Small Groups for the Big World
April 24, 2012 • Lotus Rogers, Reporter
By: Lotus Rogers Staff Writer Although you may not hear much about them, they are there…and having one heck of a fun time learning: The foreign language clubs. “German club has been a bit low key this year with about 10 members but has been a place to socialize and connect with others... Read more »
Thunder Strikes at Harvard, Massachusetts!
March 19, 2012 • Ryan Fedasiuk, Reporter
Before even the break of dawn, the Thunder’s very own Speech, Theatre, and Debate Company was already up and active as they all congregated at Sky Harbor at 4:30 am. January 17th was a day of massive travel for over 70 members of the team as they took to the skies to travel across the country.... Read more »
Silver-tongued Thunder strikes at Central
February 13, 2012 • Ryan Fedasiuk, Reporter
By Ryan Fedasiuk, Reporter The weekend of February 3rd was a long one for members of the Thunder Speech, Theatre, and Debate Company as they took the team to Central High School. The much-anticipated tournament was the last chance they had to show their stuff before they take off to Harvard University... Read more »
Water Polo: The Basics
February 9, 2012 • Lotus Rogers, Staff Writer
Out of the many water sports like swimming and diving, only one seems to capture the interests of the few who are aggressive, strong, and love to splash around. Water polo is one of the less recognized sports clubs at DV. There have been record numbers of students who compete in... Read more »
ThunderBuddies
January 21, 2012
By Kameron Ryals Thunder Buddies is a club where we create friendships amongst our students in the Special Ed department and students with intellectual disabilities. With general ed students we want to create a positive high school experience by attending extra curricular activities, outings... Read more »
Dance your heart out, Desert Vista
January 18, 2012 • By Stephanie Christensen, Reporter
Rachel Christensen and Danicke Van Ecke dance around in anticipation for audition results. “Dancing with your feet is one thing, dancing with your heart is another.” (author unknown) The nerves were tense on January 4th through 7th as students from various middle schools and our school prepared... Read more »
Movie Night and future hopes
December 4, 2011 • Kendra Donohoe
by Kendra Donohoe The buttery smell of popcorn fills the audience, and eagerly awaiting students sit in their cars, set up chairs, and face the big screen on Movie Night. After raising money through different activities, and having... Read more »
GSA striving to change
December 2, 2011 • Jillian Biddle, Reporter
Every club and team is driving towards a goal. Each student whom counts him or herself part of anything, all have a collective mission. As for GSA, gay straight alliance, they are looking to change the world.There are few objectives in the world harder than molding peoples views to accept the unique.... Read more »
Marching Band Wins State Final
November 14, 2011 • Michelle Borbon
Every morning, Angelique Cappo wakes up at 5 AM. Every morning except Mondays, when she comes to back to school for practice from 5:40 PM to 9 PM. “I calculated it once in class. I probablly spend anywhere from 15 to 25 hours a week at school for marching band” says Cappo, a tenor Saxaphon on the... Read more »
DV Adventure Club
November 1, 2011
By Maggie Jenks If you are the adventurous type, then you might be interested in Desert Vista’s new club. “DV Adventure Club is a group of people who see the glass as half full. We meet after school in the photo room on Tuesdays to discuss goals, events, and potential adventures,” said Vivian Benjes,... Read more »
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