You think that Oprah’s book club is big, Check out DV’s Book Club
October 21, 2011
By Sydney Barendrick Is it possible to find that right book and read it for enjoyment? The answer to both of these questions is yes. Tori Jarret, a persistent and excited freshman started Desert Vista’s first ever book club. As reading was getting more and more pushed back in student’s minds, Jarret... Read more »
DV Goes Green
October 4, 2011 • Amitty Tam, Reporter
This spring, the staff will team up with students and parents to bring the desert right here on campus. Mrs. Josephine Levy, the sophomore counselor, will coordinate with parent Susan Norton, to plan and construct a Heritage Garden in the empty space by the cafeteria and the gym. The garden will feature... Read more »
Time for clubs!!
August 26, 2011
Supporting, Fun, and even Educational…. CLUBS By Sydney Barendrick Reporter The View First game, first classes, and first clubs. Within the first two weeks at Desert Vista High School, students have sacrificed their before school activities, lunch period, and after school programs, to go... Read more »
Joe Kim talks Student Council, his first week back
August 25, 2011 • Ankur Razdan, Reporter
By Ankur Razdan The View For the first time in his life last year, Joe Kim lost an election. He had been Student Council president for his class every year of high school- until this one. This first week has been a significant shift for this senior. “It’s been a strange week. I’d always seen the... Read more »
Speech Theater and Debate holds opening meeting Tuesday August 9
August 23, 2011 • by Michelle Borbon, Reporter
The auditorium is crowded with new students and freshman, and even the occasional upperclassmen. They sit in rows talking to friends, eating snacks, and some even doing homework as they wait in eager anticipation. Suddenly the lights dim and two people appear on stage. Showing their years of practice,... Read more »
Fiddler on the Roof
May 16, 2011 • Nicole Salsburg
Blaring lights shine down on the singing and dancing performers as they break into the opening number “Tradition.” On April 27, 28, and 29, the DV theater produced the famed musical “Fiddler on the Roof.” Whether spectators paid eight dollars in advance, or ten dollars at the entrance, the money... Read more »
The Final Showcase
May 12, 2011 • Jessica Tueller, Staff Writer
The DV speech and debate team represented itself in the TSTDC showcases May 11-13 and in the improv troupe performances May 10-12. This was a chance for TSTDC to show off what they had been working on all year. They also opened up an opportunity for anyone to learn more about what the team does,... Read more »
Orchestra pops concert
May 11, 2011
Jamming with popular tunes, the Guitar and Orchestra pops concert Tuesday, May 10 had the audience tapping their feet and bobbing their heads right along with the performers. Take a look, and a listen. Read More →
TSTDC Showcase Preview
May 11, 2011 • Brooke Serack, Shani Skeete, and Andrew Nelson
10 National Qualifiers, 8 State Championships, and a WHOLE lot of talent. Come check out this nationally recognized team as they end the year with one final performance from various students. The performances will be on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday in the Black Box Theater, and YOU are invited to... Read more »
The Newest Inductees
May 3, 2011 • Jessica Tueller, Staff Writer
On May 2, nearly 120 juniors and seniors were inducted into the National Honors Society–the largest service group on campus. “Membership gives you an advantage to better lead in your school, to better serve your school, and to get recognition for your academic achievements,” junior Alison Brown... Read more »




