Hilliard Darby High School's Student-Produced Newspaper
As it comes time to vote in the presidential election, many young people do not think they need to. Their vote does not matter, so they are not going to bother. However, this conception is false. Every single person’s vote counts. By understanding how much their vote counts, people can change the course of their government. First, it is important
Every year, it’s a tradition at Darby High School to host a Powder Puff football game, and this year was no different. Guys dressed up in skirts and tank tops, and girls fought for the title of Powder Puff champions. The game was originally supposed to be on Thursday, October 27th, but due to weather conditions it was
Girls in Science Written by Madeline Capka One of the influential clubs available at Darby is Girls in Science, where high school girls travel to various elementary schools to get younger female students involved in S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) subjects. Since girls are often discouraged from being interested in science, this club, run by Connie DelaCruz, helps to
It was the last football game of the season and the players were nervous to play against Dublin Scioto. With a tough session Darby won with a score of 9-7 against Scioto. On October 28th, Darby was in the lead on the first half time by 7 points with 5:17 left on the clock. When the second half came, Scioto
The morning after the last varsity football game for the season was another last for many. The Junior Varsity Panthers struggled against Dublin Scioto to get points on the board, but ultimately lost 14-7. Saturday October 29th started off shaky, with Scioto scoring twice before halftime. Even though the Panthers were down, an attempt for a comeback was made with
October: To start off the month of October, the girls’ golf team at Darby had a very exciting outing, as they competed in Sectionals on October 4th. You can read all about the event here. On the same day as the girls’ golf match, Orchestra put on a concert and played songs like “Riding the Rails” and “Jubilant Overture”. Everything
Senior Tavo Huey plays for the boys Panthers Varsity soccer team. Soccer has been Huey’s passion for the last nine years. Huey is a dedicated athlete, and with dedication comes time. Huey is on the field almost every day, either honing his skills or playing his heart out in a game. Along with soccer, he also has school work, and
New family and consumer science teacher, Brooke Scheiderer, is here to teach about the kitchen, the checkbook, and life. She graduated from The Ohio State University and this is her second year teaching, and her first year being at Lebanon High School. The FCS teacher enjoys teaching multiple different classes, global gourmet, foods for healthy living and career and money
One thing that people have in common is that a many of us believe in superstitions, or at least participate in them. Whether you are knocking on wood or avoiding black cats, almost everyone participates in some form of superstitions. Even though superstitions don’t have much proof of actually existing, they still affect our day to day lives by making
If you’re looking for some scary things to do this October, the Haunted Hoochie in Pataskala is great place to go! I went this last weekend, and for $25 I got into the main haunted house and a 3-D experience that was well worth the wait. The line to get into the main house was very long, we were in
Darby Boys Soccer won another home playoff game against Marysville on Wednesday. It was the second time playing Marysville this season, the first time being a 1-1 tie on Senior Night. Darby started strong, scoring in the first minute and never looking back. The defense held their own for most of game as well. The strong defense led way for
Halloween is right around the corner, so this year make sure you and your family do some great DIY activities! Blair Witch: This year “Blair Witch” hit theatres and scared almost anyone who watched it. Fans out there can make your very own Blair Witch symbol to display their pride and spice up any room. All you need to make
The Darby Marching Band has participated in multiple completions recently, and have come away with impressive results. To start off the the competition season, the band had a draining double header. They began with a two-hour practice at Darby to warm-up, and then traveled to the first competition. Overall for the day, Darby’s band was named grand champions at both competitions,
Trick or Treat So Tots Can Eat is an event the theater troupes at all three Hilliard schools compete in. It is a national competition The thespians meet at one of the high schools before trick or treat starts. This year it will be hosted by Bradley. Hilliard Darby High School, along with Bradley and Davidson, belong to the International
The blood drive will be taking place Thursday, October 27th. Students can sign up everyday in the lunch tables until the 24th. One can donate at 17 on their own, or at 16 years old with parent’s permission. English teacher and PAWs club advisor Erica Golden encouraged everyone who is able to donate to do so. “If people donate
The cooling temperatures, changing leaves, and approach of Halloween means one thing: it’s time to pick the perfect pumpkin. While you could go to places like Wal-Mart or Kroger to select a pumpkin, it is far more fun to go to a pumpkin patch such as Kuhlwein’s Farm, The Orchard and Company, or Jacquemin Farms. In order to pick the
Once a year the Darby Symphonic Choir has a choir retreat where they spend a day together singing and bonding. The retreat is at Hilliard United Methodist Church and it lasts all day. The retreat is to welcome new members of Symphonic Choir, and to learn new music for the Celebration Concert and polish off the fall concert literature. Dr.
For people who are in a foreign class, or can’t fit one into their schedule, there are after school clubs to strengthen one’s knowledge of different cultures. Chinese Club Written by Madeline Capka One of the language clubs offered at Darby is Chinese club, which is open for any student who wants to participate. The club has been offered
Even though students at Darby are only in high school, they can still make a difference through social activism, which is available in these clubs. The Activist Society Written by Kiera Toliver SocAct is the social activist club at Darby that deals things going on in America and around the world, and how it affects people. Lauren Hall is the teacher advisor and
The Cross Country team not only ran in their annual Darby Dash race on the morning of October 8th, the girls and boys also celebrated their senior night. Despite the cold weather, the girls won and the boys came in second. Among the seniors celebrating were Elise Gebhart and Taylor Ziessler. For Elise, this was her first year running cross