Image from BHCare.com: My group therapy program was offered by BHCare, a behavioral healthcare clinic located on Elizabeth Street in Derby. By Adriana Duarte '27 It’s not often that you run into someone who has experienced an Intensive Outpatient Program. I, Adriana Duarte, have been involved in the Clinical Services for Children program in BHcare … Continue reading My intensive outpatient program: helpful in some ways, but with limitations
Category: Features/Profiles
Life & Laps: Running through college, growth, and the grind
Photo by Shaliyah Howell ‘25: Shaliyah Howell '25 and friends Zomora Moya ‘25, Nyasia Ferguson ‘25, and Faith Gallishaw ‘25 at prom. By Shaliyah Howell '25 and Faith Gallishaw '25 In this podcast, Faith Gallishaw '25 and I talk about the Kennedy vs. Derby and Seymour vs. Derby track meets, and so many other interesting … Continue reading Life & Laps: Running through college, growth, and the grind
Cramming fun in the end
Image from bubblelounge.net: Who's ready for graduation? By Kristian Fearon '25 As the Derby Class of 2025 prepares to say goodbye to high school, the seniors are soaking in every last moment. Senior year is filled with unforgettable memories that bring the class to together one last time, from events like prom, senior skip day, … Continue reading Cramming fun in the end
Derby High School offers wide variety of post-grad help
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
JaylaCakes started as a quarantine hobby and is growing through focus group feedback
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
Livin’ la dolce vita: Italy in pictures
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
DHS seniors make their big choice on Decision Day
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
Yearbook staff give an outlook on The Lookout
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
Derby Raider Press introduces the DHS softball team!
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/
There is beauty within a stranger
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










