Category: Through Their Eyes

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 […]