Annual Cinco de Mayo lunch incorporates clubs, students - Each year, multiple clubs come together to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a special lunch and entertainment. The California Scholastic Federation (CSF) provides the enchilada lunch and Spanish Club brings in a Mariachi Band and decorates the lunch area. On... This article first appeared in The Feather online, May 7, 2013.

Students to participate in annual Slick Rock competition (VIDEO) - This year, the video productions class is once again participating in the Slick Rock Student Film Festival. Each year, the video productions class sends in videos to be judged at the competition. This year, the festival will be held in... This article first appeared in The Feather online, May 2, 2013.

SAT-10 tests students' knowledge, displays school's progress - FC students will once again take the Stanford Achievement Test 10th edition (SAT10), April 15-19. For the first part of each school day, they will work on the standardized tests. After testing, students will continue to their classes on a... This article first appeared in The Feather online, April 12, 2013.

Math department aims to create learning, understanding - The math department, headed by math teacher Michael Fenton, is one of the primary focuses of FC. As one of the core subjects, it is an important area for students to prepare for college. According to Fenton, there are three... This article first appeared in The Feather online, April 5, 2013.

Heritage trip bonds music groups through group events (VIDEO) - Half of high school student body disappeared on March 14. This year, Music Director Michael Ogdon decided to organize a three-day trip to the Heritage Festival in San Diego, CA, taking over 85 students with him. Members of the various... This article first appeared in The Feather online, March 21, 2013.

Rivera dedicates time, maintains FC grounds - Many of the athletic duties at FC are performed by the grounds keeper and equipment manager, Valentine Rivera. His work includes keeping the fields and athletic supplies maintained. In addition to maintaining the grounds, Rivera does repair work at both... This article first appeared in The Feather online, February 21, 2013.

Partnership benefits campus, special education students - Once a week, campus students from the seventh period Bible and choir classes go to Break the Barriers (BTB) to help kids that attend the programs. The students aid children with special needs to do certain planned activities such as... This article first appeared in The Feather online, February 6, 2013.

Apocalypse prophesied Dec. 21, 2012 - On Dec. 21, 2012, the world was scheduled to end. The Mayan Calendar, accurate for many years, stopped its predictions abruptly on that date. This was taken by some as a sign that the apocalypse was about to occur. End... This article first appeared in The Feather online, January 16, 2013.

Faculty redesigns letterman jackets, compliment school colors - Letterman jackets are a way for students to show their varsity sports participation and express pride for their school. Up till now, the colors featured on the jackets have been gray, white and maroon. This year, the FC administration, along... This article first appeared in The Feather online, December 12, 2012.

BREAKING: Duerr to play in Planets of Fire concert - Chloe Duerr, '14, has auditioned and been a part of the Youth Orchestras of Fresno (YOOF) since the second semester of her freshman year. In conjunction with the Fresno State Symphony Orchestra, YOOF will perform a concert directed by Thomas... This article first appeared in The Feather online, November 30, 2012.

BRIEF: Leadership hosts canned food, warm clothes drive (VIDEO) - This year, FC is preparing for two projects. One is an all-school project to provide for people who do not have warm clothes or food. The second project is the whole school working through Book Buddies with Pinedale Elementary to... This article first appeared in The Feather online, November 29, 2012.

Cross country sport shorts: CIF Central Section Qualifier Meet - The FC cross country team traveled to Woodward Park to participate in the CIF Central Section Qualifier meet, Nov. 15. Juniors Daniel Moore and Tyler Laird ran in the Division V Varsity Boys race, a 5K [3.1 mile] loop around the... This article first appeared in The Feather online, November 20, 2012.

Science teacher welcomes new addition, first born - Nathaniel Kai Harris was born to science teacher Dan Harris and his wife Megan at the Clovis Community Hospital at 11:35 p.m., Oct. 10. The baby weighed in at nine pounds and Megan is now at home recovering after the... This article first appeared in The Feather online, November 2, 2012.

Cross country sport shorts: Clovis Twilight Invitational - The FC cross country team traveled to the Clovis North campus to participate in the Clovis North Twilight Invitational, Oct. 19. Juniors Daniel Moore and Tyler Laird ran in the junior varsity boys race, a two-mile course around the Clovis... This article first appeared in The Feather online, October 24, 2012.

Personal sport challenges Moore - Junior Daniel Moore runs cross country for the third consecutive year, enduring the pain and difficulties that come with long distance running. With numerous three-mile races ahead of him, he trains daily in preparation. Moore is one of two runners on... This article first appeared in The Feather online, October 24, 2012.

Library gains new computers, improves availability - The computer lab and science lab were not the only rooms that received new technology, the FC library acquired four new computers, Sept. 20. Most of the computers previously in the library no longer worked, so many students complained about... This article first appeared in The Feather online, October 9, 2012.

Cross country sport shorts: Clovis West Invitational - The Eagles traveled to Woodward Park to compete in the ... This article first appeared in The Feather online, September 28, 2012.

Teacher creates motivation through new club - Physical Education [P.E.] teacher Michael Ogden has his students run the mile every other week. This allows the class to see how far they have come athletically. Now, Ogden is adding a new incentive for students to improve their running... This article first appeared in The Feather online, September 20, 2012.

Cross country sport shorts: Kingsburg Invitational - The FC varsity cross country team traveled to Kingsburg High School to run in the Kingsburg Invitational, Sept. 8. The meet consisted of four different race categories: freshmen, sophomore, junior and the sweepstakes race. The course was a two mile, winding... This article first appeared in The Feather online, September 13, 2012.

BRIEF: Parents needed for athletic events - As fall sports begin their games, meets or matches, the activities at the events require volunteers. They are needed to run the snack bars and perform various duties such as line judging or announcing. Currently, many sports still need parents... This article first appeared in The Feather online, September 11, 2012.

Chaffee Zoo opens $10 million exhibit (VIDEO) - The Fresno Chaffee Zoo's new exhibit, Sea Lion Cove, was officially opened to the public, Aug. 27. The exhibit is expected to enhance the zoo and boost the daily attendance. The Sea Lion Cove is a brand new exhibit featuring four... This article first appeared in The Feather online, September 5, 2012.

Students advised in schedule changes - As the school year begins, many students receive schedules that do not fit the courses they planned to take. However, students receive help from the administration in altering their schedules, allowing a quick resolution. To change their schedules, students must make... This article first appeared in The Feather online, August 27, 2012.

LETTER: Black Friday greed - Dear editor: On Black Friday each year, hundreds of great deals are released to the public, causing over 216 million people to flock to nearby stores. The day after Thanksgiving has become the epitome of American greed and consumerism, reflecting the... This article first appeared in The Feather online, December 2, 2011.