"Splatter/Squished Bug," a poem by Kaitlyn Tran

It starts with one

All I know

Watched you go

OPINION - Has Technology Impacted the Level of Isolation and Depression in Today's Society? by Sebastian Padilla

Please enjoy this opinion piece from DMHS's "Introduction to Journalism" class!

Do you find yourself always scrolling through social media? Or never leaving your house? Well if you do, this article is for you.  I believe technology has made human society isolated and depressed, along with making you feel unaccomplished. 

OPINION - Video Games are Good for You, by Ben Gorski and Gabo Regueiro-Prosch

 Please enjoy this article written by a student in DMHS's "Introduction to Journalism" class!

Video games are often unfairly blamed for causing negative behavior in people, but I believe that the truth is, video games can actually be beneficial in many ways.

Thank a Teacher!

Teacher Appreciation week is approaching in May! Students and parents, if you wish to recognize a teacher you love, please use this form. DPS would like to feature your quotes and thank-yous on their website and/or social media.

How COVID Impacted Students, by Sebastian Padilla

 Please enjoy this article written by a student in DMHS's "Introduction to Journalism" class!

The coronavirus impacted everyone's jobs, families and life, but COVID-19 affected school students drastically. These students will be the future of mankind; if these students can not have a good education, we as a society will be in trouble. 

How 9/11 Changed the World, by Gabo Regueiro-Prosch

Please enjoy this article by a student in DMHS's "Introduction to Journalism" class.  

The 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City was a devastating event that changed the world forever. It was a day that will never be forgotten and its impact was felt not only in the United States but throughout the world. Many people, including politicians, scholars, and thinkers have given their views on how the events of 9/11 changed the course of history.

The Importance of Safe Spaces for Queer Students in Schools, by Anonymous

 Please enjoy this article written by a student in DMHS's "Introduction to Journalism" class!

It is important for schools to have safe spaces for queer students and allies. Fortunately, DMHS has one it is called SAGA (Sexuality and Gender Alliance). SAGA is a safe space for queer students and allies.  

OPINION - Does Money Buy You Happiness? By Simon Lapham

Please enjoy this opinion article from DMHS's "Introduction to Journalism" class!

In the U.S., money is an important resource of your daily life. Money can buy anything from chips to a multi-million dollar house, but most U.S. citizens don't have that much money. What all people do have, is the ability to decide what they want to buy. So money can buy you happiness even if you don't have a million dollars. You just need to be able to know what makes you happy. 

DMHS Teens at the Opera! by Abrianna Luis-Estrada

 Please enjoy this article by a student in DMHS's "Introduction to Journalism" class.

Attending an opera is an opportunity most high school students don’t get. Theater students at Denver Montessori Jr/Sr High recently had their first experience with opera when they attended “Die Tote Stadt.”

OPINION - The Benefits of Field Trips, by Isabella Salas

Please enjoy this opinion article by a student in DMHS's "Introduction to Journalism" class.

            A student’s mind can only hold so much, which is why they get weekends off but sometimes that’s not enough. Field trips are another way to have students feel more relieved as well as an educational experience. So why not have more?

Mexican Culture Lives Through Dance, by Adamaris Lomas-Vasquez

Please enjoy this article by a student in DMHS's "Introduction to Journalism" class. 

        In downtown Denver, Cinco De Mayo is a huge event where everyone is invited and welcome. The holiday celebrates Mexico’s victory over the French in the Battle of Puebla in 1862. While the holiday is not widely celebrated in Mexico, it is still popular amongst Mexican Americans in America. There is a lot of entertainment and food. One of the entertainments is Folklorico Dancing. Folklorico Dancing has been around for many years. It is mostly known for the dresses, the movement of the dresses, and the music. 

The Importance of SAGA at DMHS, by Will Matyjevich

Please enjoy this article from DMHS's "Introduction to Journalism Class."

        The Sexuality and Gender Alliance, also known as SAGA, is a club for LGBTQ+ and allies to meet and socialize every Thursday at DMHS. SAGA is led and was founded by Lauren Lyon, and she says, “It's important so that LGBTQIA+ students have a space at school to create connections and be their authentic selves.” LGBTQ+ students that attend SAGA meet every Thursday and share new things about themselves with their peers and Lauren.

How the Closure of the Kitchen Has Affected Our Education, by Paolo Mann Perkin

 Please enjoy this article by a student in DMHS's "Introduction to Journalism" class.

“Having the kitchen closed has caused a huge amount of upset to the DMHS culinary program and to me,” says DMHS culinary teacher Anders Benson.

How Important is Education? by Grace Turner

Please enjoy this article from DMHS's "Introduction to Journalism" class!

        Oprah Winfrey once said “Education is the key to unlocking the world. It is the passport to freedom.” 

Education is really important, but are the types of things that students are learning in school important? How much of what students learn do they use in their adult life?

The Syrian/Turkish Earthquake, by Simon Lapham

Please enjoy this article from DMHS's "Introduction to Journalism" class!

A natural disaster impacted Syria and Turkey harshly on Feb 6 as more than 36,000 people died in total in an extremely destructive 7.8 magnitude earthquake which is almost one of the worst on the magnitude scale. Although this is not one of the worst earthquakes in Syria and Turkey, it still affected millions of people.

Art: What's Happening? by Kaitlyn Tran

 Please enjoy this article from DMHS's "Introduction to Journalism" Class!

        Art is normally a way to easily calm the mind and soothe the soul. However, to do this it may be required for some people to have a quiet place and a peaceful environment. Period 3 Art class is loud and causes headaches, say many of the students there. However, does this really bother the ones trying to create?

Unseen Oceans, An Experience You Shouldn't Miss, by Diego Sanchez

 Please enjoy this article from DMHS's "Introduction to Journalism" class.

Did you know that humans have only explored 5% of the world’s oceans? Or that the oceans cover 71% of earth?

Denver Montessori Junior High Presents "The Jungle Book", by Marisol Kennedy

Please enjoy this article from DMHS's "Introduction to Journalism" class!

February 3rd, 2023 the DMHS farm school put on a musical: The Jungle Book, based on the story by Rudyard Kipling, with music by George Bruns, and directed and choreographed by Robin Yokel, the theater teacher at DMHS. There were about 100 friends and family members in the audience and 24 students performed (including actors, tech, light and curtains). The cast had rehearsed every Wednesday since late August until the show on February 3rd.

Bob Lazar, a human interest piece by Rowan Sanderka

Please enjoy this article from DMHS's "Introduction to Journalism" class.

Bob Lazar is an American physicist who claims to have worked at area 51. He claims to have worked in a section of the base titled S4, which contained extraterrestrial technology.

Section S4 has one of the highest levels of security at area 51 and is a 15-mile drive from the main airforce base. Bob Lazar states, “Nine interstellar spacecraft were housed at the S4 facility and have been used in a reverse engineering program for ten years prior to my introduction to the program.” 

DPS Shakespeare Festival is a Highlight of DMHS's Year

Normally, a few thousand school children marching through the streets might be a cause for concern. But in Denver, Colorado, it marks one of the most exciting events in the school year.

Every April, Downtown Denver is home to the yearly Denver Public Schools Shakespeare Festival, where students of all ages from schools across Denver come together to march in a costumed parade and perform scenes and plays by Shakespeare. The event lasts all day, with scenes and plays performed simultaneously on many stages. The Festival is filled with children, teachers, community members, and parents, as students show off their acting chops.

OPINION - DMHS Needs a Floor Hockey Team, by Raiden McClure

Please enjoy this opinion article from a student in DMHS's "Introduction to Journalism" class.

Middle school should have co-ed floor hockey because it's for everybody and everybody can play instead of playing basketball. Some people don't like basketball and not as many people participate when we play it. Sports are good for kids and we should be able to have sports for everybody in the school.

Ohio Train Derailment Spells Disaster for Local Environment, by Grace Turner

 Please enjoy this article from DMHS's "Introduction to Journalism" class.         

The recent Ohio train derailment has caused a life and death situation.

On Friday February 3, 2023 tragedy hit the village of East Palestine, Ohio. A Norfolk Southern Freight Train was carrying the dangerous chemical called vinyl chloride, which is flammable, without adequate protection around them, leading to a cloud of chemicals raining down on people and pets in the town, forcing hundreds of people to evacuate. When the substances leaked from the damaged train cars, boiling liquid and gas started pouring down killing animals and causing people to get sick. Vinyl chloride is also a known carcinogen. 

OPINION - Don't Go to the Circus, by Jordan Wortham

 Please enjoy this opinion article from DMHS's "Introduction to Journalism" class!

Tigers, Elephants, bears and other circus animals do not leap through holes, balance on their heads, or ride bikes because they want to. They have to be taught and teaching wild animals can be difficult. They do these and other tough techniques out of fear of what will happen if they don't. All around the world, circuses do not care about their animals. They care about entertaining their audience and what they can do with their animals. They torture their animals if they don’t do things right after a certain amount of times. 

The Minimum Wage, by James Cole

 Please enjoy this article from DMHS's "Introduction to Journalism" class.

Considering the economic state of the United States with inflation, house costs, food costs, and many other factors, a minimum wage job will not get you far. An average minimum wage worker will make about $28,392 a year. After factoring in the average cost of rent, utilities, water, food and other necessities, you will come out at the end of the year with about $1900 that hasn't gone into only bills. This isn’t factoring in car payments, repairs, or other things that can come up.

OPINION - We Can Prevent School Shootings, by Emely Ruiz-Arias

 Please enjoy this opinion article from DMHS's "Introduction to Journalism" class!

        Can we prevent school shootings? Yes we can, there are so many ways we can prevent school shootings. There have been many investigations released on students in different universities and schools about how they think school shootings could be prevented. 

OPINION - We Should Have Shorter School Days, by Grace Turner

 Please enjoy this opinion article from DMHS's "Introduction to Journalism" class!

Lots of people think that if we have longer school days and we are learning for more hours in a day that the students will succeed but that's not true, at least in my opinion. 

Interview with Arturo Vasquez, Immigration Attorney

Please enjoy this interview conducted and transcribed by a student in DMHS's "Introduction to Journalism" class.

Interviewer (I): Today I am interviewing Arturo Vasquez. Arturo, please tell us what you do for a living.

Arturo Vasquez (AV): Uh yes, I am an immigration attorney. 

I: Why did you choose this career?

OPINION - Is Homework Beneficial? By Marisol Kennedy

 Please enjoy this opinion article from DMHS's "Introduction to Journalism" class!

Homework has been a big argument between teachers and students for a while. Students continuously don't want the homework they are given, and teachers keep giving it. Society thinks giving homework is a necessity for a child to have a good, worthwhile education. Is homework really a factor in good education?

OPINION - Need a New Car? Buy a JDM. By Tre Williams

 Please enjoy this opinion article from DMHS's "Introduction to Journalism" class!

Next time you buy a car, buy a JDM. JDM stands for Japanese Domestic Market car. JDM cars are durable and have a longer lifespan while being exposed to a demanding workplace, which is a major benefit. JDM auto parts are more durable and of higher quality than their American counterparts.

OPINION - You Should Boycott Seaworld, by Rowan Sanderka

 Please enjoy this opinion article from DMHS's "Introduction to Journalism" class!

Seaworld has been charged with many animal cruelty charges but are these claims true?

Seaworld claims, “Our care team consists of hundreds of professional animal behaviorists, aquarists, zoologists, veterinarians, and dieticians. What we have learned from caring for such a diverse set of animals over nearly 60 years is what informs the success of our mission, including rescue, rehabilitation, and return.” 

How Russia Took Mariupol, by Simon Lapham

 Please enjoy this article from DMHS's "Introduction to Journalism" class!

There are many rules of war that make sure innocent people don't die, but in the Ukrainian and Russian war these rules aren't followed by some and the result of these acts are devastating.

OPINION - Everyone Should Plant a Pine Tree, by Cristian Vigil

 Please enjoy this opinion article from DMHS's "Introduction to Journalism" class!

        People should have at least one pine tree in their house or in their backyard. Having a pine tree is amazing, especially during the holidays because when it becomes that time of the year you can decorate your pine tree and have a really good and epic pine tree.

OPINION - Marvel Phase 4 Is Not As Bad As the Haters Say. In Fact, It's Good. By Siri Sherrod

 Please enjoy this opinion article from DMHS's "Introduction to Journalism" class.

Many Marvel fans believe that Phase 4 is the worst Marvel phase. I disagree. I think Phase 4 is better at representing minorities. Phase 4 has more LGBTQ+ and racially diverse characters than the other phases had. 

Phase 1 consisted of all white male leads plus a team-up movie. Same thing for Phase 2. Phase 3 had Black Panther which was very progressive and successful and Captain Marvel which had a white female lead but was not received well.

OPINION - Bugs Aren't Bad. By Will Matyjevich

 Please enjoy this opinion article from DMHS's "Introduction to Journalism" class!

        Many people fear insects, but they never seem to realize how fascinating bugs can be. One example would be cockroaches, cockroaches are seen as invasive, disgusting creatures that crawl around and make weird clicking noises, but roaches in general can be really cool, because of how they eat waste and make it into organic material. Roaches are some of the reasons why our world isn't flooded with garbage. 

OPINION - Can Money Buy You Happiness? By Joseph Lucero

 Please enjoy this opinion article from the DMHS "Introduction to Journalism" class!

I think that money can and can't buy you happiness but it can help you achieve happiness. It can buy you happiness because if you have all the money you need you can spend time with people and family which can make you happy. Or you can buy things that bring you joy like a Bugatti or a mansion or things for family. Seeing them get them can bring you a lot of happiness.

OPINION - Should Inmates on Death Row Have More Rights? By Kaitlyn Tran

Please enjoy this opinion article from DMHS's "Introduction to Journalism" Class!

        Humans who kill other humans are ultimately evil. How could someone take another life and not feel any remorse? However, on Death Row, where the world’s most deadly people are sent, is it okay for the government to take those lives without any remorse at all? There are a lot of mixed opinions whether it's right or wrong to kill other people, no matter the crimes they’ve committed. 

Death Row is a sentence where inmates who have committed federal crimes against the state or have committed violent murders are sent to await execution. While these people are probably horrible and have done terrible things, is it right to kill them off? 

DMHS High Schoolers perform "Spamalot!"

On December 8th and 9th, 10th-12th grade theater students performed their annual musical. This year's production was "Spamalot," a whacky musical based on the cult classic movie "Monty Python and the Holy Grail." Fans of the film saw many of their favorite Monty Python lines and songs brought to life, with some new twists and turns thrown into the original story. 

This was the final DMHS musical for seniors Marisa Mulryan, Kirra Lindauer, Joaquin Weeda, Drew Wood, and China Omenai. We thank them for so many years of wonderful performances, and wish them well in their future theater endeavors!

Please see below for photos and a cast list from the production!