There was an exciting air of anticipation surrounding Fillmore High on August 16th- our first official day of school. “Welcome back” posters and signs, trumpeting the superiority of each class over its peers in gestures of friendly rivalry, contributed to the positive mood that was electric across campus.

Bagels and coffee: the staple breakfast of business people everywhere. However it seems teachers are fans as well- this simple yet apparently delicious fare proved a hit with the school staff; courtesy of Fillmore High’s new ASB cabinet and the local Starbucks. Speaking of ASB, the roster for 2011-2012 cabinet consists of: Ana Morino (’12) as ASB President, Jenna Wilber (’12) as Vice President, Anissa Magdaleno (’12) as Secretary, Jaynessa Lopez (’12) as Commissioner of Finances, Collin Farrar (’13) as Commissioner of Activities, Robert Marinez (’12) as Commissioner of Clubs, Laura Garnica (’13) as Commissioner of Publicity, Johnny Wilber (’12) as Commissioner of Renaissance, Johnny Golson (’12) as Sergeant at Arms, and Sammy Martinez (’13) as Speaker of the House. Along with the cabinets for each class, ASB is working hard to make this year great.

On Friday the 26th before the first rally of the year, we conducted the noontime activity- a competitive tricycle race between the classes. It was a close win for the senior class, as the freshman upstarts were neck and neck for most of the final round. Following sixth period was the rally itself, which proved to be one of the most successful Fillmore High has hosted in years, a sentiment vocalized by many staff members as well as students. Games included an ice-melting contest, won by the juniors, a game where teams of two try to catch the most Cheetos thrown by their partner with shaving-cream covered heads, and a few others. Seniors won the rally overall, much to their enthusiasm.

The past few weeks here at Fillmore High School have really set the tone for what is looking to be a fantastic year for every class.