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Election recap
Learn about the election results and recaps on the presidential and vicepresidential debates on page 6.
Homecoming
Miss out on HOCO? Live vicariously through the pictures on the centerfold.
thanksgiving
Start getting in the Thanksgiving season by reading the fun-filled stories on page 19.
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November 2016 Volume XXII Issue 2
Hawkview La Quinta High School
Desert Rats Dance the Night Away at Locals Only Homecoming
Karis Johnson Copy Editor
La Quinta High School held its Homecoming Dance on November 5, selling a record-breaking 950 tickets. The dance’s theme was “Locals Only” to highlight the attractions the Coachella Valley has to offer, such as Coachella Fest, Stagecoach, Desert Trip, Date Festival, Tamale Festival, sports events, and the desert landscape. ASB did a great job at turning the LQ gym into a Blackhawk music festival. At 8 p.m., the gym slowly began to fill up as more students arrived to join the fun. Everyone seemed to enjoy the upbeat music, as many people were showing off their moves on the crowded dance floor. Line dances such as “The Wobble,” and “Payaso del Rodeo” were played to get all 800 students up and dancing along. After announcing the 2016 Homecoming Queen, Jianna Guerrero, and Homecoming King, Oscar Navarro, the DJ slowed down the party vibe to play more romantic music so couples could slow dance. After the king and
LQ Ends PD’s Lease on the Flag
Christian Mesa Sports Editor
queen shared a short slow dance, the DJ continued playing the pumped up music for everyone to enjoy. When students weren’t movin’ to the groovin’, they could take photobooth pictures with friends, admire the cool art structures around the room, or even just relax in the seating area with a free cold water bottle. If students were lucky, they caught Ms. Smith walking around with some candy to hand out for a sweet snack break. Towards the end of the night, everyone crowded
Photo Credit: Mariana Escatell
around the middle of the dance floor to stand completely still for the mannequin challenge. Dancing, conversing, snacking, and photoshoots went on until the dance ended at midnight and everyone went home. “This Homecoming was one of the most successful dances LQ has seen in awhile,” reflected ASB President Matthew Rom-Toribio (12). “We exceeded last year's prom ticket sales by around 200 tickets. Overall, the dance floor was hype all night.”
On Oct. 21, the Blackhawks faced the Palm Desert Aztecs to reclaim the victory flag and earn bragging rights. The boys rode in on the bus minutes before kickoff, running through the stands while the crowd welcomed them with thunderous cheers. Following the national anthem, LQ’s Coach Dan Armstrong was honored for his twenty-three years with the team. La Quinta was the first to score with a touchdown run from Cordova, although his run would be the only score of the half. With the third well under way, Cordova would score again on the ground and Anderson would run in a 65-
yard touchdown. In the fourth quarter, Gary Robles (11) picked off the Aztec quarterback for another Blackhawk touchdown. The game resulted in a great win for LQ with the final score being 35-7. Excited after the win, Coach Armstrong was doused with water and the players ran around the Palm Desert field waving the victory flag. After a yearlong rental, the Blackhawks proved they were the better team once again. Following the team’s past success, Anderson stated, “To this point, we have been getting better and better each week, we are working harder and growing more as brothers. My expectations are to win DVL, go far into CIF, and hopefully get a ring.”
Photo Credit: Dune Palms Photography