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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

Aquapalooza makes a splash for a good cause

Anumita Jain and Megan Tsang February 12, 2017

On Feb. 17, 2017, DVHS Leadership is holding its second annual Spring Dance, titled Aquapalooza. For the first time ever, proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to a charity, Charity: Water. Charity:...

By crossing a border, we built a home and bridged a divide

Amanda Su, Editor-in-Chief January 26, 2017

In a first-person narrative style features article, Amanda Su recounts and reflects on her experience building a home in Tijuana  As I walked through the aisles of my local Home Depot, I gazed upon shelves...

Photo Courtesy of the San Ramon Police Department

Officer Katie Williams puts police stereotypes to a(r)rest

Amanda Su, Editor-in-Chief December 20, 2016

“I don’t want students look at me and think ‘oh no! there’s the po-po’ but instead ‘hey! Officer Williams is here to help’.” Officer Katie Williams joined the DVHS staff as the School...

Illustration Courtesy of Brandon Shi

Little praise for the price raise that aids (the district)

Anumita Jain and Karen Wang November 30, 2016

In the 2015-16 school year, Dougherty Valley High School’s lunch prices, along with those of all San Ramon Valley Unified School District high schools, rose from $4.00 to $4.75 with no change in content....

Collage Courtesy of Brandon Shi and Serena Shen

Finding the funnel for senior funds

Irene Chang, Editor In Chief November 28, 2016

“There’s money that’s labeled for ‘senior activities’ [on the senior ASB package], and we don’t know where it’s going,” senior class treasurer Christopher Bried said. Bried mentioned...

Students lack awareness of AP test financial aid

Isabel Ting, Co-News Editor October 4, 2016

Stress and workload are naturally associated with AP courses and tests, but a concern that isn’t discussed enough is the price of an AP test. Dougherty Valley took in approximately $300,000 from its...

Letter to the editor: a teacher analyzes the “test flu” epidemic

April 15, 2016

Dear Editor: My name is Colin O’Haire.  I’m a math teacher at Dougherty Valley High School. I was quoted in the Wildcat Tribune in regards to the perceived epidemic of a growing disease labeled...

Students’ creative talents shine in the Student Recognition Project

Alyssa Zhong, Sports Editor April 14, 2016

This year, over 1,600 students competed in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District’s Student Recognition Project. With 23 diverse categories, from instrumental music to culinary arts, the Student...

Three electives that satisfy three moods

Alyssa Zhong, Sports Editor April 14, 2016

Everyone needs a break from the Dougherty workload, and electives allow students to de-stress between academically challenging courses. With the 2016-2017 school year approaching, here’s three distinct...

DV commences academic changes

Danya Gao, Staff Writer April 14, 2016

During the 2016-2017 school year, Dougherty Valley will implement many changes that affect various aspects of the student body as the school adapts to new standards and new developments.  Here are some...

Cirque de Dougherte: Prom promises to exceed expectations

S.H. and Anumita Jain April 13, 2016

As the much-anticipated Prom night nears, Dougherty Valley’s student body frantically buys elaborate dresses, rents limousines and prepares for the night of their lives. However, hidden under the...

Staff of the month: Virgil Raquipiso

Alyssa Zhong, Sports Editor April 13, 2016

First, I’d like to appreciate the entire DV custodial staff, but one that’s especially impacted my life is Virgil Raquipiso, the wonderful custodian of the 2000 building. I’m guessing about 99.99...

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