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24 year old Kyren Lacy died of suicide
24 year old Kyren Lacy died of suicide
Pope Francis' Legacy: The future of the LGBTQ in catholic churches
Pope Francis’ Legacy: The future of the LGBTQ in catholic churches
New Jersey wildfire
New Jersey wildfire
Baseball torpedo bats
Baseball torpedo bats
Picture of Samuel E. Ramirez, Kaylan Alexander, and Ms Mroczek at the Brookfield Craft Center during the As You Are opening night
Why everyone should visit “As You Are: Moments in Time”
Image via Netflix's documentary, "Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing"
Piper Rockelle’s story exposes the hidden dangers of kidfluencer fame
Principal Bob Rossi from 2009. Picture taken from a page of the yearbook.
Our forgotten school song
Image from vecteezy.com
Inspiring tomorrow’s teachers today: Educators Rising Club
Peer Leadership fundraisers
Peer Leadership fundraisers
DHS students take on Little People Learning Center
DHS students take on Little People Learning Center
Senior skip day
Senior skip day
Lisa, Enhypen and Jennie at Coachella Image via Instagram/@lalalalisa_m, @jennierubyjane, X/@ENHYPEN_members
Beyond the backlash: K-Pop artists shine bright at Coachella 2025
https://www.cbc.ca/kidsnews/post/11-years-later-the-ice-bucket-challenge-is-back-with-a-new-cause
Students revive ice bucket challenge to promote mental health awareness
Warren Bros. Pictures
Sinners: The exception, not the norm
Review: Ransom Canyon brings western romance to Netflix
Review: Ransom Canyon brings western romance to Netflix
24 year old Kyren Lacy died of suicide
24 year old Kyren Lacy died of suicide
Photo by NBA.
Nikola Jokić makes NBA history with 61-point triple-double, strengthening MVP candidacy in Nuggets double overtime loss to Timberwolves
The biggest events and headlines from the NFL Draft
The biggest events and headlines from the NFL Draft
First Latino to win big east player of the year
First Latino to win big east player of the year
Photo by CBS Sports.
Florida Gators and Houston Cougars advance to NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship in an all-time classic Final Four
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
Jenna Saltzman

Jenna Saltzman, Editor-in-Chief

Hi! I’m Jenna. I am currently a Senior and this is my fourth year writing for Hatters’ Herald. I was interested in becoming a writer for this newspaper because I enjoy journalism and see it as an opportunity to grow as a writer. Aside from writing, I enjoy swimming on the DHS Girls Swim Team. 

All content by Jenna Saltzman
Danbury High School

New staff 2024-2025 school year

Shea Moore and Jenna Saltzman
September 30, 2024
Class of 2024 Valedictorian Shreya Sudarsanam

Top 20 Graduating Seniors of the Class of 2024

Jenna Saltzman, Senior Editor
June 6, 2024
Abigail Munoz

Abigail Munoz

Jenna Saltzman, Senior Editor
June 6, 2024
Shazia Alladin

Shazia Alladin

Jenna Saltzman, Senior Editor
June 6, 2024
Celina Ataya

Celina Ataya

Jenna Saltzman, Senior Editor
June 6, 2024
Matthew Guertin

Matthew Guertin

Jenna Saltzman, Senior Editor
June 6, 2024
Dylan Hennessy

Dylan Hennessy

Jenna Saltzman, Senior Editor
June 6, 2024
Chynna Layese

Chynna Layese

Jenna Saltzman, Senior Editor
June 6, 2024
Jonnathan Jaramillo

Jonnathan Jaramillo

Jenna Saltzman, Senior Editor
June 6, 2024
Ella Orgera

Ella Orgera

Jenna Saltzman, Senior Editor
June 6, 2024
Amy Kouch

Amy Kouch

Jenna Saltzman, Senior Editor
June 6, 2024
Ava Carlino

Ava Carlino

Jenna Saltzman, Senior Editor
June 6, 2024
Mikayla Murphy

Mikayla Murphy

Jenna Saltzman, Senior Editor
June 6, 2024
Albert Jacob

Albert Jacob

Jenna Saltzman, Senior Editor
June 6, 2024
Kayla Tomasik

Kayla Tomasik

Jenna Saltzman, Senior Editor
June 6, 2024
Fathima Ahmed

Fathima Ahmed

Jenna Saltzman, Senior Editor
June 6, 2024
Joseph Chacon

Joseph Chacon

Jenna Saltzman, Senior Editor
June 6, 2024
Tyler Oberholtzer

Tyler Oberholtzer

Jenna Saltzman, Senior Editor
June 6, 2024
Pearl Chia

Pearl Chia

Jenna Saltzman, Senior Editor
June 6, 2024
Stephen Palacios

Stephen Palacios

Jenna Saltzman, Senior Editor
June 6, 2024
Class of 2024 Valedictorian Shreya Sudarsanam

Shreya Sudarsanam

Jenna Saltzman, Senior Editor
June 6, 2024
77th Tony Awards Nomination

Lingering effects of Covid or not, this year’s Tony Award Nominations surprise many

Jenna Saltzman, Senior Editor
May 7, 2024
Eid-ul-Fitr 2024 moon sighting

Eid: the ignored holiday; is an excused absence enough for its national recognition?

Jenna Saltzman, Senior Editor
April 13, 2024
An Oprah Special: Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution

Is Oprah’s vast influence on American culture capable of changing society’s normalized perception of obesity and weight loss?

Jenna Saltzman, Senior Editor
March 30, 2024
H John Voorhees III/Hearst Connecticut Media

Senator’s conference with DHS students raises concerns over KOSA bill

Mariam Azeez B and Jenna Saltzman
March 14, 2024
Test optional: beneficial or detrimental to college acceptance rates

Test optional: beneficial or detrimental to college acceptance rates

Jenna Saltzman, Senior Editor
February 29, 2024
DHS cafeteria

“We have no table;” with lack of table availability, fundraising becomes an increasingly difficult task for class officers

Jenna Saltzman, Senior Editor
February 20, 2024
Superintendent Kevin Walston resigns; understanding the past, present, and future of Danbury Public Schools

Superintendent Kevin Walston resigns; understanding the past, present, and future of Danbury Public Schools

Riya Pharsiyawar and Jenna Saltzman
February 8, 2024
Harvard President Claudine Gay Speaks at Congressional Hearing

Mr. Donovan’s take on the boundaries of free speech and how that applies to top educational institutions around the country

Jenna Saltzman, Senior Editor
January 26, 2024
The Obama's and Oprah

Is the public ready to accept the impact celebrities can have on elections?

Jenna Saltzman, Senior Editor
December 4, 2023
Mayoral Debate

Deciphering the truth from the many conflicting “realities” argued in Danbury’s 2023 Mayoral Debate

Jenna Saltzman, Senior Editor
October 30, 2023
Danbury High School

New Staff 2023-2024

Jenna Saltzman and Mario Fuentes
October 12, 2023
Yes, YOU Can Take Free SAT and College Prep Classes Over the Summer 

Yes, YOU Can Take Free SAT and College Prep Classes Over the Summer 

Jenna Saltzman, Staff Writer
June 9, 2023
Six-week landmark trial between Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems abruptly ended with a settlement between the two companies and ousting of Fox News host Tucker Carlson

Six-week landmark trial between Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems abruptly ended with a settlement between the two companies and ousting of Fox News host Tucker Carlson

Jenna Saltzman, Staff Writer
May 17, 2023
169/169: SAVE OUR SCHOOLS, SAVE DANBURY

169/169: SAVE OUR SCHOOLS, SAVE DANBURY

Jenna Saltzman, Hope Thomas, and Mariam Azeez B
March 20, 2023
With the progress towards a nationwide ban on TikTok, much controversy has arisen towards the real reason for politicians “concern” around the app

With the progress towards a nationwide ban on TikTok, much controversy has arisen towards the real reason for politicians “concern” around the app

Jenna Saltzman, Staff Writer
March 10, 2023
Could Netflix’s New Password Sharing Restrictions be the End of the Company's Monumental Success?

Could Netflix’s New Password Sharing Restrictions be the End of the Company’s Monumental Success?

Jenna Saltzman, Staff Writer
February 22, 2023
75 of Danbury's Most In Need Residents Given Gift Bags to Celebrate the Holidays

75 of Danbury’s Most In Need Residents Given Gift Bags to Celebrate the Holidays

Jenna Saltzman
January 19, 2023
After backlash, Disney welcomes the return of Bob Iger as CEO to save the company

After backlash, Disney welcomes the return of Bob Iger as CEO to save the company

Jenna Saltzman, Contributing Writer
December 19, 2022
The Red Wave That Never Happened *Updated December 2022*

The Red Wave That Never Happened *Updated December 2022*

Jenna Saltzman
November 22, 2022
"These things are affecting everyone;" upcoming 2022 midterm elections have drastic impact

“These things are affecting everyone;” upcoming 2022 midterm elections have drastic impact

Jenna Saltzman
October 21, 2022
A New School Year and a Switch to Schoology

A New School Year and a Switch to Schoology

Jenna Saltzman
September 29, 2022
Students respond to mask mandate being lifted

Students respond to mask mandate being lifted

Jenna Saltzman
April 1, 2022
For many Americans, this year's winter holiday celebrations will return to normal

For many Americans, this year’s winter holiday celebrations will return to normal

Jenna Saltzman, Contributing Writer
December 20, 2021
Dean Esposito discusses his plans as mayor with students at Danbury High School on Oct. 30

Republican Dean Esposito has plans to ‘move Danbury forward’ as the mayor-elect

Shriya Jonnalagadda and Jenna Saltzman
November 9, 2021
Currently, tents positioned outside of cafeteria as shown.

DHS to change lunch routine as cold weather approaches

Jenna Saltzman, Contributing Writer
October 26, 2021
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