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San Francisco's decorated tree in the middle of the city.
How Christmas Became a Billion Dollar Industry
A mini American flag.
Let’s Make America Smart Again
Beyoncé on her most recent tour, the Renaissance World Tour (Image by user Raph_PH on Wikimedia Commons, License Creative Commons 2.0)
Yes, Beyoncé deserved that AOTY. Here’s why. pt. 2
Beyoncé at a movie premiere (image by user Sassy on Wikimedia Commons, License Creative Commons 3.0)
Yes, Beyoncé deserved that AOTY. Here’s why. Pt. 1
An Eras Tour show in Minneapolis (Image by Michael Hicks, License Creative Commons 2.0)
Pop Music, Fandom, and Teenage Girlhood pt. 2: The Irony of Fan treatment
Mr. Bainton conducts the Symphonic Band.
A Night to Remember – Winter Concert 2024
A cluttered desk in need of decluttering.
Seasonal decluttering: why you should do it and how to get started
Rocketeers Evan Fielding and Mohit Varikuti (in the front) of GFC and Ayush Reddy, Aaditya Dandekar, and William Su (in the back) of GFSC.
Liftoff: Gael Force Rocketry Teams Take Flight
People commonly keep up with their favorite celebrities through the use of social media platforms like Instagram.
Idolized and Idealized: Students’ Fascination with Celebrities
Advanced Placement (AP) class textbooks that are commonly used at DHS.
Mastering Your AP Classes: Essential Study Resources for Your Classes
Dublin Elementary's STEAM Night
Dublin Elementary’s STEAM Night
Brightly-colored flower pinwheels blow in the early afternoon wind at the start of Splatter, drawing in prospective customers.
Dublin’s annual Splatter Festival evokes mixed feelings among students
Outside of school hours, the DHS track serves as a hub of conversation and tight bonds.
Korean Bakeries, Parks, and More: Dublin’s Favorite Third Places
A Spring Miracle: The Association Between Weather and Happiness
Madison Hsu, 11, and Olivia Choe, 11, pose for the camera at their table for Gleam And Give, a DHS club dedicated to crafting jewelry for charity.
Community Gives Vendors Their Flowers at First-ever DHS Spring Market
San Francisco's decorated tree in the middle of the city.
How Christmas Became a Billion Dollar Industry
An Eras Tour poster with friendship bracelets attached.
Pop Music, Fandom, and Teenage Girlhood pt. 1: The Double Standard of Fandom
A Dublin High student studies in a coffee shop and logs into AP Classroom to get ahead on coursework over winter break.
Holiday hustle: Productivity Tips for Winter Break
The cast of DHS Drama’s The Best Man are on stage in a scene where the press surround three of the central characters. The performances were held in Dublin High School’s Performing Arts Theater.
Review: The Best Man
Baking supplies to make treats this holiday season.
Easy Holiday Treats
A mini American flag.
Let’s Make America Smart Again
Beyoncé on her most recent tour, the Renaissance World Tour (Image by user Raph_PH on Wikimedia Commons, License Creative Commons 2.0)
Yes, Beyoncé deserved that AOTY. Here’s why. pt. 2
Beyoncé at a movie premiere (image by user Sassy on Wikimedia Commons, License Creative Commons 3.0)
Yes, Beyoncé deserved that AOTY. Here’s why. Pt. 1
An Eras Tour show in Minneapolis (Image by Michael Hicks, License Creative Commons 2.0)
Pop Music, Fandom, and Teenage Girlhood pt. 2: The Irony of Fan treatment
The G2 campers of 2024
The Importance of Girls’ Math Programs and Contests Pt. 1: Why It’s Important
The Dublin High School Football team at their Homecoming Game last year. This year, the much-anticipated HOCO game will take place on October 18th.
Dublin High School Football season set to kick off
Dublin girls scrimmaging at tryouts, working hard even into the night!
Kick Off To The 2023 Girls Soccer Season At Dublin High School
Gaels fall to the Falcons on a last-second touchdown
Gaels fall to the Falcons on a last-second touchdown
Dublin Athletics announces new Streaming Service
Dublin Athletics announces new Streaming Service
DHS football field brimming with activity; admittingly, social distanced.
Varsity football secures first win of the 20-21 season
A variety of sports balls.
Women in Sports
Photo courtesy of California Wild Gardens
Dublin Wildlife: Toyon
Photo Courtesy of Barnhardt Purified Cotton
Dublin Wildlife: Cotton
Photo courtesy of Betty Marose at the University of Maryland Extension
Dublin Wildlife: Bermudagrass
Photo Courtesy of Jason Mark at The Magazine of the Sierra Club
Dublin Wildlife: Douglas-fir trees
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Mr. Bainton conducts the Symphonic Band.
A Night to Remember – Winter Concert 2024
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Dublin Elementary's STEAM Night
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