Bailey Nolen | DHS Trojan Torch

Caffeine and Teens: Finishing the School Year Safely

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

Apr 30

2026 Annual Honors Banquet

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

Apr 25

A Fool's Guide to the History of April Fool's Day

Bailey Nolen Editor Each year, people around the world join together to play pranks and share laughs in celebration of April Fools’ Day. While the holiday is known by all, its beginnings and origin are just as mysterious as would be expected for a holiday all about jokes. Historians have come up with several theories to explain this strange holiday. The first theory suggests that April Fools’ Day started over 600 years ago in Medieval England. The holiday was first men

Apr 1

When Graduation Feels Close, but Motivation Feels Far: 5 Tips for 2026 Seniors

Senior editor Bailey Nolen motivates seniors to finish their year strong through this article.

Feb 24

The Great “Now What” Before The Great Big World

Trojan Torch editor Bailey Nolen brings readers through her and other seniors ' struggles with uncertainty about the future. Follow along as the Class of 2026 begins their journey, asking the question: "Now What?"

Nov 19, 2025

The City of 100 Spires

Bailey Nolen - Editor Photos by Bailey Nolen Over the course of the past week, I have spent my time learning the ins and outs of one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Prague’s beauty is clear in its outward aesthetic, earning it the nickname of “the city of 100 spires.” The beauty, though, is reflected in every aspect of the culture. First, it is important to acknowledge the heavy history of the Czech people. In the past century, they have experienced occupati

Oct 14, 2025