Derby High School’s chorus and band members grow in confidence while learning what they love

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Photo from Geoff Brooks: The band plays at their recent spring concert. By Andreale Mitchell '23 Derby High School has a wonderful chorus and band program taught by Geoff Brookes. Brookes participated in his high school's band and jazz program in the music department at Newington High School. In his junior year of high school, … Continue reading Derby High School’s chorus and band members grow in confidence while learning what they love

Is it “Raider Respect” or “Raider Disrespect?” The Raider Press investigates school mascot

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Photo from Go2Tutors.com: The Derby school community has different takes on the mascot. Is it offensive, or not? By The Raider Press staff “Respect our name,” says Chief Richard Velky, head of the Schaghticoke tribal nation (pronounced SKAT-i-kohk), which originated in the Derby area centuries before the state of Connecticut even existed. Does our school … Continue reading Is it “Raider Respect” or “Raider Disrespect?” The Raider Press investigates school mascot

DHS girls’ basketball makes individual growth and seeks future wins

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Photo from LifeTouch: Jerlena Alexander '25 goes in for a layup. By Faith Anderson '25 This 2022-2023 DHS girls basketball team may have experienced a winless season, but each individual girl on the team had a lot of growth to be proud of. Dave Chevarella, DHS math teacher and girls basketball coach, says, “All the … Continue reading DHS girls’ basketball makes individual growth and seeks future wins

NHS hosts Derby High School’s first game show: Family Feud style!

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Photos from Derby High School Twitter: Fun-loving participants an winners! By Sophia Brunetti '23 Derby High School recently hosted its first Family Feud-style show on March 16th, 2023. It was held from 6-8 PM in the high school's auditorium.  Multiple teams participated in this competition, running against other groups and teachers. Each ticket to participate … Continue reading NHS hosts Derby High School’s first game show: Family Feud style!

DHS wrestling continues their strong legacy with new, diverse additions

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Photo from Lifetouch: Nicole Gregory '25 takes on Beaudan Damboise '26 at a home match. By Faith Anderson '25 This year's DHS wrestling team has continued its 40-year pattern of success. The team holds 5 wins and 10 losses. This season was especially exciting because, “to add to the uniqueness of the team, for the … Continue reading DHS wrestling continues their strong legacy with new, diverse additions

Despite tough season, DHS boys basketball had amazing fan support

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Photo from Lifetouch: Xaire Henriquez-Lappots '24 warms up for a game. By Azariah Smith '23 After a tough but determined basketball season, the boys had an overall record of 0-20.  Throughout the season, most of the boys were determined and committed to the team, but this did not apply to all players. Thankfully, student fans … Continue reading Despite tough season, DHS boys basketball had amazing fan support