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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.

All content by Darya Van Deman
High school orchestra director conducts orchestra during a concert.

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 between brick wall and sidewalk,

Snowy tree with sunlight showing through it's branches.

Dandelion growing out of ground.

Bush topped with snow.

Group of high school students play trombone, bass guitar, and guitar.

Student Bands: An Overview

Darya Van Deman, Spartan Life Editor
March 20, 2025
High school student uses a drone.

A logo, displaying the text, "We Before Me"

Close-up shot showing 12 names of high school seniors, in school colors.

A drawing made by a student sitting in the art hallway

High school student grinning widely.

High school student puts up lights atop poster.

The Irresponsibility of the Jenkins Shut Down

Darya Van Deman, Spartan Life Editor
February 11, 2025
High school student poses for a photo,

A high school couple poses together.

Decorated staircase showing Jenkins school colors and logos.

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
Clockwise: High school students paint, incense holders burn.

Art at Doherty: An Overview

Darya Van Deman, Section Editor
November 19, 2024
High school students pose for photos.

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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