With two grade levels stepping onto campus for the first time this school year, the annual rendition of Diamond Bar High School’s Freshman Remix opened up new seats for freshmen and sophomores to explore their passions.

Hosted by Link Crew, Freshman Remix presented students with an array of extracurriculars offered on campus.

While the event is typically held in the gym, this year, the organization hosted the Remix outside on the football field in light of the ongoing pandemic.

Link Crew officer senior Kristin Joe noted the event’s key role in helping underclassmen acclimate to high school life.

“Usually, freshmen come onto a campus and are able to learn about events, activities, sports, etc., but [the current sophomores] were unable to do so virtually. It was a great opportunity to let them catch up a little on what they missed out on!” Joe said via email.

Despite the alteration in participants, the essence of the event remained true to Brahma tradition.

Clubs including UNICEF and Printer Works went all out with vibrant posters and enticing displays to promote their respective organizations to the underclassmen participants. 

“The previous Club Rush took place during lunch, so we had to give up parts of our lunch to visit the tables,” Ma said via email. “However, I found it more helpful in this Remix as it gave me a second chance to join the clubs that I am interested in.” 

Alongside the clubs, colorful performances from the Performing Arts department also caught the attention of students during the event, with Drama giving the brahmas a sneak peek of their upcoming spring musical, “Anastasia.” Freshman Priscilla Guerra expressed her admiration for the diligence displayed by the Performing Arts groups.

“The [drama] performance was done well, you could tell that it wasn’t rushed.” Guerra said via email. “The actors looked like they’ve done it repeatedly, kind of like the dance groups.”

Having only experienced virtual adaptations of traditional DBHS events, recently appointed assistant principal Elizabeth Chang took note of the deeper connections and better impressions being made during in-person activities. 

“Watching students fill the hallways, explore in classrooms and socialize during lunch restores a level of normalcy that we missed in distance learning, but when I watched the sophomores and freshmen fill the stands at the stadium for the remix, it reminded me that we are larger than one being.” Chang said via email. “I always get a sense of togetherness when hearing the Brahma spell out and I hope the students felt the same.”