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Freshmen Rate and Reflect on This Past School Year!

Katz Paniagua, Staff Writer June 11, 2025
Discover What Advice Freshmen Have for Class of 2029...
Fitness Summer Fun!

Fitness Summer Fun!

Mackenzie O’Brien, Staff Writer June 11, 2025

Do you happen to play a sport during the school year and have a break during the summer? Perhaps you do a sport in the summer but want a little extra fun? Or maybe you don't play a sport at all but want...

Goodbye from D-High!

Goodbye from D-High!

Guilherme Almeida, Editor June 4, 2025

Earlier this year we had an article written about Mr. Ramirez, most notable for teaching AP U.S. History here at Doherty, and his decision to retire this year. Since then we have three more staff members...

The Month of June: Gun Violence Awareness

The Month of June: Gun Violence Awareness

Mackenzie O’Brien, Staff Writer June 4, 2025

Gun violence is a real and serious issue plaguing people, families, and communities across America and many more countries around the world. Many lives are lost each year to this pressing issue and even...

Getting Ready for Summer: Tips & a Bucket List!

Getting Ready for Summer: Tips & a Bucket List!

Athanasia Angelis, Staff Writer June 4, 2025

Who's ready for Summer? I know I am! If you are stumped on where to go or what to do during Summer '25, this article is for you! Let's face it, Summer can get a little boring sometimes. If you seem to...

The Upcoming Volleyball Season & What You Need To Know

The Upcoming Volleyball Season & What You Need To Know

Mackenzie O’Brien, Staff Writer June 4, 2025
Do you play volleyball? Do you want to? Well, if you are a girl who is interested, the upcoming season starts this year in the fall. 
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Brain-Dead Woman on Life Support for 9-Week-Old Fetus

Katz Paniagua, Staff Writer June 4, 2025
Family Battles Georgia Law as Brain-Dead Nurse Adriana Smith is Kept Alive for Fetus
The End of an Era

The End of an Era

Guilherme Almeida, Editor May 28, 2025

As the ceremony starts while everyone is getting adjusted and finding their seats, in true Highlander fashion the bagpipe player Sam Gow comes out playing a beautiful melody leaving the entire room pleasantly...

Exclusive! Hear the Wise Words and Story Behind Senior Staff Writer Jailene Matias!

Exclusive! Hear the Wise Words and Story Behind Senior Staff Writer Jailene Matias!

Avital Grunwald, Staff Writer May 28, 2025

As the seniors' time at Doherty is quickly wrapping up and coming to a close, it is time to fully and deeply reflect on one of the Highlander's Herald's own, Jailene Matias. I had the pleasure of exchanging...

Doherty's Got Talent!

Doherty’s Got Talent!

Callista Scanlon, Staff Writer May 28, 2025

Get ready to be amazed by the talents of your peers during 6th and 7th period on May 29th at the Doherty Talent Showcase!  Tickets are only $3 and can be purchased during your lunch period at the...

A table of friends eating.

Pancakes, Memories, and Scholarships at the Senior Celebration Breakfast

Levi Kasten, Editor-in-Chief May 28, 2025

Last Friday, the senior class came together for a final hurrah before graduation. Through 1st period, Doherty faculty cooked up hundreds of pancakes and prepared the cafeteria. Once 2nd period started,...

Jailene Matias and Ms. Gagne at prom

A Night to Remember: The 2025 Doherty Memorial Prom Shines Bright at the DCU Center

Jailene Matias, Staff Writer May 21, 2025

Cue the confetti and crank up the (slightly subpar) beats — Doherty Memorial High School’s Class of 2025 just made prom history! On a warm spring evening, Highlanders traded in their backpacks for...

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