Photo by Horatio Glover '26: Derby High School guidance crew. By Horatio Glover '26 Graduating high school is an amazing achievement for most people. It marks your transition into adulthood and huge decisions about your future. However, it also can be challenging getting thrown into the fire like that. Fortunately, many schools like Derby … Continue reading Derby High School offers wide variety of post-grad help
Photo by Jayla Anderson ‘26: Cupcake flavors that were tested in the study group. By Jayla Anderson '26 In 2020 during the height of quarantine, it was Thanksgiving and one of the only times when my immediate family was able to get together and have dinner. As a 12-year-old, seeing my family in the kitchen … Continue reading JaylaCakes started as a quarantine hobby and is growing through focus group feedback
Photo by Tina Silkoff: Pre bus-departure from Derby High School to John F. Kennedy International Airport, the group congregates, ensuring that everyone is ready to roll! By Cassie Silkoff '25 The Derby High School Italy trip was a huge success and here are the pictures to prove it! Throughout this interactive presentation you will see … Continue reading Livin’ la dolce vita: Italy in pictures
By Quinlan Gray '25 May 1, which is known as National College Decision Day, is the deadline for many students to officially commit to the college of their choice. This day marks the end of the college application process for many students as they begin to celebrate the next step in their education process. As … Continue reading DHS seniors make their big choice on Decision Day
By Emma Hyder '25 On April 14, 2025 The Lookout staff sent the final draft of The Lookout for publishing. After seven months of hard work, unlimited sports events, exciting pep rallies, and thousands of photos, the final draft is something the school will be proud of and an accurate representation of all the fun … Continue reading Yearbook staff give an outlook on The Lookout
By Kaelyn DiMartino '25 Photo by Anthony Mullin: The team counts it out at the end of the post-talk after the game. Enjoy this interactive photo article that introduces the DHS softball team and gives you insight on each and every coach and player! https://prezi.com/view/qB9NUK3Z12tRwWwizDil/
By Sofia Rudus '26 We are all taught at a young age through books, the internet and people close to us to not talk to strangers. They are unknown and can have ulterior motives. However, once most people grow up, they can sense danger better and are not as easily manipulated. This knowledge gives people … Continue reading There is beauty within a stranger
Photo by Kerwnny Jones '26: Kerwnny Jones '26 is known to have a unique style at DHS. By Krystal Torres '25 Students at Derby High School all dress differently. There are many different styles, ways of dressing, and ways of accessorizing. Some students find an interest in thrifted clothes, while others like to buy their … Continue reading The Raider Press looks into styles and aesthetics at DHS
Photo by Hunter Sigona: Taking a picture in Rome By Alison Echeverria-Soto '26 Derby High School students had the opportunity to attend a school trip assembled by Italian teacher Hunter Sigona. It consisted of 10 days around Italy experiencing the culture, food, history, architecture, and fashion trends. The idea of the trip was brought up … Continue reading DHS students have thrilling experience on Italian trip
Photo by Renai Strother: Strother was recognized by the city of New York for the amount of time she worked at Rikers. “I thought that I was tough and that the job wouldn’t affect me the way it did, I found out that wasn’t the case real quick,” Renai Strother expresses. Stother, who was 21 … Continue reading Renai Strother shares the truth of Rikers Island
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