By Kaelyn DiMartino ‘25 On April 11, 2025, the Derby Varsity Softball Team played Crosby at Payden Park. This game was a confidence booster as it was the team’s second win. Before this game, the Red Raiders played against Torrington, losing 0-17. In their game against Wilby, they won 24-5, and in their game against … Continue reading Big fifth inning leads softball past Crosby Bulldogs
By Jaylynn Donaldson '25 As more Black creatives become producers, directors, and actors, the Black narrative has grown. The Black experience is being explored through the haunting lens of horror. Black horror is a subgenre of horror where Black characters and narratives are focused on and are given a twisted outlook. Black horror often intertwines … Continue reading Movies depict the horror of the Black experience
Photo by Adriana Duarte '27: The storefront of Popmart. By Adriana Duarte '27 Popmart, located in The SoNo Collection, a mall in Norwalk, CT, is a popular company that manufactures and sells character-based entertainment products and accessories. It focuses particularly on designer toys and collectibles often sold in blind box format, which keeps the figurine … Continue reading Popmart, a character-based entertainment, takes spotlight at The SoNo Collection
Photo taken by: Julissa Flores ‘25. Kristian Fearon '25 is getting a bad grade on her psychology notes. Throughout school, students often associate grades with defining how good they are in a subject. As I am finishing high school, however, I realized that maybe I actually am comprehending the information, but the tests are just … Continue reading Just because your grades are low doesn’t mean you don’t understand
by Vincent Trinh '25 Photo taken by Cara Rice: Talia Dicapua, Lubendjy Mathieu, Vincent Trinh, Nick Sheridan, and Nyasia Ferguson (in order from left to right) share a laugh when Lubendjy says, "I liked the fights." Kaelyn DiMartino arrived at the focus group a little later and is not present. We placed five graduating seniors … Continue reading Graduating seniors reflect on their time at DHS
Image from Wikipedia: The cover of the song and album "American Pie" is shown with a man putting a thumbs up with an American flag. By Sofia Rudus '26 and Sara Poric '26 This podcast will explore the history of Don McLean's hit song, "American Pie," as well as passionate personal inputs and intriguing analysis. … Continue reading “The day the music died” is one slice of “American Pie”
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 Friday, May 1, 2025 Derby High School held a career fair for students to look into different career options and see what they like. It was a huge success with teens finding more about what options are available post high school. People from all sorts of occupations came to the … Continue reading Career Day chronicles: Inspiring futures, one person at a time
By Quinlan Gray '25 With spring break coming to an end only some days ago, students and staff are refreshed from the time they had off. While some people took trips to different states or even countries, others stayed close to home and enjoyed their freedom during their time off. As we come back for … Continue reading DHS photographs an eventful spring break
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