Drama Club

by Corina Lopez and Levi Gagliano-Bingham

The Drama Club at Fresno High plays an essential role in organizing a variety of significant events on campus. The club typically comprises around 30 to 40 members, all of whom are required to participate in "house crew" tasks, which involve setting up, selling concessions, and managing audiences. They organize various fundraisers, including the annual "Horrortourm" each Halloween, and host theater improv games for their members. Profits from these activities are directed toward production needs such as set props, costumes, and club merchandise. Additionally, at the end of the year, any leftover funds are used for an exciting field trip to Universal Studios, along with a senior-exclusive outing to Roger Rocka's Dinner Theatre.

"I really enjoy the theater environment because, in recent years, more students have joined, allowing us to host a greater number of community events and fundraisers. The strong friendships formed here create a welcoming atmosphere, which is why I chose to run for secretary this year," shared Asher DeMera (Junior).

The Drama Club is a space where individuals can contribute and express themselves through production and performance without any judgment. It fosters a comfortable environment for students from all backgrounds to connect through theater games, fundraising events, and productions. Meetings are held every Monday in room C20. Students should consider joining because they engage in exciting activities with fantastic people and build community through production, whether it’s in designing, acting, or management. Mrs. Pullinger serves as the Drama Club advisor. Asher DeMera added, “I joined to find a supportive friend group and have people I can rely on outside of school.”

Senate

by Ian Owdom

Editor-in-Chief

For nearly 135 years the Fresno High Senate Club has survived. In this club the advisors are referred to as “Potus.” The Fresno High Senate mimics our own Senate, but the spotlight of the club is on the speech making. The club is designed to teach students the skill of public speech through giving speeches to non-other than your peers. The speeches are given to volunteers or assigned depending on many factors. Some speeches you can produce the topic yourself, others you are given a topic to speak about. President Omar Caro said, “Senate is super sigma!” 

Even during the Covid-19 Pandemic, drastic measures were taken to ensure the club still ran, moving the group completely online. A large dip in attendance still struck the club after. Since then, strong recruitment has nearly tripled attendance in less than two years. Once again, the Fresno High Senate lives. 

Mud Club

by Levi Gagliano-Bingham

Features Editor

The Mud Club is a student- run ceramics club that takes place typically twice a month during lunch. Mrs. Nieto is the supervisor of the club but sadly, last year, all her members graduated because they were seniors, meaning she doesn't have any returning club members this year. When students start joining, she will let them decide what weekdays work for them, and when they would like to meet up. They would also pick what they are going to do in the club, whether they just want to chill out, play with clay, make crafts to sell. Last year, the club created mosaic tiles or Trolley Park trash cans. “Working with clay is super fun, you can make many things,” said Mud Member Max Cruz. “It is a creative medium because there are no restrictions to what you can make.” 

The Red Cross Club

In The Red Cross Club, members do volunteer work for the community. According to Giselle Diaz, part of the club, they are organizing CPR classes after school. They are also planning to do blood drives. They meet every Thursdays in S45 at lunchtime. Students should join because it will look good on their college application, and you will help your community. Their adviser is Ms. Ly.  Giselle Diaz who is part of The Red Cross Club said, “It’s a chance to be part of something bigger than yourself and contribute to something meaningful.” 

Class of 2026

by Julianna Kirk

The club “Class of ‘26” includes ONLY juniors that join to create this year’s junior’s Homecoming float, plan prom, and do any fundraising for the Class of 2026. The club meets up once a week for a lunch meeting in Mr. Rivera or Mr. Goodell’s classroom. They are the class so-sponsors. The Class of 2026 is a great group to join if you want to have fun, make new friends and be more involved with the junior class. Treasurer, Elianna Flores said, “Class of 2026 presents scholars the opportunity to get the fun high school experience they deserve.”  

Rock Climbing Club

by Arwen Cooper

The Rock-Climbing Club is open to everyone. The group plays tournaments just like a team. They meet every Monday, after school, take a bus to Metalmark Climbing Gym, and climb until 6 pm. There are different levels of rock climbing so anyone can join; everyone will have fun and evolve at their own pace. The club’s advisor is Ms. Ekaparian. The members say students should join this club because it’s very physically challenging, everyone is nice, and it’s just fun. Ozomatli Granda said, “I just like to climb, if you're looking for a good workout or to make new friends, try it out.” 

JROTC

by Cassie Lomeli

The class JROTC is a military formatted class. What most people think to be a strictly physical class is also academic and a chance to blow off steam from more complicated classes. Everyone in the program is very accepting and kind. It encourages everyone to improve and be the best they can be. If you stay involved, you have opportunities for advancement in rank which come with chances to be in leadership positions and receive decorations for the uniform. The leadership roles give you practice for public speaking and professionalism. “This class is the highlight of my day,” shared Alexander Mendoza.