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Neirad Archive for 2000-2009 |
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Neirad for January 2000
- Darien High School Opens
- Prohibition: When Liquor Went Bad by Andrew Elliot
- From a Small Town…To a Sprawling Suburb
- Army Air Corps Corporal Charles Gersternmaier by Edward Briganti
- A Memoir From a Different Era: The Years of WWII by Ann Durland
- The Swingin’ Music of the 40’s by Torey Thelin
- From Weed Beach to Omaha Beach: Captain Morehouse by Edward Briganti
- Remembering the Late 50’s: 1955-59
- Espionage and the Cold War by Bryan Lennon
- Volkswagon Cramming: 1950 Fads by Megan McKenna
- Our DHS Arrives; Deemed a “Good Buy” by Jen Ramsey
- Music of the 1960’s
- When TV First Captivated America with Humor and Seriousness by Andy Mattison
- Faculty Throwback; Then and Now
- The Hippie Counter-Culture by Kendall Gilchrest
- Hanging Around in the 60’s by Samuel Fletcher
- Before there was Clinton: Our First Televised Presidential Scandal by Steve Prince and Joe Breitweiser
- Oil Embargo Hits Home: The Gas Crisis by Giles Mitchell
- The Draft: Reaction to Vietnam’s Reality
- Yet Another Proposed Building Change…
- James Gang Rocks DHS
- Computer Use in 1980’s: Nothing like Today’s iMacs by Tyler Brownlee
- Campus Closed December 17, 1982 by Chris Famighetti
- ABC Program Founded
- Options Proposed for High School of 1990’s by Ben Wattenmaker
- Man on the Run: 1986-1995 by Jon Dunn
- U2’s Bono Meets DHS Students by Becca Oresman
- Air Force Pilot Makes DHS Proud by Erik Ramos
- School Violence Plagues the 1990’s by Nisma Baig
- “No Means No.” Date Rape in the Early 90’s by Tracy Lynch
- Sounds of the Decade by J.J. Saur
- Darien’s Teen Center by Deirdre O’Connor
- Darien Scout Cabin: Fifty Years of Serving the Community by Joe Breitweiser
- Looking Towards the Millennium
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Neirad for October 2000
- Architect Selected for New DHS
- Firestone Tires: Recall Affects Many DHS Student’s SUVs by Andy Mattison
- Who Watched the Olympics? by Julia Gibney
- Subway Stops at DHS by Andrew Elliott
- Blue Wave Pride? by Paul Carley
- The World According to “raMOSES” by Erik Ramos
- The Race for the White House 2000 by Bill Grimshaw
- Its Not Easy Being Green by Chris Westhoff
- Clement Miner by Laura Macdonald
- Who Let the Dogs Out? by Simon Hawkins
- A Golden Opportunity by Bryan Finkel
- Radiohead Inaugurates the Millennium with a Musical Masterpiece by Chris Famighetti
- Who’s in the Garden? Alex Larsen has the Answer by Alex Larsen
- Can Television Possibly Get Any Worse? Bill Sez… by Bill Grimshaw and Alex Larsen
- Up and Coming College Band, Dispatch, Plays the Wetlands by Kendall Gilchrest
- Sameer Baig: “I can be a Psycho Runner” by Edward Briganti
- Saving Lives as Well as Goals by Tyler Brownle
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The Homecoming Insert for 2000
Various Photos from Homecoming 2000 |
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Neirad for November 2000
- Sports Rage: Why Are Parents Out of Control? by Andy Mattison
- Craze of the Year by Paul Carley
- Presidential Deadlock: Election Too Close to Call by Bill Grimshaw
- Profit or Tradition? by Julia Gibney
- U.S. Defense Department Revamps for the New Millennium by Edward Briganti
- Junior CAPT Scores= Sophomore Pain by Simon Hawkins
- The World According to raMOSES by Erik Ramos
- Daria Knight: Does She Speak the Truth? by Lexi Deluca
- Cars at DHS: The Breakdown by Kevin Costanzo
- Paul Simon: Still Crazy After All These Years by Kerry McAuliffe
- Theatre 308 Returns With Tartuffe by Julia Gibney
- Spike Lee's Latest Joint: Bamboozled by Chris Famighetti
- Rancid Rocks the Roseland Ballroom by Drew Lydecker
- Darien Football Losing Streak at Six by Mike Sullivan
- Different Strokes for Different Folks by Andy Mattison
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Neirad for December 2000
- Students are "Sleepless in Darien" by Edward Briganti
- Ecstacy Use Rising to All-Time High by Lexi Deluca
- Election 2000: A Recount of "The Recount" by Andy Mattison
- Real World on the Way to The Depot? by Kerry McAuliffe
- Yearbook Prices by Drew Lydecker
- Eating Disorders: The Hidden Epidemic of DHS by Kendall Gilchrest
- Taylor Davis: Master of the Air Up There by Taylor Brownlee
- Pogs: Paul Carley's Look Back at a Fad Gone Wrong by Paul Carley
- Neirad Picks Best and Worst of the Year 2000 by Tracy Lynch and Andy Mattison
- Westhoff's Classic Reruns: Charles in Charge by Chris Westhoff
- Jets vs. Giants, Who is The Better Team in New York by Sean Gillespie
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- Panel Envisions Life for New School by Robert Bollman
- Sport Utility Vehicles: Are They a Danger? by Gerard Gibney
- Cellphones and Automobiles: Drive Now and Talk Later by Ed Briganti
- Applying to College: The New Definition of Boredom by Sam Fletcher
- Wading Through Political Stereotypes To Find a Winner by Erik Ramos
- It's a Bird! It's a Plane! It's a Computer Generated Image! by Andy Mattison
- Athletic Traditions or Hazing? by Andrew Elliot
- Nicaraguan Mudslides, Albania, DHS Spanish Club- All Visited by AmeriCares by Jon Dunn
- Current Seeks Student Submissions and Contributions by Colleen Kapsimalis
- Just Your Average Boy Scouts: Punk Band Troop 53 by Chris Famighetti
- Bands, Skits, and God: Young Life at DHS by Amanda Moseley
- The Dharma Bum; Jessie Lewis by Chris Westhoff
- From Jail to School: Bars to Go with the Cinderblocks by Jen Ramsey
- My Conversation with Oscar Nominee Chloe by Andrew Mattison
- Shakespear for the Modern High School Student by Steve Price
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- Smoke Stoppers Helps Students Become Sickened by Their Habits by Whitney Franklin and Kendall Glichrest
- Forging the Way for the Future by Robert Bollman
- The New Sports Pages: A Police Blotter for Athletes
- Who Has the Best Egg and Cheese in Darien by Deirde O’Connor and Jessica Philips
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- Back to the Future: Tidal Wave of Freshmen, New Computer System and Plans for a New Building Begin 2000 by Paul Carley and Chris Westoff
- New Computers Cause Frustration by Ed Briganti
- New Faces at DHS by Kerry McAullife
- Hail to the Chief: President Stevie Kramer Looks Forward to the New Year by Tyler Brownlee
- AC/DC Brings Some High Voltage to the Garden by Erik Ramos
- Curtain Rises on a New Year of Theatre 308 by Julia Gibney
- A Young Writer Becomes Almost Famous by Simon Hawkins
- Nurse Betty: Dark Twist on the Romantic Comedy by Bill Grimshaw
- Blue Wave Boys: A Look Ahead by Alex Laursen and Paul Carley
- Girls Sports Maintaining Excellence by Taylor Brownlee and Andrew Elliot
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- To Do-Stress Come to SFS by Megan McKenna
- Y2K: A Survivor’s Tale by Erik Ramos
- Portable Combat Overcrowding by Tracy Lynch
- Where was “The Place to be” on New Year’s Eve 1999? by Sarah Baker, Tyler Brownlee, and Megan McKenna
- Changes for DHS in 2000: Students and Faculty Speak Out by Amanda Moseley
- DHS Brings Technology to the Community by Tory Thelin and Kendall Gillchrest
- 32,000 Posters Riddle the School by Nisma Balg
- Spring Drama: Theatre 308 to Perform Bard’s The Tempest
- Dees Leads Fight Against Hate by J.J. Saur
- Motivational Mountain Climber Visits DHS by Stephen Prince
- Sign of the Times: A Capsule for 3000 by Amanda Moseley
- Middlesex MS: State of the Art; DHS: State of Decay
- Leap Year Bug Poses Threat by Andy Mattison
- World Games 2000: Secession and Rebellion by Hillary Megroz and Sarah Baker
- Darien’s Lifeline: The Students of Post 53 by Ed Briganti
- The Dudley Down Project by Gerald Gibney
- Windsurfing, National Lampoon’s, and Island Girls by Pat Moore
- Troy’s Bucket—Rid of Stan and Ready to Jam by Deirdre O’Connor
- “Enter Sandman” in G Major by Giles Mitchell
- “I’m From Hollywood So I’m Smarter Than All of You by Joe Breitweiser
- The Two Laziest Students at DHS by Bobby McKeon and Sam Fletcher
- A Wrestling Fan Lives Out his Dream in a Sojurn to the Royal Rumble by Bryan Lennon
- Mysticism, Monsters, and Magic by Chris Famighetti
- Elementary School Students Captivated by Harry Potter by Jen Ramsey
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Neirad for February 2001
- Courts: Students Cannot Grade Other Students’ Papers by Mike Sullivan
- Architects Avoiding Problems by Meghan Moore
- Recycling: DHS at Odds with DEP by Patrick Fulton
- State of DHS: The Administration by Edward Briganti
- State of DHS: The Cafeteria by Kaitlin Blankemeier
- State of DHS: The Gym by Alex Larsen
- State of DHS: The Library by Paul Carley
- World Games 2001 by Erik Ramos
- Student Profiles: A Look into the People Behind the Scenes at DHS by Sarah Shimmel and Jessica Koontz
- College Football: The Mattison Way by Andy Mattison
- Pride and Honor: College Football by Derek Claiborne
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Neirad for March 2001
- Electives, Electives, Electives by Libby Golden
- School Vouchers: Will it affect DHS? by Bryan Finkel
- Four More Years by Erik Ramos
- The World According to “raMOSES”: The Bathroom by Erik Ramos
- Struggling to Survive Through the Desert of March by Paul Carley
- A Storm of Propaganda, Not Snow, Swarms Darien by Julia Gibney
- Piantadosi Pandemonium by Andy Mattison
- The Kelly-Kelly Connection by Simon Hawkins
- The XFL: A First-Hand Account of the NY/NJ Hitmen by Simon Hawkins
- Napster: It’s Not Going Away without a Fight by Drew Lydecker
- Eddie Winslow and 15 Minutes: Bill and Tom’s Take by Bill Grimshaw and Tom Nissen
- Boys Swimming Dominates at State Championships by Bryan Finkel
- Gymnastics Wins Third Straight State Championship by Paul Carley
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Neirad for May 2001
- Are DHS Grades Being Inflated? by Tom Nissen
- Campaign Finance: What Every Kid Should Know by Mike Sullivan
- The World According to raMOSES: Mexican Business by Erik Ramos
- Knoxville Can’t Save MTV from Falling Flat on Its Face by Alex Larson
- Drug Testing Could Come to DHS by Jessica & Sarah Shimmel
- High School Juniors Meet Racism Head On by Paul Carley
- UCal President Proposes End to SAT Use in Admission Process by Meghan Moore
- Teen Violence: Can It Happen Here? by Kaitlin Blankmeier
- Darien Playhouse Sold? by Andy Mattison and Bill Grimshaw
- Living with Lyme: Lyme Disease Strikes DHS Students by Kaitlin Blankmeier
- American League 2001: Pary One of the MLB Preview by Sean Gillespie
- Extra Points: Taking the High Road Out by Sean Gillepsie
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- New Principal Looks Forward to Great Year by Mike Sullivan
- The Brand New DHS Schedule by Bill Grimshaw
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- Seniors Give DHS Much Needed Facelift by Greg Kelly
- The Cookout that Never Happened by Julia Gibney
- The Ultimate Summer Job by Alex Larson
- New School Year Brings Parking Problems by Bill Grimshaw
- Off to a Shaky Start by Paul Carley
- New Schedule: Not as Easy as A-B-C, 1-2-3 by Patrick Fulton
- Spencer Clark’s Next Role: DHS Freshman by Jessica Koontz and Sarah Shimmel
- New Assistant Principal Takes Over at DHS by Kaitlin Blankmeier
- From End to Beginning: Memento Works Backwards by Bill Grimshaw
- Danny Almonte: The Liar Who Throws Fire by Andrew Lloyd
- Blue Wave Football Looks Forward to a Winning Season by Tom Nissen
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 | Neirad for October 2001
- Lottery Determines Student Parking by Sarah Shimell
- Economy Recovers from Period of Freefall by Patrick Fulton
- Middle School Memoirs by Jessica Koontz
- It’s All About the Children by John Wheelock
- Another Reaction to 9 by 11 –Tom Zawacki
- Students Get Involved in Mentoring Program by Kerry McAuliffe
- My Own Grenade Preps for Repeat of Homecoming Bonfire Performance by Meghan Moore
- NEIRAD’s Tips for College Applications by Kaitlin Blankemeier
- Who Ya Gonna Call? Who do Ya Think? by Brill Grimshaw
- Harry Potter Lights Up the Big Screen: Potterheads Get Ready by Kerry McAuliffe
- College Football: The Real Reason to Get a College Education by Tom Nissen
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- Harrel, Republicans Retain Control of Board of Selectmen by Mike Sullivan
- Investment Club Back in Full Force by Matt Kowalski
- Darien Home to Accomplished Author by Julia Gibney
- Stu Black is Chess Clubin’ by John Wheelock
- Student Helps Design Website by Kerry McAuliffe
- Shallow Hal Surprisingly Deep by Bill Grimshaw
- Napster: The Next Generation by Patrick Fulton
- National Lampoon’s Where Are They Now? by Andrew Lloyd
- And One: Yankees Lose, Red Sox Fans Rejoice by Mike Sullivan
- Fall Sports Come to a Successful Close by Meghan Moore and Sarah Shimmel
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- Airport Security Becomes an Issue During Holidays by Derek Claiborne
- New Computer System Creates Havoc for Students by David Hepburn
- The Truth About Fur Farms by Julia Gibney
- Taco Bell is Good for the Soul by Tom Nissen
- Anthrax Scare Affects College Application Process by Kendall Gilchrest
- DHS Holds First Annual Winter Pep Rally by Paul Carley
- DHS Prepares for NEASC Evaluation by Mackenzie Millar
- Teacher of the Month: Mr. Burnt by Jessica Koontz and Sarah Shimmel
- Senior/Senior Prom Falls short of DHS Seniors by Kaitlin Blankemeier
- Theatre 308 Presents “The Foreigner” by Bill Grimshaw
- Ocean’s 11 Stays Afloat with an All by Star Cast by Bill Grimshaw and Melissa Abruzzese
- The Clock is Ticking on 24 by Bill Grimshaw
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- Foreign Exchange Program Sends Students to China by Jessica Koontz and Kaitlin Blackemeier
- Are You Surfing or Studying? by John Wheelock
- Connecticut: The State of Reason by Julia Gibney
- Cheerleading: It’s A Sport by Alex Lay and Jessica Koontz
- Cheerleading: It’s Dancing by Greg Kelly
- Segway HT Revolutionizes Transportation by Bryan Flakel
- Principal Search Continues by Billy Hogan
- Terrorism and the Resulting Increase in Domestic Surveilance by Ian McGill
- New Year’s Even 2001 by Kerry McAuliffe
- Please Hammer Don’t Bore ‘Em by Bill Grimshaw
- Lord of The Rings: Really Long But Really Good by Drew Lydecker and Patrick Fulton
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- DHS Names Auclair New Principal by Meghan Moore
- D.I.V.E. Day Lays Foundation for Future DHS Tradition by David Hepburn
- Depot 2002 Year Comes to an End by Libbet Megroz
- Teacher of the Month: Ms. Taylor by Christine Flynn
- Spiderman Wraps up Moviegoers Everywhere by Brill Grimshaw
- Spice World: A Relic from a Byone Era by Julia Gibney
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- It Has Begun…Construction Returns to DHS
- Mr. Rubin Makes Active and Anticipated Return by Libbet Megroz and Sarah Shimmel
- Roving ReporterHow has the Construction Affected Parking at DHS
- Coleman, His Corolla, and the Open Road by Coleman Miller
- War with Iraq: More than Just a Small Fight by Ian McGill
- Cafeteria Confrontation: No Relaxing Cup of Soup by Libbet Megroz
- Concert Goers Beware: Ticketmaster has Relocated by Meghan Moore
- Construction Begins, Parking Issues Surface by Libbet Megroz
- The Chance of a Lifetime: An Inside Look at the ABC Program and the Lives of Six Who Experience It by Kaitlin Blankmeier
- GSA Enters Year Two by Erin Frasca
- China Exchange Students Share Their Stories by Emily Gamble and Christine Flynn
- Senior Prom Returns to its Former Success by Meghan Moore
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Neirad for February 2002
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DHS Offers Innovative Science Program by Bryan Finkel
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DHS Institutes Teacher Nametag System by Paul Carley
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Enron Collapse has Far Reaching Effects by Mike Sullivan
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Pancake Palace of Darien by Paul Carley
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Why Wear Pants by Julia Gibney
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Gay-Straight Alliance Takes its Place in DHS by Drew Lydecker and Elvira Holguin
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Zoning Laws Cause Legal Problems for Roxy Video by Witt Reese
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Black Hawk Down: A Tribute to Modern War Heroes by David Hepburn
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Student of the Month: Joanna Weiss by Gigi Kaufmann
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Majestic Mountains Close to Home by Libbet Megrose
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Detroit Auto Show 2002 by Patrick Fulton
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Teacher of the Month: Mr. Clark by Olivia Mitchell
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Finally, A Count that is Better than Chocula by Bill Grinshaw and Alex Larsen
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Ice Ice Baby: Shackleton’s Antarctic Adventure by John Wheelock
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Super Bowl Commercials Return to Bathroom Break Status by Olivia Mitchell
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Real World Chicago: Great Town Inherits Lousy Show by Kerry Mcauliffe
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GTA 3: Crime Does Pay by Greg Kelly
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U2 Makes Super Bowl Sunday a Beautiful Day by Billy Hogan
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Kiss Me Kate: Theatre 308’s Next Musical by Christine Flynn
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Pat McGee Band… Who are They? by Megan Moore
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‘Ed Gives Me Reason To Live’ One Seniors True Story by Tom Nissen
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Bands Coming to DHS: Groupies Call Reserves by John Wheelock
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Boys Wrestling Looks to the Future by Alex Lay and Erin Frasca
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Cheerleading Struggles at FCIAC Competition by Kaitlin Blankemeir
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DHS Student Has a Super Time at Super Bowl by Mellissa Aburezzese
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And One… Tyson/Louis Brawl Caps off a Wild Month in Sports by Mike Sullivan
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Neirad for March 2002
- School Xerox Machine Bottlenecks Faculty by David Hepburn
- Seeking Homer to Play DHS
- Roving Reporter: What Would You Do if You Were NEASC by Alex Larsen and Greg Kelly
- Banning Dodge Ball? by Tom Nissen
- Yoko: Oh No! by Gigi Kaufman and Julia Gibney
- Should Gym Class Be Co-Ed; Yes by David Hepburn, No by Julia Gibney
- Surprise! DHS Has a Mold Problem by Kerry McAullife
- NEASC Visit to DHS Comes to an End by Meghan Moore
- Top 80 of the 80’s
- Teacher of the Month: Ms. Sorensen by Christine Flynn and Erin Frasca
- What’s “Money,” What’s “Shwag” by Paul Carley
- Student of the Month: Newland Baldwin by Paul Carley
- The Delis of Darien Public Schools by John Wheelock
- The Founding Father Darien Doesn’t Want You to Know About by Gigi Kaufman
- Spring Break: Where Will You Go by Billy Hogan
- Academy Awards 2002 Pick ‘em by Bill Grimshaw and Tom Nissen
- Josh Hartnett Gives Up Sex For Lent: Guys Everywhere Rejoice by Mike Sullivan and Bill Grimshaw
- The 2002 Grammy’s: Bluegrass’ Revenge by Drew Lydecker
- Fox Gives Family Guy the Axe by Bryan Finkel
- 2002 Winter Olympics Bring Entertainment to Salt Lake City by Mackenzie Miller
- Winter Sports Wrap Up by Alexandra Lay
- March Madness Hits DHS by John Wheelock
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Neirad for April 2002
- DHS Students Participate in Building with Books Program by Alex Lay
- Prom 2002: It’s Time to Live “In the Moment” by Bryan Finkel
- Open Campus: The Epic Struggle
- Roving Reporter: What Are You Doing for Spring Break by Kaitlin Blankemeier and Erin Frasca
- Homeland Security: Feeling Safe Yet? Drew Lydecker
- State Involvement in Terrorism
- Random Drug Testing: Is it Legal? by Patrick Fulton
- College Board Cuts Score Choice from SAT II Tests by Kaitlin Blankemeier
- Mayer Not Returning For Second Year by Bill Grimshaw and Erin Frasca
- Human Rights Day Returns to DHS by David Hepburn
- Youth and Law Travels to Bridgeport Superior Court by Members of the Youth and Law Class
- Youth and Law Students React to Prison Visit by Members of the Youth and Law Class
- Top 90 of the 90’s by Libbet Megroz, Meghan Moore, and Kerry McAuliffe
- Teacher of the Month: Mr. Zawacki by Derek Clairborne
- Student of the Month: Amanda Rich by Meghan Moore
- ALP and CORE: An Inside Look by Kaitlin Blankemeier
- The Pros and Cons of High School Relationships by Elvira Holguin
- What Goes On After Dark on Weekends by John Wheelock
- Self-Tanning Secrets by Alex Laursen
- Clifford: A Lost Classic by Gigi Kaufman and Julia Gibney
- Academy Awards Fashion: The Vain Get Vainer by Kendell Gilcrest and Olivia Mitchell
- Move Over Addams Family: The Osbournes are The New First Family of Freakyness by Drew Lydecker and Olivia Mitchell
- Get Out Your Glowsticks: Sound Tribe Sector 9 is Coming to Town by Kerry McAullife
- National Lampoon Proves its Glory Days Are Over with Van Wilder by Bill Grimshaw and Tom Nissen
- Jesus Lives! In Play Form by Greg Kelly
- Student/Faculty Basketball Game: Youth Prevails by Billy Hogan
- McDonald’s All American Game: Would You Like an Alley-Oop With That by John Wheelock
- Darien High School Spring Sports Kick Off The FCIAC Prepares to be Dominated by Paul Carley
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Neirad for September 2002
- Leadership Day Trains Leaders of the Future by Meghan Moore
- Year Commences: Senior Stress Begins
- Roving Reporter: What’s Your Mom’s Name
- College: Back Off by Gigi Kaufman
- One Hit Wonders by Coleman Miller
- DHS Cheerleaders Jump into the Fall
- DHS Remembers 9/11 at Flag Raising Ceremony
- Meet the DHS Community Council by Jessica Koontz and David Hepburn
- September 11th Reflections: A student’s view by Allison Malecki
- New Face at DHS: Principal Dr. Auclair by Sarah Shimmel
- Neirad: Behind the Scenes by Coleman Miller
- Celebrities among us? NEIRAD Tracks Own Student Look-Alikes by Emily Gambir and Erin Frasca
- The Good Girl: Not So Good After All by Sarah Shimmel
- Meg’s Concert Corner by Meghan Moore
- Summer Jobs by Gigi Kaufman
- Blue Wave Ready for FCIAC Domination by Coleman Miller
- Homecoming 2002: Was it a Ball by Sarah Shimmel
- JOBS: Junkfood Offerings Bring Students by Gigi Kaufman
- Pleasing the Masses: Music to One’s Ears by Olivia Mitchell
- Roving Reporter: If you could make up your own Halloween candy, what would be? by Kaitlin Blankemeier
- Old Spirits Move Aside for the DHS Traditions of Future by David Hepburn
- Theatre 308 Set to Perform Miller’s The Crucible by David Hepburn
- Clash of the Titans: The Truth About Davids by Olivia Mitchell and Coleman Miller
- Depot Preview by Libbet Megroz
- Seniors vs. Seniors: A Comparison Between Last Year and This Years Seniors by Emily Gambir and Erin Frasca
- Darien’s Favorite Eatery: The Sugar Bowl by Olivia Mitchell and Jessica Koontz
- Meg’s Concert Corner: October 2002 by Meghan Moore
- You Thought it was Over…Think Again! More Celebrity Look-Alikes! by Libbet Megroz, featuring Olivia Mitchell
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Neirad for October 2002
- Was it a Ball? by Sarah Shimmel
- JOBS: Junkfood Offerings bring Students by Gigi Kaufman
- As Winter Approaches, A-Wing Braces for the Gold
- Pleasing the Masses: Music to One's Ears by Olivia Mitchell
- Old Spirit Days Move Aside for DRS Traditions of Future by David Hepburn
- Theatre 308 Set to Perform Miller' s The Crucible by David Hepburn
- Clash of the Titans by Olivia Mitchell and Coleman Miller
- Depot Preview by Libbet Mégroz
- Seniors vs. Seniors by Emily Gambir and Erin Frasca
- Darien's Favorite Eatery: The Sugar Bowl by Olivia Mitchell and Jessica Koontz
- Boy's Soccer - It's All About How You Play the Game by Kaitlin Blankemeier
- Blue Wave Swimming: Let's Get a 3-peat! by Mackenzie Millar
- Extra Bases: State of the American Pastime by Bryan Finkel
- Girls Field Hockey Primed for a New Start by Meghan Moore
- Blue Wave Looses Homecoming Football Game by Coleman Miller
- Darien's Girls Diving Team Making a Splash by Christine Flynn
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Neirad for January 2003
- Construction Causes Graduation Issues by Meghan Moore
- New Students at DHS by Erin Frasca
- Coleman, his Corolla, and the Winter Rush by Coleman Miller
- A Memorable New Year’s: Students Comment by Olivia Mitchell
- Neirad Takes a Step Towards the Future by David Hepburn
- ALP Update by Kaitlin Blankemeier
- Mamma Mia by Libbet Megroz
- A Night at Irving Plaza by Sarah Shimmel
- Rushmore: Not Worth the Rush by Suzie Waller
- The Two TowersRaise the Roof by Coleman Miller
- Boy’s Basketball: A Fresh New Start by Kaitlin Blankemeir
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Neirad for February 2003
- China Students Share Shanghai Experience by Leslie Wald
- DHS Celebrates Black History Month by Christine Flynn
- Tight End? Don’t you mean, “Split End?” by Olivia Mitchell
- Coleman, his Corolla, and a Pathetic Attempt to Write an Onion-like Article by Coleman Miller
- Fabulous FRED: The New Bags in Town… by Emily Gambir
- Collegiate Fraternities: Have They Gone Too Far? by Richard Kurth
- And Nothing Has Changed: Inefficient Heating System Continues to Plague Darien High School by Meghan Moore
- New Policy Tackles Bullying At DHS by Ian McGill
- Rulers of the School: Second Semester Seniors by Coleman Miller
- Local Bands: Not What They Seem by Nick Schaefer
- High Kicks and Big Flips for Wave Cheerleading by Jessica Koontz
- Gymnastics Tumbles into FCIACs and States by Kaitlin Blankemeier
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Neirad for March 2003
- DHS Adjusts to New Traffic Rules…Slowly by Jessica Ann Koontz
- A Global Day of Protest Against War on Iraq by Ian McGill
- Waiting for Senioritis to Kick In
- A la Carte Ripoffs by Alexandra Lay
- Coleman, His Corolla, and the Freshman Congestion by Coleman Miller
- Mr. Vincent Reports to Texas for Reserve Duty by Emily Gambir
- DHS…and Nation…Advocates GSA Cause by Leslie Wald
- Freshmen Writes Profile Dr. Auclair by Emily Ferris, Sheila Michels, and Jessica Van Sciver
- Memorable Times in Mali by Leslie Wald
- Safe Rides: An In Depth Look by Libbet Mégroz
- Opportunities and Oppositions of Open Ends by Kaitlin Blankemeier
- French Students Visit DHS by Erin Frasca
- Prom by David Hepburn
- Who Is That Man in the Mirror? by Olivia Mitchell
- Theatre 308 Hits a High Note by Sarah Shimmel
- Truth About Charlie: It’s A Good Movie by Gigi Kaufman
- Meg’s Concert Corner by Meghan Moore
- Major League Baseball Preview 2003 by Bryan Finkel
- NCAA Basketball Tournament Brackets Announced by Coleman Miller
- DHS Students Row to the Finish Line by Christine Flynn
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- Are Students Getting Enough Sleep? by Falsal Tajdar
- Day of Silence a True Success by Christine Flynn
- Is the War on Drugs Working? by Ian McGill
- Graduation Location is Finally Selected
- Prom: The Ultimate High School Experience or a Total Waste of Time? by Leslie Wald and Mackenzie Millar
- Jess Koontz: A Diva in the Making by Libbet Megroz
- Dive Day Attendance by Coleman Miller
- ASR: Authentic Science Research by Emily Gambir
- Dive Day: Definitely Worth It by Jessica Koontz
- Head of State Turns Heads by Sarah Shimmel
- And the Oscar Goes to… by Olivia Mitchell
- A View from the Top… More Like a View from the Bottom by Alex Lay and Erin Frasca
- Boys’ Basketball by Bryan Finkel
- Girls’ Track by Sarah Shimmel
- Boys’ and Girls’ Lacrosse by Kaitlin Blankemeier
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 | Neirad for 2003 Graduation Issue
- After the Rain by Emily Baker
- Striving for Dominance: Dan Scheckler by Ian McGill
- Chris Hancock Does More Than You’ll Ever Know by Bryan Finkel
- Lizzie Klein: Not Your Typical Prom Queen by Olivia Mitchell
- Jon Chen: Exceptional Musician by Meghan Moore
- Stephen Rosati: Exceptional On and Off the Stage by Libbet Megroz
- Greg Gennnattasio: Master of the Two-Wheeled Arts by Kaitlin Blankemeier
- Lauren Vitti Holds Her Own Wrestlin’ Against the Boys by Emily Gambir
- Alejandro Hernandez: International Man of Mystery (and Hockey Fan, Too!) by Coleman Miller
- Emily Hargraves: Artist and Cake Gourmet by David Hepburn
- Vanessa Leach: A “Truly Individual Spirit” by Gigi Kaufman
- Katie Bell: Community Contributor and All-Around Good Person by Sarah Shimmel
- Whitney Gropp: A Heroine in her Own Time by Jessica Koontz
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 | Neirad for 2003 Junior Issue
- War in Iraq by Leslie Wald
- Colombia Disaster by Alex Lay
- D.C. Sniper Attacks by Mackenzie Millar
- Elizabeth Smart by Alex Lay
- SARS Epidemic by Erin Fras
- Neirad Senior Superlatives
- Coleman, His Corolla, and the Road to Adulthoodism by Coleman Miller
- Mrs. Hannon Says Goodbye to DHS by Christine Flynn
- After 29 Years, Mrs. Johnson Retires by Mackenzie Millar
- The Best and Worst of Entertainment
- DHS Spring Sports by Alex Lay
- NCAA Basketball Tournament by Mackenzie Millar
- Fall Sports in Review by Erin Frasca
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 | Neirad for November 2003
- Real Life: I’m a Campus Monitor by Cecelia Smith
- RIAA Cracks Down on Music Sharing: Will You Walk the Plank for Piracy? by Matt Sara
- Fresh Legs: 2003-2004 Weekend Alternatives in its Inaugural Stages by David Wheelock
- Senior Slackers…Or Are They?
- Open the Closed Campus Policy by Matt Sara
- Standing in the Face of Tradition: Legacy by Avery Finch
- Construction Workers Protest by Avery Finch
- Tech Ed Class Devises New Direction for Intersection by Alex Lay
- Uncovering the Local Band Scene by Alicia Conley
- Hollywood Comes to Fairfield County: Local Area Chosen for Remake of Stepford Wives by David Wheelock
- Boycott? What Boycott? by Leslie Wald
- A Cause for Drama: The Hole in the Wall Gang by Cecelia Smith
- Bowling for Answers in a Culture of Violence by Leslie Wald
- Texas Chainsaw Massacre by Erin Frasca
- Lost in Translation by Alex Lay
- Theatre 308 Says “Noises Off!” by Mackenzie Millar
- Home Socialization Program Helps Train Seeing-Eye Puppies by David Wheelock
- DHS Celebrates National French Week by Mackenzie Millar
- College Admissions and the Sports Advantage by Christine Flynn and Leslie Wald
- Sports Psychology: Inside the Mind of a Yankees Fan by Erin Frasca
- The Turkey Bowl: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut by Alicia Conley
- Cheerleaders Kick Off Year with School Spirit by Mackenzie Millar
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- DHS Students Make Special Olympics Events a Success by Leslie Wald
- Access Denied: An Inside Look at the Internet Filter at DHS by Matt Sara
- DHS Students to Participate in French Exchange Program by David Wheelock
- Notes on Crows Departure by David Wheelock
- Gothika is a Scary Success at the Box Office by Alex Lay
- A New Coach Steps up to the Plate by Erin Frasca
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- DHS Remembers September 11,2001 by Leslie Wald
- The Construction 411 on the New DHS by Matt Sara
- The Parking Lot Crisis by Erin Frasca
- Old DHS Schedule Retained, Possible Modifications in Future by David Wheelock
- On Senior Stress by Micheal Sinacore
- School Cancellation Leaves Students in the Dark by Avery Finch
- Big Changes Ahead for DHS Orchestra by Avery Finch
- A China Exchange Update by Alicia Conley
- Darien High School Real Life: I’m a Freshman by Cecelia Smith
- Debate Team Makes Blue Wave Proud by Christine Flynn
- DHS to Take New Measures in Combating Plagiarism by David Wheelock
- The Making of the Video: Producer Rob Harris on This is Exciting
- School Lunch Optimism by Matt Sara
- New Teacher Profiles : Mr. Restrepo, Ms. Sala, Mr. Pavia, Ms. Smith, Mr. Janosco, Ms. Nelson, Ms. Kenny
- A Look at Some of the New Faces at DHS: Mr. Nelson, Mr. Crowther, Ms. Rabine, Ms. Ginsburg, Ms. Burnell, Mr. Brooks
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- Class of 2005 First to Take New SAT by David Wheelock
- Moby Returns to Darien And Candidly Shares His Stories by Mackenzie Millar
- What’s the Big Deal with Blogs Anyway? By Alicia Conley
- Buddy Guy: A Man and The Blues by Jen Connetta
- The Murder of Emmett Till by Katie Harrison
- Book Reviews: Lies My Teacher Told me by Leslie Wald and The Language Police by Mackenzie Millar
- The Road Less Traveled On: DHS Student Travels the World by Christine Flynn
- DHS Tudor Singers 2003 End With a Bang by Mackenzie Millar
- Is Classism a Factor in the Relocation of Elementary School Kids? By Leslie Wald
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- Polo Collar Worn Flipped Down by Avery Finch
- Chase Challenges Record to a Duel by Mike Pollock
- Teacher Unleashes Pop Culture Reference During Class by David Wheelock
- Black Market Trading Traced to DHS Bake Sale by Michael Sinacore
- Local Guitarist Downloads Own Songs by Christine Flynn
- Limo Service Seen As Possible Solution for Hallway Congestion Problem by Mackenzie Millar
- Teacher Defends War of 1812 by David Wheelock
- DHS Welcomes New Students, Overlooks Middle-Class Status by Leslie Wald
- “Magic People” Now Number One Cause of Late Essays by Chloe Ettari
- School Paper Completes Hostile Takeover of the Science Wing by David Wheelock
- Darien High School Freshman Wears Winter Clothes by Christine Flynn
- Darien Trades in “Blue Wave” For New Mascot by Avery Finch
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- DHS Team Secures Win at Cyber Contest by “Mystery Mobile”
- Hydrogen: From the Periodic Table to Your Car by Jen Lauro
- Changing the Guard by David Wheelock
- Shortchanged By Avery Finch
- What About the Senior Caf? by Mike Pollock
- Searching for Le Mot Juste by David Wheelock
- DHS Students Learn About The “Long Walk To Freedom” by Leslie Wald
- Mr. Pavia: The Man, The Myth, The Passion by Mackenzie Millar
- Shanghai Students Arrive At DHS by Michael Sinacore
- Chickaboom: The Newest Boutique in Town by Christine Flynn
- My Run-In With the Law by David Joosten
- Eating for the Benefit of Others: Lunchtime at the Café DCA by Leslie Wald
- Coach Kaczmarek: Right On Track by Chloe Ettari
- New Turf Field To Be Built by Alicia Conley
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- From the Principal’s Desk
- Mike Critelli: Director, Musician, and Caddy Extraordinaire by Christine Flynn
- Jennie Lewis: Look and You’ll Probably Find Her in the Pool by Leslie Wald
- Craig Campbell: The Music Man from Mixing to Mastering by Mackenzie Millar
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- The High School Then and Now: A Look At The New High School by Michael Pollock
- The Mandala: Back to Earth by Jen Lauro
- An Intimate Chat with Bob Harrel: DHS Former Leader Reveals it All by Michael Pollock
- Joshua House Fund: Building Houses, Changing Lives by Mike Sinacore
- Helping Hands at DHS : Big Brother/Sister by Alicia Conley
- Love: How Do You Like It by Natalie Rogers
- A Capitalist Paradise: Jennifer Gov’t by Mike Pollock
- School Looks Back on 9/11 by David Wheelock
- Girls Sports Teams at the Top of Their Games: by Avery Finch
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- Barbarians at the Gate by Matt Sara
- Election 2004: The Results are in by Avery Finch
- Remarks from Community Council President by Adeela Tajdar
- Getting the Know the New Teachers at DHS by Alicia Conley
- The Woman Behind the Depot by Jen Lauro
- Overcrowded Buses? Problem Solved by Mackenzie Horan
- The Haunting of Darien by Brianna Mulligan
- Rock and Roller Coaster by Chris Berry
- Boy’s Soccer: Goal Orientated by Mackenzie Horan
- Double the Size, Double the Effort, Double the Spirit, Double the Speed by Chloe Ettari
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- Moby, Film Crew Visit DHS
- New School Construction of Track by Mackenzie Horan
- Border Crossings by Alicia Conley
- Election 2004 Breaks Records (And Snaps Curses) by David Wheelock
- The Locker Police by Courtney Rogers
- Students, Teachers Gear Up For Journey Around the World by Avery Finch
- Thanksgiving Myths: What the Pilgrims Didn’t Want You to Know by Matt Sara
- Of Chalkboards and Backboards: DHS Teachers Hoop It With You by David Wheelock
- The God Squad by Chris Berry
- Accessorizing For the Cause by Courtney Rogers
- Soccer Ends the Season with a Kick by Chloe Ettari
- Sox Fans Rule DHS by Avery Finch and Matt Muehring
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Various Photos from Homecoming 2004 |
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Neirad for November 2005
- Bluffing and Buying in by Jen Lauro
- Students Take Charge Petitions Go Around DHS by Tierny Meehan
- Mind Control? by Dory Giannos
- Driving Laws Elicit Mixed Emotions by Elisabeth Tone and Jonathan Balloch
- The Oreo Evolves by Katie Hill
- Potatoes, Oil, and..Acrylamide? by Jen Lauro
- The Traditional Turkey Day Feast? by Danielle Allen
- Saying Good-Bye to Soda? by Julia Miller
- Sleigh Bells Ring, But Is Anyone Listening? by Leah Lyden
- Whether You like It or Not by Elisabeth Tone
- Festival of Sound by Clay Bassford
- Wave-Ram Showdown at Turkey Bowl by JT Peace
- Space Lacking by Mackenzie Horan
- Harsh and Hazy by Brianna Mulligan
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Neirad for December 2005
- Internet Restrictions- Has Censorship Extended Beyond Books? by Elisabeth Tone
- Making the Call-Underage Drinking Tip Line by Brianna Mulligan
- Laws of the Library by Brianna Mulligan
- Upper Crust Keeps the Upper Hand? by Leah Lyden
- Faking It? Teens Bend Time with Fake IDs by Danielle Allen
- The Evolution of Designer Jeans by Dory Giannos
- Discrimination Against Girls?-Swim Team Parents File Title IV Complaint by Mackenzie Hora
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Neirad for February 2006
- Heating Problem Should Cool Down by the Spring, School Administrators Say by Leah Lyden
- Modesty Among Mansions by Katie Hill
- Darien’s Dark Side- A History of Anti-Semitism by Nick Phillips
- Playing by the Rules- Poll Reveals Athletes' Feelings About Commitment by Courtney Rogers and Anjali Lai
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Neirad for October 2006
- Technology Department Enforces Block As Security Measure -Students Denied Email Access by Carver Queally
- DHS Teacher Brought North By Hurricane Katrina- Ms. McCammon Reflects On The Storm That Changed Her Life by John Bolton
- An Opportunity For Open Ends? - DHS Seniors Fight For The Right To Come And Go During Free Periods by Margot Nevin
- A Gold Star For Streck Technology Education Teacher Mr. Strecker Named Connecticut's Brightest Teaching Star For The Year 2006 by Margot Nevin
- Cheerleaders Rally Football to 4-1- Think Cheerleading Is Not A Sport? Think Again by John Bolton
- Flying High With Ultimate Frisbee- Club To Become A Varsity Sport? By Pat Luongo
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Neirad for November 2006
- Raising Awareness by Courtney Rogers
- X Marks the Spot- Librarians' New Way to Monitor Computers by Allie Concannon and Annie Wilson
- Underage Drinking Laws Tightened by Leah Lyden
- From Qindao to Darien: Cultural Relatives by Lindsay Gordon
- Changes in The Exchange: A New Connection by Nick Sauerberg
- One Hundred Wins and Counting- Girls' Volleyball on Second 100-0 Winning Streak by John Bolton
- F-Track Revealed- The Scoop on The Team Within The Team by Kevin Ramsey
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Neirad for Late November 2006
- Post 53 On CBS "Posties" To Appear In Katie Couric's Evening News by Elisabeth Tone
- Facebook vs. Textbook -Are New Internet Advances Cutting Into Work Time? by Annie Wilson
- Is Love Really All You Need?- Some Question Effects Of High School Relationships by Hadley Green
- Flashback Article:What Goes On After Dark In Darien
- Turkey Bowl Victory?-Fans Question If Blue Wave Will Defeat NC Rams by Charlie Nicholls
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Neirad for December 2006
- Dive Day and Laramie Project Join Forces by Leah Lynden
- Delving into Disunity at DHS Opinion
- A Wrestler In Pink by Nick Sauerburg
- A Year in Pictures by Elizabeth Ton
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Neirad for March 2007
- Prom Spirit Week in the Works by Jenny Large
- Darien's Own Jimi Hendrix by Allie Concannon
- Depot Opens Doors to Darien by Carver Queally
- Principles for Principals by Meghan McEntire
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Neirad for April 2007
- Otterspoor Seizes Power in Bloody Coup by Nick Phillips
- Neirad Takes Down BWN by Jorden Cappiello
- Library Trades Books for Bling by Allie Concannon
- Page 5 Gossip Corner by Elizabeth Ton
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Neirad for May 2007
- Putting the Y.O.U. in Uganda by Jenny Large
- Day of Silence by Spencer Matson
- The Face Behind the Facebook by Nick Phillips
- Trackies Improve Laxers' Aim by Meg Shmurph
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Neirad Senior Issue 2007
- From Music in Manhattan to Peace in the Middle East by Elizabeth Tone
- Mr. Jones and Me Look into the Future by Brianna Mulligan
- Running Life's Race with Patience by Courtney Rogers
- Class of 2007
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Neirad for September 2007
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Neirad for October 2007
- Homecoming Breathalized by Hadley Green
- Narc Life by Spencer Matson
- Darien Detox by Mike Klein
- Opinion-"School Spirit"-Faculty and Students Disagree by Nick Phillips
- Behind Smoke and Mirrors by Kim Michels
- Ni Hao to Mandarin by Kevin Ramsey
- 50 Cent vs. Kanye West by John Bolton
- Star Sightings by Courtney Whiting
- Switching Off Switchfoot by Patrick Smith
- Panera Bread by Elizabeth Kirst
- Another Round of Smoothies by Jordan Capiello
- Battle of the Tourist Destinations by Nick Phillips
- Varsity Field Hockey 2007 Season by Christy Lattimer
- Wilton Sneaks by Wave by Pat Luong
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Homecoming Insert for 2007
Various Photos from Homecoming 2007 |
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Neirad for December 2007
- Commitment To Be Mandatory For All Activities
- What Do Students Say About Principal’s Controversial Reforms?
- What Happened To “Merry Christmas”?
- Free Thinkin’ in Darien High School
- Theatre 308’s Shakespearian Modernization Exceeds Student Expectations
- Art Spotlight: Adam Campbell
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Neirad Holiday Insert for December 2007
- The Holiday Insert has Four Pages of Color
- Darien Gets a Taste of Winter
- Sinterklass: Back to Ole Europe
- Gift Ideas for the Holiday Season
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Neirad for February 2008
- Why Do We Panic?
- PDA Enough Already
- 2008 Presidential Candidates Poll
- Editorial to End the Black History Month Assembly
- A response to the December Editorial
- Academy Award Forecast 2008
- Nursing the Woes of DHS Students
- The Cell Phone Cool Factor
- Spears Baby Forecast
- Faculty Facial Hair Extravaganza
- Redesign Alert: Neirad is getting a make over
- Neirad Personals
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Neirad for March 2008
- Post 53: Procedural Rifts at EMS Unit by Mike Klein
- Does DHS Really “Recycle”? by Kim Michels and Richard Stile
- A Look Inside the Gay-Straight Alliance by Charlie Nicholls
- Letters to the Editor in response to the "End Black History Assembly"
- We Missed Our TV Shows! by Alicia Andrianus
- Could “Juno” Happen at DHS? by Tally Thoren
- What’s in Your Fridge? by Chris Shaker
- Dhs Cribs: Tally Thoren by Jorden Capiello.
- Gym Showers Eight Minutes Just Isn’t Enough! by Lizzie Kirst and Richard Stile
- Out of Africa My Experience in Malawi village by Christy Lattimer
- Caffeine: SoNo’s Best Kept Secret by Alicia Andrianus
- Style File: DHS’ Top Seven by Hannah Litchfield
- This Squash is Served Hot on the Court by Mike Hickey
- Boys’ Hockey: FCIAC Champions but Violence erupts at game by Pat Luongo
- Boys Lax Primed for Another Winning Season by Reece Pelley
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Neirad for April 2008
- Volunteering Made Mandatory by Nick Phillips
- Student and Teacher Meet Inside World of Warcraft, Awkwardness Ensues by Mike Klein
- John Kerr: Neirad’s Student of the Month for Apri by Nick Phillips
- Puppies Are Cuter Than Ponies by Nick Phillips
- A Different View by Mike Klein
- Post 53 Goes 18-1 in 2008 Lifesaving Season by Jon Stall and Pester Stone
- Cafe Unwittingly Fuels B.E.C. Addiction by Spencer Matson
- Corporal Punishment at DHS by Mike Klein
- Brameier Beat-Downs by Chris Shaker
- Spring Fashion by Mike Klein
- Getting Large by Jenny Large
- Review of Rush Hour 3 by Spencer Matson
- The Wiggles Movement by Joe Simonson
- Indecision 2008 by Kevin Ramsey
- Prom 2008 Budget Brutally Slashed by Priscilla Lombardi
- No More Narcs by Meg Murphy
- Hockey Fans Hug It Out by Reece Pelley
- DHS To Install Moat Barrier by Will Wygal
- Lacrosse Team To Merge With and Seek Guidance From Chess Club by Lizzie Kirst
- Sports Star Spotlight!!!!!!!!
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- DHS Coach Launches Lemonade.com by Tom Awaking
- The Wonder Walls by Richard Stile
- How to Conserve Energy by Lindsay Gordon
- Guitar Hero if Killing Good Music by Will Wygal
- DHS Dance Team by Emily Deleo
- Darien’s Provocateur: Walter J Casey by Jenny Large
- The Random Life by Mackenize Cockerill
- Hot in the Lot Motorcycle Edition by Mike Hickey
- Pedaling to Work by Charlie Nicholls
- Roving Reporter: Prom Excitement by Jorden Cappiello
- Colin Delaney: A Satirical Review by Mike Klein
- Book Review: All Choked Up by Megan McIntire
- Prisoners of War Released to Rock by Joe Simonson
- Restaurant Review: The Melting Pot by Alicia Andrianus
- Pet of Month by Meg Murphy
- DHS Family Tree by Christy Lattimer
- DHS Cribs: Annie Maybell by Jorden Cappiello
- Charles Lindbergh: Rediscovering a Hero by Spencer Matson
- Girls Lacrosse Past and Present by Reece Pelley
- Rugby Hits DHS by Pat Luongo
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Neirad The Senior Issue 2008
- Special Thanks to Stacey Wilkins, Sean Otterspoor, Sybil O’Hare
- The Old Building: A Final Farwell by Nick Phillips
- Engineering Success--Frank Meade by Lindsay Gordon
- Forever Young--Adam Campbell by Hadley Green
- Va a Espana Para Jugar Tenis--Sarah Smith by Joe Simonson
- Caroline Rothston’s Hot Topic by Priscilla Lombardi
- Darien’s Own Renaissance Man--Matt Nestor by Spencer Matson and Chris Shaker
- Paul Ciasullo: Thespian, Philosopher, Enigma by Nick Phillips
- Seniors and Their College and Post Grad Plans
- Family and Faculty Congratulatory Ads
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Neirad February 2009
- “DHS’ Ungrateful Seniors by Jose Corte-Real
- “Genre”-lization by Meg McIntire
- Affordable Housing, Rich with Debate by Lisa Randall and Joe Simonson
- Library Crackdown by Meg Murphy
- Hallway Hurdles by Connor McCarthy
- DHS’ Dancing Queen by Andi Cara
- Celebrity Lookalikes by Amy Andborn
- All You Need is Love by Connor McCarthy
- Doctor in the House by Jenny Large and Kimberly Michels
- A History Lesson on Love by Kimberly Michels
- Mysteries of the Bearded Man Revealed by Chris Shaker
- Moderation of Motivation by Laura Durham
- From Basketball to Business by Lizzie Kirst
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Neirad for March 2009
- DHS Sings the Song of Angry Men by Christian Panier
- Senioritis Strikes by Patrick Smith
- School Budget Under the Knife by Laura Durham
- No Longer Dancing the Night Away? By Andi Cara
- Darien High School’s Top Chefs by Elizabeth Crafford and Tally Thoren
- Spring Things for Y.O.U. by Claire Dickson
- Forget the Psychologist – Take a Nap! By Chris Shaker
- Heartbreak by Parker Lange
- Riding: It’s Not Just Horse Play by Meg Murphy
- Batter Up…in November? By Jordan Cappiello
- Track Rundown by Jay Alter
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Neirad for April Fools, 2009
- Bennett Headed for Gitmo by Chris Shaker
- Fridge Wears Capri Pants by Elizabeth Crafford and Claire Dickson
- Up on the Rooftop by Spencer Matson
- Administration Forces Another Policy on the Student Body by Jenny Large
- Faculty Rebuttal: A Pocket Protector’s Positive Response by Sean Otterspoor
- Fleece Blanket Warms Body, Chills Date Potential by Connor McCarthy
- Juniors Given Senior Privileges For Sheer Awesomeness by Clemmy Little
- Too Dumb to Realize by Christy Lattimer
- Clifford Goes to School by Dan Campbell
- When Hunger Strikes by Will Wygal
- Teachers Tackle Old School Tradition by Meg Murphy
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Neirad for April 15, 2009
- Prom in Decline? By Richard Stile
- Diversity Initiative by Nicole Granath
- Class of 2009: Getting the College Call by Emily Pik
- We Don’t Want to See Your Face on Facebook by Parker Lange
- The Style File by Clemmy Little and Allie Townsend
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Neirad for Graduation 2009
- Postcard from the Nation’s Capital by Lindsay Gordon
- Mageras Duels for Duke by Jenny Large
- Living Luxuriously in Loveland by Hadley Green
- Drum Roll, Please by Kelsey Ott
- Where in the World is Sarah Nelson? By Julia Lang
- Long Soaring to New Heights by Elizabeth Crafford
- The Other Ultimate Lax Bro by Allie Townsend and Clemmy Little
- “Look at Me, I’m Getting Neirad Coverage!” by Spencer Matson
- Don’t Call Her a Darienite by Meg McIntire
- Valedictorians: Honor and Controveresy by Daniel Campbell
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Neirad for September 2009 Back to School
- The Passing of the Torch by Kelsey Ott
- Study Hall Stays Around by Amanda Hutter
- DHS Students Learn to Micromanage by Daniel Campbell
- Darien’s One Dimensional Perspective by Chris Shaker
- Inaugural Address by Aki Tas
- “Dive In” to DMB’s Latest Album by Kelsey Ott
- Shout Your Secrets by Meg McIntire
- De Haas’s Art is Making Bank by JP Walsh
- Freshman Perspective by Jay Alter
- Mrs. Ruegger: A Woman Who Knows All About Life by Connor McCarthy
- The 2009 Fall Sports Preview by Meg Murphy
- Say Goodbye to Big Blue by Jay Alter
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Neirad for November 2009 Homecoming Issue
- Four Clubs Face Budget Cut by Jay Alter
- A Healthy Change by Lisa Randall
- Finally, the Arrival of IT by Sean Gill
- Growing Beards for Charity by Katrina Vassel
- Nina: One of DHS’s New Faces by Katherine Minion
- Junior Starts His Own Charity by Miguel Corte-Real
- Shindler Shines in Goal by Mikel Marku
- Unique Premise of Falls Short in “Lying” by Darius Majd
- Bus Overcrowding Creates Hazard by Kevin Cassidy and Parker Lange
- Teacher Sites Cross Digital Divide by Connor McCarthy
- Home Away from Home by Lauren Perry
- “Neat” Coffee Place Opens by Annabel Schneider
- New Plans for Veteran’s Day by Katherine Minion
- Wait, We Have a Dress Code by Allison Wetterauw
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Neirad for December 2009
- DHS Driving Home Safely by Samantha Wood
- Awesome Aussie by Ben Preston
- Student’ New Weekend Alternative by Annabel Schneider
- Plunkett’s Supersized Life by Alice Wang
- Cross Court by Christian Panier
- Coromandel Spices Up Goodwives by Megan Archey
- Christmas…or Something Like It by Anjali Krishnamachar
- Santa’s in Town Early by Andi Cara
- In Depth Look at the Challenge by Brian Curry
- Young Life Mends Young Lives by Daniel Campbell
- Breaking Out to Break Dance by Rebecca Liu
- Academic Athletes by Sam Nelson
- Oh Boye! Olsen Twins’ New Clothing Line by Jesse Hodges
- Times are Tough, but “Times” Stays Strong by Emily Pik
- Juniors Filling Senior Roles by Ian Sullivan
- Ivy Dreams Take Root in Squash Court by Emily Close
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