The Viper Vibe

Local Power 96 DJ becomes Principal for the Day

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:48:56 GMT

By Amilynn Soto/Editor-in-Chief

photo by Kristina Camara
DJ Laz jokingly attempts takes Ms. Navarro’s walkie-talkie as he takes over the school as principal for the day.

“Don’t let the suit fool you, it’s rented.” This is a glimpse of the amusing DJ Laz who visited our school on October 21. full story >

Limelight

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:34:17 GMT

By Sthephany Delgado/Section Editor

photo by Kristina Camara
Senior Joao Fonte works on constructing a house. He is currently enrolled in Technology Advanced Honors working to obtain his drafting license in order to work with professional engineers and contractors.

The Drafting academy is on of the most underrepresented and underestimated in school, but through senior Joao Fonte, drafting get’s their fair share of light. full story >

Every Viper Has A Tale

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:32:23 GMT

By Karolina Loaisiga/Staff Reporter

photo by Enamarie Montero
Freshman Adrian Espinosa is making a new start here at Varela. He enjoys skateboarding, photography and drawing.

If you wander the halls of Felix Varela, you might find students that have undergone certain struggles that have turned into motivations like freshman Adrian Espinosa. For him, school hasn’t been so m full story >

Roaring crowds greet Battle of the Bands

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:24:58 GMT

By Stefany Gomez/Staff Reporter

photo by Kristina Camara
Decimate took first place at this year’s Battle of the Bands.

The crowd was fidgeting in their seats awaiting the upcoming music, talent and showmanship. The drum set – the center piece of the show – warned the viewers of the chaos that would soon follow. Ever full story >

Vipers display their Hispanic Heritage at annual show

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:23:26 GMT

By Jonathan Reyes/Section Editor

photo by Kristina Camara
Junior Nathalia Ramos and alumnus Endy Morffi performed a very passionate dance at the Hispanic Heritage Show.

Our students have been performing in The Hispanic Heritage Show ever since this school opened. The foreign language and social studies departments proudly showcase our diverse cultures and nationaliti full story >

Students establish a local chapter of First Priority here at Varela

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:22:30 GMT

By Sanah Faroke/Section Editor

So everyone has heard about this thing called ‘First Priority’, but what is it really? Is it a band, a book, a store, a school, a bird, a plane, (no, it’s not Superman), it’s actually a club. full story >

New drama teacher brings improv to life

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:20:55 GMT

By Kelbi-Caitlin Carrig/Staff Reporter

photo by Enamarie Montero
Mr. Osvaldo Quintana has joined the faculty as a drama teacher. He brings with him a love for improv as a member of the local Impromedy Club.

Over the 10 years Felix Varela has been enriching minds, the drama program has seen many new faces, and the most recent one has been that of Mr. Quintana’s. Mr. Osavaldo Quintana has come to Varela to full story >

Drama produces High School Musical

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:19:18 GMT

By Amilynn Soto/Editor-in-Chief

photo by Kristina Camara
Wildcats were in the house at the drama department’s fall production of ‘High School Musical.’

The lights dimmed and before I even had a chance to blink, there were cheerleaders in red shirts and black shorts, waving their poms poms in the aisles of the school auditorium on October 21. ‘High Sc full story >

Students turn out for Senior Tailgate and Karaoke Night

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:16:53 GMT

By Amilynn Soto/Editor-in-Chief and Enamarie Montero/Staff Reporter

photo by Enamarie Montero
Seniors at tailgate group together to play volleyball. Others cooked burgers and danced to the music provided by DJ Haze.

Senior Tailgate and Senior Karaoke Night full story >