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The Wildcat Tribune

The official student news site of Dougherty Valley High School.

The Wildcat Tribune

The official student news site of Dougherty Valley High School.

The Wildcat Tribune

New physics teacher Mr. Patrick Walker enjoys teaching high school students and playing the Kerbal Space Program.

Walker looks to be more involved in the community as a new physics teacher

Steven Deng, Copy Editor October 17, 2019

Every day, hundreds of students walk into CT101 as Mr. Patrick Walker welcomes them with a smile, ready to teach physics. He began to teach here with the help of another physics teacher on campus, Mrs....

Mrs. Hussunet enjoys her new job position as a teacher-librarian at DVHS.

Mrs. Hussunet experiences a new life at DV as a teacher-librarian

Teju Anand, Assistant Photography Editor October 7, 2019

After being a French and English teacher at DVHS  for three years, Allison Hussunet is currently DV’s new teacher-librarian along with Kerri Knapp.  According to Hussunet, she was fascinated by...

Isabel Lee, despite growing up in a Taiwanese-Korean household, has discovered faith in a Christian youth group.

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....

Humans of DV: Week 13

Humans of DV: Week 13

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...

After nine years at Dougherty Valley, Mrs. Catherine Grijalva plans to retire from the library at the end of the year.

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...

Bob Spain supports DV students and staff as assistant principal

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...

Humans of DV: Week 12

Humans of DV: Week 12

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...

Humans of DV: Week 11

Humans of DV: Week 11

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...

Humans of DV: Week 10

Humans of DV: Week 10

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...

Humans of DV: Week 9

Humans of DV: Week 9

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...

Playing a sport in high school is often an important and formative experience in life. Through getting to where they are today, DVs athletes-turned-coaches Kelsey Nelson and Lauren Nakaso gained their own unique stories to share.

From player to coach: Nelson and Nakaso share experiences

Steven Deng and Ronit Kumar 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...

Humans of DV: Week 8

Humans of DV: Week 8

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...

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