Brahma Briefing

Week 17: December 6 - 10, 2021

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MONDAY - 12/6

  • Girls League Holiday Plush Sale Lunch
  • COVID Testing - (Athletics) - PCR 2:00 PM
  • COVID TESTING - WVUSD COMMUNITY: Faculty Parking Lot 4:00 - 6:00 PM
  • V Girls Basketball @ Bonita/Claremont Tournament tba
  • JV Girls Basketball @ Bonita/Claremont Tournament tba
  • V Boys Basketball @ Glendora Tournament tba
  • JV Boys Basketball @ Los Altos Tournament tba

TUESDAY - 12/7

  • LATE START - 1st Period Starts at 9:27 AM
  • Cocoa & Cram (Upper Quad) 7:30-9:00 AM
  • V Girls Soccer @ Fullerton 3:00 PM
  • JV Girls Soccer @ Fullerton 3:00 PM
  • V Girls Basketball @ Bonita/Claremont Tournament tba
  • JV Girls Basketball @ Bonita/Claremont Tournament tba
  • V Boys Basketball @ Glendora Tournament tba
  • JV Boys Basketball @ Los Altos Tournament tba


WEDNESDAY - 12/8

  • FOOD FAIR Lunch
  • FCA General Meeting (Room 733) Lunch
  • V Boys Soccer vs El Modena Home 5:30 PM
  • JV Boys Soccer vs El Modena Home 3:30 PM
  • V Girls Basketball @ Bonita/Claremont Tournament tba
  • JV Girls Basketball @ Bonita/Claremont Tournament tba
  • V Boys Basketball @ Glendora Tournament tba
  • JV Boys Basketball @ Los Altos Tournament tba


THURSDAY - 12/9

  • Leo Club General Meeting (Gym) Lunch
  • Spanish Club General Meeting (Band Room) Lunch
  • V Girls Soccer @ Sonora ` 3:00 PM
  • JV Girls Soccer @ Sonora 2:30 PM
  • V Girls Basketball @ Bonita/Claremont Tournament tba
  • JV Girls Basketball @ Bonita/Claremont Tournament tba
  • V Boys Basketball @ Glendora Tournament tba
  • JV Boys Basketball @ Los Altos Tournament tba


FRIDAY - 12/10

  • Drama Winter Show (Theatre) 7:00 PM
  • V Wrestling @ Servite Tournament tba
  • V Boys Soccer Walnut Tournament @ DBHS tba
  • V Girls Basketball @ Bonita/Claremont Tournament tba
  • JV Girls Basketball @ Bonita/Claremont Tournament tba
  • V Boys Basketball @ Glendora Tournament tba
  • JV Boys Basketball @ Los Altos Tournament tba


DBHS Athletics Calendar - Click HERE for all athletic contests!

Mock Trial Wins LA County Competition . . . headed to State Finals in March 2022!

The 2021 LA County Mock Trial Champion is DBHS!!!


On Thursday, December 2, 2021, our MOCK TRIAL TEAM became the 2021 Los Angeles County Champs! Click HERE for all the details!


We now advance to the State Championships, the weekend of March 19, 2022. This will be our first time back to the State Championships in just over 20 years. It was a magical night from start to finish!


Special thanks to our Mock Trial Advisors, Mrs. Thomas, Ms. Ku, and Mr. Carlson!

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Speech Contest for all Brahmas!

Speech Trek Applications are now available.


What: 6th Annual Speech Trek Contest sponsored by the Diamond Bar/Walnut AAUW Branch

When: Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Where: Windmill Room, Diamond Bar Library, 21800 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765

Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Set up: 5:30 PM


Topic: Has the United States lived up to its pledge of “liberty and justice for all”? Would requiring the study of diversity, equity, and inclusion in a high school setting help ensure liberty and justice for all?


Purpose: To develop student research skills, to develop critical communication skills, to encourage public discourse, and to give high school students a voice on the topic.


Eligible to apply: All high school students, male and female, public, private, exchange students or home schooled in California. This year we are expanding to neighboring areas that do not have a branch that is offering a speech contest. California high school students, who are able to come to our location for the contest, are encouraged to apply. They will be referred to the appropriate branch if there is one closer to them offering the contest.


Prizes: The winners from the Diamond Bar/Walnut AAUW branch will receive a cash prize.


First Place will be $300, Second Place $200 and Third Place $100. In addition, the prize for first place, at the California state level, has been $1500 in the past.


Applications Deadline: December 15, 2021. CLICK HERE TO Apply!


Outline of Speech Deadline: January 5, 2022. Return completed and signed applications and speech outlines to amer.h.holmes@gmail.com.


The contest on January 26, 2022 is open to the public to attend and listen. Limited reserved seating. Masks and social distancing required at this time. Judging by community leaders.


Please direct Questions to Amer Holmes, amer.h.holmes@gmail.com or Barbara Armstrong, barbymast@aol.com

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Drama Winter Showcase!

Come see our Winter Student Showcase THIS FRIDAY, December 10!


The first act of the show is called "Holiday Tales From Around the World," which are student adapted & directed Holiday Tales about Winter Solstice, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Diwali. Act 2 is Advanced Drama's Student Musical Production called "Narnia: A Winter Tale." Tickets can be purchased at https://www.dbhspac.org/buy-tickets.


Get your tickets now and come get in the holiday spirit!

Thank you for your support, and I look forward to seeing you at the show.

Choir's Winter Showcase "GOOD TIDINGS"

Boys Basketball Take 2nd Place in Prestesater Classic!

We are proud of our Boys Basketball team who advanced to the championship game on Saturday, December 4, 2021 against Glendora High in the Prestesater Classic! Click HERE for an article about the game.


Special thanks to Head Coach Henry Frierson for leading our team to the finals!

Boys Golf Team Tryouts!

Boys Golf Team Tryouts…

Nov. 30, Dec. 2, 7, & 9 at Mountain Meadows golf course.


  • Tryouts begin at 2:45 PM.
  • Plan to arrive at least 15 - 20 minutes prior.


*You must be cleared in athletic clearance.com to try out for the program.


  • Bring your own golf clubs on the day of tryouts, you will be playing a round of golf!


Email Coach Tuck at jtuck@wvusd.org for more information.

SWIM Tryouts!

Swim Tryouts…


Tryouts will be held December 6 at 3:10 PM at the pool.


Please sign up using the QR code on the posters around campus. Make sure you are athletically cleared before tryouts. If you have any scheduling conflicts, see Coach Gonzalez in Room 606.

NCAA Eligibility Center


NCAA Eligibility Center


Attention Senior Student-Athletes:


If you plan on participating in college-level athletics at the NCAA Division I or II levels and are in contact with college coaches, you must be certified as an eligible athlete by the NCAA ELIGIBILITY CENTER.


*Register online at www.eligibilitycenter.org.


Mr. Patterson, our NCAA GLC, will be notified by the Eligibility Center once you have registered. At that time, your transcript will be sent to the Eligibility Center by Mr. Patterson. Only students in the Class of 2022 should register at this time.

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Hello Seniors and Senior Parents,

If you would like to purchase a senior ad in this year's yearbook, please click on the Senior Ad picture below for all of the information!


This year we are working with our publishing company, Herff Jones, to provide you with the opportunity to create your ad with their easy to use website. If you have any questions, please contact the yearbook adviser, Mrs. Stacy Tenace at stenace@wvusd.org.

Weekly COVID Testing @ DBHS

Each MONDAY at DBHS, we will be providing voluntary COVID testing for all WVUSD students and staff. The drive-through clinics will occur in our Faculty Parking lot. Testing is also available at Suzanne Middle School (Tuesday), South Pointe Middle School (Wednesday), Walnut High School (Tuesday) and Walnut City Library (Thursday).


Please utilize the registration link if you would like to COVID test.

*No appointments are needed, but preregistration is requested.

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Diamond Bar High School

Principal

Reuben Jones, Ed.D


"Education is not preparation for life, education is life itself."

John Dewey