Features Overview
Sportlight
By: Cadence Allen- Entertainment Editor
The Sportlight for the month of April 2024, is honoring Alyssa Reyes, a member of the Fresno high School Badminton team. FHS Badminton is a spring sport coached by Mr. Keith Pempek and Mr. Kevin Ochs. Home games typically take place at Fresno City College.
This is Alyssa’s third and final year of playing badminton. She grew up playing it leisurely with her family and took it up as a sport in sophomore year where she won the Principals Award for badminton. Alyssa has played in a tournament each year and is currently ranked #3 singles.
“Badminton is a competitive but very fun environment,” said Reyes. “Everyone involved is very open and welcoming and we all just want to see each other get better.” Alyssa Reyes is yet another great athlete at Fresno High School.
Earth Day
by Joshua Butz
Earth Day was invented by Senator Gaylord Nelson in spring of 1970. 20 million people (about the population of New York) across the United States demonstrated their respect for the Earth by picking up trash or planting trees. Earth Day is mainly about reminding people that we live on this planet, and if we don't take care of it, it won't sustain life much longer. In the 1970s, the Sierra Club helps organize the first Earth Day. In the 80s, Earth Day was made to spread self-awareness so we can have air to breathe and water to drink. It was also made to show people what they could do and what they should do to help the quality of the earth.
Fresno celebrates Earth Day by bringing communities together to help beautify Fresno, and they mainly help to beautify Fresno by cleaning up streets or planting trees.
Official Earth Day is April 22, but Fresno High celebrated it on April 20. Students and staff headed to the Tower District and picked up trash. “Everyone should act like every day was Earth Day,” suggested Beautify Fresno advisor Ms. Jamie Anthony.
FHS Winter guard Champs
By: Vanessa Flores
The FHS Winter Guard has shown their excellence repeatedly throughout the 2024 season. The girls have dedicated themselves to their performance, "Delayed Departure," with hard work and precision.
Starting the season in silver AA, they progressed to Region A Gold, advancing three divisions. At the 2024 SVWAA High School Color Guard Championship at Lemoore Hill College on April 6, they triumphed, securing first place once again. Each member received a gold medal and a banner.
Despite their small size, their commitment and talent consistently lead them to success. Wrapping up the winter season, the girls have earned a total of five trophies, including four first-place finishes and one third place.