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.

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. 

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