Photo by Anthony Mullin: Derby High School head football coach Jeremy Clark standing for the National Anthem. By: Brooklyn Fernandez '26 I recall non-stop smiling from Jeremy Clark after the ending of last years battle for the boot. He stood tall and proud as Derby came out with the win and took back the boot … Continue reading Jeremy Clark documents his journey in the Naugatuck Valley
Photo from Tatiana Hamlet: Hamlet sits down smiling as her photo is taken. By Sofia Rudus '26 Knock Knock. The familiar sound of Hamlet, or to her students known as Ms. Tatiana, knocking on the door signals her arrival and the start of this week’s lesson. As she enters the doorway, she is greeted warmly … Continue reading Tatiana Hamlet, a teacher that cultivates the minds of students
Photo by Apple Music: Bad Bunny sitting atop a football goalpost on a beach in Puerto Rico By Fantasy Aponte On Sept. 28 during the Dallas cowboys and Green Bay Packers game, Bad Bunny announced that he would be performing the 2026 Super Bowl. There were a lot of conversations on if Bad Bunny should … Continue reading Despite backlash, Bad Bunny should be headlining the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show
Photo by Za’niyah Russell: During Q1 of senior night By Za’niyah Russell Under the Friday night lights, Derby High School’s seniors took the field for the last time, falling to St. Paul 21-14 in an emotional Senior Night game at 7 p.m. The night honored years of hard work, leadership, and family support, marking a … Continue reading Class of 2026 takes the home field one last time
Photo From: Rachel's Challenge - Awake the Learner Rachel's Challenge is a program that was created in memory of Rachel Joy Scott who was a victim of the Columbine High school shooting in 1999. Before she was killed, Rachel kept a notebook in which she talked about the ways she hoped to change the world. … Continue reading Rachel’s Challenge inspires students to choose kindness
Photo from: The Economist: How to cancel “cancel culture” By: Skylah Clarke Cancel culture has been around for a while, but mostly skyrocketed into prominence with the rise of social media. It’s supposed to be used as a form of public accountability for what people on social media deem as bad behavior. However, it just … Continue reading Cancel Culture doesn’t create justice, it creates fear
Photo taken by Mianna Burke ‘28 : Showing Veer Patel ‘29 Aileen Valencia ‘28, Shirley Diglio-Guerrette ‘27 and Kerwney Jerome ‘26 wearing their uniforms By Mianna Burke '28 In December 2024, Derby's Board of Education voted to require uniforms for the upcoming school year, the uniforms being a collared top or crewneck with the Derby … Continue reading Derby High School students debate the new uniform policy
Image taken by Matthew Nicolari: Indoor track boys achieving runner ups for Class S State championships By Mianna Burke '28 With winter settling in, Derby High School's indoor track team is excited to begin its season on Dec. 4. As the weather turns colder, the energy from Derby High School's indoor track team raises and … Continue reading Student athletes and indoor track coach are excited for this upcoming indoor track season
Photo from Nedaat Masiat ‘26: Ruma and her daughter in 2012 posing for a photo, dressed in their cultural clothing. By Nedaat Masiat '26 If you walk into the preschool classroom at TEAM Early Education on any random morning, you’ll probably hear Ruma Chowdhury before you see her. She’s always laughing with the kids, helping … Continue reading Single mom creates a home within the classroom
Photo by Nedaat Masiat ‘26: This turkey in the senior lounge is waiting for canned goods! By Nedaat Masiat '26 Our school’s chapter of the National Honor Society demonstrated the power of service and unity through its annual Thanksgiving Food Drive, which wrapped up on Nov. 20. The event, held throughout November, invited students, staff, … Continue reading NHS food drive puts the “unity” in community
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