• The Homecoming Dance is September 27th. Put on your best dancing shoes!
  • The bonfire will take place on September 24th!
  • Picture retakes will take place on September 22nd. Say cheese!
  • Save the date! Homecoming Week is coming the week of September 22nd!
The Student News Site of Thomas B. Doherty High School

The Spartan
The Student News Site of Thomas B. Doherty High School

The Spartan
The Student News Site of Thomas B. Doherty High School

The Spartan
Erica Kirchner

Erica Kirchner, staff photographer

Hello, I’m Erica! I’m a freshman this year and participate in photography for the news. I love animals, baking, and swimming. I hope to take many interesting photos and have a good year.

All content by Erica Kirchner
Mr. Comiskey's class was respectful and gave helpful input during our interviews.

Do We Think We Are Safe?

Brooklyn Vanderkooy, Erica Kirchner, and Dayanara Ramirez-Cardoza
May 3, 2023
Outdoor Lunch Locations Around Doherty

Outdoor Lunch Locations Around Doherty

Erica Kirchner
April 21, 2023

Seniors Offer Advice for Freshmen

Brooklyn Vanderkooy, Francesca Galindo, Dayanara Ramirez-Cardoza, and Erica Kirchner
February 6, 2023
Doherty High School Bathroom Vandalism on the Rise

Doherty High School Bathroom Vandalism on the Rise

Brooklyn Vanderkooy, Francesca Galindo, and Erica Kirchner
January 24, 2023
Every season has something to offer, as winter arrives, some animals must hibernate to stay safe while others enjoy this newfound weather. For example, the Arctic fox! Did you know Arctic foxes change coat colors depending on the season?

[Photo] Winter’s Wildlife

December 14, 2022
As October ends and November begins, leaves turn brown and fall off the trees. As autumn’s annual visit concludes, students welcome winter’s arrival. ”It’s the worst day of my life, my favorite season is ending!" Samuel Partin says in response to falls departure.

Within the month of October, trees began fully turning into Autumn’s classic colors of yellow, orange, red, and even brown as winter came closer. “I think the trees this fall were pretty” -Olliyanna McClendon

During the timeframe of September 30th, Doherty’s car show was introduced. Students were able to view old cars, eat food, and even hit a car with a hammer. “Watching people smash the car with little care was cool to me” Hadassah Jenkins says.

During the timeframe of September 30th, Doherty’s car show was introduced. Students were able to view old cars, eat food, and even hit a car with a hammer. “Watching people smash the car with little care was cool to me” Hadassah Jenkins says.

September 30th and continuing to the beginning of October, fall began physically apparent. At Doherty, green trees turned colors of red, yellow, and orange. "Hot water makes a potato soft, that same hot water makes an egg hard, it's about what you’re made of” says Carter Kidd

Doherty Walk Through

Erica Kirchner, Staff Photographer
October 4, 2022
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