- Seniors reflect on their final year and bittersweet goodbyesBy Kristian Fearon ’25 and Xa’riyah Mitchell ’25 As the end of the senior’s year approaches, a blend of nostalgia, excitement, and a bit of … Continue reading Seniors reflect on their final year and bittersweet goodbyes
- Seniors reflect on their final year and bittersweet goodbyesBy Kristian Fearon ’25 and Xa’riyah Mitchell ’25 As the end of the senior’s year approaches, a blend of nostalgia, … Continue reading Seniors reflect on their final year and bittersweet goodbyes
- The Importance of Self Care with Xa’riyah and JaylynnBy Xa’riyah Mitchell ’25 and Jaylynn Donaldson ’25 Click the following link to view the podcast: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yCTCGOTCrTTdy2AU8omxadKGHsdSjfgy/view?usp=sharing
- Students discuss all the angles and nuances of the new SATBy Gianna Akter ’25 A huge contrast from the previous SATs that students took was the recent implementation of the … Continue reading Students discuss all the angles and nuances of the new SAT
- The DHS music department presents a captivating spring concertBy Gianna Akter ’25 On March 13, 2024, The DHS Spring Concert took place; this concert featured the DHS band … Continue reading The DHS music department presents a captivating spring concert
- Derby High School’s 3rd annual talent show showcases musical talentBy Kristian Fearon ’25 This year’s talent show was held on March 12, 2024, and was a hit with a … Continue reading Derby High School’s 3rd annual talent show showcases musical talent
- A dive into Frank Ocean’s album “Blonde”By Jaylynn Donaldson ’25 “I thought that I was dreamin’ when you said you love me, the start of nothin.” … Continue reading A dive into Frank Ocean’s album “Blonde”
- Derby varsity baseball is looking to make states again this seasonBy Kaelyn DiMartino ’25 Derby varsity baseball started the season off with a game against Torrington on March 30, 2024. … Continue reading Derby varsity baseball is looking to make states again this season
- DHS’s first-ever poetry slam inspires students to use their voiceBy Krystal Torres ’25 Isabela Hernandez ‘24 and Jessica Gerkins ‘24 organized DHS’s first-ever poetry slam on April 25, 2024, … Continue reading DHS’s first-ever poetry slam inspires students to use their voice
- Cookies taken away; students crumblingBy Horatio Glover ’26 ‘’I’m really upset.’’ ‘’They should bring them back.’’ ‘’I feel really sad, I used to buy … Continue reading Cookies taken away; students crumbling
- Battle of the brawn at Derby’s weightlifting competitionBy Horatio Glover ’26 The annual Naugatuck Valley League (NVL) weightlifting competition took place this year at Oxford High School … Continue reading Battle of the brawn at Derby’s weightlifting competition
- Igor is a window to a whole new dimension of musicBy Vincent Trinh ’25 In an interview, Tyler once stated that his first track produced, “Earfquake,” was rejected by Rihanna … Continue reading Igor is a window to a whole new dimension of music
- Crazy family vacationBy Aeriana Smith ’25 Click the following link to interact with the article: https://crazyfamilyvacation.carrd.co/
- An inside look at the track experience from first-year Derby athletesBy Vincent Trinh ’25 We placed three first-year track athletes into a room in a focus group to ask them … Continue reading An inside look at the track experience from first-year Derby athletes
- Derby High School names its Class of 2024 Top 10By Madeline Zavala ’24 Click the following link to interact with the article: https://derbytop10.carrd.co/
- Derby varsity softball is coming into the season hotBy Kaelyn DiMartino ’25 Derby varsity softball began their season on a high note with their home opener on Saturday, … Continue reading Derby varsity softball is coming into the season hot
- Downtown Derby’s current state of construction creates both exhilarated and frustrated opinionsBy Madeline Zavala ’24 Derby, the smallest city in Connecticut, has grand things coming within the next couple of years. … Continue reading Downtown Derby’s current state of construction creates both exhilarated and frustrated opinions
- Student Art SubmissionsThank you to our art teachers Kevin Daly and Sara Sicona for submitting student art for publication.
- Poetry Submission: An Original SonnetBy Lynnette Martinez ’25 Exploring all of her hidden gems For the load she possesses is infinite Before I am … Continue reading Poetry Submission: An Original Sonnet
- Poetry Submission: An Original OdeBy Lynnette Martinez ’25 The athletes of strength, technique, and trust Cry out with sadness and joy. They strive for … Continue reading Poetry Submission: An Original Ode
- Poetry Submission: “Where I’m From”By Lynnette Martinez ’25 I am from goofy stockings and white Christmas’, spending the night before, baking cookies for Santa. … Continue reading Poetry Submission: “Where I’m From”
- Can DHS waste less waste? The Raider Press investigates our school recycling programEach year, the Journalism class works together on an investigative project which results in a substantial, whole-class article. We hope … Continue reading Can DHS waste less waste? The Raider Press investigates our school recycling program
- My crazy family made for an unforgettable ChristmasBy Aeriana Smith ’25 My family Christmas has to be a four out of five experience because although it was … Continue reading My crazy family made for an unforgettable Christmas
- Welcome 2 ColleGrove struggles with its identityBy Horatio Glover ’26 The newest album Welcome 2 ColleGrove by 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne has come out, and … Continue reading Welcome 2 ColleGrove struggles with its identity
- The Winter Soldier is the most gutwrenching book that you will ever readBy Gianna Akter ’25 “He thinks of Ginny Fleming putting her hand on the barrel of his pistol, their love … Continue reading The Winter Soldier is the most gutwrenching book that you will ever read
- The Princess and the Frog is a kids movie anyone can enjoyBy Kristian Fearon ’25 This movie is old, but if you haven’t it yet, I think it’s time you give … Continue reading The Princess and the Frog is a kids movie anyone can enjoy
- Money Heist is the Spanish masterpiece that will steal your heartBy Xa’riyah Mitchell ’25 If you haven’t hopped on the Money Heist bandwagon yet, you’re missing out on an amazingly … Continue reading Money Heist is the Spanish masterpiece that will steal your heart
- Black Swan is the queen of psychological horrorBy Vincent Trinh ’25 Days after watching Black Swan, there has been one scene that has lingered in my mind … Continue reading Black Swan is the queen of psychological horror
- The Ctrl this album has on me is strongBy Jaylynn Donaldson ’25 When I heard SZA for the first time when I was nine, we were driving in … Continue reading The Ctrl this album has on me is strong
- The crazy life of the Walter Boys & Jackie is a romantic must-seeBy Kaelyn DiMartino ’25 “You couldn’t control everything, because it wasn’t all meant to be perfect. Sometimes things needed to … Continue reading The crazy life of the Walter Boys & Jackie is a romantic must-see
- What is expected after Bryson Tiller’s hit album ANNIVERSARY?By Madeline Zavala ’24 Rhythm and Blues, known today as R&B, originated in the 1940’s and is one of the … Continue reading What is expected after Bryson Tiller’s hit album ANNIVERSARY?
- Go and add Bodies to your Netflix watchlistBy Krystal Torres ’25 Bodies is a show that everyone must watch. When I was watching Bodies, I remember gasping … Continue reading Go and add Bodies to your Netflix watchlist
- Athletes anticipate indoor track seasonPhoto by Kristian Fearon ’25: Athletes setting up their blocks. By Kristian Fearon ’25 As winter sports approach, so does … Continue reading Athletes anticipate indoor track season
- Classroom decorations have a strong effect on studentsBy Krystal Torres ’25 All photos by Krystal Torres ’25 Classroom decoration matters. Decoration anywhere inside a school building matters. … Continue reading Classroom decorations have a strong effect on students
- Student Art SubmissionsThank you to our art teachers Kevin Daly and Sara Sicona for submitting student art for publication.
- DHS Drama Club has a promising rehearsal for their Aladdin playBy Vincent Trinh ’25 The DHS Drama Club cast rehearses for the Aladdin play every day during advisory. The play … Continue reading DHS Drama Club has a promising rehearsal for their Aladdin play
- Boys’ basketball heading towards a fresh startBy Kaelyn Dimartino ’25 This year, Derby High School boys’ basketball starts fresh with a new beginning. There is new … Continue reading Boys’ basketball heading towards a fresh start
- With DHS wrestling tradition comes new responsibilityBy Horatio Glover ’26 “I’ll coach one kid, two kids, 30 kids, whatever it is,’’ says Derby’s Athletic Hall Of … Continue reading With DHS wrestling tradition comes new responsibility
- Inconsistency in athletic trainer position causes difficulties for student athletesBy Gianna Akter ’25 On September 27, 2023, Derby High School’s former athletic trainer, Dan Perillo, had his last day … Continue reading Inconsistency in athletic trainer position causes difficulties for student athletes
- Powderpuff continues their winning streakBy Jaylynn Donaldson ’25 The annual Derby vs. Shelton powderpuff game happened on Tuesday, November 21st. This is Derby’s second … Continue reading Powderpuff continues their winning streak
- DHS wraps up another successful spirit weekBy Krystal Torres ’25 One of the weeks that DHS students look forward to the most is Spirit Week. DHS … Continue reading DHS wraps up another successful spirit week
- Contestants rock the house at DHS 6th annual lip sync battleBy Xa’riyah Mitchell ’25 Derby High School showcased its 6th annual lip sync battle this year on Nov. 2, 2023. Cassie … Continue reading Contestants rock the house at DHS 6th annual lip sync battle
- Cross Country has a spectacular 2023 seasonThe cross country season will officially come to an end with the CIAC Class S Championships on Saturday, October 28, … Continue reading Cross Country has a spectacular 2023 season
- Student Art SubmissionsThank you to our art teachers Kevin Daly and Sara Sicona for submitting student art for publication.
- DHS students have other opportunities to play sportsBy Kaelyn Dimartino ’25 Derby High School offers a total of twelve sports. Compared to other schools in the area, … Continue reading DHS students have other opportunities to play sports
- DHS Step team clarifies funding questionsPhoto by Jaylynn Donaldson ’25: Step team gets ready for prep rally preformances. By Xa’riyah Mitchell ’25 DHS Step team … Continue reading DHS Step team clarifies funding questions
- Student Council elections require perspective and leadership skillsBy Jaylynn Donaldson ’25 Every year, Derby High School fills its hallways with posters of students running for positions in … Continue reading Student Council elections require perspective and leadership skills
- DHS Basketball team welcomes new coachBy Xa’riyah Mitchell ’25 DHS has announced that Robert Sweirbitowicz has been named head varsity basketball coach for the 2023-2024 … Continue reading DHS Basketball team welcomes new coach
- A badminton club would serve DHS an exciting evironmentBy Vincent Trinh ’25 DHS has many competitive sports ranging from track and field to football. However, we have a … Continue reading A badminton club would serve DHS an exciting evironment
- Derby High School values exciting field tripsBy Horatio Glover ’26 Derby High School students have the opportunity to participate in field trips through different classes at … Continue reading Derby High School values exciting field trips
- DHS Volleyball meets the excitement and challenges of a first year teamBy Aeriana Smith ’25 This year DHS welcomes the first official volleyball team to ever exist in the Derby region. … Continue reading DHS Volleyball meets the excitement and challenges of a first year team
- DHS Girl’s Soccer puts up tough fight on Torrington’s Senior NightBy Madeline Zavala ’24 The Derby High School’s girl’s soccer team played their closest game this season against Torrington on … Continue reading DHS Girl’s Soccer puts up tough fight on Torrington’s Senior Night
- Derby High School welcomes talented new teachersBy Kaelyn DiMartino ’25 Here at Derby High School, there are four new teachers and a new school nurse for … Continue reading Derby High School welcomes talented new teachers
- Raider Press spotlights hardworking, determined athletesBy Krystal Torres ’25 The Raider Press recently had the chance to sit down with seven Derby High School fall … Continue reading Raider Press spotlights hardworking, determined athletes
- Boy’s soccer suffers loss against strong Oxford teamBy Ashe Clark ’25 The Derby’s boy’s soccer team suffered their first loss of the 2023 season against Oxford at … Continue reading Boy’s soccer suffers loss against strong Oxford team
- The losing ‘’drought’’ has finally ended for Derby footballBy Horatio Glover ’26 Derby High School Football has gotten their first win in three years and nine months. This … Continue reading The losing ‘’drought’’ has finally ended for Derby football
- DHS community approves of school funding use but seeks improvementBy Kristian Fearon ’25 At DHS, it is a common misconception that the school has control over all its funds … Continue reading DHS community approves of school funding use but seeks improvement
- Coplin highlights certain rules/policies this year at DHSBy Vincent Trinh ’25 Ray Coplin and Jennifer Olson, part of the administrative team at DHS, are emphasizing specific rules … Continue reading Coplin highlights certain rules/policies this year at DHS
- Alexia Keklik ‘24 brings back the Senior SunriseBy Madeline Zavala ’24 After 30 years, the long awaited Senior Sunrise returned to Derby High School on Sept. 27. … Continue reading Alexia Keklik ‘24 brings back the Senior Sunrise
- Derby High School’s beloved athletic trainer of several years leavesBy Gianna Akter ’25 Dan Perillo, who has been Derby High School’s athletic trainer for several years, unfortunately had his … Continue reading Derby High School’s beloved athletic trainer of several years leaves
- DHS library turns into a temporary art galleryBy Andreale Mitchell ’23 DHS art teachers Kevin Daly and Bailey Bruce transformed the library into an art gallery in … Continue reading DHS library turns into a temporary art gallery
- Bomb photos of Prom ’23By: Azariah Smith’23 and Sophia Brunetti ’23 Students and staff gather at the Oak Lane Country Club in Woodbridge, CT … Continue reading Bomb photos of Prom ’23
- DHS baseball makes it to statesThis year’s DHS baseball team has accomplished many of their goals set out at the beginning of the year and … Continue reading DHS baseball makes it to states
- Dancers and poets wow the audience at 5th annual DHS talent showPhoto courtesy of Edens Philogne ‘24: Winners of the show. This year’s Derby High School 5th annual talent show was … Continue reading Dancers and poets wow the audience at 5th annual DHS talent show
- The 2023 NBA playoffs Podcast ReviewPhoto from Sportingnews: The playoff branch showing the teams in the playoffs. By Mekhi Wright ’23 In this podcast, I … Continue reading The 2023 NBA playoffs Podcast Review
- What journalism has taught meBy Andreale Mitchell ’23 I hate writing. “Hate” is a strong word, so maybe I’ll say I despise or loathe … Continue reading What journalism has taught me
- Derby High Schools softball team strives for greatness toward the end of the seasonPhoto courtesy of DHS softball Twitter: Softball team stands for The National Anthem. By Andreale Mitchell ’23 The Derby High … Continue reading Derby High Schools softball team strives for greatness toward the end of the season
- Student art work from Mr. Daly’s UCONN ECE Drawing class
- Get to know more about DHS Unified SportsPhoto by Jenn Moffat: Derby High School Unified Sports had a great match against Wolcott. By Mekhi Wright ’23 This … Continue reading Get to know more about DHS Unified Sports
- Twenty-one career fair guests help DHS students think about their futuresBy Raelynn Harris ’25 Derby High School welcomed a variety of participants for the most recent career fair that happened … Continue reading Twenty-one career fair guests help DHS students think about their futures
- 10 seniors discuss past, present, and futurePhoto by the class of ’23 senior advisors: Class of ’23 shows off their school spirit before a pep rally. … Continue reading 10 seniors discuss past, present, and future
- Visiting 8th graders become journalists in less than 30 minutesOn Thursday, May 11, two eighth graders — Juliana Clemens ’27 and Skylar Anderson ’27 — and the freshmen they … Continue reading Visiting 8th graders become journalists in less than 30 minutes
- Student artwork submissionsThank you for submitting your work to The Raider Press! Drawings by Alysa Cayer-McCarthy ’23 Digital art by Marnie Lane … Continue reading Student artwork submissions
- Derby High School’s chorus and band members grow in confidence while learning what they lovePhoto from Geoff Brooks: The band plays at their recent spring concert. By Andreale Mitchell ’23 Derby High School has … Continue reading Derby High School’s chorus and band members grow in confidence while learning what they love
- Student art from Mrs. Bruce’s Advanced Art class
- Is it “Raider Respect” or “Raider Disrespect?” The Raider Press investigates school mascotPhoto from Go2Tutors.com: The Derby school community has different takes on the mascot. Is it offensive, or not? By The … Continue reading Is it “Raider Respect” or “Raider Disrespect?” The Raider Press investigates school mascot
- DHS girls’ basketball makes individual growth and seeks future winsBy Faith Anderson ’25 This 2022-2023 DHS girls basketball team may have experienced a winless season, but each individual girl … Continue reading DHS girls’ basketball makes individual growth and seeks future wins
- Student art from Mr. Daly’s Drawing class
- Student art from Mr. Daly’s Introduction to Art class
- NHS hosts Derby High School’s first game show: Family Feud style!Photos from Derby High School Twitter: Fun-loving participants an winners! By Sophia Brunetti ’23 Derby High School recently hosted its … Continue reading NHS hosts Derby High School’s first game show: Family Feud style!
- DHS wrestling continues their strong legacy with new, diverse additionsBy Faith Anderson ’25 This year’s DHS wrestling team has continued its 40-year pattern of success. The team holds 5 … Continue reading DHS wrestling continues their strong legacy with new, diverse additions
- Despite tough season, DHS boys basketball had amazing fan supportPhoto from Lifetouch: Xaire Henriquez-Lappots ’24 warms up for a game. By Azariah Smith ’23 After a tough but determined … Continue reading Despite tough season, DHS boys basketball had amazing fan support
- What you should know about DHS business and technology classesPhoto by Mekhi Wright ’23: Mr. Hogan creating a new assignment for his classes. By Mekhi Wright ’23 Currently, Derby … Continue reading What you should know about DHS business and technology classes
- What is Derby High School’s new “Raider Respect” system?By: Andreale Mitchell R-E- S- P- E- C-T Whas does it really mean to Derby High School? The Raider Respect … Continue reading What is Derby High School’s new “Raider Respect” system?
- Dance China produces enthused audience at DHSBy Raelynn Harris ’25 Derby High School has cultural assemblies monthly to give students an opportunity to learn from performers. … Continue reading Dance China produces enthused audience at DHS
- Indoor track season ends successfully despite obstaclesDerby High School’s indoor track team ended this season in a successful and satisfying way. The team is one of … Continue reading Indoor track season ends successfully despite obstacles
- Revealing personas throughout the night: A book reviewBy Raelynn Harris ’25 According to How Long to Read, a website that gives its viewers information exactly about its … Continue reading Revealing personas throughout the night: A book review
- The “Wright” take on celebrity dramaPhoto from The New York Times: Ja Morant is back in action after being suspended for conduct detrimental to the … Continue reading The “Wright” take on celebrity drama
- “Alarmed”By Yssabella Derby ’26
- New season brings new additions to Derby High School’s cheer teamBy Andreale Mitchell ’23 Derby High School’s cheer team has a lot of new faces this basketball season, including coach … Continue reading New season brings new additions to Derby High School’s cheer team
- The Derby divide: can our town division be fixed?By Sophia Brunetti ‘23 Derby is one of Connecticut’s tiniest cities. It covers a 5.3 square mile radius with a … Continue reading The Derby divide: can our town division be fixed?
- Rescheduled college fair leads to high attendance of 29 collegesPhoto by Mekhi Wright ’23: Most of the colleges present at the fair gave “swag” like these pens. Derby High … Continue reading Rescheduled college fair leads to high attendance of 29 colleges
- Student SubmissionsThank you to all students who submitted art and writing for publication! Visit our “About” page if you are interested … Continue reading Student Submissions
- Thanksgiving pep rally stirs up rivalry between staff and studentsBy Azariah Smith ’23 DHS kicked off their 2022 Thanksgiving break with a raucous staff vs. students pep rally in … Continue reading Thanksgiving pep rally stirs up rivalry between staff and students
- The “Wright” take on celebrity dramaPhoto by Jessica Yanes: Getting Swierb’s opinion on the latest Ye controversy. Everyone needs a little bit of celeb drama … Continue reading The “Wright” take on celebrity drama
- Burrito Bites: My Mind and Me ReviewBy Jan Brito ’23 Selena Gomez recently came out with her documentary My Mind and Me on Apple TV Plus. … Continue reading Burrito Bites: My Mind and Me Review
- DHS triumphs at 5th annual powderpuff gameBy Faith Anderson ’25 The DHS girls powderpuff team brought home a win after their 5th annual game against Shelton … Continue reading DHS triumphs at 5th annual powderpuff game
- Spicy Jan sauce heats up the cafeteriaBy Jan Brito ’23 Derby High School offers excellent teachers, great school work, a comfortable school environment, and comprehensive administrators. … Continue reading Spicy Jan sauce heats up the cafeteria
- DHS teachers finish strong in the charity runBy Azariah Smith ’23 Hundreds of teachers from all over Connecticut come together for an annual charity run in honor … Continue reading DHS teachers finish strong in the charity run
- Contestants impress audience during fifth annual lip sync battle at DHSBy Azariah Smith ’23 On Thursday, November 18, 2022 DHS had its 5th annual lip sync battle with 13 performing … Continue reading Contestants impress audience during fifth annual lip sync battle at DHS
- Recent Derby student artThank you to art teacher Kevin Daly for submitting these for publication, and congratulations to all student artists on their … Continue reading Recent Derby student art