Paul Vega powers performing arts program
October 22, 2018
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The lights dim in the theater, the plush velvet curtains open and the show begins. The silent creator behind each of the beautiful productions here at DVHS, Mr. Paul Vega has been involved in theater arts since he was 11 years old. However, he has played more roles than just the passionate teacher he ...
DV Drama preps for “LOVE/SICK”
Taylor Atienza and Amruta Baradwaj
September 26, 2018
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DVHS’ Theatre Arts students have started preparations for their fall production “LOVE/SICK” to begin the 2018-2019 school year, pursuing their new theme of inclusivity and diversity while acclimating new students to the program. “LOVE/SICK”—the brainchild of playwright John Cariani—co...
D.V. rapper Jonan: The Barzbarian isn’t afraid to face the music
Daniel Shen, Managing Editor
March 8, 2018
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“If it wasn’t for music, I probably wouldn’t even be here today.” To Jonan Harris-Beck, better known as JonanTheBarzbarian on the online audio-sharing platform SoundCloud, music is everything. In the eyes of many his music may sound like mainstream bubblegum rap. In reality, the high school junior’s songs reflect personal experiences and social themes much different from, and mature than, the standard. Many of his ideas come from the personal conflicts he faced in his ...
DV’s drama program provides a slick version of the classic “Grease”
Elisa Fang and Pranav Chillappagari
March 8, 2018
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An excited chatter filled the space in anticipation, and lively discussions of the cast, people’s love for “Grease” and the homework to procrastinate on could be heard before the lights went dim. We went opening night, Feb. 1, and it was packed as was expected with the amount of publicity this mu...
Dougherty’s Winter Dance Show puts the “Win” in Winter
Skyler Spears and Katie Williams
January 27, 2018
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From Nov. 30 to Dec. 1, Dougherty Valley presented its annual Winter Dance Show in the Performing Arts Center. Students from Dance 2, 3 and 4 performed a total of 30 dances ranging in style on the stage. The Winter Dance show serves not only to showcase talented performers, but also as a fundraiser for the Dougherty Valley Dance program. It is one of two shows the program puts on throughout the school year. A unique as...
“Grease:” A preview of Dougherty’s 2018 drama musical
Amanda Su and Elisa Fang
January 20, 2018
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The Dougherty Valley’s Drama Program will put on the highly anticipated musical classic “Grease” from Feb. 1-4, bringing to the stage new faces playing characters not often seen on Dougherty’s campus. “'Grease' is a musical that’s been around since the seventies — it takes place in the...
“Face It” art gallery is more than meets the eye
Elaine Park, Arts and Graphics Editor
December 1, 2017
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The SRVUSD “Face It” student art gallery gave students the chance to showcase their art to the community. Students used their art to display the different viewpoints they have on the hardships they’ve faced. The works range from self portraits to impressionist pieces on mediums stretching from...
“Out Town” presents a complicated tale of American life
Elisa Fang and Amruta Baradwaj
December 1, 2017
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Here’s the thing about “Our Town.” We didn’t understand it. In fact, we’re not even sure if we truly understand it now. We went into DVHS Drama Program’s performance of the Thornton Wilder play with the expectation that this would be straightforward — but we were approaching a ...
Dougherty’s musicians shine and display mastery in final concert of year
Arul Kirubakaran, Maitri Parikh, and Natalie Rubio-Licht
May 30, 2017
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The musicians of Dougherty Valley High School concluded the musical year with the strongest, most energetic, and soulful and passionate performances of the year, from the dramatic intensity of Treble Clef’s performance of “Dies Irae” to the energy and rhythm of Jazz Band’s “Little Big Gumbo”....
Dougherty’s musicians gear up for the final concert of the year
Natalie Rubio-Licht and Maitri Parikh
May 19, 2017
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The final concert for instrumental music and choir is right around the corner, and the music program is prepared to display their best sounds yet for the audience. Although their repertoire isn’t completely established, each choir has a wide array of pieces prepared that exhibit their vast improve...
Dougherty Valley alumni Mo Zhao is breaking barriers within professional music
Natalie Rubio-Licht and Vikram Balasubramanian
February 5, 2017
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Within the Dougherty Valley academic community, music is largely overlooked. As seen in a Tribune Poll, students do not see a career in the music industry as a viable future, heavily favoring STEM fields. However, one DV alumni to carve a different path is Mo Zhao. Mo Zhao graduated Dougherty Valley High Scho...