Seniors on early decision
Scott Olvera, Staff Writer
December 19, 2014
Most college applications are closed and here comes the long waiting period to see who gets into their dream schools. For some, the suspense is worse because they have applied under early decision programs. Early decision usually means that if accepted, the applicant must attend that college. A few...
The resurrection of Blue Pearl
Paul Shin, Staff Writer
December 19, 2014
Although there are three school dances hosted by Leadership, there is a fourth dance that is not. Blue Pearl, which is hosted by the DVHS Music Program, will take place on January 24 and will include live music by Jazz Band and non-alcoholic, hand-mixed drinks. The theme of Blue Pearl is a New Orleans...
Most Outrageous reasons why students didn’t turn in their homework
Alli Montag, Staff Writer
December 5, 2014
We’ve all done it. Accidentally forgetting something was due, or just simply preferring to get a little more sleep that evening rather than staying up the extra thirty minutes in order to finish a math assignment. Unintentionally or intentionally, we’ve done it. With that being said, this leads us...
Teachers who do cool things
Ifedunni Segun-Abugan, Ops Editor
December 5, 2014
Here at Dougherty, not only do we have a student body filled with diverse talents and passions, our faculty sets the bar for all teachers throughout the state as well. Each and every one of our teachers has something special (besides grading papers) that they put their mind to. Mr. Fruzzetti, a math...
DVHS alumni provide advice on senior year transitions
Nikhila Cherukuthota, Staff Writer
December 5, 2014
High school students can only remain high school students for a limited time before they venture out to live on their own. Though they might physically depart from school, they continue to cling on to the bittersweet memories of cramming for that math test, cheering on the football team along with...
Three Promising DVHS Clubs
Michael Tobin, Web and Advertising Editor
November 5, 2014
Once again, club day has come and gone. As usual, most clubs gained a few 100 new members … who they will never see again. What did they expect, making it so easy for people to get candy for nothing? But I digress. If you’re like me, you probably signed up for multiple clubs, but only a few of...
Overqualified graduate adjusts to college life
Bianca Johnson and Nikhila Cherukuthota
October 3, 2014
High school students can only remain high school students for a limited time before they venture out to live on their own. Mallory Schneider, a sophomore attending the University of Alabama is a perfect example of this. During a recent interview with Schneider, she spoke about how to better prepare yourself...
Pre-game Tailgate Incites School Spirit
Alexandria Montag, Staff Writer
October 3, 2014
This past Friday, our spirited Seniors expressed their inner Wildcat to the fullest at the senior tailgate. Students and teachers alike came out in support of our dedicated football team. With good food and good company, the tailgate allowed everyone to get riled up for the much anticipated game. The...
