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Student of the Month
by Jessenia Varela-Gomez
Once a month Fresno High runs a Student of the Month event to help recognize the students that go above and beyond by following the IB learner profile traits. The event is run by Mrs. Orgill and Mrs. Bangerter, every month they send a link to the teachers where they can choose a student who they believe has followed the IB learner profile trait of the month. They then collect the names of the students and plan a special treat for them. The only way to get chosen is if a teacher nominates you but they can nominate multiple students who take the initiative to do well and follow the warrior way. “Student of the month is a great opportunity to celebrate all of our students,” shared Ms. Orgill
For the month of January, the IB learner profile trait is Communicator. Teachers were told to choose a student who they believed showed excellent communication skills. The students are given a certificate and a treat. The treats change along with the IB Learner Profile traits every month. On Friday, January 31 these students celebrated with a Frito bowl. The event was set up by Mrs. Bangerter and her 4th period in IA6, the leadership room. The students formed a line outside where Mrs. Orgill was handing out certificates that displayed how well they had done with being a communicator. They then entered the leadership room where Mrs. Bangerter had boxes of Frito chips and warmers with nacho cheese and chili. The students had the option of Fritos with nacho cheese, chili, or both to reward them for their hard work.
One student was Kylah Pacheco who proudly posed for a picture holding up her certificate and her Frito Bowl. She was nominated by Mrs. Yelton-Curtis for demonstrating good discussion skills, engaging with her peers, contributing to class discussions, and encouraging other students to contribute their own ideas.
Social Justice Supports Warming Up the Community
by Arwen Cooper
On January 27, 2025, at least 60 unhoused community advocates protested to call for expanded Warming Center hours. A member of Fresno High School’s Social Justice Club, Gisselle Diaz, spoke at this protest on behalf of the club. It’s extremely important what these advocates were protesting for, the freezing cold temperatures Fresno was reaching at night were causing suffering for the unhoused community.
Being forced to be in those freezing temperatures can have physical, mental, and emotional tolls on a person. Like Gisselle said, “Opening more shelters is not just a matter of policy, it’s a matter of compassion and basic human dignity. They deserve to be warm and protected from any of the effects temperatures such as these could have.”
Protests such as these can have such a strong impact, no matter how small. “For me public speaking is very empowering especially when others aren’t being listened to, and their needs are being ignored,” said Gisselle.
A Rose by any other Name
by Levi Gagliano-Bingham
Petals for Hearts” or “Cupid’s Call” was a Valentine’s Day event organized by Fresno High’s Class of 2027, along with their advisors Mrs. Flores and Mr. Job. Valentine’s grams were available for purchase in S29 from January 27 through February 7, operating on a first-come, first-served basis and accepting cash only. The options included a single rose for five dollars or a bouquet of six roses accompanied by baby breath for thirty dollars.