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Tenderfoot Times
The Voice of the Salida Spartans

Tenderfoot Times
The Voice of the Salida Spartans

Tenderfoot Times

Recent Features Stories

Newest Additions to the SHS Library

March 24, 2025

This year, Rachel Trenary entered our community as the Salida High School librarian, and she has made...

Salida’s First Annual New Year’s Eve Hear Drop Takes Place!

March 24, 2025

This New Year’s Eve has been the first in the History of Salida, Co to incorporate the dropping of...

Drama Team Puts on “Miss Holmes”

March 24, 2025

This semester, the Salida High School performing arts program put on the play Miss Holmes by Christopher...

Christopher Waltz and Terentino

March 26, 2025

Finding the Motivation to be Productive

March 26, 2025

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas; an Analysis

March 26, 2025

Recently Added Photos

  • Caroline Wooddell, the first Fan of the Month, takes a selfie with other SHS students at a game.

Meet the Staff
Clara Harris
Assistant Editor

Hi! My name is Clara Harris and I’m a sophomore at Salida High School. I’m one of the assistant editor for the Tenderfoot Times and have been part of the newspaper for two years. In my free time I...

News
Coffee by Topo Opens Storefront
Coffee by Topo Opens Storefront
Lily Ericsson, Staff Reporter • May 21, 2024

Recently, a new shop has opened downtown: Coffee by Topo. The store opened in early March of this year, but it has been in business since 2021, before moving into their new and official location. Katy...

Salida Circus: Northern Ireland Trips
Salida Circus: Northern Ireland Trips
May 21, 2024
Results: Healthy Kids Survey
May 19, 2023
Emily Webb, played by senior Rebecca Russell, panics, venting to her father Charles, played by Sophomore Ben Smith, about her upcoming wedding. Both were performing in the Salida High Schools Drama Team’s production of Our Town, on November 12, 13 and 14th. Russell has been acting for years, including four years with the Salida High School Drama Team. Some of her previous roles include Horatio in Hamlet and the Singing Telegram Girl in Clue. Ben Smith is a newcomer, and this is his second play at Salida High School.
“Our Town” Production
January 30, 2022
Girls Basketball; Devenport’s Hopes for the Team

Cole Shively, Staff Reporter | March 24, 2025

The Girls Basketball 2024-2025 year is full of promise and potential. Leading the charge is the sole senior of the team, Megan Devenport. Devenport has high hopes for the team, and explained that the team will do best if they don’t get too confident, and continue working hard. Her high hopes were proved correct, as the girls’ recent victories have propelled them to State Championships. Devenport...

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Football Alumni Gather for Anniversary
Football Alumni Gather for Anniversary

Makiah Parris, Sports Editor | November 6, 2021

On Saturday, October 16th, 2021, Salida High School was proud to welcome back our 1971 SHS football team to celebrate the commemorative 50-year anniversary of the State AA Championship game against the Monte Vista Pirates. SHS honored and represented the players of 1971 who dominated in 13 games leading to the state championship in their undefeated season. The team was led by head coaches...

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