Bad Auditions By Bad Actors

Bad Auditions By Bad Actors is a comedic play that is based on different kinds of actors auditioning to be either Romeo or Juliet. The play goes through about 10 different actors, including an actor acting like a cat, a diva, and so many unique but sometimes weird actors. The theater two class had picked this play in the beginning of this school year and has been working on it ever since. On November 17th, the curtains dropped and the show began. It was intriguing to find out how a method actor auditions and how annoying acting coaches can be at times. 

Interviews 

I interviewed an actor from Bad Auditions By Bad Actors and this is how it went. 

Reporter- “How do you think B.A.B.A. went, in terms of being the first ever Theater two production?”

Ariana Alamo- “I think it went really well knowing that we dedicated a lot of time into rehearsals and a lot of us have struggled a bit with mesmerizing lines but it all came through really nicely and i can say i'm definitely proud of us, we have truly became a family over time.

Reporter- “Nice! What are you most excited about for the rest of the year in this class?”

Ariana Alamo - “The next performance we are going to put on is incredibly cool and I feel like it will be exciting for everyone including the audience. 

Reporter- “That is so exciting, well awesome performance and I can not wait for more!”

I interviewed an audience member and this is also how it went. 

Reporter- “How did you enjoy the production? What was your favorite part?”

Zach Craig- “I enjoyed it, it was a pleasant surprise. My favorite part was the scene where Meg came out with her acting coach.” 

Reporter- “Very nice, I am glad you enjoyed it! On the other hand, who was your favorite actor?”

Zach Craig- “Roger was my favorite actor.”

Reporter- “Haha, he was very funny and Ariana was really good at acting like she could care less.”

Next up is our Choir Concert, December 8th !!

For those who missed out,  you can visit the Performing Arts Club Instagram or Website. 

Here are some photos from the play.

-Olivia Hayes

The National Honors Society is a club here at DHS that holds some of the smartest kids at school. While being led by Ms. Mallon, they learn to use and improve a number of life skills, such as compassion, leadership, academics, honesty, and many others. They often hold events and take opportunities that help them practice these skills. Recently in November, there was an induction for NHS help at DHS. An induction is when members of a group welcome the new members. The students here at school put forth their best effort to model all of what the NHS is, and they do a very good job. -Aniaya Gonzalez

The Environmental Club is a club that focuses on ways to improve the environment. The Environmental Club does exciting projects throughout the year. I talked with Naomi Javier, who has been a part of the club for a month. Naomi says that the club is thinking about adding a garden to the school. I think that adding a garden would be a great idea. I asked Naomi what she enjoys most about the club and what activities they do. She said she enjoys talking with others about nature and ways that they can help the environment. She also stated that she loves hearing other people's ideas and the ability to be creative in the club. The club meets the second half of flex on Wednesdays in Mx.Kitchens room. If you are interested in becoming a member you may go to Mx. Kitchen’s class and talk to the President. She will be more than happy to speak with those that are interested. -Janiyah Cole

Today I was able to talk to Ariana Alamo from Bible Study Club and ask her  some questions about the club.She actively attends and helps out with the club and this is what she had to say. First I asked her “What do you like most about the Bible Study Club?” and she replied with “What I like most about Bible Study is that everyone who comes to bible study engages and learns a little bit more about the teachings of God”. I also asked “If you could change one thing about Bible Study Club, what would it be and why?” and she said “If I could change one thing about bible study it would be to add more hands-on activities to help one learn more from the perspective of what that day's teaching is about”. Lastly I asked her “What are your hopes for Bible Study Club in the future?” in which she responded, “My hopes for bible study in the future is that when myself and Debora graduate someone will take in our steps and keep the club going, not only because it is something we did this year and the previous year before this one but because it is little by little planting a seed in everyone's lives”. It was super fun interviewing Ariana and getting more insight on the bible study club and make sure you go to the club every Thursday during the 2nd half of flex in Mr. Bitter’s room.  - Regan Barron

Anatomy and Physiology is an elective where students can learn about the different components of the human body and it is being taught by Ms.O’donnell. This elective is usually taken by seniors but in this case Emilly Dos Reis a sophomore this year is taking the class.I was able to speak with her and ask her a few questions.I asked her what is something interesting you have learned from this class as of now Emilly feels that the most interesting things she's learned is that “babies have more bones than adults!”.I also asked her what are you looking forward to in this class and what do you hope to take away from this class.She's looking forward to “learning more about how the human body works” and she “hopes to apply this knowledge into a future career”.This class may seem a little intimidating but it is a great course that anyone can honestly try to take.

-Isabella Jurado

Forensic science is a class where students learn the investigation of fingerprinting, ballistics, trace evidence, poison and much more. I got to talk to Mrs. O’donnell who has been teaching Forensic Science for 12 years! I asked what advice she would give to anyone who is thinking about pursuing Forensic Science. She said “ If someone wants to pursue Forensic Science I would tell them to first decide what part of Forensic Science they are interested in. Most people think of a crime scene investigator when they think Forensic Science but most Forensic Scientists work  in labs with the evidence. I would encourage them to seek out someone in the field to ask questions and guide them. I would also encourage them to find out how to get an invitation to the national forensic science academy at Quantico Virginia.” For more information about that you can visit  https://www.dfs.virginia.gov/training/forensic-training/forensic-science-academy/ ~Alyssa Innocent

As Co-captain Yeitza takes on leadership characteristics to further her position and inspire her cheerleaders to work hard and do their best. She says as a cheerleader “ It has affected my life greatly because it has not only given me something fun to do on Fridays or after school but also let me meet new people, make lifelong friendships and has helped me with building a team and just having fun at school doing something I love”. With the end of the Football season the cheerleaders are preparing to enter the basketball season, where they will practice a variety of new cheers for our basketball team and show their Spartan pride.. 

-Zach Craig

Observed for almost 2,000 years, Christmas occurs annually on December 25th and is filled with a fun day of cheer. The origin of Christmas actually comes from Pagan and Roman cultural traditions! They, like many people also celebrated the birth of Jesus but since nobody knew the official birthdate they adopted the 25th of december. Traditions of decorating in red and green also originate here because the pagans would decorate in preparation for the spring. It was said that if you decorated well you would have a flourishing spring season. Fun fact, Christmas was actually banned in early America because it was a Pagan tradition but was later named an official American holiday in 1870. 

The day is to celebrate the birth of Jesus but it is also a day that celebrates love, peace, family, and strength. Plus it can really be celebrated however you and your families like it. It is a holiday purely meant to spend time and make memories with those we love. Also don’t forget about the 2022 Christmas specials; ABC’s Christmas movies will be playing all month long, CBS holiday special featuring Ruldolph and Frosty, 24 hour Christmas movie marathon on TNT, and the annual Christmas day parade at Disney’s Magic Kingdom. Plus catch Spirited, The Noel Diary, and Guardians of the Galaxy (Holiday Special) out in theaters now. Merry Christmas Spartans! -Brooklyn Holt 

This season has much to look forward to in the entertainment industry. Here is a look at some recent, ongoing, and upcoming releases across the board of media types. 

Movies

One of the biggest upcoming movies this December will be Avatar: The Way Of Water. In this 3 hour long sequel to the 2009 film, the protagonist Jake must explore the alien world of Pandora with his newfound family and once again face his decision between his old life and his new life. It drops December 16th, you can watch the trailer here. Additionally, Disney’s Strange World releases November 23rd. This film follows a family of legendary explorers as they come to terms with their differences in the face of a new and dangerous expedition. Here is the trailer. Some other releases to keep an eye on are   Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (12/21), Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (12/25), and The Pale Blue Eye on Netflix (12/23).

Shows

Season 3 of fantasy drama series His Dark Materials debuts on HBO Max on December 5th. This thrilling mystery is about an orphan named Lyra searching for a missing friend and uncovering a series of kidnappings in addition to an ominous prophecy surrounding her. Here is where you can check out the trailer. On top of that, excitingly enough, the methverse continues with season 6 of Better Call Saul dropping December 6th, the prequel series to a show you might’ve heard of called Breaking Bad. One more thing to look out for is sci-fi thriller Alice in Borderland season 2 on Netflix (12/22). 

Games 

The timeless and beloved Pokémon series comes back November 18th with Pokémon Scarlet and Violet coming to Nintendo Switch! We all love catching these cute, weird, and occasionally terrifying critters, so if you’re a fan, don’t forget to grab your copy. Here's the trailer. Not long after, Marvel’s Midnight Suns, a tactical RPG featuring your favorite Marvel heroes, releases December 2nd, followed quickly by season 5 of Fortnite on the 4th. On the more distant horizon though lie some titles that are shaping up to be worth anticipating: Kirby’s Return to Dreamland Deluxe and Octopath Traveler 2 both drop February 24th. 

Anime

This season promises a plethora of exciting anime, and has already started to deliver. A highly anticipated recent October release was season 3 of Mob Psycho 100- an action-packed, emotional, and hilarious show focused on a highly powerful psychic middle schooler’s journey to navigate adolescence with the help of his conman mentor, all the while obliterating evil spirits and defeating evil psychics. Watch the trailer here. Another recent ongoing essential is studio MAPPA’s Chainsaw Man, a weird and thrilling action horror featuring an enigmatic cast of characters, an interesting premise, and beautiful animation typical of any MAPPA title. Here's the trailer for that one. Be sure to also look out for Suzume no Tojimari (11/11) and season 4 of Bungou Stray Dogs (January 2023). 

-El Rosenburg 

  The month of December has left us anticipating many exciting and new events 4wbut this month's shoe releases add on to the excitement. One of the most anticipated shoes is Drake’s NOCTA x Nike Air Force 1 Low “Certified Lover Boy” , a commemorative shoe to his album release last fall “Certified Lover Boy”. The Shoe is said to release December 2 and pricing starts at $160. Another collaboration coming this December is the new colorway of Travis Scott x AJ 1 Low OG "Black/Phantom" a long standing collaboration between nike and Travis Scott is said to bring many more colorways. This shoe is set to release December 15th for $150. Air Jordan 11 “Cherry” is going to be another shoe released this month.  Air Jordan 11 “Cherry” is a part of jordan brand's long standing tradition of an air jordan 11 release. This shoe is set to release December 10 for $225.

-Aliya Rivera