McKoyler Thach Editor Taking place only once a year, the Dyer County Fair made its annual appearance all throughout the second week of September. Carrying on this excitement, students and families from Dyer County and even surrounding counties lined up for the different rides, games and attractions the fair had to offer. From the petting zoo and the most prominent rides like the Zipper and the Fireball to offering local food trucks, businesses and a variety of game

Mackenzie Troutman Section Editor Dyersburg High School and Dyer County High School put their rivalry aside for a day filled with fun, friendship and inclusion. Student Council members from both schools came together to make Special Needs Day at the Dyer County Fair a day to remember. From fair rides to petting zoos and plenty of smiles, students helped create a welcoming space where everyone could enjoy the fair. Whether Trojans or Choctaws, a reminder was shown, that wh

Each week, a DHS faculty nominate a student who has impressed them in some way. This week, our Student Spotlight is on junior Ronnie Williams. Ronnie is just an all-around fantastic young man. He is on the DHS football team, sings in the choir where is has qualified for the All-NW Honor Choir multiple times, and even works a part-time job. He is an awesome representative of our school and community. Congratulations, Ronnie, on being this week's Student Spotlight. You help m

Tarlisha Randles Reporter The Dyersburg High School art club is getting ready for the Dyer County Fair Week happening September 7-12. A couple of the members painted a bin with a USA theme to submit to the fair. It is split into three sides: red, white and blue to represent each of the core things people go to the fair for: food, rides and the fireworks. The next art club meeting will be in late September and is free to join for any student who wants to grow experience

Mackenzie Troutman Reporter In preparation for the big rival game against Dyer County, Dyersburg High School had its first Pep Rally of the year. The cheerleaders energized the crowd by performing the infamous “Battle Cry” cheer, the upperclassmen, of course, booing the freshmen. After the cheerleaders’ performance, the dance team performed a Hip-Hop routine to “Squabble Up” by Kendrick Lamar, hyping up the entire gym. After that, the Trojan Steppers came out, blowing the

Contributed to Trojan Torch Leah Myint, 8th grade winner in Tennessee and in the Deep South Region for her poem "Plant America for the Next 100 Years," has just been notified by National Garden Clubs, Inc., that she has also won Honorable Mention nationally for her poem. It will be published in a free digital poetry booklet. Dyersburg Garden Club sponsors the contest at Dyersburg High School under the leadership of Plus 1 teacher Melissa Baker. Now a freshman at Dyersburg Hig

Peyton Bohannon Editor Dyersburg is known for its many small businesses. From the Blacksmith to Small Cakes, Dyersburg’s small businesses have you covered. One notable addition was Cowboy Fizz last October. Cowboy Fizz Co. is owned and operated by Jackie Larsen. Cowboy Fizz is located downtown across from the Bargain Vault and serves a wide array of dirty sodas. Dirty sodas are sodas like coke or sprite mixed with flavoring and some type of cream. Cowboy Fizz also offe

Valerie Brown Reporter August 12th, the world saw a unique display of astrology. Not only was there a solar eclipse, but there was also a display of the Perseid meteor shower. While many people may have watched the meteor shower, a lot of it would have been difficult to see with the naked eye. According to usatoday.com, 80% of Americans cannot see the Milky Way. These people are surrounded by urban areas, which all use street lamps. The light bounces off particles, moistur

Special thanks to Richie Williams for the photographs from graduation. Feel free to click the photo for hundreds of pictures of the class of 2026. These can also be found at https://www.southernsnaps.com/p497819992 On May 15, the class of 2026 took a walk across the stage set up on the 40-yard line at JC Sawyers Stadium. This walk symbolized a milestone in their lives - the last hoorah for them at DHS. The evening opened just before 8:00 p.m. to "Pomp and Circumstance" playin

Mackenzie Troutman Reporter Recently, a rare virus called Hantavirus has made headlines after a recent outbreak connected to the cruise ship, the MV Hondius, left several passengers severely ill and caused multiple deaths. Videos from passengers documenting the situation on TikTok and Instagram have gone viral, with many people online comparing the situation to the beginning of COVID-19, although health experts say this outbreak is very different. Others on social media m

Thomas Lemons Reporter May 7 was the seniors' last day if they were excused from their exams. The rest of the student body (jealous of the seniors' freedom) wondered what they were doing. “I went to my sister's awards program on Friday, went to lunch with my parents and worked on setting up for my grad party, and today I had an AP exam and went to eat lunch with my friend.” - Shelby Gullet “Anne Thomas and I went to eat lunch at Green Frog and went to Hobby Lobby.”

Addison Lloyd Online Editor After four (long) years of high school, Dyersburg seniors have gained some insight into how to survive. As a Senior myself, I have plenty of advice to give the underclassmen-and I know many other seniors feel the same. “Learn how to study, you’ll need it later.” - Lainee Robey “When people show you who they are the first time, believe it. ” - La’Trell Glass “Take the easy classes, and play a sport” - Alex Paige “Don’t care what other people think”

Izzie Odom Reporter Last Friday, the seniors had their final breakfast together. Everyone wore their college decision shirts and girls painted and decorated their bottoms. Parents provided breakfast and the seniors gathered to take pictures for long time memories. These breakfasts have been going on since the first day of kindergarten, and the last day breakfast closes a chapter in all of the seniors' lives.

Lainee Robey Reporter As seniors at DHS wrap up their year, they are also finalizing where they are going to attend college, as well as what they are majoring in. Several colleges and majors are extremely popular amongst students. Many students are staying close to home and attending colleges such as Dyersburg State Community College, where several are playing sports at the collegiate level. The other most popular colleges being attended are Mississippi State University an

Bailey Nolen Editor At the end of the school year, students are trying to find ways to keep their energy up and finish strong. Many students and teenagers turn to various brands of energy drinks to achieve this. Some of the most popular of these brands are Alani Nu, Celsius and Bloom. However, some concerns have been raised about the impact consumption of these drinks can have on teenagers’ health. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, adolescents (ages 12-1

Olivia Davis Reporter Every year during spring, social media platforms and “for you” pages become filled with Coachella content from influencers. Coachella is a popular festival that hosts popular and some unpopular music artists annually. Most of the attendees at this festival are famous influencers that have been sponsored by brands like Coca-Cola, Neutrogena and Rhode. These brands will pay for their entire ticket and housing which cost thousands upon thousands of dolla

Freshmen and sophomores were honored for their academic excellence at the annual Honors Day, held in the DHS Little Theater. Family and friends were welcomed to DHS to share this milestone with their students on Friday afternoon. Mrs. Rogers and several faculty members presented plaques to each student in recognition of their academic accomplishments, and two sophomores were recognized as members of the ACT 30+ club, bringing the total number of students in this year's club t

On April 23, DHS held its annual Honors Banquet, where juniors and seniors are recognized for their academic efforts from this school year. 59 juniors and 50 seniors were recognized for honor roll and golden honor roll status. Each year, the DHS cafeteria staff prepares a gourmet meal for community members, faculty, and staff, as well as the honored students and their parents. After dinner, the presentation began with Mrs. Rogers welcoming those in attendance. Savannah Johnso

Alyssa Odle Reporter National Pet Day was April 11, offering an opportunity to recognize the animals that bring comfort and companionship to students. While The Trojan Torch highlights student voices, many staff members are supported behind the scenes by their pets, who provide a sense of serenity during busy school days and late-night deadlines or study sessions. Freshman Tera Helper spends her time with her orange cat, Tofu. Known for his bright personality, Tofu is often

Sarah Martinez Reporter Springtime is the inbetween season bringing heat and wind. It provides an array of things, including pollen and allergies. Even locally, seasonal allergies and even strains of coronavirus and the stomach bug are resurfacing. With this comes a sneezing and snotting epidemic that can dampen the springtime and bring a lasting sour mood. Why do allergies happen and what can you do about it? At the root of these allergies is springtime pollen. It is imp