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Mr. Alfidi during a Marching Band Competition day.
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Mr. Alfidi during a Marching Band Competition day.
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Danbury High School 43 Clapboard Ridge Road Danbury, CT 06811 (203) 797-4800

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Sophomore Kaitlyn Klampert won the title International United Miss Connecticut Junior Teen. She will go on to compete for the title International United Miss Junior Teen in Galloway, N.J. July 14 -20.

[Photo] Sophomore places first in pageant despite obstacles

Jenna Coladarci, Staff Writer
May 24, 2019
The Connecticut High School Coaches Association awarded the following to this year's wrestling team: Team of the Year, Wrestler of the Year to Ryan Jack, and Class LL Coaches of the Year to Richard Shook and Keith Lynch.

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March 11, 2019
The Sophomore Class held its annual Chili Cook-off on Feb. 22. Dave Honeyford, left, won Best Overall, Megan Hughes (Honeyford is holding a photo of her) won "Spiciest," and Elise Tobin and Devin Samaha won "Most Unique."

[Photo] Honeyford wins Chili Cook-off

February 26, 2019
The cheerleaders once again earned the FCIAC title on Feb. 2.

[Photo] Cheerleaders keep FCIAC title for third year

Viktoria Wulff-Andersen
February 15, 2019
A water vacuum is employed on C4 on Tuesday after a water pipe break and sprinkler system malfunction.

[Photo] Water damage, repair costs range from $250K to $300K

Erik Wallin, Staff Writer
January 25, 2019
DHS alumna Alasandra Primavera, right, posted this photo of her, fellow student Sarina Gersten, and teacher Susan Schullery on Schullery's Gofundme.com page. Primavera is one of many current and former students who have reached out to Schullery after she was diagnosed with cancer.

[Photo] Schullery recovering from surgery, friend reports

January 25, 2019
The 2004 and 2005 State Champion girls' golf team was inducted into the DHS Hall of Fame during a dinner ceremony Oct. 26 at the Amber Room. From left, Coach Kathy Boucher, Nicole Najam, Kelly Rose Kronen, Stacey Baradit, Megan Corbett, and Jen Tierney.

[Photo] 2018 DHS Hall of Fame

October 31, 2018
Sophomore Lindsey Bieber stands next to her artwork, 1931, which took third place at Richter’s 40th Annual Juried Art Show.

[Photo] Bieber takes 3rd in prestigious local juried art show

Viktoria Wulff-Andersen, Correspondent
October 29, 2018
Lawrens Buissereth has made it to iTunes with a single titled, 40, featuring local artist, Lil' Hanga.

[Photo] Buissereth sees single make it to iTunes

June 18, 2018
Daniel Simmons swimming freestyle at the CIAC LL Trials.

[Photo] CIAC honors Simmons as Scholar-Athlete

June 6, 2018
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June 6, 2018
DPS has named John Webber as ACE's new principal, as current principal Sandra Atanasoff retires.

[Photo] District names Webber to ACE post

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June 3, 2018
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[Photo] Humans of DHS: Celyna Custodio

May 24, 2018
State legislators sign the SB4 bill into a law.

[Photo] Undocumented students celebrate law giving access to tuition funds

May 27, 2018
English teachers Arielle Fischer, left, and Danielle Costello, right, stand with their DHS charges in front of Buckingham Palace during the group's Spring Break trip to England.

[Photo] Learning without borders

Sabine Dempster, Staff Writer
May 2, 2018
Senior Jasmine Gotch is this year's winner of the Wordfest slam, performed April 14 in the auditorium.

[Photo] Senior Jasmin Gotch wins Wordfest 2018

Staff Report
April 22, 2018
Charis Nyarko is a DECO junior who has earned enough credits to graduate in June with the Class of 2018. She plans to attend UCONN.

[Photo] Op-Ed: Celebrating Danbury at the state Capitol Building

Charis Nyarko, Guest Writer
April 20, 2018
This is the graduation gown seniors selected for this years commencement. All seniors -- boys and girls -- will wear such a gown.

[Photo] Seniors pick royal blue gown for all to wear graduation day

April 13, 2018
ESL teacher Soraya Bilbao stands before the bulletin board that she produced to commemorate Peace Corps Week. Bilbao presented to several classes about her own Peace Corps experience in the Kingdom of Tonga in the South Pacific.

[Photo] Bilbao shares Peace Corps’ experience with students

Leslie Mendez, Staff Writer
March 22, 2018
From left, Glenroy Ford, Malcolm Going, Sean-Michael Parkinson, and Malachi Lorick are boys' national champions in the 1600m Sprint Medley Relay in NYC earlier this month.

[Photo] Boys’ sprinters win national title at New Balance Indoors

Hisham Rushaidat, Sports Editor
March 20, 2018
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[Photo] Dinardo gets nod for basketball honor

Mikayla Hill, Staff Writer
February 28, 2018
Jennifer Tomassi poses with host Alex Trebek after the show.

[Photo] DHS alum Tomassi wins at Jeopardy!

Meghan Edwards, News Editor
March 6, 2018
The Hatters Hooters and other Danbury fans have gained a reputation for turning out in boisterous support of DHS teams this year.

[Photo] The Hatters Hooters are making a comeback

January 30, 2018
The Danbury boys' basketball team celebrates its FCIAC championship win over Trumbull with fans and cheerleaders.

[Photo] Danbury wins FCIACs for first time in 26 years

March 6, 2018
The 2005 girls' winning golf team, with Coach Kathy Boucher, left, second row. (Casey Hanrahan, bottom left, is now an English teacher here)

[Photo] Boucher earns national recognition for golf program

March 1, 2018
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Taylor Hay, staff writer, on the scene in New York City.

[Photo] Annual Women’s March in NYC more inclusive

Taylor Hay, Staff Writer
January 29, 2018
Nora Ahern poses on stage with her award at an Irish dancing competition.

[Photo] Ahern step dances towards success

January 24, 2018
Jameson Parker enjoys taking the family -- his wife, Heidi, and their three sons, Brian, Trey and Ryden -- for rides around the yard.

[Photo] Parker helps others diagnosed with Kennedy’s Disease

Elizabeth Hadden, Staff Writer
January 26, 2018
Alex Trasacco gives direction to the football team. Trasacco, who teaches architectural design, construction, and graphic design, tendered his resignation as head coach after three seasons.

[Photo] Trasacco resigns as football coach

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December 9, 2017
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[Photo] Ingersoll helps students in need

Shannon Ahearn, Photo Editor
December 8, 2017
Mollenthiel catches the ball during a game.

[Photo] FCIAC names Mollenthiel, Alves to all-conference team

Matthew Delima and Justin Tarsi
November 21, 2017
Here, the team runs in a pack during a competition at Tarrywile. But when practicing, the team runs on city streets and sidewalks and is often subjected to catcalling.

[Photo] Lady harriers face catcalls when practicing

Gillian Brown, Staff Writer
November 13, 2017
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[Photo] Hodgdon races towards success

Shannon Ahearn, Photo Editor
November 8, 2017
One of these renderings may be the next mascot and logo for the Hatters. Administration is polling faculty and students about the choices. Principal Dan Donovan says he hopes the new mascot will be chosen by Thanksgiving.

[Photo] DHS replacing Mad Hatter with a new look

October 27, 2017
The team gathers together for a pre-game pep talk.

[Photo] Girls’ Volleyball has record-breaking season

Katie Walsh, Editor-in-Chief
October 10, 2017
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[Photo] Teel to be inducted into state Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame

Shannon Ahearn, Photo Editor
October 19, 2017
Jessica Resendes is the kicker for the Hatters' JV football team.

[Photo] Resendes kicking toward varsity goal

Hisham Rushaidat, Sports Editor
October 5, 2017
Senior Ana Rodriguez

[Photo] Op-Ed: ‘Growing Trees’

Ana Rodriguez, Guest Writer
September 30, 2017
DHS alumna Lexie Prendergast talks with Hillary Clinton at her recent book-signing event at Costco in Brookfield. Clinton, a former first lady, senator, secretary of state, and two-time candidate for president, gave Prendergast her card.

[Photo] Op Ed: ‘We are one America’

Alexandra Prendergast
September 24, 2017
Randy Wade, left, goofs around with fellow art teachers and friends Kymberly Noone and Scott Carrizzo. The three are like a comedic trio, practically inseparable.

[Photo] Wade to paint on a fresh canvas as he takes disability

Jazzlyn Torres, Staff Writer
June 10, 2017
Lena Roy (Left), Anna Strosser (Right). This picture was taken at the Regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards by Mrs. Strosser at Manhattanville College

[Photo] Senior’s poetry gains national attention

Abby Martinez, Staff Writer
May 4, 2017
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Andrea Gonzalez, a sophomore in Greg Euchner's English II class, is equally proud of her American and Mexican heritage.

[Photo] Op-Ed: The American Dream is an illusion for many

Andrea Gonzalez, Guest Writer
March 28, 2017
The 2017 Wrestling team had a dominating season this year. Jakob Camacho, a junior, was named CT Wrestler of the Year but he credits the whole team for the championship season.

[Photo] Wrestlers celebrate dominating performance

Hisham Rushaidat, Staff Writer
March 27, 2017
Peer leaders, from left, Tumani Edwards, Chris Leone and Bradley Fox speak with elementary school students about a healthy lifestyle.

Anna Port, right, and Kim Meerman work on a poster for their Peer Leadership Community Change Project -- an event to find bone-marrow matches.

[Photo] Op-Ed: The important battle against blood diseases

Anna Port, Guest Writer
March 22, 2017
Madrigals member, senior Michael Gaboardi, conducts the Westside eighth-grade choir, along with the rest of the Madrigals, while singing "Carol of the Bells."

[Photo] Madrigals sing praises of middle schoolers

Meghan Edwards, Staff Writer
November 12, 2016
Caitlin Burke, class of 2016, works at her desk inside her dorm room at Salisbury University in Maryland.

[Photo] My new academic chapter, away at college

Caitlin Burke, Guest Writer
October 31, 2016
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The DHS Marching Band went into action Saturday, Sept. 10 at Bethel and marched in step to win.

On Saturday, Sept. 10, the DHS Marching Band took first place at Bethel High School's "Quest for the Best" marching band competition. DHS received awards for Best Music, Best Visual, and Best Effect.

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Rahul, right, stands with winner and finalist of the prestigious contest.

[Photo] Senior stands second in global essay contest

Mihir Sood, Editor in Chief
May 19, 2016
Nick Fraticelli, FCIAC's Coach of the Year and a Coach of Excellence for his leadership of the Girls Indoor Track team.

[Photo] FCIAC taps Fraticelli as ‘Coach of the Year’

Staff Report
May 17, 2016
Students working with the littleBits electronics kits in the LMC.

[Photo] Media Center creates ‘Makerspace’ for students

Misbah Aziz, Staff Writer
May 16, 2016
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[Photo] Grammy nominated guitarist performs for DHS students

December 14, 2015
Peer Leaders Yago Zocarrato, Isabel Gustems, Lizzy Newbold, and Natalia Szurawski with Mark Barton, co-founder of Sandy Hook Promise.

[Photo] Governor kicks off ‘Say Something’ and ‘Start with Hello’ campaigns

Renee Cunningham, Staff Writer
November 3, 2015
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[Photo] School launches DECO program and opportunity for a degree

Caitlin Burke, News Editor
November 3, 2015
BOG Officers Renee Cunningham, Caroline Messuri, Han Duong, Sophia Pompilio promotes the Celebrate my Drive campaign.

[Photo] DHS tries to steer Celebrate My Drive to another $100K

Joy-Anne Foster, Staff Writer
November 3, 2015
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