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Danbury High School     43 Clapboard Ridge Road Danbury, CT 06811     (203) 797-4800

The Hatters' Herald

Danbury High School     43 Clapboard Ridge Road Danbury, CT 06811     (203) 797-4800

The Hatters' Herald

Humans of DHS: Brooke Stillman, singer

Humans of DHS: Brooke Stillman, singer

Shannon Ahearn, Photo Editor February 12, 2018

Brooke Stillman, freshman, has been the voice heard singing the National Anthem at the Lady Hatters’ home games. Below, she describes her journey: “My mom has always been a singer and my dad...

The official logo of the 2018 Olympics. The opening ceremony in South Korea is scheduled Friday, Feb. 9.

2018 PyeongChang Olympic Preview

Katie Walsh, Editor in Chief February 8, 2018

The 2018 Winter Olympic Games are taking place in PyeongChang, South Korea, from Feb. 9-25. The Olympics bring the world together to celebrate the success, talents and hard work of the incredible athletes...

A group of students use DPS-OpenWiFi on their personal devices during their study hall.

DPS-OpenWiFi to be updated

Meghan Edwarads, News Editor February 8, 2018

From streaming, posting, Googling and gaming, to getting last-minute homework help and printing, internet access is a fundamental aspect of 2018 -- and when it’s taken away it may just feel like the...

Sophomore Laura Snow won the DHS Poetry Out Loud competition organized by English teacher Elise Tobin. Snow now will compete at the state level.

Snow qualifies for state poetry competition

Jenna Coladarci, Correspondent February 1, 2018

Elise Tobin was introduced to the competition Poetry Out Loud a few years ago when she was substitute teaching at Joel Barlow High School. “When I started at Danbury High School, I knew I wanted to...

Varsity baseball coach Shaun Ratchford said he learned a lot about baseball by going to pro spring training camps and watching them work.

Connecticut baseball coaches honor Ratchford as top manager

Mikayla Hill, Staff Writer January 31, 2018

Shaun Ratchford has won the 2017 Baseball Coach of the Year award from the Connecticut High School Coaches Association for his commitment and his passion for the national pastime. Ratchford mentioned...

The Hatters Hooters and other Danbury fans have gained a reputation for turning out in boisterous support of DHS teams this year.

The Hatters Hooters are making a comeback

Taylor Hay, Features Editor January 30, 2018

This season, the boys’ basketball team has received more fan support than in seasons past and a big part of the credit goes to this year’s group of Hatters’ Hooters. The “Hooters” are DHS’...

Taylor Hay, staff writer, on the scene in New York City.

Annual Women’s March in NYC more inclusive

Taylor Hay, Staff Writer January 29, 2018

On Saturday, January 20, protesters flooded the streets of Manhattan on the one year anniversary of Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration. In 2017, the first march took place, but there was a multitude...

Physics teacher Jameson Parker works on a physics problem with Trevor Roos. Parker is up front with his students about Kennedys Disease and how it affects him.

Parker helps others diagnosed with Kennedy’s Disease

Elizabeth Hadden, Staff Writer January 26, 2018

After being diagnosed with Kennedy’s Disease in 2006, physics teacher Jameson Parker has not let the condition define him as he continues to help others who have been diagnosed. According to the Kennedy’s...

Muslim Barbie to hit shelves before Olympics

Muslim Barbie to hit shelves before Olympics

Leslie Mendez, Staff Writer January 26, 2018

The first Barbie doll wearing a hijab will be selling in 2018. Mattel, the maker of Barbie, announced that their new upcoming doll in the Shero Campaign will be modeled after Olympic Fencer, Ibtihaj Muhammad....

Key, Leo clubs collaborate for Hurricane Maria relief efforts

Key, Leo clubs collaborate for Hurricane Maria relief efforts

Naomi Thomas, Arts & Clubs Editor January 24, 2018

In a philanthropic effort, Key and Leo clubs are collaborating for the first time with the athletics department Friday, Jan. 26 to raise money for the hurricane disaster that took place in Puerto Rico...

Nora Ahern poses on stage  with her award at an Irish dancing competition.

Ahern step dances towards success

Jenna Coladarci, Correspondent January 24, 2018

“Although I do get nervous minutes before I have to go up on stage, it is amazing to have all my hard work pay off in the end.”  Nora Ahern, junior, has been Irish step-dancing since she was five...

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