Manika Porchezhian, A&E Section Editor
Manika Porchezian is one of many returning seniors on "The Blaze" staff. As a second-year staff member, serving as our Arts and Entertainment Editor, Manika plans to focus heavily on her contribution to "The Blaze." Manika hopes to continue working hard in several endeavors such as creating and editing for "The Blaze," completing college applications, and consuming all forms of entertainment. Manika thoroughly enjoys her position as she can be the first to get details on the newest albums, movies, trailers, and more. As she departs from Rock Ridge, Manika strives to leave a lasting legacy within our Arts and Entertainment category by shining a light on its ability to convey deep and meaningful messages through a unique lens.
![On Jan. 24, Phoenix cheerleaders sophomore Isha Vepa, junior Tia Carter, freshman Almendra Del Aguila, and junior Prerana Telugu perform a cheer in unison at the basketball game against Tuscarora. “We almost got hit by a ball like two [or] three times, we just kinda stepped back and kept watching. We literally laughed about it afterwards -- it’s always fun to support with these wild things happening.” said Telugu.](https://theblazerrhs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/DSC_0613-900x621.jpg)
![Junior Sneha Nekkanty, freshman Arjun Alagappa, and junior Joanne Ma play the flutes in Ralph Vaughan William’s fast-paced “English Folk Song Suite.” “We did well blending with each other during this concert,” Nekkanty said. “Our intonation was also better [compared to] the beginning of the year.”](https://theblazerrhs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/DSC_0645-900x600.jpg)
