Derby High School football loses their first home game
Photo from LIfeTouch Photography: DHS football team working together on the field. By Sophia Brunetti '23 & Azariah Smith '23 On Sept. 16, 2022, Derby High School had its first home football game against Waterbury Career Academy, losing 55-12. Despite the disappointment of the loss, they had their first two touchdowns of the season. To … Continue reading Derby High School football loses their first home game
The “Wright” take on celebrity drama
Photo by Mekhi Wright '23: The biggest Ye fan at DHS, business teacher Robert Swierbitowicz, Googles his idol. By Mekhi Wright '23 Everyone needs a little bit of celeb drama in their lives! Here are the top three celebrity drama stories in recent weeks. 1. BTS goes into military service According to the New York … Continue reading The “Wright” take on celebrity drama
A special addition to our special education team
Photo by Andreale Mitchell '23: Maxine Campbell works with a student in a skills class. By Andreale Mitchell Hello DHS, this is one of our new special education teachers, Maxine Campbell. Before Campbell began working here at Dhs she was a hospital fellowship coordinator, and although she did enjoy this job, she always wanted to … Continue reading A special addition to our special education team
We have a problem: political polarization in Derby
Image from JP Akter '24: Student responses to survey on political polarization. By JP Akter As the result of multiple allegations and public actions by elected officials, many believe there is a political polarization issue in Derby. From my perspective, this is definitely the case and this is having negative effects across the community. On … Continue reading We have a problem: political polarization in Derby
Let’s reduce the financial weight on college students’ shoulders
By Raelynn Harris In America, the amount of money students spend on college is a topic of debate. If colleges and universities cut costs, in addition to being free for the first two years, then improvement will likely be seen in America. A lot of changes would need to be made such as cutting down … Continue reading Let’s reduce the financial weight on college students’ shoulders
DHS cross country team has strong and fulfilling season
Photo by Cassie Silkoff '25: The cross country girls prepare to run at NVLs. By Sophia Brunetti '23 *An update to this article has been posted at the bottom of the page. Students and parents were on the edge of their seats for the NVL”s - Naugatuck Valley League - Championship on October 19th, followed … Continue reading DHS cross country team has strong and fulfilling season
Derby High School’s new drama program led by English teacher Kristin Parry
Photo by Kristin Parry: The drama class works hard on stage. By Raelynn Harris This year, Derby High School has a new active drama class. The class is based on students who act out a skit of their choice. The class is led by English teacher Kristin Parry period two of the school day. Derby … Continue reading Derby High School’s new drama program led by English teacher Kristin Parry
Girl’s volleyball club unknown but fun
Photo by Lynnette Martinez '25: The DHS girls' volleyball team after a recent win. By Jan Brito '23 At Derby High School there is a new volleyball club for girls with approximately 14 participants. This club was started this year by student Brianna Kling ‘25 along with Lynnette Martinez ‘25. Practices regularly take place at … Continue reading Girl’s volleyball club unknown but fun
Struggle is what we need
Photo By Andreale Mitchell '24: Colin Strickland '23 and Kelly Prasannouvong '24 handle struggle with perseverance. By Andreale Mitchell '24 Struggle (v.): to make strenuous or violent efforts in the face of difficulties or opposition. This is one definition, but many different circumstances can define a struggle. Struggles are what human beings face in their … Continue reading Struggle is what we need
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