Isabel Lee finds personal faith in her Christianity
Sarah Kim and Megan Tsang
May 22, 2019
“I really didn’t get exposed to any kind of religion until I was in the sixth grade,” senior Isabel Lee, also a youth group leader at Wellspring Church, said. Despite her words, her story says otherwise. While Lee may not have been raised under a formal faith, religion shaped her family’s his...
Humans of DV: Week 13
Amrita Himmatraopet, Vivian Kuang, Aria Khalique, Mahika Arya, and Daniela Wise
May 20, 2019
This week on Humans of DV: an expressive dancer, an optimistic runner, a proactive member of the San Ramon Teen Council, and a Dougherty science teacher with a hidden passion for gardening. Stay tuned next school year for a new installation of this feature and make sure to catch the last installations...
Librarian Mrs. Catherine Grijalva reflects on nine years spent at Dougherty
Teju Anand, Assistant Photography Editor
May 17, 2019
After working at Dougherty Valley High School for nine years, June 7 will be the last working day for Dougherty’s Library Media Coordinator Mrs. Catherine Grijalva. “It’s my fifth career. Even though I’ve only been here since 2008, my age is such that I’m old enough to retire. Also, my h...
Bob Spain supports DV students and staff as assistant principal
Sraavya Sambara and Kavin Kumaravel
May 14, 2019
In 2012, Mr. Bob Spain was diagnosed with myeloma — a cancer he was told was incurable — but he beat all odds to survive. Seven years later, he brings that same tenacity to Dougherty as a new assistant principal intent on bolstering the growth of students and staff alike. Spain grew up in Frem...
Humans of DV: Week 12
Ritika Sabharwal, Aditi Praveen, Amrita Himmatraopet, and Daniela Wise
May 11, 2019
This week on Humans of DV: an ambitious runner, an optimistic oboist, a passionate basketball player and an inspiring mental health advocate. Stay tuned every Saturday for a new installation of this feature and make sure to catch last week's profiles here if you missed them....
Humans of DV: Week 11
Aria Khalique, Vivian Kuang, Mahika Arya, Megan Dhillon, and Daniela Wise
April 20, 2019
This week on Humans of DV: an inspiring artist sharing her love for art, a passionate dynamic duo raising funds for tech in underprivileged schools, a Dougherty English teacher committed to doing the best for her clients as a realtor, and a spirited singer. Stay tuned every Saturday for a new installation...
Humans of DV: Week 10
Ritika Sabharwal, Amrita Himmatraopet, Aditi Praveen, and Daniela Wise
April 13, 2019
This week on Humans of DV: a bright dancer, a passionate runner, an award-winning poet and writer, and a creative positivity advocate. Stay tuned every Saturday for a new installation of this feature and make sure to catch last week's profiles here if you missed them....
Humans of DV: Week 9
Aria Khalique, Megan Dhillon, Vivian Kuang, and Daniela Wise
March 30, 2019
This week on Humans of DV: an inspiring tennis player, an ambitious female who joined a robotics team, an aspiring fashionista and a driven golfer who recently committed to San Jose State University. Stay tuned every Saturday for a new installation of this feature and make sure to catch last week's profiles...
From player to coach: Nelson and Nakaso share experiences
March 24, 2019
Kelsey Nelson Kelsey Nelson, DVHS alumna and former varsity softball player, returned to the softball team as a coach, continuing to manifest her joy for the game. Nelson began her high school sports career in 2013, her freshman year, on the junior varsity softball team. She then played on the ...
Humans of DV: Week 8
Ritika Sabharwal, Aditi Praveen, Mahika Arya, Amrita Himmatraopet, and Daniela Wise
March 23, 2019
This week on Humans of DV: an adventurous airplane pilot, a passionate classical Indian dancer, a Disney princess-turned-DV chemistry teacher and a dedicated volleyball player. Stay tuned every Saturday for a new installation of this feature and make sure to catch last week's profiles here if you missed them....
Humans of DV: Week 7
Vivian Kuang, Daniela Wise, Aria Khalique, and Megan Dhillon
March 16, 2019
This week on Humans of DV: a fierce female wrestler defying stereotypes, a devoted horse rider, a passionate musician who played at Carnegie Hall and an avid stand-up comedian. Stay tuned every Saturday for a new installation of this feature and make sure to catch last week’s profiles here if you missed them....
“Derogatory” seeks to inspire and lighten the mood at Dougherty
Steven Deng and Harshita Neralla
March 12, 2019
Scrolling through the School Loop news section, you’ll often see announcements for a club meeting, a notice advertising a volunteer event, or even the occasional message about missing Airpods. Among these academic-related posts, you’ll most likely also see a few posts titled “Joke of the Week” a...