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44-444: Benjamin and Thomas met as freshmen at Hesperia High School . The two were originally rivals, but became friends over a common interest in music. Thomas began rapping at the age of eight after watching a music video by Bow Wow , but Benjamin did not have plans to pursue a musical career, instead, he intended to play football at San Diego State University . However, Benjamin decided to focus more on music after he discovered that he had

88-672: A cover of the DeGarmo & Key song "Boycott Hell"), that the band gained notice in the Christian music scene with its second self-titled video that followed a year later. Steve Taylor , a singer-songwriter and producer, began a partnership with the band, producing the band's record and writing most of the lyrics for their songs. Furler remained the band's primary songwriter and beginning with this album began sharing lead vocal duties with James and continued to do so until James' departure. In 1994 amidst continued line-up changes (which included

132-484: A football stadium recently constructed in 2006. In the athletic department, Hesperia High School won the 1985 girls cross country CIF championship the 2022 boys golf CIF championship, and the 2007 softball CIF championship. Hesperia Broadcasting is the production company of the Broadcast Journalism class offered at Hesperia High School. Starting from the school year 2013-2014, Hesperia Broadcasting

176-544: A legal dispute due to a copyright issue over their name being similar to the Christian rock band, Newsboys , after confusion caused by the groups' names. Hesperia High School Hesperia High School is a public four-year high school within the Hesperia Unified School District located in Hesperia , San Bernardino County, California . It is one of seven comprehensive high schools in

220-527: A passion for rapping. With their October birthdays only a day apart, they pooled their gift money to buy recording equipment. Thomas then taught himself how to make beats for the group's songs with a computer program called Fruity Loops , saying "I had to teach myself. We didn't want to pay for beats." After Thomas transferred to a new school in May 2008, they decided to form a group. With Benjamin being "Ben J" and Thomas being "Legacy", they began performing together as

264-427: A peak of number 38. On February 28, 2013, Legacy announced via Twitter that the group had been working on their third album for Warner Music Bros. Records. However, on November 9, 2013, after many speculations that the group has gone their separate ways, member Earl "Ben J" Benjamin officially stated they have decided to split up in order to pursue solo careers. He stated in an interview: "We've shared our talents with

308-480: A pop/rock record entitled GO . GO featured David Eri as a co-writer and the songs "Something Beautiful" and "In Wonder" were big hits on Christian Radio. That December, Joel announced that he would leave the band to pursue his own projects and albums. On 8 May 2007, the band released GO Remixed which was made up of new versions of the songs from GO and featured remixes by Tedd T. , Jeff Frankenstein, Max Hsu of Superchick and Lee Bridges. On 20 November 2007

352-427: A support role and would continue as the band's primary songwriter and producer. Because of this, a replacement lead vocalist was required so the band could continue touring. On 9 March 2009, it was announced that Michael Tait , formerly of dc Talk , would be the new lead singer. "Michael Tait will be touring with the band as lead singer with Furler making special appearances throughout the year. Furler will continue with

396-561: Is in it, too. So we got to hang out with a bunch of superheroes. The movie raises a lot of questions and a lot of eyebrows from a culture that questions if there is a God." The band then embarked on the "We Believe Tour". They performed at the BigChurchDayOut 2014 and again in 2017. In 2015, the Newsboys started the "We Believe God's Not Dead Tour". Love Riot was released in 2016 and a tour followed. The band also appeared in

440-715: Is the first campus to offer this type of opportunity in the high desert. Hesperia High School was featured in a documentary called Shakespeare High about its drama department's success in the Shakespearean Festival in Southern California. Data from 2020-2021, 2019-2020, 2018-2019 academic school years. 90.1% of the students are minorities. 9.9% White 78.8% Hispanic 8.5% Black 1.4% Asian 0.8% Two or More Races 0.3% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.2% American Indian/Alaska Native All students who attend Hesperia High School must meet

484-674: The Billboard Hot 100 . New Boyz released their second studio album, Too Cool to Care , on May 17, 2011. On the album, the duo planned to focus less on the "jerkin'" aspect of the music, instead emphasizing more diverse influences. Legacy stated that on the previous album, listeners "were more focused on these dudes wearing skinny jeans, 'they are making jerk stuff,' so that's why we made sure on this second album, we let it be known that we can go in." The group planned to experiment with other genres besides hip-hop, including rock . On February 15, 2011, New Boyz released their second single off

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528-525: The VeggieTales video of the same name . The band released their 16th studio album Restart on 10 September 2013. The "Restart Tour" ran from 20 September to 27 October 2013. The band is also a part of the Winter Jam Tour 2013 from November 2013 through March 2014. The band appeared in a sequence for the film God's Not Dead , released in 2014. Michael Tait expressed excitement about

572-589: The Love Liberty Disco album, but included four new songs, two of which ("Joy" and "Who?") went to No. 1. After this album the band did not release any new material until the 2002 release of Thrive , a record that produced two No. 1 singles: "Million Pieces (Kissin' Your Cares Goodbye)" and the praise and worship-driven "It Is You", which proved to be the biggest hit of their career up to that point also with its video, Thrive: From The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame . Also in 2002, The Newsboys recorded

616-596: The 2016 film God's Not Dead 2 . It was announced in late 2017 that Peter Furler and Phil Joel would participate with Newsboys on the Newsboys United Tour in 2018. Along with the tour, it was announced that the band is doing an album, United , with Furler and Joel, which was released 10 May 2019. The last tour date with Furler and Joel was in August 2021. The band subsequently released their twentieth album Stand on 1 October 2021. On 29 March 2023, it

660-631: The Christmas album, Christmas! A Newsboys Holiday featuring " The Christmas Song " by Tait . In 2011, the song "City to City" from GO Remixed was featured in the trailer for the Disney Pixar movie, Cars 2 . God's Not Dead was released 15 November 2011. Their newest live album, title Live in Concert: God's Not Dead , came out on 22 October 2012. In the same year they released their single "The League of Incredible Vegetables" for

704-512: The Newsboys released their second greatest hits compilation, The Greatest Hits . The eighteen-song CD also features two new songs "I Fought the La..." and "Stay Strong". This album was followed by Newsboys Live: Houston We Are GO , a CD/DVD combo recording package of a show from the GO Tour, which was released on 30 September 2008. Also in 2008, the band, with Steve Taylor providing vocals, recorded

748-769: The Swagger Boyz on July 4, 2008 and created a MySpace page to promote their self-published single "Colorz". In the summer of 2009, the New Boyz' single " You're a Jerk ", based on the local dance style of jerkin' , became a national hit. "You're a Jerk" peaked on No. 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 4 on the Hot Rap Tracks charts. The New Boyz' debut album Skinny Jeanz and a Mic was released in September 2009. Released by Shotty and Asylum Records ,

792-569: The United States in late 1987 after getting signed with Refuge Communications and released the album Read All About It in 1988 in the United States. After signing with Star Song Communications, they released two more albums in 1990 and 1991: Hell Is for Wimps and Boys Will Be Boyz , with its first self-titled video. None of the band's first three albums garnered much attention and the band's line-up changed with every release. It wasn't until their 1992 album, Not Ashamed (containing

836-485: The Year", and in 2006, CCM Magazine listed "Shine" in the top 10 in its ranking of the 100 Greatest Songs in Christian music. Shine is considered by fans to be the band's signature song. The 1996 follow-up album Take Me to Your Leader was recorded with an expanded line up with new additions bassist Phil Joel and keyboardist Jeff Frankenstein. The album produced three more pop No. 1 hits: "Reality", "Let It Go", and

880-429: The addition of mainstays Jody Davis and Duncan Phillips), the band released Going Public , their fifth album and first real success. The record proved to be a watershed for the group, winning a 1995 Dove Award for "Rock Album of the Year". It also produced four No. 1 hits: "Spirit Thing", "Real Good Thing", "Truth and Consequences", and, most notably, " Shine ". "Shine" won the 1995 Dove for "Rock Recorded Song of

924-547: The album " Backseat ", which the song features The Cataracs and Dev . On May 7, 2011 Too Cool to Care was released it sold 30,000 copies in the first week. The third single off the album was " Better with the Lights Off " which featured Chris Brown , The single debuted at number 61 on the Billboard Hot 100 as a promotional single. After being officially released, it re-entered the chart at number 75 and reached

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968-649: The album peaked at No. 56 on the Billboard 200 and No. 8 on the Top Rap Albums charts. " Tie Me Down ", featuring Ray J , was the second single from the New Boyz' debut album; that song contained Auto-Tune . "Tie Me Down" peaked at No. 22 on the Hot 100 and No. 5 on the Hot Rap Tracks. In July 2010, New Boyz collaborated with Virgin Islands singer Iyaz on the song " Break My Bank ", which peaked at number 68 on

1012-513: The album. This tour featured an inflatable arena, called the Air Dome. In 1999, Furler co-founded Inpop Records with Wes Campbell as an independent contemporary Christian music record label. In 2000, Newsboys headlined the annual, travelling CCM concert, Festival Con Dios, with Audio Adrenaline and The O.C. Supertones . That same year, Newsboys released a greatest hits compilation, Shine: The Hits , which did not include any songs from

1056-811: The appropriate college, and receiving help with signing up for financial aid. Newsboys Newsboys (sometimes stylised as newsboys ) are a Christian rock band founded in 1985 in Mooloolaba , Queensland, Australia, by Peter Furler and George Perdikis. Now based in Nashville , Tennessee, the band has released 17 studio albums, 6 of which have been certified gold. As of 2023, the band consists of lead vocalist Michael Tait (formerly of DC Talk and Tait ), drummer and percussionist Duncan Phillips, keyboardist Jeff Frankenstein, electric guitarist Jody Davis, and bassist Adam Agee(formerly of Stellar Kart and Audio Adrenaline ) no founding members are featured in

1100-529: The band and his trademark songwriting and production will remain as he focuses his professional career toward future Newsboys recordings." On 17 March, Tait performed his first full concert as lead singer in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. The Newsboys released the studio album In the Hands of God on 5 May on Inpop Records with Max Hsu producing the album. Long-time collaborator Steve Taylor co-wrote all

1144-526: The band to start a preaching ministry. In 2007 he revealed the actual reason was due to a drug and alcohol addiction. With his departure, Furler moved from drums to vocals and auditions were held for the now-vacant drum position. Eventually, Duncan Phillips, who had previously played keyboards and percussion for the band moved over to the drum kit. From 1998 to 2003, the band's line-up of Furler, bassist Phil Joel, guitarist Jody Davis, keyboardist Jeff Frankenstein and Phillips stayed constant and in 1997 Newsboys hit

1188-552: The best in all that he does, and can’t wait till we're both at the Grammy's getting nominated for our solo efforts; and so begins a New chapter, in a New book; with this New Boy." The group reunited in the 2014 film " School Dance ". On January 18, 2022, the duo released the sequel to their 2009 hit song You're a Jerk; after teasing the group's return in December 2021. On July 9, 2012, it was announced that New Boyz were being sued in

1232-485: The district. The school currently is enrolled with less than 2,000 students in grades 9–12. Twice has the school's student body swelled to 4,000, forcing the HUSD to open Sultana High School, in 1995 and Oak Hills High School, in 2009. The school's official mascot is the scorpion and the colors are "Vegas gold" and black. Hesperia High School was the first high school to open in Hesperia, California in fall 1984, making it

1276-536: The film to The Global Dispatch during an interview, saying that "The movie is powerful because of the whole stance of it…just trying to prove God's existence…sharing the gospel, living the lifestyle, changing the mindset of people around them in this college, in this university." Duncan Phillips added in a similar interview that "Disney's Shane Harper plays a college student whose faith is challenged by his professor, played by Kevin Sorbo from Hercules. Dean Cain from Superman

1320-460: The following criteria to graduate. Overall, a student must have 220 credits accumulated from these subjects to graduate. As of the 2011-2012 school year, Hesperia High School has a graduation rate of 89.6%. (May be old so ask your counselor to make sure this is correct). Hesperia High School offers a wide variety of sports to its students. Among them are: The school owns 8 tennis courts, 3 soccer fields, 2 softball fields, 2 baseball fields, and

1364-652: The lineup. In addition to performing music, the band has appeared in the films God's Not Dead , God's Not Dead 2 , and God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness . The band was formed in Mooloolaba , Queensland, Australia in 1985 by two young men: Peter Furler and his school mate George Perdikis. Furler and Perdikis practiced in a garage on the Sunshine Coast, well known for being a "surfer's paradise". Two other teens were added soon after: Furler's best friend, John James, and bassist Sean Taylor. Newsboys came to

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1408-568: The oldest high school in the Hesperia Unified School District. The high school is currently making a transition to an academy-like structure. This academy will allow students to earn college credit; however, instead of going to a separate campus students will be able to attend during school hours. This provides the advantage for the students, because they will simultaneously earn college credit and their A through G requirements in order to graduate from high school. This

1452-446: The same time, it was announced that Davis would return to the band, after a five-year hiatus. "I am thrilled to be returning to the band and back with my bandmates, who are some of my best friends," says Davis, "this is a big change in my life, and I'm looking forward to the tour and new record with excitement." In 2009, it was announced that Furler, having toured with The Newsboys since the band's inception, had decided to step back into

1496-455: The song "Yo Ho Hero" for The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie . In 2007, the band's co-founder George Perdikis renounced Christianity and declared himself an atheist. He had not been involved with the band for seventeen years, nor was he in any way involved with their commercially and critically successful singles or albums. On 5 January 2009, Colman announced he would be leaving The Newsboys to return to his solo projects. At

1540-559: The songs and sang on one song. During their concert of 11 September in Orlando, Furler announced that this would be his final guest appearance with the band. His full departure left no original members remaining in the band. The Newsboys' first studio album featuring lead singer Michael Tait, Born Again , was released on 13 July 2010 and debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200, their highest debut position, and sold over 45,000 copies in its first week. On 12 October 2010 they released

1584-415: The students and staff and highlight Hesperia High School. Scorpion News is part of Hesperia Broadcasting productions and was created in the 2010-2011 school year by the Broadcast Journalism teacher, Mr. Smith. Four years after its first season, it began airing news live. Hesperia High School offers a Career, College, and Resource Center in order to assist students with finding the appropriate career, finding

1628-538: The studio to record Step Up The Microphone . The first post-James record, Step Up to the Microphone , sold well and produced four No. 1 hits: "Entertaining Angels", "WooHoo", "Believe", and the title track. It also spawned the Newsboys' live video, "Live One Night In Pennsylvania" and a year later. "Entertaining Angels" won the 1999 Dove for "Short Form Music Video of the Year". and in Late 1998 they went into

1672-456: The studio to record Love Liberty Disco The band returned in 1999 with Love Liberty Disco , the band's only album to significantly deviate from their pop rock sound. Instead, this particular album featured more of a disco sound. Still, it produced several hits, including the No. 1 hits "Beautiful Sound" and "Good Stuff" as well as the title track. The LLD tour was significantly more popular than

1716-603: The title track, two rock No. 1 hits: "Cup O' Tea" and "Breathe", as well as fan favourite and concert staple "Breakfast". This album also won the group's third Dove, this time for "Recorded Music Packaging of the Year". This album spawned the Newsboys' first movie, Down Under the Big Top (1996), which was based on the song "Reality". In late 1997 just after completing the Take Me To Your Leader Tour, lead singer John James announced he would be leaving

1760-555: The track "In the Belly of the Whale" for the end credits of the 2002 movie Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie . After the success of "It Is You", the Newsboys then followed with two praise and worship albums: Adoration: The Worship Album in 2003 and Devotion in 2004. Late in 2003, Davis departed and was replaced by Bryan Olesen on guitar. In 2005, The Newsboys co-authored a book of devotions with Jim Laffoon entitled Our Daily Blog which

1804-513: The world as a duo and had a very successful career in doing so, our songs stayed on the charts and our videos always received millions and millions of organic views on YouTube and Vevo. But after selling out shows and touring all over the world, we've decided that we'd like to share our talents with our fans individually. Together or apart; we've made our mark in American music history and our imprint will never be forgotten. I wish my brother (Legacy)

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1848-460: Was announced that Adam Agee, formerly of Stellar Kart and Audio Adrenaline would be joining the band as the fifth member. The band also announced "He Lives" as a digital single marking the first single with Agee, which was released on 31 March 2023. In 2024, Newsboys are releasing a two-part album: World Wide Revival . World Wide Revival Part 1 was released on July 19, 2024. Its first single, "How Many Times" and its music video were released

1892-549: Was published by Inspiro and released on 1 November. They also recorded their Creation 2005 set for a live DVD to be released with their upcoming album. In 2006, Olesen left the band to focus on his own band Casting Pearls and was replaced by Paul Colman , formerly of Paul Colman Trio . More radio hits came in 2006 with a live version of "I Am Free" (originally written by Jon Egan of the Desperation Band ), and "Wherever We Go". On 31 October 2006, The Newsboys released

1936-515: Was the first in the High Desert to have their newscast, “Scorpion News”, deliver their news with a live anchor in high definition. The first live episode was aired October 31, 2013. Not only does Hesperia Broadcasting air Scorpion News to the high school, they also film other events such as the annual sophomore Poetry Slam and Mr. Scorpion competition. Scorpion News is a student-run newscast that films and edits video to give video announcements to

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