Dear reader,
On behalf of FSJ, I would like to formally welcome everyone back with our first issue in 2025. In January, our district enjoyed multiple chilly snow days and implemented the new phone policy, and we watched our debaters win state. We also witnessed the country shift to a new leader while California went up in flames.
Moreover, my fellow editors and I wanted to honor the intelligent about 1,800 students within our own school walls. Like many, as someone who doesn’t live the typical ‘High School Musical’ life, I understand how tiring it is to live what feels like an entirely different life outside of school. I understand the importance of recognizing my classmates’ achievements in their personal time. As student journalists, it is our job to bring life to the voices within our school — it is the people that make our school unique and interesting to report on.
Within this issue, our staff featured six talented individuals with creative hobbies and activities. Much like our last issue, where we spotlighted four staff members, we wanted to turn the light to student talent. As you flip through the pages, I encourage you to read through our classmates’ stories to learn about the experiences they’ve lived.
