Daily announcements – Nov. 30, 2009
November 30, 2009
Campus News: Calling all Seniors!! Members of the Grad Night Committee will be on campus again today registering students. Remember to turn in your forms and payment. Look for them outside the cafeteria during 4th and 5th period lunch. This is the last day to take advantage of the free raffle ticket... Read more »
DVTV 11/25/09
November 25, 2009
Phone threat, Causes Lockdown on Campus
November 24, 2009 • Staff reporters
Desert Vista students found themselves on lockdown early during their second hour classes today. The campus closure announced suddenly over the loudspeakers lasted for over an hour. The Lockdown was in response to an anonymous phone call received at nine this morning threatening to “shoot the school”.... Read more »
Tuesday – Nov. 24, 2009
November 24, 2009
Hello Desert Vista – today is Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. Campus News: Congratulations to seniors Tinsley Andrews and Matt Yalung for being named Desert Vista’s winners of the Wendy’s High School Heisman Award. This award recognizes students from across the country for their scholarship, athletics... Read more »
Announcements – Nov. 23, 2009
November 24, 2009
Thunder Announcements Hello Desert Vista – today is Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. Campus News: Tempe Sister Cities Hosting Opportunity “Bringing the World Together, One Friendship at a Time” Are you interested in being a potential host family for a student from Regensburg, Germany next semester?... Read more »
Getting to know…Deb Benedict, English Department Chair
November 20, 2009 • Mark Sackley
Mrs. Deb Anklam Benedict is the English Department Chair at DV. Anklam is her maiden name, and she has taught in eight schools, including schools in Texas, Virginia, and Arizona. Q: What inspired you to start teaching? A: I love to teach. When I was in school, I lifeguarded and taught... Read more »
My Fair Lady
November 20, 2009 • Melissa Dean
Do you love the spotlight? Do you love to be the center of attention any chance you get? If your answer is yes to both of these questions, then auditioning for the school musical “My Fair Lady” is the right road for you to take! This past Tuesday, there was an informational meeting about the play... Read more »
Smile For the Camera!
November 20, 2009 • Lindsey Laski, Managing Editor
The man with the monkey mask is one of the most well photo radar pictures around the valley. Most people think that it was just for fun and to mess with the police but that is in fact not the case. He did it to prove a point. He did it to show that the photo radar is not helping the crime of speeding... Read more »
Grad Night Is On It’s Way!
November 20, 2009 • Emma Morones, Staff Writer
ATTENTION SENIORS: Seniors, the end is near! Grad Night sign ups are finally here! On May 27th, after Desert Vista’s class of 2010 graduation ceremony, grad night will be held at the f1 Race Factory. This is your last night to spend quality time with fellow classmates that most have... Read more »
Mr. Thunder Crowned
November 20, 2009 • Ayla Mitchell
“There’s so much testosterone back here!” yelled the various Mr. Thunder contestants backstage before the show on Saturday. There certainly was as 18 students ranging from freshman to senior representing everything from football to choir prepared to compete in various events,. A crowd filled with... Read more »
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