Photo by Vincent Trinh '25: The Aladdin cast share a moment as Damon reads over his lines. By Vincent Trinh '25 The DHS Drama Club cast rehearses for the Aladdin play every day during advisory. The play is directed and produced by Derby High School’s music teacher Geoffrey Brookes and co-directed by English teacher Kristin … Continue reading DHS Drama Club has a promising rehearsal for their Aladdin play
Photo by Kaelyn Dimartino '25: The boys basketball scrimmage against O'Brien Tech. By Kaelyn Dimartino '25 This year, Derby High School boys’ basketball starts fresh with a new beginning. There is new leadership including DHS finance teacher Robert Swierbitowicz as head coach, assistant coach James Brown, and volunteer coach Shane Swierbitowicz. Swierbitowicz expressed that it … Continue reading Boys’ basketball heading towards a fresh start
Photo by Horatio Glover '26: Derby wrestlers practicing top and bottom during practice. By Horatio Glover '26 "I’ll coach one kid, two kids, 30 kids, whatever it is,’’ says Derby’s Athletic Hall Of Fame Coach Walter ‘’Buster’’ Jadach. Buster has been coaching the Derby High School wrestling program for 48 years, ever since he took … Continue reading With DHS wrestling tradition comes new responsibility
Photo courtesy of CT Insider: Derby High School football has experienced some frustration when there is not one consistent trainer. By Gianna Akter '25 On September 27, 2023, Derby High School’s former athletic trainer, Dan Perillo, had his last day with the DHS family, leaving due to his contracting service. Since then, DHS student athletes … Continue reading Inconsistency in athletic trainer position causes difficulties for student athletes
Image courtesy of Quora.com: Princess Mia's makeover gave her pretty privilege. By Xa'riyah Mitchell '25 Pretty privilege is a real thing present in our society and it's time we face reality. Pretty privilege is when a person gets special treatment, or perks, because they are considered attractive or more beautiful than others by society’s standards. … Continue reading The ugly truth is that there are perks to being beautiful
Image courtesy of Economic Policy Institute: Underpaid teachers deserve more By Aeriana Smith '25 Teachers play a pivotal role in shaping the future by educating and inspiring the next generation, but many teachers face financial challenges due to relatively low salaries. This article explores why teachers deserve higher pay, potential benefits it can bring to … Continue reading Investing in education should mean higher pay for teachers
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