Derby High School’s 3rd annual talent show showcases musical talent

By Kristian Fearon ’25

This year’s talent show was held on March 12, 2024, and was a hit with a multitude of musical acts like singing, dancing, and playing instruments. This year’s talent show had the audience excited and engaged, consisted of performers from each class, and was a show of talents to remember. 

Photo by Anthony Mullin: Eric Vargas ‘24 and Tom Hogan proudly celebrating their talent show win.  

Photo by Kristian Fearon: The Talent show podium featuring Shea Gray ’27 third place, David Clark ’24 second place, and Eric Vargas ’24 first place.

Photo by Kristian Fearon: Eric Vargas ’24 and technology teacher Tom Hogan put on a show with live instruments performing “Cult Of Personality” by Living Color.

Photo by Anthony Mullin: David Clark ‘24 performs an outstanding upbeat dance, dancing to a Jersey club remix.

Photo by Anthony Mullin: Shea Gray ‘27 playing an elegant piece on the piano by Billy Joel called “Vienna.”

Photo by Anthony Mullin: The group of extraordinary students who performed at Derby High School 2024 talent show.

Photo by Anthony Mullin: Nyasia Ferguson ’24 performs a passionate poetry reading about capitalism and Palestine.

Photo by Anthony Mullin: Hosts Bella Weitzler ’24 and Eliyah Arroyo ’24 with assistant principal Ray Coplin.

Photo by Anthony Mullin: Energetic and chaotic host Louis Aponte ’24.

Photo by Kristian Fearon: Talent show judges casting their votes; student judges Malik Thomas ‘24 and Janiaya Lovelace ‘27 with teachers Nicole Borges and Kevin Daly.

Photo by Anthony Mullin: Judge Robert Swierbitowicz taking an opportunity to promote his baseball team.

Photo by Anthony Mullin: Thalia Rumardo ‘27 performing “idontwannabeyouanymore” by Billie Eilish.

Photos by Anthony Mullin: Joel Young ‘24 & Charles Adams ‘24 performing “I want it that way” by Backstreet Boys.

Photo by Anthony Mullin: Brandyn Geddie ‘24 performs outstandingly singing  “golden hour” by JVKE.