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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

School will continue to promote safe driving practices

Joy-Anne Foster, Staff Writer December 1, 2015

DHS has been among the “Celebrate My Drive” winners twice in the three years, but this year’s efforts fell short. Participating schools this time around had to produce a video on safety while...

Lack of Student Resiliency Debated at High School Level

Lack of Student Resiliency Debated at High School Level

Misbah Aziz and Lizzy Newbold, Staff Writers December 1, 2015

Recent observations at the collegiate level have caused students and faculty at the high school to speak out about the decline in resiliency among this generation of teenagers. Researcher Peter Gray...

“Create a banner” Contest!

Hatters' Herald Staff November 30, 2015

Calling all artists! The Hatters' Herald is running a contest to see who can create the best banner for our website. One first place winner will receive a $50 VISA gift card!!! In addition, all entries...

The Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 2

The Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 2

November 23, 2015

Managing Editor: Caroline DeCarvalho The Hunger Games trilogy comes to an end with the premiere of their final screen adaption of Mockingjay Part 2. The movie delivered the perfect ending, capturing...

The Eiffel Tower glows France’s flag colors to show unity after the Nov. 13 attacks in Paris.

DHS reacts to Paris attacks

Joy-Anne Foster, Staff Writer November 20, 2015

The City of Lights saw a grim night last Friday when multiple terrorist attacks carried out by extremist group ISIS, caused the deaths of 129 people. France has been victim to extremism a handful of...

Newtown Exchange

November 19, 2015

 

Chris Sandy and Eric Krug Assembly

November 3, 2015

Juniors and Seniors gather in the auditorium on October 22, 2015 to listen to the heart-touching stories of Chris Sandy and Eric Krug, both who had been involved in underage drinking and driving incidents.

Bocaccio to retire after 33 memorable years at DHS

Lindsay Begler, Opinions Editor November 3, 2015

After spending years at one of the largest high schools in Connecticut, Principal Gary Bocaccio has made the decision to retire at the completion of this school year. It is important to notice the legacy...

Burnett takes the stage in A-wing production

Burnett takes the stage in A-wing production

Jemecca Perkins, Arts Editor November 3, 2015

When you walk in late to Michael Burnett’s Speech Arts class, be prepared to be greeted with a round of applause, and become immersed in the warm-up routines. This class is in one intimate circle,...

School launches DECO program and opportunity for a degree

School launches DECO program and opportunity for a degree

Caitlin Burke, News Editor November 3, 2015

Harrison Berr, a freshman currently working to his high school diploma is also hoping to graduate with an associate’s degree by commencement four years from now. Harrison wanted to join the DECO program...

Shaun Ratchford, left, and Harry Trohalis have  			been honored by the Danbury Old Timers Association for their contributions to Danbury 				athletics. Both were athletes at DHS and went 	        		on to coach: Ratchford coaches baseball and Trohalis 			used to coach softball.

Old Timers recognize Ratchford, Trohalis

Michael Tucci, Sports Editor November 3, 2015

Between their time playing and coaching for Danbury High School, Shaun Ratchford and Harry Trohalis have more than 50 years involved with Hatters athletics. That kind of dedication to student athletes...

BOG Officers Renee Cunningham, Caroline Messuri, Han Duong, Sophia Pompilio promotes the Celebrate my Drive campaign.

DHS tries to steer Celebrate My Drive to another $100K

Joy-Anne Foster, Staff Writer November 3, 2015

Teen driver-education campaign, Celebrate My Drive, is back this year with a new turn to the competition. An audition in the form of a 30-second video, or a photograph, is needed to portray how the...

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