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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
Darya Van Deman

Darya Van Deman, Spartan Life Editor

Hey, y’all! My name is Darya Van Deman. I’m a freshman, and I am very excited to work on the paper this year. My favorite genres of music are emo and indie, and I play percussion.

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Sabrina Baugh conducts the Symphonic Orchestra during their concert, which took place on April 29th.

Doherty Orchestra: An Overview

Darya Van Deman, Spartan Life Editor
May 8, 2025

Life at Doherty

Jay Bredesen, Rae Papenfus, Brendon Castle, Malia Hodge, Darya Van Deman, and Khalil Parker
March 21, 2025

Beauty of Colorado Springs

Jay Bredesen, Rae Papenfus, Malia Hodge, Darya Van Deman, Brendon Castle, and Khalil Parker
March 21, 2025

Life around Doherty

Jay Bredesen, Rae Papenfus, Darya Van Deman, Malia Hodge, Brendon Castle, and Khalil Parker
March 21, 2025
A weed grows out of a crack in concrete, showing a rare form of beauty.

The sun gleams out of a tree near Doherty.

A dandelion outside of Doherty.

A snowy bush outside of Doherty showcases a common beauty.

Ian Brodeur, Luke Burns, and Alec Halford rehearse for the Doherty talent show. (left to right)

Student Bands: An Overview

Darya Van Deman, Spartan Life Editor
March 20, 2025
Sophomore Erin Manchester the main pilot for our Doherty drone team practicing for their Mississippi trip at the beginning of April

Doherty High School's We Before Me policy painted on the cafeteria wall.

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A drawing made by a student sitting in the art hallway

A Doherty student decorates Ms. Martin's new classroom, ironically in the Automotive Tech room.

The Irresponsibility of the Jenkins Shut Down

Darya Van Deman, Spartan Life Editor
February 11, 2025
Valerie Patterson dresses like their type on Dress Like Your Type Day.

Luka Halford and Julia Mejia-Vega match outfits for Dress Like Your Type Day.

Doherty stairs show off a new Jenkins makeover.

The Importance of Doherty Bands and Why you Should Join

The Importance of Doherty Bands and Why you Should Join

Darya Van Deman and Rae Papenfus
December 17, 2024
Students from Painting 1 and Ceramics working on current projects.

Art at Doherty: An Overview

Darya Van Deman, Section Editor
November 19, 2024
(left to right, counterclockwise) Cameron Schafer, Tyler Arther, Mars Woodard, Miles Quesada, Dylan Southard, Rozlyn Dilungil Pelliccia, and Nevaeh Soria show off their fashion. (photographers Darya Van Deman, Mirracle Battle, and Rae Papenfus; collage curator Darya Van Deman)

The Hatred and Fear Of Self-Expression

Darya Van Deman, Section Editor
September 26, 2024
Rozlyn Dilungil Pelliccia opts for a more casual style, with makeup influenced by K-Pop.

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