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The Hatters' Herald

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

2023-2024 Staff

Mariam Azeez B
Editor-in-Chief

Mariam Azeez B

Hello there! I'm Mariam, a Senior Writer, and this year marks my second year contributing to the Hatters Herald. I've been juggling various roles, including writing for the Herald, managing our social media account, and serving as the Editor-in-Chief. In my free ti...

Mario Fuentes
Senior Editor

Mario Fuentes

Hi! My name is Mario Fuentes, I am a Senior at Danbury High School. This is my second year writing for the school newspaper and am excited to share my love for journalism with our amazing student body.

Jenna Saltzman
Senior Editor

Jenna Saltzman

I am currently a Junior and this is my third year writing for Hatters' Herald. I was interested in becoming a writer for this newspaper because I enjoy writing and see it as an opportunity to grow as a writer. Aside from writing, I enjoy swimming on th...

Luan Alves Dos Santos
Staff Writer

Luan Alves Dos Santos

Hello! My name is Luan Alves Dos Santos, I use He/They pronouns, and I'm currently a freshman at Danbury High School. I'm also part of two other clubs, GSA and the Nutmegger, and I'm the secretary of the Freshman Class Officers. I enjoy writing, drawing,...

Zahara Widito
Staff Writer

Zahara Widito

Hi all, I am Zahara and I am so excited to be contributing t0 our school's newspaper this year! I enjoy a little adrenaline rush, so you will always see me active or involved! I enjoy playing basketball and running track, so being so involved in sports...

Emma Magnotta
Staff Writer

Emma Magnotta

Hi! My name is Emma Magnotta and I am a freshman here at Danbury High School. I love writing and I am really looking forward to joining the Hatters Herald. I would like to go into journalism more during high school. I am very excited for my 4 years here...

Lexie Naber
Staff Writer

Lexie Naber

Hi! My name is Lexie Naber, I am a junior at Danbury High school. This is my first year writing for the schools newspaper and I am excited to write about my interests involving the school. I joined this course to get a chance to venture out and explore...

Abby Munoz
Staff Writer

Abby Munoz

Hey y'all! I am Abby Munoz and currently a senior here at DHS. Around the school I participate and many different clubs and sports.  I am a captain of the girls Cross Country team and I also run Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field. In my free time,...

Linda Nucullaj
Staff Writer

Linda Nucullaj

Hey everyone, my name is Linda, and I am a senior here at DHS :) I decided to join the Hatter's Herald this year because writing has always been something I am fond of, and is definitely something I'd like to pursue in the future (along with political...

Noah Gallo
Staff Writer

Noah Gallo

Hi! I'm Noah Gallo, a senior at Danbury High School. I am a staff writer for the Hatters Herald, the school paper. This is my first year writing for the school paper as I wanted to try my hand at journalism and writing. I enjoy writing and I want to ...

Riya Pharsiyawar
Staff Writer

Riya Pharsiyawar

Hey! This is my first year writing for the Hatters Herald and I am super excited to be learning about Journalism. I am currently a junior here at DHS. I love reading and writing and I am the Treasurer of the National English Honors Society as well as an edi...

Shea Moore
Staff Writer

Shea Moore

Hi I am Shea this is my first year working on The Hatters Herald as a Staff writer. I have enjoyed writing for my peers at DHS. Outside of The Hatters Herald I am also an Officer for Word Warriors. I am passionate about literature and writing and hope...

Gabrielly Araujo
Staff Writer

Gabrielly Araujo

Hello! My name is Gabrielly, and this is my first year writing for the Hatters Herald. I joined this class because it offers the opportunity to write about anything and everything you wish to. Personally, I have a deep-seated passion for music and a fondness...

Avery Mikyska
Staff Writer

Avery Mikyska

Hi! My name is Avery Mikyska, and I am a senior at Danbury High School. With dreams of becoming a journalist, I decided to join the school newspaper. I am so excited for this year and cannot wait to share my story :)

Haley Merrill
Staff Writer

Haley Merrill

Hi! My name is Haley Merrill, I am a senior at Danbury High School! I have recently discovered my passion for writing in journalism. I am majoring in journalism in college, and wanted to get a head start at my future. I can't wait to write stories and...

Fernando Filho
Staff Writer

Fernando Filho

Hi! I am Fernando, a sophomore at DHS writing for Hatters Herald, this is my first year in journalism. I was born in Bridgeport and currently living in Danbury. I have four siblings, one sister, and three brothers. And love fashion. I look forward to...

Jules Kontozissi-Dahlstrom
Columnist

Jules Kontozissi-Dahlstrom

Hi! My name is Jules Kontozissi-Dahlstrom (he/they). I am currently a junior at DHS and this is my second year writing for the Hatters' Herald, and my first year writing the column Sound Check. I wanted to write for the Hatter's Herald to contribute more...

Beck Tate
Journalist

Beck Tate

Hi, I'm Beck! I'm a junior at DHS that previously went to Wooster, and before moving to CT in 2018, I lived in Michigan. I enjoy reading, writing, listening to music, and watching movies in my spare time. I play volleyball for DHS and in the off-season,...

Persephone Rodriguez
Journalist

Persephone Rodriguez

Hello! My name is Persephone Rodriguez. I use any pronouns (he/they/she), and I’m a junior at DHS. This is my second year in Hatter’s Herald! I joined because creative writing has always stood out to me, and I’d love to contribute to my community....

Jalei Reneau
Writer

Jalei Reneau

Hi , my name is Jalei Reneau and I am currently a sophomore . Who has loved writing since I was 7  and started to write at 13 years old of newspapers/articles . Which were based on topics that were interesting and focused on other global problems in...

Brody Berman
writer

Brody Berman

Hi! My name is Brody Berman. I am a junior at Danbury High School. I am trying to contribute to the Hatter's Herald. I want to because I find it interesting what people don't know. So I want to inform the people of what they don't know. I have 1 dog and...

Mia Thatcher

Hi! I'm Mia Thatcher, I am a senior at Danbury High School. This will be my first year writing for the school newspaper. As I continue to learn more about journalism I wish to inspire and inform the students at DHS with important topics. I hope I can...

Anushcha Williams

Anushcha Williams

Hey There! I am a junior at Danbury High School. I decided to join the Hatters' Herald because I have always had a strong passion for writing. I intend to explore and expand my writing skills while informing you about current school events and I know...