Del Mar Camp Counselor
by Aris Cookson
For the past three years, Del Mar Elementary’s sixth graders have looked forward to an unforgettable adventure: sixth grade camp at Oakhurst! In the Sierra Nevada foothills, Oakhurst Outdoor Education Center offers students the perfect mix of fun, learning, and outdoor exploration. For three days, students trade classrooms for cabins and textbooks for trails, discovering nature through guided hikes, various activities, and team-building challenges. From studying ecosystems to being by the campfire, campers get the chance to learn in new ways while building friendships and teamwork. It’s an experience that many students remember as one of the best parts of elementary school.
Sixth-grade camp was an exciting trip with around 30 students. There were four classes in which students would be divided based on their animal. There were raccoons, bears, eagles, and coyotes. Survival, Teamwork, Direction, and Wildlife were the four classes. In Survival, students learned what to do if they were ever lost in the wilderness, while the Teamwork class challenged them with activities like passing through a log without falling, moving through a rope “web,” and getting onto another platform without touching the floor. The Direction class taught everyone how to use a compass, and Wildlife introduced students to different creatures and abiotic parts of nature. Each cabin had one cabin leader for every four to five kids, with seven cabin leaders in total guiding the group. At night, the fun continued with special activities: a hike and stargazing with s'mores on the 19th, followed by a glow-in-the-dark party on the 20th. It was a memorable experience full of learning, adventure, and teamwork.
All the cabin leaders enjoyed their experience. Sadie Cross explained her favorite part was “the kids I was assigned to.” Jehu Barrera said, “My favorite part was interacting with the students.” Both the Del Mar students and all the cabin leaders had a fun and memorable experience at Camp Oakhurst!
A Memorable Competition Day for the Fresno High Warrior Marching Band
by Valerie Juarez
On the brisk morning of November 22, the Fresno High Warrior Marching Band and Color Guard prepared for their biggest and final competition of the marching season. Due to the rain, the event date was moved forward, leading to the competition being held on November 22. The band and color guard utilized the extra week to polish certain aspects of their show and refine portions of their music.
As the day of their last competition arrived, everyone was filled with motivation and excitement, knowing it was their final performance of the season. “I’m really going to miss the seniors a lot,” Gisselle de la Rosa expressed with a hint of sadness. Countless hours of sweat, tears, and dedication had gone into their show, and it was evident as they poured their hearts out on the field.
After their performance, the band gathered for "Senior Circle," a heartfelt moment where every senior stood in the center of a circle formed by their fellow band members as they played one last time to commemorate the occasion. Many tears were shed, and a blend of laughter, arguments, and love filled the air throughout the season. The friendships and connections made along the way made every moment worthwhile.
Finally, the band received their results for the awards, proudly placing 3rd in the NorCal Championships.
Beautify Fresno: Keeping the FHS neighborhood looking good
by Michael Garcia
On November1, 2025 Beautify Fresno partnered up with Fresno High students for a local community clean up in the neighbourhoods surrounding Fresno High. The clean-up began at 9:30 a.m. and ended around noon afterwards the group celebrated with pizza.
Beautify Fresno is a citywide initiative started by Mayor Jerry Dyer to clean up the city from garbage and litter in general they seek to make Fresno a more beautiful place to live in. Beautify Fresno is also affiliated with Keep America Beautiful, another organization dedicated to similar goals as Beautify Fresno but on a national level.
All the students who participated in the clean-up were all volunteers coming from all around Fresno High including its different clubs/groups such as JROTC and Leadership.
What is Student Council?
by Jessenia Varela Gomez
Fresno High Schools very own Student Council is back and ready to serve all students at Fresno High. The question a lot of students have is “What exactly is Student Council and how is it even beneficial to them?”
Student council started in the early 2000s and was brought back to Fresno High in 2023. It is organized by Mrs. Bangerter and ASB as a way for students to have the ability to voice their concerns. At the beginning of the school year, teachers were instructed to either elect or allow a student to apply to be their fourth period student representative. The process includes a meeting once the first week of every month to discuss campus events and issues. During which students' representatives have the chance to be their class's voice and share the issues within the campus environment. This ranges from lunch time activities to bathroom issues, the cleanliness of the campus, and even lunch problems. They can also represent their clubs or sports and share valuable information. All of which is then included in the class meeting presentation which is on Wednesday of the same week during their fourth period class. This presentation goes over school events and student concerns.
How does it benefit students? By giving them the chance to share their thoughts with their representatives who can then share them with the rest of the council and the administration to help work on finding effective solutions to these issues.
Organizer Mrs. Bangerter said, “We wanted to bring it back because it is an important opportunity for students to share their opinions, ask questions and raise concerns in an open forum that is safe, welcoming and supportive.”
History 101: Veterans Day
by Kylie Pellouso
Veterans Day, which is annually celebrated on November 11, is a very historical day that touches a place in every American's heart. This holiday has grown into an emotional and special moment of reflection that has allowed, and will continue to allow, Americans to honor the courage and dedication that come with the uniform. Despite what you may think, this holiday was not always called Veterans Day. In fact, it was originally called “Armistice Day,” a name that reflected a desire for peace. This day marked the day in 1918 when the fighting of World War I had stopped. It honored those who served in the war, but the meaning was later expanded after the tragic events of World War II and the Korean War. These tragic conflicts reminded the nation to recognize all who stepped forward during such horrific events. The expansion of meaning happened in 1954 when President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation to officially rename “Armistice Day” Veterans Day, a decision that helped ensure that veterans would be appreciated and greatly valued. Now the day not only honors the people who served in World War I but all American veterans, whether they served in the past or present. Many Americans gather each year and pay tribute to these soldiers. Honorable events like this, such as ceremonies and parades, highlight each diverse story of a veteran across all generations. Today, it stands as a national reminder of the veterans’ sacrifices and service. It encourages people of all ages to recognize their freedoms along with the individuals who made those freedoms possible.