Everyone has hobbies they enjoy doing. Some enjoy drawing, others enjoy gardening. For Senior Jennifer Gama,it’s playing Soccer. She plays for the Phoenix soccer team. She heard about the team through...
Never judge a book by it’s cover. Senior Aldair Luna received a $22,000 scholarship his senior year to Elmhurst University after working hard, never doubting himself and exceeding other’s expectations....
Phoenix hired a new student support manager at the beginning of the year named Justin Boyd. He's here to be a support system for the kids who feel like they have no one to talk to.
“I support students...
The year began with a few new faces to the Firebird staff. One new Firebird is Ms. Karns a chemistry teacher. She is from a small town called Little York, Illinois, and has been teaching for seven years....
With the start of the new school year Phoenix hired a new military property coordinator, Melvin Vivans. He replaced Mrs.Melesio. .Vivians came to Phoenix with a lot of experience.
“My...
One of the easy parts of teaching, is showing how much you love your job. However, finding the right school is often difficult. For Mrs. Assil she was excited to find Phoenix and start working. She...
VinQuan Randle,a junior, attended a trip where he visited several colleges.When teens go on college visits, they either enjoy themselves or or have a negative experience.
“I like three...
Khalid Herron, a Junior,. is one of the best players on the basketball team.. During his junior year, Herron managed to dunk a ball in a live game. He gets a lot of recognition being that he is talented...
Legends begin in a rough patch, and most do really leave a remarkable story that never dies. Recently, Arieonna Smith has graduated from SAIC’s CAAP program (or College Art Access Program) where she...
The class of 2018 is used to people leaving from their class, by choice or administrative transfer. However, the newest member of the senior class is Vanessa Coba and it looks like she's here to...
