February: 2012
Overheards...
- Juniors in Chemistry class
"I'll get you back spoon." (holding spoon)
- Cafeteria pun chatter
Strangest Valentine's Day Gifts
Valentine’s Day is usually filled with chocolates, roses, candy hearts and anything red, white or pink, right? Not always. Read on to see the weirdest Valentine's Day gifts that students here at DHS have recieved in the past.
Looking around our DHS community, one is sure to spot students fervently tapping away at their iPhones, determined to break a new high score. Applications such as Temple Run, Facebook, and Fruit Ninja, are feeding a demand for games and methods of communication. Check out this article to learn more about popular iPhone "apps" and what makes them so addicting!
Neirad Enilno is Darien High School's student-run newspaper. This website is updated monthly with news, articles, profiles, and reviews written by students. We invite all members of the DHS community to submit articles on any topic, in any format, at any time. To submit an article or to propose an idea for an article please contact the Neirad faculty advisors: Sybil O'Hare and Sean Otterspoor
Q&A With DHS Student Sports Managers
Find out what goes on behind the scenes of DHS sports! Check out Neriad's interview with the Wresting, Football, Swim, and Hockey team managers.
Hot in the Lot: Coach Cross's Camaro
Who's the driver of that slick, mysterious black Camaro rolling into the DHS parking lot? You might or might not be surprised to hear that it's none other than Coach Cross. Come take a look at the interior and exterior of Coach Cross’ 2011 Chevy Camaro.
Time is ticking for seniors at DHS; graduation is looming in the distance. With only five months to go in their high school careers, these seniors are ready to make the most of their limited time at Darien High School.
February Cribs: Emily Molnar's Beatles Shrine
DHS Picks Winners from the Grammy Nominees
And the winner is….! We don’t know yet, but kids at DHS got to pick who they think is going to bring back gold at this year’s Grammys (and who’s going to be leaving dejected Twitter rants later that night).
The Debate Continues over Black History Month
Black History Month has garnered plenty of positive responses over the years due to memorable celebrations and activities. It has also managed to create plenty of controversy over the usefulness and benefit of its message. Neirad writer Michael Coe found out what DHS is doing this February to celebrate and what the student body thinks of the annual event.
English Teachers' Favorite Literary Couples
From vampire-slayers to doomed couples, the English teachers share their favorite couples from literature in time for Valentine's, celebrating love across several genres and centuries.
Multivariable Calculus designed it. Neirad distributed it. 157 students from all four grades filled it out and returned it. Click, and feel the love!
There are lots of people who walk through the halls at Darien High School, but let’s face it: there is a certain star quality that celebrities have that steals everyone’s heart. Check out whom DHS students picked as their celebrity crushes.
Senior Slackers vs. Overachievers
As regular seniors morph into the infamous second semester seniors, Neirad takes an amusing look into the minds of kids who give into senioritis, those who just think they do, and those who continue working hard in school.
Neirad is renewing its partnership with PAWS, a no-kill shelter in Norwalk, devoted to finding deserving animals a forever home. Check out the furry friends up for adoption in this February Pet of the Month!
Love Songs Off the Beaten Path
The complete catalogue of love songs is so vast that many quality songs get left out of the spotlight. Read on to discover new music to share with loved ones this Valentine's Day.
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