Treat tardies like the plague
September 1, 2010 • Atikah Khan
Filed under News, People
School recently started, and you see students rushing to their classes, mostly freshmen. They usually complain about not being able to find their way to the class. Though being tardy is not a major problem at DV, it does cause problems both for the teacher and the student in most cases. If students want,... Read more »
DVHS 2010 Graduation
May 28, 2010
Filed under Multimedia Academics, People
On Thursday May 27, The 2010 Class of Desert Vista Graduated This is a quick slideshow highlighting the days events. Click Here to see and download all photos taken by the Thundermedia Staff The Flash Player and a browser with Javascript support are needed.. var so19_1 = { params : { wmode :... Read more »
Thoughts of Future
May 17, 2010
Filed under Life, Opinion, People
Future, what is future? Future is the time yet to come. When the word future is heard many think of judgment. There is no doubt that mostly all religions believe in the judgment day. The Christians, Islam, Jewish, etc. all have a belief in the Day of Judgment. They all though do have a different perspective... Read more »
Aluminum water bottles are all the rage
May 17, 2010 • Megan Johnson, Staff Writer
Filed under Features, Life, People
Surely you’ve seen at least a dozen kids across the Desert Vista campus carrying a stainless water bottle. Many companies custom make them, but even at the local stores they come in many sizes and colors. Not only can you express your individuality with these, but they also save money in the long run.... Read more »
Leslie Philp
May 17, 2010
Filed under Features, People
Leslie Philp, a 2009 Desert Vista graduate, has just published her first book called Mark of Magic. It is first in a series of three books about a young girl who discovers she has supernatural powers. “Originally this novel was going to be a short story,” said Philp, “but as I sat down and began... Read more »
Kids who are making a difference
May 17, 2010 • Megan Johnson, Staff Writer
Filed under Campus Clubs, Features, People
Senior, Briana Van Gosen, plans to addend Barret Honors College at ASU in the fall and major in sustainability. While learning to make society more eco-friendly, she will be living in sustainable housing at Barrett, better known as SHAB. Briana has kicked off her eco-friendly career already, by taking... Read more »
Anes Sung
May 17, 2010
Filed under Features, People
Sophomore Anes Sung has won the distinguished honor of being the #1 Violinist in the State of Arizona at this year’s All-State Orchestra’s Concertmaster. In addition to her duties as the DV Orchestras Concertmaster and Concertmaster for the Phoenix Youth Symphony she competed against other top violinists... Read more »
Lauren Holmes
May 17, 2010
Filed under Features, People
For Lauren Holmes music is much more than something to listen to, it is her passion. She has been singing since first grade and all her hard work and practicing has really paid off. Lauren has been in various different musicals, concerts, and lots different voice recitals. “I love a lot of things... Read more »
Sign on!
April 1, 2010 • Katie Giel, Staff Writer
Filed under Campus Clubs, News, People
Spanish classes, Latin classes, French classes, and German classes are common choices for students. Whether the appeal is the ability to communicate with others or just the desire for knowledge of another language, these classes are often filled. However, many students don’t think... Read more »
Spring hair
April 1, 2010 • Megan Johnson, Staff Writer
Filed under Features, Life, People
As the warmth begins to take over Phoenix once again, stylish teens make the most of the smoldering heat with seasonal hairstyles. French braids and are making a comeback from elementary school. “I like to put my bangs in a French braid when it starts to get hot,” said Hayley Fry, Senior. “It’s... Read more »
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