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
Image courtesy of Billboard.com: Lily Bloom and Ryle Kincaid singing the night away. By Kaelyn DiMartino '25 “It stops here. With me and you. It ends with us.” "It Ends With Us" is such a great movie in my opinion. Lily Bloom (played by Blake Lively) moved to Boston to chase her lifelong dream of … Continue reading “It Ends With Us” deals with heartache, big decisions
Photo by Tony Damato: The front row of the DHS concert band is captured putting their all into the performance. By Gianna Akter '25 On March 13, 2024, The DHS Spring Concert took place; this concert featured the DHS band and chorus, with a few students performing their own solos. Students showcased the hard work … Continue reading The DHS music department presents a captivating spring concert
Image from Wikipedia: Frank Ocean's Blonde album cover. By Jaylynn Donaldson '25 “I thought that I was dreamin’ when you said you love me, the start of nothin.” These are lyrics from Frank Ocean's song “Ivy” featured on his album Blonde. In “Ivy,” Frank reflects on a failed relationship and the mistakes he made. The … Continue reading A dive into Frank Ocean’s album “Blonde”
Photo by Kevin Daly: Judges and participants of the poetry slam. By Krystal Torres '25 Isabela Hernandez ‘24 and Jessica Gerkins ‘24 organized DHS’s first-ever poetry slam on April 25, 2024, with the help of English teacher and senior advisor, Nicole Borges. The reason for this poetry slam was because Hernandez and Gerkins needed to … Continue reading DHS’s first-ever poetry slam inspires students to use their voice
Photo by Vincent Trinh ‘25: The author takes one last look at the water before diving into the river that is Tyler the Creator. By Vincent Trinh '25 In an interview, Tyler once stated that his first track produced, “Earfquake,” was rejected by Rihanna and Justin Bieber. Despite this, Tyler said that “Earfquake” was going … Continue reading Igor is a window to a whole new dimension of music
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Thank you to our art teachers Kevin Daly and Sara Sicona for submitting student art for publication. "Sleepytime Clodsire," Marnie Lane '24 Marnie Lane '24 "Happy Entrappy," Marnie Lane '24 "Tempera on paper," Kezia Amarty '27 "Tempera on paper,", Jada Rodriguez '26 "Charcoal on paper," Eric Vargas '24 "Oil on canvas," Eric Vargas '24
Photo by Lynnette Martinez '25 By Lynnette Martinez '25 Exploring all of her hidden gems For the load she possesses is infinite Before I am sent to my home to be condemned Daydreaming about her beauty for she is exquisite Following the path created by the palm tree walls The heat of the sand burns … Continue reading Poetry Submission: An Original Sonnet
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