It’s that time again. The 21st Winter Olympics are in action in Vancouver, Canada and once again athletes from around the world compete for glory and prestigious gold medals. The Winter Olympics are a time when heroes arise and countries unite in fierce competition. Currently The Star-Spangled Banner is the anthem heard ringing out... »
Archive for February, 2010
Mr. Panther candidates announced
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
With basketball season in full swing, the annual Mr. Panther royalty candidates have been announced. Seniors Sean Smith, Tyson Liston, Jake Wittkop, Cory Whited, Meshach Kennedy and Jameson Moore have been picked as this year’s potential Mr. Panther. Mr. Panther is an annual fundraiser held by the Derby High School cheerleading squad. Students donate... »
Vote for your favorite cute baby
Monday, February 8th, 2010
Look at the cute baby photos below (there are 16). Then vote for your favorite. Voting closes Feb. 28. The winning photo will be announced March 1. The winner receives a $10 Freddy’s gift card. Photos were collected Jan. 25-Feb. 4 from current Derby students, faculty and staff. Baby pictures range from birth to... »
Health for Haiti lends a hand
Saturday, February 6th, 2010
On Feb. 1, Student Council sponsor Tonia Stoehr sent out e-mail to advisory teachers officially starting a short-term program called Health for Haiti. »
Manning’s 2nd, or Bree’s 1st?
Friday, February 5th, 2010
This Sunday, Feb. 7 will be the last day of the 2009-2010 NFL season, as the Indianapolis Colts take on the New Orleans Saints in Miami. This will be the Saints’ first showing in the Super Bowl in the 43 years they have been a team, and nothing new to Manning for this will... »
New leader emerges for Lady Panther basketball team
Friday, February 5th, 2010
For the past four years any time Derby Lady Panther basketball came up in a conversation almost always was 2009 graduate Joanna McFarland’s name was mentioned. McFarland was the key scorer all four years of her high school career. Losing her to graduation the team was looking for a new leader to step out.... »
Music Club provides competitions, performance venues
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
Looking around the school on any given day, you will see many people listening to music on their various iPods and MP3 players. Music is a commoner denominator between students. “The greatest thing in the world is music, and everybody can relate to it in someway or another,” sophmore Kadrae Smith said. That’s part... »