Photo from LIfeTouch Photography: DHS football team working together on the field. By Sophia Brunetti '23 & Azariah Smith '23 On Sept. 16, 2022, Derby High School had its first home football game against Waterbury Career Academy, losing 55-12. Despite the disappointment of the loss, they had their first two touchdowns of the season. To … Continue reading Derby High School football loses their first home game
Photo by Mekhi Wright '23: The biggest Ye fan at DHS, business teacher Robert Swierbitowicz, Googles his idol. By Mekhi Wright '23 Everyone needs a little bit of celeb drama in their lives! Here are the top three celebrity drama stories in recent weeks. 1. BTS goes into military service According to the New York … Continue reading The “Wright” take on celebrity drama
Photo by Andreale Mitchell '23: Maxine Campbell works with a student in a skills class. By Andreale Mitchell Hello DHS, this is one of our new special education teachers, Maxine Campbell. Before Campbell began working here at Dhs she was a hospital fellowship coordinator, and although she did enjoy this job, she always wanted to … Continue reading A special addition to our special education team
Image from JP Akter '24: Student responses to survey on political polarization. By JP Akter As the result of multiple allegations and public actions by elected officials, many believe there is a political polarization issue in Derby. From my perspective, this is definitely the case and this is having negative effects across the community. On … Continue reading We have a problem: political polarization in Derby
By Raelynn Harris In America, the amount of money students spend on college is a topic of debate. If colleges and universities cut costs, in addition to being free for the first two years, then improvement will likely be seen in America. A lot of changes would need to be made such as cutting down … Continue reading Let’s reduce the financial weight on college students’ shoulders
Photo by Cassie Silkoff '25: The cross country girls prepare to run at NVLs. By Sophia Brunetti '23 *An update to this article has been posted at the bottom of the page. Students and parents were on the edge of their seats for the NVL”s - Naugatuck Valley League - Championship on October 19th, followed … Continue reading DHS cross country team has strong and fulfilling season
Photo by Kristin Parry: The drama class works hard on stage. By Raelynn Harris This year, Derby High School has a new active drama class. The class is based on students who act out a skit of their choice. The class is led by English teacher Kristin Parry period two of the school day. Derby … Continue reading Derby High School’s new drama program led by English teacher Kristin Parry
Photo by Lynnette Martinez '25: The DHS girls' volleyball team after a recent win. By Jan Brito '23 At Derby High School there is a new volleyball club for girls with approximately 14 participants. This club was started this year by student Brianna Kling ‘25 along with Lynnette Martinez ‘25. Practices regularly take place at … Continue reading Girl’s volleyball club unknown but fun
Photo By Andreale Mitchell '24: Colin Strickland '23 and Kelly Prasannouvong '24 handle struggle with perseverance. By Andreale Mitchell '24 Struggle (v.): to make strenuous or violent efforts in the face of difficulties or opposition. This is one definition, but many different circumstances can define a struggle. Struggles are what human beings face in their … Continue reading Struggle is what we need
Photo by Azariah Smith '23: Black-out poems created by the writing club. By Azariah Smith '23, Sophia Brunetti '23, and Raelynn Harris '25 On Tuesday, October 18th, and Thursday, October 20th, clubs rolled out at Derby High School. Clubs were chosen by students through a website customized by guidance counselor Kimberly Petrafesa. Clubs started in … Continue reading Twenty-five clubs roll out at DHS
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