The Phoenix

We are Fremont High School's fully student run newspaper. We publish issues on a monthly basis throu

The Phoenix is the official student newspaper, and is distributed free of cost to the students. The Phoenix publishes eight issues throughout the school year.

04/04/2026

Broadcast Editor Abigail Min reviews FHS Cafeteria lunch for a week. Watch in for her ratings of each meal!

02/17/2026

Different songs firebirds would want to be posted with on valentine’s day!

02/06/2026

On Feb. 4, Students from FHS, SMS and HHS participated in a walkout organized by HHS seniors Imaan Syed and Brian Sanchez and FHS senior Penelope Carrasco to protest ICE. Among the speakers were Victoria Pham, on behalf of Assemblyman Justin Ahrens’ office, and Sunnyvale Mayor Larry Klein.

Videos by Vibhav Chincholi, Stella Civelli and Clara Estan

02/03/2026

Trivia with FHS students!

12/11/2025

2nd Editor on the Street! Thanks for everyone that participated!

12/04/2025

First EICs (Editor in Chiefs) on the street! Plus, check out our youtube channel Phoenix

Thanks to everyone who participated!

10/24/2025

Second Staff Writer on the street Episode! Thanks to everyone who participated!

10/28/2023

NEWS — FHS students, families and alumni gathered in the cafeteria for Dandiya during the nine-night festival of Navratri.

On Oct. 21, 2023 families and friends danced the night away while dressed up in their beautiful jewelry and colorful traditional attire. The wonderful evening was bursting with bright smiles, laughter and lively conversation.

“It's a really good community builder and it really is a good way of bringing people together when you all get together to celebrate something you all care about,” FHS sophomore Nina Chandy said.

Everyone, from kids to adults, had an amazing time and grew closer together as a community. Along with hours of lively dancing, they also took pictures at the photo booth and enjoyed refreshments.

“I like how family comes together and how everyone else gets to come together to dance,” FHS senior Pihu Chawra said. “I really love dancing.”

People formed circles and lines as they danced in synchrony. They held decorated wooden dandiya sticks in hand, raising them and hitting sticks with a partner. The sticks represent the sword of the goddess Durga.

“Technically dandiya should be done around a fire where you do a puja, a type of ritual that you do,” Chawra said. “So after the puja you dance around the fire in circles.”

FHS robotics, 3501 Firebots, volunteered to put effort and thought into hosting this wonderful event of celebration for the community. Entrance was eleven dollars and an additional five for dandiya sticks. They played vibrant music that everyone of all ages enjoyed.

“90 percent of Bollywood music or just like a good vibe for these kinds of things. I'd say just any of it almost, especially like the 2000s era,” Chandy said.

Reporting and Pictures by Karissa Pulido Jara

10/27/2023

NEWS — For the second time since the start of COVID-19, FHS students celebrated Homecoming together in the large gym.

On Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, FHS held its annual Homecoming dance. The dance started at 9pm, but many students came to celebrate after the astounding victory against Santa Clara in the Homecoming football game.

“I really liked [the dance],” FHS junior Sri Kandala said. “Last year was my first year and I know a lot more people now so it's much better. And I think the decorations are much better this year."

Students enjoyed dancing with their friends to diverse genres of music, from Bollywood to rap. Many requested songs and screamed the lyrics of their favorites with their friends.

"It was fun, mainly the dancing," FHS freshman Miranda Nelson said.

While the dance was enjoyed by many, opinions varied.

"It was okay,” Homecoming royalty Niko Wong said. "Previous dances had better music, but it was still a fun experience."

Overall, the perception of FHS’s homecoming dance and game were positive, and a night to remember for many.

Reporting and Pictures by Koko Grundler & Shivani Mudhol

10/26/2023

NEWS — Nearing the end of the football season, varsity football had an exciting game. Fremont varsity football team had a very close game against Santa Clara High School on Friday, Oct. 20, with a final score of 31-24, with a big comeback in the third and fourth quarter.

The main event of this game for most of the student body was the halftime show where Homecoming royalty was announced. The two members of court who won the title of Homecoming royalty for the Class of 2024 were Don Martinez and Niko Wong. The other six students who did not win enjoyed being on court nonetheless.

“I was just doing it for the experience,” Homecoming court member Jazlyn Araujo said. “After I saw who else got nominated I was like, ‘let’s just do it for fun.’”

Halftime performances included the Marching Band, Color Guard and the current and alumni Featherettes. Homecoming court was driven across the track in pedicabs before they walked down the field to hear the winners.

“My favorite part of the experience was the pedicabs. I love how fast they went and all the teachers made us all feel comfortable,” Homecoming court member Ajsela Sivic said.

The football game also kept students at the edge of their seats with intense play near the end of the game.

“I feel like we did a good job as a team. And I feel like as a team, we pushed it to our limits where we didn’t give up at all,” Martinez said.

Many seniors see homecoming as the start of their senior activities and look forward to future events.

“[I am] looking forward to winter formal, prom, senior ditch day and all other senior events,” Araujo said.

Reporting and Pictures by Malena Andrade & Greta Heinke

10/25/2023

NEWS — FHS had its annual Homecoming Pep Rally to conclude spirit week with performances by Fremont Cheer, the Featherettes and Colorguard.

On Friday, Oct. 20, each class participated in the rally by wearing their class colors, and participating in games as their final chance to earn points to win Homecoming Spirit Week.

The games included “Finish the Lyrics,” a relay race and “Shape Tape,” where each class section had to hold caution tape in a designated shape to create a bird’s eye view of the shape.

“It's always nice to be able to perform in front of a crowd,” cheerleader Ava Malashock said. “We hit our entire routine.”

ASB as well as all the class cabinets have been planning this event for the past month and a half while simultaneously planning each class rally that occurred throughout the week. The large gym was decorated with class posters, streamers and balloons for the event.

“You could see we prepared. The script was good. The sound turned out pretty well. So I think it was good,” Sophomore Class Cabinet Member Rotem Ben David said.

The Spirit Week judges were there, watching performances and evaluating each class to determine how many spirit points to award to each.

“I think the marching band did a great job. I think everyone did. The cheerleaders did a great job,” Spirit Week Judge Mac Anthony Chen said. “I think there was a lot of class spirit too.”

At halftime during the homecoming game against Santa Clara High School, it was announced that the Seniors, class of 2024, won spirit week.

Reporting and Pictures by Molly Bobick & Clara Estan

10/24/2023

SPORTS — The varsity girls volleyball team celebrated their graduating seniors in an exciting match against Wilcox High School’s team.

On Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, the Fremont girls volleyball team went up against Wilcox High School for their last home game of the 2023 season. Before the game, the team was joined by the seniors and their families to have their Senior Night ceremony, commemorating the end of the seniors’ high school volleyball career.

During the ceremony, seniors Amanda Demo, Avery Fanslow and Hayley Johnson each imparted their final words in a speech given by one of their juniors, while also receiving gifts and a bouquet from the team.

Despite putting up a good fight, the team lost the game 0-3. Coach Michelle Wagner was however proud of the team's performance and believes that they played exceptionally well, considering they were missing key players. She applauded the team’s tenacity, and fighting spirit which was a testament to their strong character.

“We have lots of people that stepped up to new challenges,” Wagner said. “I’ve only coached them for about five weeks or so, but they have come so far.”

Regardless of the loss, the seniors and their families were happy to have celebrated their Senior Night. Drew Demo, varsity captain Amanda Demo’s father, echoed Wagner, commending the team’s ability to recover quickly from setbacks and maintain their strong spirit throughout the game.

“It’s been an amazing journey,” Drew Demo said. “It’s just been so exciting to see her play. We played a tough team but I saw some really good plays.”

Being the captain alongside Amanda Demo, Fanslow remained optimistic in light of the loss. As an outside hitter, she was a key player who was consistently involved and led the team throughout the match.

“It always sucks to lose, but we played hard today and I had a lot of fun with my team,” Fanslow said. “I loved being part of the team.”

Reporting and Pictures by Smera Jain

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