Flying high: Spotlight on Vaneess Davis
May 14, 2012 • Michelle Abunaja, Staff Writer
Name: Vanessa Davis Year: Freshman Height- 5’8 Weight- 130 lbs Q: What made you start vaulting? A: I started in eighth grade. I did gymnastics for 10 years and then coaches said I should try vaulting, so I started in 8th grade. I quit gym and started doing this. I like it–it’s fun. I... Read more »
Spring Sports Recap: Tennis, Track and Field, Baseball, and Softball.
May 14, 2012 • Orion Healan, Reporter
Tennis Overall tennis worked especially hard during the action-packed spring of 2012. The boys had a regular season record of 11 wins and three losses. The boys also defeated Chaparral after not being able to defeat its team for the last two years. The girls had just as many wins, defeating tough opponents... Read more »
Conditioning changes lives one day at a time
May 14, 2012
By: Kristine Anigwe ,reporter Summer may seem like a good time to take a break from the rigors of the classroom, but it can be the best time of the year for an athlete to concentrate on getting healthier and stronger for the season. “Training needs to be required in every athlete’s daily routine,”... Read more »
Raising money with the little you have
May 14, 2012
By:Kristine Anigwe Fund-raising is one of the basic foundations of a student’s high school experience. Once in your life you have to ask a neighbor to help you, either by supporting your team or an extracurricular activity. Knocking on the door in the heavy sun is worth it because in the end, you end... Read more »
Formal Champions stepping up to Exceptions
May 4, 2012 • Kristine Anigwe, Writer
“ I didn’t know that Football pre- season would be so overwhelming, this is insane I bet no other school is doing this!” Bryson Williams said. Pre-season this year is like never before.This year desert vista Football formal state champions, are determined to win it all not only by talent... Read more »
Strike one, strike two, strike three, y’er out!
April 23, 2012 • Stephanie Christensen, Reporter
This Friday, April 20th, the varsity baseball boys played against Salpointe high school. They put up a fight, but the odds were against them as they lost 2-9 by the end of the night. The game lasted from 3:45 to about 6:30pm and it was at home on the baseball field. Observers brought umbrellas to shade... Read more »
Gearing up for cheering up
April 5, 2012 • Carressa Baguindo, Reporter
Cheer, cheer for DVHS, we all know the Thunder is the Best, As a team we work and strive, showing our talent, focus & drive, Shake the thunder from the sky, Desert Vista stands on high. Noble thunder strong and bold, victory for blue and gold. The mandatory meeting for information was Tuesday,... Read more »
Spotlight on Garrison Schwartz
April 5, 2012
Garrison Schwartz is a sophomore on the baseball team. What made you start playing baseball? - My dad got me into baseball when I was 5 years old and I’ve just been playing ever since. It just started by playing catch and buying me a glove and stuff and he got me into it and I just loved it. Do you... Read more »
Track attack- Freshman 4×4 runners stun competing schools
April 4, 2012 • Michelle Abunaja, Staff writer
Top competitors from notorious schools are keeping a close eye on Desert Vista’s Track stars. During the Aztec Invitational at Corona a 4×4 team of freshman ended the meet on an outstanding note, winning the 4×4 relay 50 meters in front of the 2nd placing team. This team was made up of four... Read more »
The Night of a Fairy Tale
April 2, 2012 • Lotus Rogers, Staff Writer
embedded by Embedded VideoDownload Video By: Lotus Rogers Reporter Once upon a time, in a school in Ahwatukee, an auditorium was transformed into a magical land. The stage was filled with fairy tale creatures, wild plants, mysterious villains, Prince Charmings and, of course, dancers. Desert... Read more »
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