Andy Bernard once said, "I wish there was a way to know you're in the good old days, before you've actually left them." From the moment I stepped onto the old elementary campus that no longer exists, to the moment I will step off that auditorium stage with diploma in hand, theres not one memory I wish I could take back. Not one experience I would erase, not one encounter I would forget. Because those moments changed my life. They made me who I am today and who I will become.

Editor in chief Addison Schultz continues to strive for excellence as this is her third year apart of The Feather Online. Schultz not only is apart of The Feather but participates in Sister to Sister, CSF (California Scholarship Federation), volleyball, and owns her own calligraphy and art business. Schultz ultimately joined The Feather because of her sister Kamryn. But, once she noticed how much she saw her skills improve and how she thrived, she continues with it. 

From being an editor in chief for The Feather Online to being on the varsity volleyball team, junior Addison Schultz spends her free time running her own calligraphy business, Oct. 31.

With stars still shining in the night sky, thousands of visitors flocked to the Clovis Rodeo grounds before sunrise for the Noble Credit Union Hot Air Balloon Fun Fly, Oct. 26-27. The sound of hot air filling the 90,000 cu/ft balloons produced ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’ from visitors as they participated in the 45th annual Table Mountain Casino ClovisFest. Feather editor-in-chief Addison Schultz, ‘21, and photo editor Avery Jones, ‘20, covered the event from the sky as they took a trip in a Starlite Balloon Flights balloon. As they hovered over the Valley, the journalists took photos, videos and interviewed their pilot Peggy Watson-Meinke.

Addison Schultz | The Feather Online Pregnancy Care Center, Fresno employees discuss benefits of the center and opportunities to get involved, Oct. 2. Mirroring the 2017 homecoming theme, “Homecoming for Humanity,” classes uphold the idea of serving others while engaging during the 35th annual FC homecoming festivities, Oct. 4. This year, instead of donating to four different charities, each class raises funds for Pregnancy Care Center, Fresno.

As the school year comes to an end, summer internships help aid future student career choices and are an important part of the high school experience. Through networking with professionals, acquiring hands-on skills and gaining self-confidence, internships allow students to define their career goals. The Feather staff traveled to Anaheim, CA for the NSPA National High School Journalism Convention, April 25-27. During the Saturday session, senior editor Addison Schultz, ‘21, and journalist Morgan Parker, ‘21, interviewed editor-in-residence for the conference Bill Elsen. A former recruiter at The Washington Post and current Sigma Delta Chi board member, Elsen discusses internships and job possibilities with students at journalism conventions and workshops.

Sophomore journalists Morgan Parker, Addison Schultz, Bryce Foshee and Vijay Stephen meet with professional journalists Stephen Engelberg, Sewell Chan, Juliet Williams, Scott Wilson, along with the Tatarian Chair Tim Drachlis at the Fresno State Satellite Student Union, Feb. 26. 

For each day of National Scholastic Journalism Week, The Feather looks to highlight our editors. Everyday will focus on a different editorial role and their position on the team. Today’s featured editor is sophomore Addison Schultz, senior editor. 

This is the first article in a two part series covering the sessions hosted at Discover Fresno. Journalists Andrew Rieker, '21, Cartson Saezler, '21, Addison Schultz, '21, Kamryn Schultz, '19, and Sam Cross, '19, attended the event at The Well Community Church.  The Well Community Church hosts Discover Fresno, an event to inform and connect attendees with local organizations impacting Fresno. Keynote speaker  Neighborhood church pastor, Joe White began the morning with a keynote speech with the event splintering into separate groups discussing various issues.

Senior editor, Addison Schultz, '21, interviews veteran and Fresno native, Dr. Fitzalbert M Marius, in preparation for this years veterans day, Nov. 9.

Sophomore Feather staffers Mackenzie Beckworth, Kyle Clem and Addison Schultz, sort and read through polls, Nov. 5. Every poll that is taken by The Feather, is read and used throughout different articles on the website.

Addison Schultz, '21, and Natalie Arndt, '21, express their excitement of the approaching three day weekend ahead, Feb. 17. Presidents' Day is a national holiday to celebrate past presidents.