Scholastic Press Association First Place with Special Merit
San Joaquin Valley Student Press Association First Place 2009, 2012
By Taylor Ferdinandsen Max Hill not only leads his teams in soccer and tennis, but also maintains his 4.46 GPA while being extremely involved his community and temple. All of these major feats no doubt helped him earn the Fresno State full-ride Smittcamp scholarship, which he has accepted. As a dual-sport athlete, Hill has been [...]
By Alexandra Bitter Nikki Okwelogu is known for her outstanding academic record and athletic achievements, but her optimistic personality and quirky sense of humor are what set her apart from the rest. Okwelogu has participated in track and field all four year of high school, specializing in shot-put and discus. She has broken many of [...]
By Romina Zamanpour Third-year varsity basketball point guard Michael Ruof not only shines on the court, but excels in the world of academics. With an accumulative GPA of 4.4, a total of eight AP classes and three honors classes, Ruof sets the bar high for his fellow teammates and classmates. Ruof’s favorite class at [...]
Kari Kimura can balance gymnastics and a rigorous academic schedule. By Romina Zamanpour Senior Kari Kimura is admired for her ability to perform well in both a challenging curriculum and two sports during the school year. However, it’s her work ethic and positive attitude that make Kimura a role model. Kimura is a two-sport athlete [...]
By Joel Witt Senior David Juarez is known for his ability to juggle a challenging curriculum with three sports during the school year; however, his high spirits and funny demeanor are what make him an admirable figure. Juarez is a three-sport athlete who runs for the cross country team in the fall, plays soccer [...]
By Raveena Basra Senior Sean Hooten excels in the pool with his perseverance, skill and hard work ethic. The same characteristics make him an admirable figure outside of sports as well. Hooten is a two-sport varsity athlete who has been a part of the water polo and swimming programs for four years, both sports which [...]
by Raveena basra Senior Ashley Lindenau dives into academics, cheerleading and a host of campus activities . Lindenau is a two-sport varsity athlete who has been a part of the school’s cheerleading and swimming and diving programs for four years. “I started cheerleading in fourth grade and diving in sixth,” she said. “For diving I [...]
by Raveena Basra Senior Katie Kass is known for her talent on the soccer field and in track but her humble demeanor and outstanding leadership are what make the ASB vice president a true superstar. Kass is a three-sport varsity athlete who has been a part of the girls soccer and track and field program [...]
by Raveena Basra Senior Joel Ruble shines on the court with his leadership, skill and hard work ethic and the same characteristics make him an admirable figure outside of the West Gym as well. Ruble is a two-sport varsity athlete who has been a part of the boys basketball program for four years and the [...]
By Raveena Basra Senior Lauren Meador is admired for her leadership and skill on the volleyball court, but her work ethic and amiable personality make her a lovable character off the court as well. Meador began playing volleyball in fifth grade. “I played every sport in elementary school, but volleyball soon became my favorite sport [...]