• Our hallways will be haunted on October 18! Have a bootacular time!
  • Conferences are on October 16th at 5pm.
  • There will be no school on October 10. Enjoy your long weekend!
  • Boy's Soccer beats Liberty for first time in 9 Years!
  • There is a choir concert October 8th. Support our singers!
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The Student News Site of Thomas B. Doherty High School

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The Student News Site of Thomas B. Doherty High School

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Meet the Staff
Aiden Newton
Aiden Newton
Staff Writer

I am in 10th grade and I like this class because it is chill and fun.

Mariana Gonzalez Martinez
Mariana Gonzalez Martinez
Staff Writer

Hi! I am a senior at Doherty and this is my first year in journalism. I'm excited for the senior activities coming up this year!

News
A banner marks the home of the Jenkins Jaguars.
Welcome Back, Jenkins!
Amyah Chavez Perez, Staff Writer • October 3, 2025
A display case showcases Doherty swag.
Welcome Back, Sparta!
Amoni Burns, Staff Writer • October 1, 2025
Legend - The Best of Bob Marley and The Wailers - Compilation album
Bob Marley: A Reggae Legend
Malia Hodge, Staff Writer • May 8, 2025
Award for NJROTC drone team. Text reads, "2025 Blue & Gold Aerial Classic- Airmanship Award Division 2"
Doherty’s Drone Team Lifts off to Nationals!
Jay Bredesen, Staff writer • May 6, 2025
Student Life
“FireBall!” Doherty is hosting a bonfire for HOCO!
“FireBall!” Doherty is hosting a bonfire for HOCO!
L Ralston, Staff Writer • September 19, 2025

Imagine yourself in the sports fields of Doherty High School. No no, not just in the sports fields. The winds of September are a gentle reminder of the upcoming season of fall, but as this breeze chills...

Doherty Homecoming Overview
Doherty Homecoming Overview
Kylie Hughes, Staff Writer • September 17, 2025

Have you ever felt the whole school come alive with energy and excitement? Well, Homecoming at Doherty High school is one of the most exciting times of the year! Everyone comes together to show school...

A cartoon-style student representation of finals week stress.
Inside the Mind of a Final Week
Jaren Miller, Author • May 21, 2025
Doherty Class of 2025 throwing their caps in the air at graduation.
Graduating Seniors and their Doherty Experience
Malia Hodge and Jadelynn Newman • May 21, 2025
Birth of Spring in Colorado Springs
Jay Bredesen, Staff writer • May 19, 2025
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Sports
Varsity flag football players celebrate after a game.
Varsity Flag Football
Alanah Bryan and Sophia Jaramillo • October 1, 2025

The varsity flag football girls have insight into what's going on this year, giving a look into their successful futures.    The Spartans have been making a comeback catching wins, not letting anyone...

Man poses and smiles for photo.
Doherty has a New Football Coach!
Kaleb Brandon and Kennedy Hugan-Linwood • September 26, 2025
The Doherty Varsity cheer team lines up on the field before their first game of the year at Liberty High School.
Doherty Cheer has Begun and Desperately Needs Funding
Brendon Castle, Staff Writer • September 12, 2025
High school girl's tennis team poses with tennis rackets.
Girls Varsity and JV Tennis
Madelyn Menendez and Marley Winters • May 15, 2025