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
By Kristian Fearon '25 This year's talent show was held on March 12, 2024, and was a hit with a multitude of musical acts like singing, dancing, and playing instruments. This year’s talent show had the audience excited and engaged, consisted of performers from each class, and was a show of talents to remember. Photo … Continue reading Derby High School’s 3rd annual talent show showcases musical talent
By Horatio Glover '26 ‘’I'm really upset.’’ ‘’They should bring them back.’’ ‘’I feel really sad, I used to buy cookies everyday.’’ These are just a few complaints from DHS students about the removal of cookies during the lunch periods. Around a quarter of the way through Derby’s school year, one of its favorite snacks … Continue reading Cookies taken away; students crumbling
Photo courtesy of Ray Coplin: Class of 2024's Top 10 students. By Madeline Zavala '24 Click the following link to interact with the article: https://derbytop10.carrd.co/
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Photo by Xa'riyah Mitchell '25: Winners of the lip sync battle pose with their winning check. By Xa'riyah Mitchell '25 Derby High School showcased its 6th annual lip sync battle this year on Nov. 2, 2023. Cassie Silkoff ‘25 and Kylin Santamaria ‘24 blew the judges away with their amazing performance of the song “Whip My … Continue reading Contestants rock the house at DHS 6th annual lip sync battle
Photo by Vincent Trinh "25: The DHS mission statement hung in the school. By Vincent Trinh '25 Ray Coplin and Jennifer Olson, part of the administrative team at DHS, are emphasizing specific rules and policies prevalent in the school. Coplin spoke up about certain rules/policies at DHS that he felt were not being adequately followed. … Continue reading Coplin highlights certain rules/policies this year at DHS
Photo by Jennifer Moffat: The class of 2024 concluding their morning with each other in front of the sunrise. By Madeline Zavala '24 After 30 years, the long awaited Senior Sunrise returned to Derby High School on Sept. 27. Alexia Keklik was the ambitious student who made this event possible. The Class of 2024 was … Continue reading Alexia Keklik ‘24 brings back the Senior Sunrise
Photo by Gianna Akter '25: Dan Perillo was celebrated and appreciated at his goodbye party. By Gianna Akter '25 Dan Perillo, who has been Derby High School’s athletic trainer for several years, unfortunately had his last day with the DHS family on September 27, 2023. Derby High School has a contractor for their athletic trainer … Continue reading Derby High School’s beloved athletic trainer of several years leaves
Photo courtesy of Edens Philogne ‘24: Winners of the show. This year’s Derby High School 5th annual talent show was an outstanding event filled with many talents and performances. The talent show was created by DHS’s very own assistant principal Ray Coplin. It was all put together and organized by juniors Louis Aponte ‘25, Eliyah … Continue reading Dancers and poets wow the audience at 5th annual DHS talent show
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