Archive for August, 2009

Book review As a fair warning and plea for my physical safety, I am aware of all the consequences of publishing this particular review. Because of my views, it is likely that I will be burned alive by fangirls everywhere and/or publicly stoned by obsessed pre-teens. According to the apparently indisputable doctrine of Stephanie... »

Comparatively speaking, Derby’s variety of classes often transcends the ordinary and goes into the unique; with new classes steadily being offered within the curriculum, each one is a new opportunity to learn about something different from any other class previously offered. There are a few new classes for students to chose from this year,... »

When it comes to anything about high school sports, his name is always mentioned. He is the definition of the all-American boy: straight As, jock and all around a good person. He’s none other than senior Devin Hedgepeth. Hedgepeth was most recently featured in local news and magazines about his oral commitment to play... »

Walking into Block six, you may have noticed several key differences from last year. Now, it’s Advisory, not seminar and instead of the pass or fail system advisory will have letter grades. In addition, teachers are going to keep track of their students grades, and make sure students are signed out for any classes... »

Friday, Aug. 21 was the Relay For Life of Derby. Citizens from all over joined together to help raise money for cancer research. The Relay took place at High Park on the softball fields. A participant from each team walked around the fields from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. This is supposed to resemble... »

Traditionally, if you were running late to your first or fifth block class it was never a worry as long as you arrived before 8:15. Under a new Tardy Policy, you are to be counted tardy as of the 8 o’clock bell. Promptly at 8 teachers are required to lock doors and not allow... »

Editor column As people grow up, they change. We’re not the same kids we were as freshman; new friends are made, old ones are lost, boyfriends and girlfriends come and go – very few things are stagnant from the moment you enter Derby’s doors as a Panther and the moment you leave them. This... »

The Panther’s Tale staff launched a new web site Aug. 13. The new site has an improved look and specific url address.  After launching an online newspaper edition in 2008 using American Society of Newspaper Editor’s free hosting program, the Panther’s Tale staff build a custom site to have more control over the look... »