Beetlejuice Jr. the Musical

by Levi Gagliano-Bingham

In the heart of Fresno High, the Drama Club warriors unite this April to conquer the stage with their reenactment of the 2019 Beetlejuice Jr. Musical. The rights for this Jr. Musical were just unleashed, and Fresno High emerges as one of the first battlegrounds for its performance! Mark your calendars for the thrilling journey from Thursday to Saturday, on the 10th, 11th, and 12th of this month, in Royce Hall. Tickets are a mere seven dollars for general admission, and a five-dollar triumph for Fresno High students.

This theatrical adventure unfolds in two acts, with a 15-minute intermission where the audience can refuel with baked goods and drinks, readying themselves for the next battle. Leading the charge as the ghostly duo, Adam and Barbara Maitland, are Liam Hooverman and Asher Demera. The mischievous Beetlejuice is embodied by Colton Christiansen. Syd Nguyen takes on the role of Lydia Deetz, with Alexis Rodriguez as her father Charles and Chip Lewis as her stepmother, Delia Schlimmer. “This play was an incredible battle and a victory not just for me as house crew manager, but for the entire team. It was an epic learning journey, and we are all immensely proud of our camaraderie and growth,” reflected sophomore Abisa Chavez.

 

Fresno High Band's 8th Annual Band Carnival

by Hugo Meza

On April 25, 2025, from 5 PM to 8 PM, the Fresno High Band hosted their 8th Annual Band Carnival at Warrior Park.

The carnival featured:

  • A bounce house

  • Various games

  • A cupcake walk

  • Delicious food

  • Live music

Additionally, vendors were present offering stuffed animals, jewelry, and face painting services. The event showcased performances from local bands, regional schools, and the Fresno High School band.

The Fresno High Color Guard entertained the crowd, along with several Hmong dancers from Roosevelt.

Lisandro Chavez-Vazques remarked, “It’s pretty amazing hearing all this music and seeing how many people came to enjoy it as well.”

 

Los Guerreros de Fresno High EOY Performance

by Jessenia Varela-Gomez

At the end of every year Los Guerreros de Fresno High put on their final Folklorico show. This team consists of Fresno High students and students from Design Science. The show is always full of lively dances which show off the beauty behind the traditional Mexican dance of folklorico. This year’s show was on the 25 of April inside Royce Hall at Fresno High. The dances came from eight different regions of Mexico, Sinaloa, Veracruz, Chihuahua, Chiapas, Nayarit, Jalisco, Tropical and Tabasco. In each region the dances are a mix of group work and duos. They danced to “El Toro Mambo,” “La Bruja,” “Cuchillos,” “El Mariquita,” “Puro Negro,” “El Tigre” and many more. In total there were 19 dances with the additional dance of “Las Adelitas” from the young girls of “Compania Danza Del Sol.”

At the end of the show awards were given out to the graduating seniors for their hard work in the three to four years they spent dancing, teaching, and recruiting for the team. The seniors included Betsy Acosta, Brianna Rojas, Lorena Escalante, and Yamilette Sixto from Fresno High and Alexa Medrano, Emma Gonzalez, Laylani Ballesteros, Ezikiel Scoggins, and Alejandro Villafana from Design Science. The show ended off with a less choreographed dance of “La Iguana,” which comes from the state of Guerro. The members had their final chance to dance on stage, and the instructor Rosemarie Pantoja appeared with her group.

After the show Junior and President of Los Guerreros de Fresno High Folklorico said, “Our shows give us the opportunity to show our culture, and the dances that we work very hard on. As a club we work together to show others our love for our culture and our beautiful roots that make us who we are now. We hope that next year we can inspire those who also have the same passion.” 

 
 

Meet the Staff

Ms. Mee Moua

by Ashton Liberty

Welcome to Fresno High, Ms. Mee Moua.

The Counseling Department is thrilled to welcome its latest member, Ms. Mee Moua, as the new head counselor. Born in Clovis on January 25, 1987, she hails from a large family. In addition to living in Fresno and Clovis, she has also resided in Turlock and Anaheim, not far from Disneyland. If given the chance to travel anywhere in the world, her destination of choice would be Antarctica, as she enjoys the solitude. 

During her high school years, Ms. Moua's favorite staff member was her counselor, Ms. Hansen, who brought a fun atmosphere to school. Her strongest subject was math, while history posed more of a challenge for her. In her younger days, she aspired to be an administrative assistant, staying on that path because of her desire to help students. This aligns perfectly with her exceptional communication skills, her greatest asset. 

After high school, Ms. Moua attended four different universities and colleges: Fresno State, Fresno Pacific, Long Beach State, and Stanislaus State, spending about a semester at each. In a colleague, she values qualities like teamwork, trust, understanding, and, most importantly, a sense of fun. 

As for her hobbies, Ms. Moua has a remarkable talent for cooking, which she truly enjoys and considers her primary pastime outside of work. In addition to cooking, she also loves shopping and watching dramas in her free time. 

 

Mobile Museum of Tolerance

by Arwen Cooper

On April 7 and 8, the Museum of Tolerance hosted a mobile exhibit on the Fresno High campus. Alejandra Espadande led a media literacy workshop titled “Fact or Fiction?” This workshop focused on the influence of media and the significance of recognizing fake news and its identification. Alejandra linked this topic to the Holocaust by discussing the extensive propaganda used during that period and how much false information people accepted simply because it was presented in the media. Being aware of disinformation and misinformation across all media platforms is crucial, as is verifying information through alternative sources. These themes were highlighted throughout the workshop, which concluded with a brief quiz to assess participants' ability to identify fake news. “I chose this lesson because it aligns with our class's focus on understanding valid sources of information, disinformation, and misinformation,” said Richard Ochs. 

 

# Fresno High Warriors Shine in Stunt Cheer Competition 

by Julianna Kirk

On April 4, 2025, the Fresno High Warriors faced off against Madera High School in an exhilarating stunt cheer competition. Stunt cheer consists of four quarters, each featuring distinct skill sets: 

  • **First Quarter:** Partner stunts 

  • **Second Quarter:** Pyramids 

  • **Third Quarter:** Jumps and tumbling 

  • **Fourth Quarter:** A routine that combines all skills 

Kylah Pacheco, a junior flyer on the stunt cheer team, shared her thoughts: “Stunt cheer is such a fun experience that I highly recommend to anyone willing to give it a try. It requires a lot of commitment, but you get to meet new people and create unforgettable high school memories.”