By Vincent Trinh '25 Photo by Vincent Trinh ‘25 : The view before the start of the show filled with anticipation and excitement. We had no idea what was in store. WARNING: THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR DEAR EVAN HANSEN, READ AT YOUR OWN PERIL! On paper, Dear Evan Hansen is a modern depiction of … Continue reading Dear Evan Hansen cuts through the heart of a whole generation with its moving message
Photo by AP News: Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan’s work entitled “Comedian.” By Sara Poric '26 Contemporary art, or art made by living artists, has become increasingly controversial in recent years. Some believe its simplicity and effortlessness strip it of value and worth, and I can’t help but wholeheartedly agree. I understand that art is subjective … Continue reading Contemporary art has an absence of talent
Images courtesy of the DHS Newsletter: Some of the featured acts from the battle. By Adriana Duarte '27 Derby High School held its 7th annual Lip Sync Battle on Thursday, Nov 7. This event was an event where any student that is interested can participate in. It's a fun event during the school year before … Continue reading DHS hosts another fun Lip Sync Battle
Photo courtesy of IMDb: Poster for the movie Smile 2. By Krystal Torres '25 Gruesome, horrifying, and repulsive are all words that cannot even begin to describe the new movie “Smile 2." I would not recommend this movie to anyone squeamish or nauseous at the sight of blood. It was very graphic and had a … Continue reading Smile 2 kept me awake all night
Thank you to Technology Education teacher Richard Abelli for the work displayed here. Johanna Orea '24, An electronic car made in Technology Education Alejandro Lopez '25, A three flight tower made in Technology Education
Thank you to Technology Education teacher Richard Abelli for the work displayed here. Jacob Holcomb '24 and Vincent Trinh '25; A rubber band paddle boat made in Technology Education during Transportation module Carter Ruggiero '26 and Gavin Lagliva '26; Manufacturing Production in Wood Technology 1 Sophia Duarte '23; Wall art of WW2 Corsair in flight
Thank you to art teacher Sara Sicona for the artwork displayed here. Lazarae DelValle '26 Plague Doctor Mask Mikaila Rodriguez '26Plaster Mask Karlissa Philemy '25Wheel Thrown Vessel with Crystalline Glaze
Thank you to art teacher Kevin Daly for the artwork displayed here. Fransika Mestre '28Native American Koi FishInk on paper Sean Franco '25Native American OwlInk on paper Janiaya Lovelace ''27Native American ButterflyInk on paper Jo’Huan Robinson '28Stuart Davis inspired collageConstruction paper collage Faith Men '28Hawaiian VacationConstruction paper collage Ce’Ajah Wilson '24Alien LandingConstruction paper collage
Photo courtesy of IStock.com: Derby High School is becoming a more diverse place with different cultures. By Faith Gallishaw '25 There has been an increase in Spanish-speaking students at DHS this year. New students are from different countries such as Guatemala, and Columbia. John Stanley teaches English language learner (ELL) students, and co-teaches in English … Continue reading New students bring diversity to Derby High School
Photo by Vincent Trinh '25: current DHS Band teacher Nick Ruel instructs his band with enthusiasm. By Vincent Trinh '25 Geoffry Brookes is no longer the band teacher for DHS. A new music teacher started at the beginning of the 2024 school year, but he left after two short days. Up until now, DHS has … Continue reading Two band teacher departures leaves substitute teachers spread thin
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