★★★★☆ 4 out of 5 stars. It wasn’t perfect, but I had fun. Michelle Lee Editor-in-Chief Rude awakening: high school is not like the movies. Surprise. I’m not sure what I was expecting when I was entering my freshman year, but it was something along the lines of pristine halls, tall lockers, a giant cafeteria, […]
Quarantine Birthdays may not be so bad after all Khushi Kanchibotla Staff Writer Stuck at home with only your family may not seem like a fun way to celebrate your birthday. Not having the usual celebrations with your friends and the ample amount of gifts may seem quite boring, but some of American’s students have […]
How different students at AHS are quaranting with their parents Michelle Fong Broadcast Editor There is sufficient data to prove that teenagers today have impressively moody attitudes due to hormonal shifts in their brains. This usually results in over-sensitivity, which is conceived as grumpiness or rudeness but is that always the case? Here is a […]
AHS students stay united through virtual activities Aarya Vaidya Staff Writer As students continue to wrap up the school year through online learning, school spirit is not lost. Students from the AHS leadership team have continued to work together to make sure that school events and activities continue virtually. For students in leadership, the process […]
Explore the workings of an artistic mind Khushi Kanchibotla Staff Writer Art. A very well-known word that encompasses many things. Singing, animation, dancing, theatre, and painting are just a few of the many forms of art. Every person who has taken up some form of art knows the difference it can make in their life. […]
What exactly goes on within the student government? Weston Liang Staff Writer Most, if not all high schools have some sort of student government. American High is no exception. Here at American High, we have ASB, Class Council, and Leadership. Together they all form American’s student government that achieves their own goals, as well as […]
How does moving halfway across the world change people? Shreya Daschoudhary Staff Writer Sahar Waseem might seem like your typical junior in high school. She takes challenging courses, pushes herself academically as well as through extracurriculars, and works hard to make the most of eleventh grade. However, unlike most others, Sahar actually moved to America […]
Artist’s feeling for art expands from passion into a potential career Staff Writer Nydia Kuo When starting a new piece, the first step is always slowly sketching the idea out and cleaning up any flaws she sees. Once she is satisfied with the sketch, she moves on to the base colors of the figure she […]
Exploring the star athlete and leader’s personal growth in high school Aarya Vaidya Staff Writer An athlete, a leader, and a friend. To many, senior Bridget Agyare is a well-rounded student who leaves a positive impact on others no matter what she is involved with. However, the volleyball varsity captain and the head of leadership’s […]
Exploring inclusivity of LGBTQ+ identities on campus and what students can do about it Rebecca Beddingfield (she/her) Media Editor From Spirit Week to Interact to LGBTQ+ club, AJ Laxa (12) has been fully invested in his experience at American High School for the past four years. While Laxa identifies with all of these things, he […]
Why giving back to the community locally and internationally matters Liana Dong Staff Writer Look out for yourself. It’s a sentiment that most people hear from a very young age and take to heart, dedicating their entire lives to personal success in a cutthroat education and job market. In a society so focused on doing […]
How does both society and school define “good” and “bad?” Weston Liang Staff Writer Ever since the rise of human civilization and society, the concept of “good” and “bad” has been thrown around for generations upon generations. Some things that have been considered bad by people in society may now be seen in a new […]
St. Patrick’s Day Khushi Kanchibotla Staff Writer The month of March is quite bland when looked into. The only special day that is thought of in the month of March would be St. Patrick’s Day. St. Patricks Day is celebrated on March 17th every year. Having been celebrated since the 17th century, this holiday has […]
Understanding what is “Week of Service” and why students should participate Nydia Kuo Staff Writer Out of nowhere, many students began to see Instagram stories that said “Three days left.” With a confused mind, many people probably just swiped left and continued to see other stories. What many don’t realize is that these posts hint […]
A look at the American art show Emyr Ortiz Staff Writer Photos, sketches, music, animation, fashion, and paintings. Art encompasses a broad range of media and styles, and American is home to many artists of different forms. Yet in a school as large as we are, it is rare to have all of these different […]
