9ng5mb/ColtonSchaadEdit.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736811805/dnusdorg/nawfbjiwjnffpu9ng5mb/ColtonSchaadEdit.png","width":1080}])
![Photo oTakata High School Students at Del Norte High. Del Norte High students work with Japanese team members Koutarou Murata and Miu Kanno during a Tolowa story- telling workshop Tuesday morning.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736291235/dnusdorg/wpzcbrr6eic5qphc6pem/20250107_092519.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736291235/dnusdorg/wpzcbrr6eic5qphc6pem/20250107_092519.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736291235/dnusdorg/wpzcbrr6eic5qphc6pem/20250107_092519.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1736291235/dnusdorg/wpzcbrr6eic5qphc6pem/20250107_092519.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1736291235/dnusdorg/wpzcbrr6eic5qphc6pem/20250107_092519.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1736291235/dnusdorg/wpzcbrr6eic5qphc6pem/20250107_092519.jpg","width":2200}])
![Photo collage of Del Norte High Wrestler James Gensaw Jr. wrestling and also sitting with his parents after signing his letter of intent to attend Cal Poly Humboldt on a wrestling scholarship.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734627252/dnusdorg/rqrfzm7emo36w0hswpck/JamesGensawJr.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734627252/dnusdorg/rqrfzm7emo36w0hswpck/JamesGensawJr.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734627252/dnusdorg/rqrfzm7emo36w0hswpck/JamesGensawJr.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734627252/dnusdorg/rqrfzm7emo36w0hswpck/JamesGensawJr.png","width":1080}])
![Photos of Del Norte High Alumni Conner Long and Kaleb Price. Both are recipients of all-conference honors for the College of the Redwoods Corsairs Football team.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734558986/dnusdorg/xmrixznl0zvs0ntrrhnu/ConnorLongKalebPrice.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734558986/dnusdorg/xmrixznl0zvs0ntrrhnu/ConnorLongKalebPrice.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734558986/dnusdorg/xmrixznl0zvs0ntrrhnu/ConnorLongKalebPrice.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734558986/dnusdorg/xmrixznl0zvs0ntrrhnu/ConnorLongKalebPrice.png","width":1080}])
![Picture of DNHS student Karmen Moorehead. Click for Karmen's story.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734390800/dnusdorg/ns8pyzhpnby6inst3ucz/Mooreheadpic.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734390800/dnusdorg/ns8pyzhpnby6inst3ucz/Mooreheadpic.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734390800/dnusdorg/ns8pyzhpnby6inst3ucz/Mooreheadpic.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1734390800/dnusdorg/ns8pyzhpnby6inst3ucz/Mooreheadpic.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1734390800/dnusdorg/ns8pyzhpnby6inst3ucz/Mooreheadpic.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1734390800/dnusdorg/ns8pyzhpnby6inst3ucz/Mooreheadpic.jpg","width":2200}])
![Photo of FFA student Kayden Griffin and his Mother Ashley Rivera. Click to learn more.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734376924/dnusdorg/vsq9kujvuzrjtsilgflm/AshleyRiveraandKaydenGriffin.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734376924/dnusdorg/vsq9kujvuzrjtsilgflm/AshleyRiveraandKaydenGriffin.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734376924/dnusdorg/vsq9kujvuzrjtsilgflm/AshleyRiveraandKaydenGriffin.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1734376924/dnusdorg/vsq9kujvuzrjtsilgflm/AshleyRiveraandKaydenGriffin.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1734376924/dnusdorg/vsq9kujvuzrjtsilgflm/AshleyRiveraandKaydenGriffin.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1734376924/dnusdorg/vsq9kujvuzrjtsilgflm/AshleyRiveraandKaydenGriffin.jpg","width":2200}])
![Photo of former Del Norte Warrior Buck Pierce. Buck has become a Coach in the Canadian Football League. Click to learn more.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734369819/dnusdorg/tkdgooqvlssfmowjc4y6/BuckPiercecroppic.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734369819/dnusdorg/tkdgooqvlssfmowjc4y6/BuckPiercecroppic.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734369819/dnusdorg/tkdgooqvlssfmowjc4y6/BuckPiercecroppic.jpg","width":704}])