The HUB

17/07/2024

HUB alum Kellen Browning is covering the Republican National Convention for the New York Times.

Republican candidates trying to oust resilient Democratic incumbents took the convention stage one after the other. The party needs to flip only one seat to regain control of the chamber if Donald Trump wins in November.

10/06/2024

On June 9th, the Davis High class of 2024 had their graduation ceremony.

Photo essay by Erin McAllister, Jack Ringgold, Lydia Boughton, and Michelle Hsu

1. Graduates tossing their caps in celebration
2. Davis High band welcomes students to the stadium
3. Graduate Naseem Hamid walking into the stadium
4. Principle Geigle introducing the graduation
5. Keynote speaker and Davis High Graduate Jalil Anibaba addressing the class of ‘24
6. Davis High choirs singing the Senior Song “Unwritten”
7. Students applauding for their classmates
8. Seniors in line to accept their diplomas
9. Dennis Cha being congratulated by Principle Geigle after receiving his diploma

06/05/2024

On May 2nd, 2024, Davis High Men’s Varsity Tennis beat Lincoln 9-0, advancing to the semifinals of the San-Joaquin Section Playoffs. They will be facing Granite Bay in the semifinals on May 7th, 2024.

Photo essay by Christopher Kim

1. The team huddles in after their victory.
2. Junior Nathan Yamamoto tosses the ball for a serve.
3. Senior Lorenz Angermann prepares to return the ball to his opponent.
4. Junior Arav Parikh returns a shot to his opponent.
5. Juniors Matthew Ormsby and Finn Beatty get ready for their opponent’s serve.
6. Senior Elias Toy prepares for a backhand return on the ball.
7. Junior Mathias Rendon serves the ball to his opponent.
8. Junior Matthew Ormsby hits a volley shot at the net, winning the point.
9. Juniors Henry Marsom and Brandon Qi shake hands with their opponents after winning the match.

04/05/2024

Over the last couple of years, the experience of going to the mall to try on hundreds of different prom dresses has lessened. Now, people are more likely to order their dresses online.

By Naneh Grigor

Go to link in bio for the full story.

02/05/2024

The Davis High Track & Field team won all four divisions at the Delta League Championships on April 30. Athletes who qualified for Sac-Joaquin Section Championships will compete again on May 7.

Photo essay by Gwynn Canfield

1. A group poses with the varsity Boys’ Delta League Championship banner after winning the competition by 51 points.
2. Seniors Jefferson Wright and Tomas Ferns sprint off the starting line in the Varsity boys’ 1600m. Wright placed 2nd in 4:20 and Ferns took 4th in 4:21.
3. Senior Alex Oldham clears the last hurdle in the Varsity boys 300m hurdles. He won the event with a time of 40.03 seconds.
4. Junior Maya Yikilmaz rounds the corner in the Varsity girls 200m.
5. Senior Ben Feyrer clears the bar, winning the Varsity boys pole vault with a jump of 14 feet, nine inches.
6. Sophomore Reese Watterson gets set in the blocks for the frosh/soph girls 400m.
7. Freshman Norah Feldt leads the varsity girls 1600m. She set a new DHS freshman record with her winning time of 5:00.63.
8. Junior LJ Dixon sprints down the home stretch in the varsity boys 400m.
9. Senior Ben Feyrer talks with DHS pole vault coach Rick Harper before making his next attempt.
10. A group of distance runners huddle after the meet for one last cheer.

30/04/2024

On Friday, April 25, Davis high mens lacrosse team celebrated senior night on Friday, April 25, but lost to Vista Del Lago, 22-12. The Devils finished the season 10-7, 4-4 in league play for third place in the Monitcello Empire League. Playoffs begin on April 30, where DHS will face Oak Ridge, on the road, at 7:30 p.m.

Photo essay by Sofia Alvarado

1. The mens lacrosse seniors pose for a team photo as a part of the senior night festivities.
2. The underclassmen of the lacrosse team hold up their sticks in honor of the graduating seniors.
3. Senior Lido Hansen walks with his mother and father.
4. Senior Tyler Staub hugs JV coach Nate Ceppos.
5. Freshman Hudson Mech looks to pass the ball.
6. Family members of players cheer the team on.
7. DHS huddles during a timeout.
8. Sophomore Jonah Spang looks to advance on the attack.
9. Junior Jamie MacDonald blocks an Eagle pass.

30/04/2024

The Blue Devils Men’s Lacrosse team fell to Vista Del Lago, 22-12, Friday night at Ron & Mary Brown Stadium.

Read the full article here: https://www.bluedevilhub.com/2024/04/29/blue-devils-fall-short-to-vista-del-lago/

By Harald Tollerup

29/04/2024

The Acme Theater Company is moving quickly as it prepares for the debut of its show, The Liar, on Memorial Day weekend.

By Naneh Grigor

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28/04/2024

On Friday April 27 the Davis High Softball team defeated Franklin High 10-2.

Photo essay by Ashish Lama

1. Freshman Kayt Lebar-Triepk throws a pitch.
2. Senior Hannah Fox dives and throws the ball to Freshman Isa Chavez-Burman at first base.
3. Sophmore Kylie Yao throws the ball from the outfield.
4. Senior Hannah Fox gets back onto third base.
5. Senior Naomi Kalanetra catches a strike.
6. Freshman Lillian Lingbloom dives onto second base.
7. Senior Cloe Lamerouex bats.
8. The team poses in celebration after winning.

25/04/2024

Davis wins 12-2 against Rio Americano.

Photo essay by Saadya Mahmood

1. Senior Finn Sheilds runs past the defenders and scores the first goal of the game.
2. Junior Rolan Broussard draws and fights for the ball.
3. Senior Fin Sheilds goes for the ground ball.
4. Junior Jackson Chelius runs down the field to assist his teammate.
5. Seniors Luke Isidor, Ethan Cavanaugh, and Mason Bennet prepare to play defense as the opposing team comes towards the goal with the ball.
6. Senior Luke Isidor steals the ball and runs toward the goal as the defense tries and steals the ball.
7.Sophomore Leho Kim stands in position as he waits for his teammate to draw.
8. DHS and Rio Americano high-five each other after the game.

23/04/2024

Today we focus on the Davis community and connecting with others outside our bubble. To start, Jamie Macdonald walks us through the behind-the-scenes of Picnic Day, a tradition Davis has every year. Then, we go on to talk about how kindness can connect us all as well as brighten someone’s day, Olivia Ayson has the story. Lastly, it’s important to remember social media’s impact on our circle and ourselves. Paige Tracy reports. To fully understand how social media affects our students, we sit down with Junior Hayley Smith, an avid user to investigate how teenagers use their phones to their benefit.

Hosted by Rowan Reising. Produced by Camile Reyes Rojas. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jiminez. Packages by Jamie Macdonald, Olivia Ayson, and Paige Tracy.

23/04/2024

Students share their volunteering experiences for National Volunteer Week.

By Lauren Cornell

22/04/2024

Davis Senior High defeats Sain Francis 12-11 at their final home game of the season

Photo essay by Saadya Mahmood

1. Junior Katie McMullen congratulates Senior Tory Agnew on her Senior Night.
2. Senior Anya Dejong runs through the starting line as her teammates cheer her on,
3. Coach Jennifer Morris congratulates Senior Ruby Adler with flowers on her senior night.
4. Senior Lena Kim and Senior Lido Hansen pose for a photo after the senior night ceremony.
5. Senior Tory Agnew makes the first draw of the game.
6. Senior Ruby Adler looks to pass to one of her open teammates.
7. Sophomore Olivia Ayson zooms past the defenders and scores.
8. Freshman Faith Heringer and Sophomore Caitlyn Garcia prepare themselves to defend the opposing team from making it in the net after a shooting space was called.
9. The team runs to their goalie as they celebrate their victory.

22/04/2024

Davis Celebrates its 110th Picnic Day.

Photo essay by Noah Meyer

1. A ACUSD Unitrans double-decker bus hangs up a welcoming sign as it rolls through the parade.
2. Parade Marshal Sherri Atkinson gives a speech at the beginning of the opening ceremony kicking off Picnic Day.
3. The UC Davis Marching Band prepares to march forward to begin Picnic Day.
4. The UC Davis Marching Band begins to play various songs to start Picnic Day.
5. South Korean foreign exchange students wave their program’s flag as they ride their car down the parade route.
6. A UC Berkeley plays a saxophone as he marches with the rest of the UC Berkeley band down the parade route.
7. UC Davis students enjoy fun activities like attempting to lasso a fake bull around the campus.
8. Third year UC Davis student Sriya Pappula represents her Red Cross booth as interested students pass by.
9. Event goers visit the Forney Bros Kettle corn stand.

19/04/2024

The annual Blue Devil Pageant, or the BDP, was held. Six students competed in three rounds to be crowned the pageant winner.

By Naneh Grigor

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16/04/2024

Davis High track distance runners compete at the Halden Invitational.

Photo essay by Alessandra Trask

1) Senior Erik Kimball beats his personal record in the
1600m with a time of 4:42.
2) Juniors Evan Gunther and Samuel Green run side by side during the 1600m race.
3) Freshman Nicolas Duquette gets off to a strong for his first 800m of the season.
4) Senior Jayson Sisco pushes himself in the final stretch of the 1600m.
5) Senior Ellie Ross smiles as she is about to finish the
1600m beating her personal record.
6) Sophomore Kailee Mallow gets a good start for the
800m her first event of the meet.
7) Sophomore Avery Wolk rounds the curve during the
1600m race.
8) Freshman Natalia Yeager passes the baton onto
Kailee Mallow during the 4x800m relay.
9) Tomas Ferns celebrates his team’s win in the 4 x800m relay race.
10) Seniors Daniel Heringer, Tomas Ferns, Jefferson Wright, and Jay Doctor show off their swag from winning the relay.

12/04/2024

On Wednesday, April 10th, the Davis High Men’s lacrosse team lost to Jesuit 9-13.

Photo essay by Ashish Lama

1. Junior Jackson Chelius takes a shot at the goal.
2. Davis and Jesuit compete for the ball during the face off.
3. Senior Finn Shields gets double teamed.
4. Senior Mason Bennet shoots.
5. Freshman Mech Hudson plays defense on a Jesuit player.
6. Freshman Braden Kubiak passes the ball to Senior Finn Shields.
7. Coach Juri discusses the game with his team during a timeout.
8. Senior Finn Shields looks to score.

10/04/2024

This school year has seen the comeback of the Davis Mural Team. The group was formed in 2012 by John Natsoulas and William Maul to “bring murals into communities around the country,” Natsoulas said.

By Marion Delarue

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08/04/2024

Today, the News Cycle focuses on family relationships as we sit down with licensed family and marriage therapist Holly Lien to discuss familial relationships and how she can assist in developing relationships through her practice. Then, Marion Delarue profiles Junior Gabriel Crawford and his close relationship with his grandmother. Lastly, Ellie Blosch talks to Reese and India Manansala about their relationship as twins and what they will do when apart after graduation.

Listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7zo6JtRiunlrD4nkQPVCjp?si=72ba07970775464e

08/04/2024

On the 5th of April, the Davis women’s lacrosse team lost to Vista del Lago, 14-6.
1. Senior Ruby Adler passes to a teammate.
2. Junior Katie McMullen battles for the ball during a face off.
3. Senior Anya Delong play defense against a Vista del
Lago player.
4. The Davis bench celebrates a goal.
5. Junior Elise Thompson takes a shot at the goal.
6. Junior Olivia Koehler fights for the ball.
7. Sophmore Delaney Holland cuts off a Vista del Lago player.

06/04/2024

Davis High’s men’s varsity volleyball team took down the Sheldon Huskies, 3-1, on April 4. The win improves the Devils to 10-7, 5-1 in Delta League play, good for second place.

Photo Essay by Sofia Alvarado

1) The Devils shake hands with the Sheldon Huskies after the game.
2) Senior Ethan Wells and junior Gabriel Crawford block an outside hitter.
3) Sophomore Nathan Bourne serves the ball.
4) DHS head coach Rachel Hinojosa motivates the team during a timeout late in the second set.

04/04/2024

Elliot Reinhart, a Davis High alumni, and his wife moved to Woodland as a newly married couple who had plans to raise a family. They enjoyed visiting bookstores. However, they always had to travel to Avid Reader in Davis or Capitol Books in Sacramento.

By Kristen Kay

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03/04/2024

Now that the Spring Musical is over, junior Amelia Robinson-Burmester has completed her second show as a leading role at Davis High.

By Naneh Grigor

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23/03/2024

[Rotate phone to watch] Nowruz, or the Persian New Year, was celebrated on March 16 at the International House Davis. The celebration included many cultural artists, musicians, dancers and more.

Package Produced by Maya Malinowski

23/03/2024

Rotate phone to watch] Ep 25, Part 3: Host Lewis Williams from Sideline Squad takes us through a thrilling 13-12 victory for Davis High's women's lacrosse team over the visiting Carondelet High on March 15.

Package Produced by Lewis Williams

20/03/2024

On March 18th, the Davis High Baseball team lost 4-2 to Jesuit.

Photo essay by Ashish Lama

1. Junior Aiden Larsen leaps for home base.
2. Junior Alex Kiefer tries to pick off a Jesuit player.
3. Junior Eli Burnham swings on the ball.
4. Senior Houston McCray dives home.
5. Reyan Islam records a force out at first.
6. Senior Houston McCray flings a pass to first base.
7. Senior John Churchward tags a Jesuit runner.
8. Senior Reyan Islam launches a fastball.

19/03/2024

Davis Senior High School women’s lacrosse wins 13-12 against Carondelet.

Photo essay by Saadya Mahmood

1. Junior Katie McMullen gets ready for the first draw of the game
2. Senior Lena Kim runs down the starting lane as her teammates cheer her on.
3. The team huddles up for a pre-game talk.
4. Sophomore Olivia Ayson zooms past the defender and makes a goal.
5. Sophomore Caitlyn Garcia gets open and calls for the ball.
6. Junior Katie McMullen goes for the ground ball.
7. Sophomore Izzy Churchward rushes to get the ball before the opposing team.

18/03/2024

The News Cycle focuses on the recent California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress test taken by students and how governing bodies such as the state and the Davis Joint Unified School District use these results to better their programs. We sat down with long-term contributor in both the California Department of Education and Davis School Board Tom Adams to discuss this relevant topic. Additionally, Boyeon Choi reports on how Davis High Senior Sami Tully-Smith’s accommodation improved her life.

Listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5GTpmRMTW3juFTjeQDsui4?si=9c3b56795fa5436b

Hosted by Rowan Reising, and produced by Camile Reyes-Rojas. The executive producer is Sean Campbell. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jiminez.

18/03/2024

On March 14, the men’s volleyball team lost in 3 sets to Oak Ridge.

Photo essay by Ashish Lama

1. Junior Mason Rowell gets blocked above the net.
2. Senior Ethan Wells sends a hit over Oak Ridge’s blockers.
3. Senior Nolan Porfirio scores sets the ball.
4. Senior Ethan Wells sends the ball back to Oak Ridge.
5. Sophomore Nathan Bourne gets a hit.
6. Junior Gabriel Crawford jousts over the net with an Oak Ridge player.
7. Junior Mason Rowell sends the ball over two Oak Ridge blockers.

08/03/2024

Davis High’s baseball team lost to Lincoln 1-0 on March 6th.

Photo essay by Ashish Lama

1. Lincoln Junior JJ Hunter slides home, scoring the only run of the game.
2. Junior Cade Castles sizes up a Lincoln batter.
3. Senior Selassie Campos watches his hit sail through the air.
4. Senior Selassie Campos prepares to steal base.
5. Davis discusses their game plan.
6. Junior Eli Burnham gets a hit.
7. Senior Reyan Islam tags first base to get a Lincoln runner out.
8. Junior Eli Burnham catches Castles’ fastball.