Thank you to art teacher Kevin Daly for the student artwork displayed here. Zanae Worgs '25Graphite on paper Kezia Amartey '25Graphite on paper Giana Ropicki '25Cubist GuitarCharcoal and pastel on paper Krystal Torres,'25Cubist guitarCharcoal and pastel on paper Kevin Ferriera '25Pop art self portraitTempura on paper Ashe Clark '25Pop art self portraitTempura on paper
Photo by Kristian Fearon '25: Italian teacher Hunter Sigona putting a thumbs up for the camera! By Kristian Fearon '25 Food is more than a necessity: it is also a way to display culture, heritage, and pride. In the DHS community, there are many students and teachers with many diverse backgrounds. Today I focus on … Continue reading Sigona explores Italian culture through food
Photo by Jayla Anderson: Jessica Yanes holding the book "Room" by Emma Donoghue By Jayla Anderson '26 “Room” by Emma Donoghue is by far one of the most exciting and attention-grabbing books ever written. “Room” is a 336-page psychological fiction novel published in 2010. Donoghue got the idea for the plot of her book from … Continue reading Mother and son trapped in a tiny space, bound by a monster: a deep dive into Room by Emma Donoghue
By Vincent Trinh '25 On March 7 and 8, DHS will be adapting the cult-classic High School Musical with its High School Musical Junior production. This will be the second theatrical production tackled by DHS, following last year’s hit Aladdin. High School Musical is a 2006 Disney movie that follows the tantalizing drama and romance … Continue reading DHS High School Musical has something for old and new fans
Photo from Eat This Not That: Texas Roadhouse is a great place for bread rolls. By Emma DeSanty '25 “Welcome to Legendary.” Legendary means hand-cut steaks, fall-off-the-bone ribs, made-from-scratch sides, ice-cold beer, and of course, our irresistible fresh-baked bread. This is the motto at Texas Roadhouse. First opened by Kent Taylor in Clarksville, Indiana in … Continue reading Texas Roadhouse excellent service and even better bread rolls
Image from Nova Cinema: The movie poster showcases the film's incredible use of color. By Faith Gallishaw '25 “Wicked Part 1” was the best musical movie I've ever seen. From its astonishing choreography to its amazing soundtrack, words can’t even begin to describe the joy and happiness I felt after leaving the theater. “Wicked Part … Continue reading “Wicked Part 1” was the best musical movie I’ve ever seen
Photo by Faith Gallishaw ‘25: Derby High School yearbooks throughout the years. By Faith Gallishaw '25 Derby’s 350th birthday is coming up on May 13, 2025. The community is very excited to celebrate how far this small town has developed since its inception. Downtown Derby was originally named, “Birmingham Borough,” and East Derby was named … Continue reading Derby’s 350th birthday calls for celebration
By Brooklyn Fernandez '26 I went to Five Guys located at 823 Bridgeport Avenue, Shelton, on February 22, 2025. First, I do not recommend anyone with peanut allergies try this restaurant because they use peanut oil to cook their food. I do not have a peanut allergy myself, and had an excellent experience going to … Continue reading Five Guys offers rich, savory flavors
Photo by Brooklyn Fernandez '26: Book Club is popular with these freshmen girls. By Brooklyn Fernandez '26 Starting in November, DHS hosted clubs on every Thursday that the school did not have a delayed start or half day of school. There are a variety of clubs offered this year, such as Spanish Club, Weightlifting Club, … Continue reading DHS semester 1 clubs support extra-curricular exploration
Image from Wikipedia: The two main characters dance for the cover of the movie. By Sofia Rudus '26 There is a heartwarming feeling that is felt when watching romantic movies; everything is bigger and brighter and people’s feelings are strewn across the whole screen. However, in “La La Land,” the movie captures the feeling of … Continue reading “La La Land” features superior soundtrack and magnificent cinematography
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