Boys Basketball 1/20 & 1/22

by KATHY MAGANA

Staff Writer

On January 20, the boys basketball team entered the house of the Huskies to demolish them. Freshmen team won and junior varsity, after a tough fight, won with a score of 48 to 41. All three teams of Hanford West proved that they were not going to let El D win so easily. When it came to the varsity showdown, Hanford West was winning by 5 at halftime. Luckily, the boys got it together during the third and fourth quarters and won against the Huskies by 9, leaving Hanford West with a win of 57 to 48.

On January 21, the boys headed to Golden West to show them what the Miners are made of. Boys junior varsity had a close game, for both teams were there to give it their all. They were able to push through with a win of 50 to 49. Varsity also won with a score of 57 to 48, leaving the Trailblazers’ court victorious.

El Diamante Boys Soccer 1/20

by PAIGE DAVIS

Staff Writer

On Wednesday, January 20, 2016, the El Diamante varsity boys soccer team took on our rival school, the Golden West Trailblazers. In this away conference game, the Miners attempted to bring home another win, but unfortunately were defeated by the Blazers. The game ended with a close score of 1-2. Come support the El Diamante varsity boys soccer team in an away conference game on January 26, 2016, against Mt. Whitney at 6:00 pm.  

Winter Formal

by GIORDANA SCALIA

Staff writer

This year’s winter formal themed Bollywood had many decorations including indian tradition rugs to tie the theme into the dance. ASB did an awesome job to make the dance look amazing for all the people going. The dance had the option of professional pictures included with a backdrop. The DJ was positioned in the middle of the dance floor surrounded by drapes hanging above. They provided snacks and drinks for all the people in the dance. A booth provided you with the option to put girl’s shoes and boy’s coats. Winter formal was set up very nicely and fit the theme perfectly. Bollywood was a unique theme that was chosen by ASB. I enjoyed the dance and all the decorations along with being with friends and having a great time. Dance preparations take up most of the day for girl’s. Hair, makeup, etc takes about an hour to two hours to be completed. When you get to the location that you and your group chose to take pictures at which includes about an hour to complete. After the pictures are taken you go to a fancy dinner with your choice of transportation.

The Ellen Show

by BROOKE KESTLY

Staff Writer

 

The Ellen show is a very inspiring show to watch. She is an amazing person. She has all kinds of different people on her show. Some stars that have appeared are: Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber, Nicki Minaj, and more. She gives her fans the opportunity to meet her guests. She does funny stunts with the guests on her show. For example, Ellen was hiding in a closet and Taylor Swift was walking in the room when all of a sudden Ellen jumped out and scared Taylor Swift so badly that she fell on the ground. This shows that Ellen can be serious but also funny (which is most of the time). She had a heart to heart conversation with Miley Cyrus a little while ago. It made my friends and I more confident about ourselves. Guests like going on her show because they are comfortable around her. They feel like they are at a pajama party because they are so comfortable. Plus, she rarely annoys people. She never tries to purposely hurt people. But, when she finds out she did hurt someone, she will immediately apologize because she has a good conscience. Her book is also very inspiring in many people’s opinions. There is at least one section of the chapter in the book where you will crack up. She can take any bad situation and turn it into a funny comedy show because she is a wonderful person. She can take anybody’s frown and turn it upside down in a couple seconds. Another reason why Ellen is awesome is she interacts with her fans rather than just her celebrity guest. She calls people on stage and talks to them, plays games with them, and gives out rewards such as gift cards, concert tickets, a celebrity meet and greet, and much more. She loves her fans and wants to show how much she loves them. All in all, Ellen is very inspiring.

El Diamante Boys Soccer 1/12 & 1/14

 

by PAIGE DAVIS

Staff Writer

On Tuesday, January 12, 2016, the El Diamante varsity boys soccer team took on the Lemoore Tigers in an away conference game. The Miners took home a victory with a score of 4-1. On Thursday, January 14, 2016, the El Diamante varsity boys soccer team took on the Hanford West Huskies in a home conference game. The Miners ended the week with another triumph with a score of 3-0. Catch the varsity boys soccer team play the Golden West Trailer Blazers on January 20, 2016, in an away conference game at 6:00 pm.