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Senior Night Tickets on Sale- March 17th-28th, 2025
Student Art Submissions
Thank you to Technology Education teacher Richard Abelli for work displayed here. Mathieu Lebendjy '25, Bridge Project, Wood Technology 1
Staff shortages in school mental health departments impact students
Image from istockphoto.com: Strong mental health needs nourishment and support. By Adriana Duarte '27 Mental health is a very universal issue, just as much as staff shortage is a universal issue as well. There is a wide range of people of different ages, different sizes that suffer with different diagnoses, Mental illness is shown early … Continue reading Staff shortages in school mental health departments impact students
“He saved my life:” A teen mom tells her story
“Once you have your baby in your arms, it is genuinely all worth it.” Photo by Andrew Niper: Little Allen graduated from high school. By Kaelyn DiMartino '25 This article profiles Stacy Niper, a friend of Kaelyn DiMartino '25. Caught up in the wrong group of friends, getting into little fights, going from school to … Continue reading “He saved my life:” A teen mom tells her story
Student Art Submissions
Thank you to art teacher Kevin Daly for the work displayed here. Izabella Rodriguez, '28Perspective CityPencil on paper Elelud Reyes, '28Perspective CityInk on paper Ashe Clarke, '25Futuristic CityPencil on paper Magic Marroquin, '25Perspective CityInk on paper
Student Art Submissions
Thank you to art teacher Sara Sicona for the work displayed here. Karlissa Philemy '25, ceramic bowl made in Ceramics and Sculpture Karlissa Philemy '25, ceramic tiny pot made in Ceramics and Sculpture
Shining a light on Football and Cheerleaders at senior night
Photo by Julissa Flores ‘25: Football players holding their helmets together. By Julissa Flores '25 On Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, DHS had its annual senior night for our football players and cheerleaders. There were a total of 18 seniors who were honored by the community and their families that night. Senior night is an event … Continue reading Shining a light on Football and Cheerleaders at senior night
America runs on Dunkin, not Starbucks
Image from TheLookingGlass.com: Which do you prefer? By Julissa Flores '25 “I like Dunkin...” “Nah, Starbucks is better”. The real question is, which coffee shop is more essential to the United States based on pricing, flavors, and quality? As a Dunkin employee who used to buy Starbucks all the time, I realized that I can … Continue reading America runs on Dunkin, not Starbucks
Alijah Ellis goes from Derby student to mentor
Photo by Horatio Glover '26: Alijah Ellis writing a question on the board. By Horatio Glover '26 This article profiles Alijah Ellis, a Derby graduate and current Derby educator. ‘’Derby has always gotten the short end of the stick, but these kids don’t need people who leave, they need someone willing to stay and do … Continue reading Alijah Ellis goes from Derby student to mentor
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