Photo by Rebecca Bell: First ever DHS homecoming court stands for photo. By Emma Hyder '25 On Saturday October 12th, Derby High School put on a well-attended homecoming dance following their annual spirit week, and for the first time ever a homecoming court was elected. Homecoming court is something fun the student council has wanted … Continue reading DHS hosts homecoming dance with a first time homecoming court
Photo from Derby Athletics X: Jersey Mike's reward recipient, Brianna Kling '25, poses with her coaches, along with Athletic Director Jenn Moffat. By Emma DeSanty '25 Derby High School athletics and Jersey Mike's Subs have teamed up to recognize fall student athletes and give them Jersey Mike’s rewards. Every Friday, a fall student athlete is … Continue reading Jersey Mike’s recognizes DHS student athletes
Photo by Linda Gray: Volleyball team stands for pre-game. By Quinlan Gray '25 This year, Derby High School girls volleyball is currently competing in their second season of being classified as a varsity sport. All of the girls have been working hard and improving their skills since July in hopes to make the state tournament … Continue reading DHS girls volleyball serves stronger second season
Photo by Julissa Flores ‘25: Jayzair Barbera ‘25 and Aydan Martínez ‘25 (left side) going against Albert Disla ‘25 and Rashiya McNeil ‘25 (right side) in the badminton tournament. By Julissa Flores ‘25 Derby High School recently held a special tournament for students interested in playing badminton on Oct. 3, Oct. 4, and Oct.8, 2024. … Continue reading Derby High School hosts first ever all-school badminton tournament
Photo by Nedaat Masiat '26: DHS girls walk over to corner flag at halftime. By Nedaat Masiat '26 On Monday, September 30th, the Derby Red Raiders girls soccer team walked off the field with their first victory of the season over at Amistad High School. The girls struggled with a rocky start to the season … Continue reading Derby girls’ soccer secures their first win over Amistad
Photo by Anthony Mullin: Head Coach Jeremy Clark speaking to the Raiders after a huge opening game win against St. Paul. By Brooklyn Fernandez '26 The Derby Red Raiders football team started off this year 3-0. The Red Raiders have had an explosive start to their season by forcing a shut out on the St. … Continue reading Football team on hot winning streak
Photo by Vincent Trinh '25: current DHS Band teacher Nick Ruel instructs his band with enthusiasm. By Vincent Trinh '25 Geoffry Brookes is no longer the band teacher for DHS. A new music teacher started at the beginning of the 2024 school year, but he left after two short days. Up until now, DHS has … Continue reading Two band teacher departures leaves substitute teachers spread thin
Photo by Anthony Mullin: The boys go head-to-head at the line of scrimmage in a gritty game. By Cassie Silkoff '25 On Friday Oct. 11, 2024, the Red Raiders of Derby played their homecoming game against the Wildcats of Seymour on the Lou Defilippo Field in a nail-biter of a game. The Raiders held the … Continue reading Seymour High School edges out Derby in a close homecoming game
Photo by Anthony Mullin: The girls line up before the game to showcase their fierceness. By Cassie Silkoff '25 At Derby High School, Powderpuff is a popular annual event where girls get the opportunity to play flag football. In past years, the Red Raiders from Derby played their over-the-bridge rivals, the Shelton Gaels for powderpuff … Continue reading Derby High School to play Oxford in new powder puff matchup
Photo by Anthony Mullen: Seniors stand for a group picture after the ceremony. By Emma Hyder '25 On Tuesday, September 24th, the DHS Cross Country team held their senior night ceremony at the Leo F. Ryan Athletic Complex. The underclassmen put together a heartfelt ceremony for the seniors at their last home meet of the … Continue reading Ceremony held for DHS cross country seniors
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