How homecoming court at American can be seen as a better representation of the student body Sahana Narayan Staff Writer Beautiful dresses and sharp suits. Sparkling sashes worn over their shoulders. Crowns and tiaras balancing on their heads. It’s homecoming season at American High School, and at the center of it all, stands this year’s […]
Category: Campus Life
The Evolution of Spirit Week
How Spirit Week has changed throughout the years, according to teachers and alumni. Sinchan Mishra Staff Writer For as long as anyone—student or staff—can remember, AHS has held Spirit Week. Over the period of five days every October, our school is transformed by themed displays in the rotunda, daily rallies, dress-up days, and a tangible […]
When The Money Dries Up
How is water polo at American High dealing with their equipment and budget issues? Ronnie Lord Staff Writer When you think of high school sports, the one that comes to mind is usually football. Football gets much of the attention during the fall, but another sport that occurs during this time is water polo. 27 […]
The Gaps Between Counselors and Students
A look at the causes of a lack of communication between counselors and students. Anika Aggarwal Staff Writer Amidst college application season and worsening teenage mental health, counselors are a support system for students, whether it be school conflicts or academic challenges. Helping students with a variety of issues is the main objective of counselors, […]
License to Carry
A peek into the dangers which young drivers face and how they are necessary to gain experience towards becoming better behind the wheel Josh de Gracia Staff Writer High school is a great place to learn new things and meet new people. However, when classes are over, students want to have fun with their friends. […]
The Key(board) to Success
Laptops: a useful tool or a hindrance to students in the classroom? Andy Luu Staff Writer Laptops can just as easily be a distracting tool to take your mind off things as it can be one of the most productive tools in the classroom. The increase in dependency on technology, especially after online school in […]
Should the New Schedule Be Here to Stay?
How students and teachers view the double block schedule Japneet Kaur Staff Writer The shift in the 2021-2022 school year to in-person school has been rough on everyone here at American, especially with a completely different schedule to adjust to. In the 2019-2020 school year, prior to the pandemic, classes would meet more consistently, with […]
Searching for a New Friend
An unpredictable adventure Natalie Loo Staff Writer “A dog is a man’s best friend.” This phrase, however cliché, rings true for many people who have chosen to adopt a dog into their family. Finding a dog is an intimidating ordeal, but not one that members of the American High School community have been unable to […]
In Retrospect: A Timeline
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Eagle Era 