The Journal Online

A staged crash took place at DHS with first responders, students and facility all participating and watching the demonstration.

Shattered Dreams

Two-day drunk driving program held at high school
Allie Tribe, Editor April 4, 2022

Passersby were met with an unusual sight. Two crashed cars, ambulances, cop cars, a helicopter and the entire student body surrounding the scene. On March 10, DHS hosted the Shattered Dreams program. Shattered...

Counselors talk with students one-on-one to input their schedules for the next year.

Classes, Choices and Chaos

Students begin to prepare their schedules for the upcoming year
Torin Steil, Staff Writer February 10, 2022

Last week, the counselors met with students in their English or History classes to discuss classes for next year. This week, counselors will meet individually with every student during these classes to...

Junior Brayden Shelton and seniors Carson Wicker, Kenzie Winter and Emilee Talley lead worship at an FCA event.

Student Leaders Take Over FCA

Three seniors in second semester of leading the faith based group
Allie Tribe, Editor January 28, 2022

Each Monday at 6 p.m., students file into the First Baptist Church ready for a night of fellowship and friends. Fellowship of Christian Athletes, otherwise known as FCA, kicked off at the beginning of...

Rather than just prom in 2022, Decaturs expanded their horizons and added a Winter Formal to the list of activities.

Dancing with the Eagles

Winter Formal added to DHS calendar
Allie Tribe, Editor January 21, 2022

Thanks to the hard work of the Decatur Student Council, DHS plans to host their first dance of 2022 next month. The Winter Formal is set to take place one month prior to prom on Feb. 12 from 7 p.m. to...

Students will take their final exams following the schedule above on Monday, Dec. 20 and Tuesday, Dec. 21.

Finishing First Semester

With Christmas approaching, students just have final exams left to tackle
Allie Tribe, Editor December 17, 2021

After four months of classes, championship games and full halls at DHS, the first semester is finally coming to an end.  Using this past week to review, DHS will conduct their final exams next...

FFA is an organization that helps teach students leadership skills and agriculture techniques.

Beyond the Barnyard

FFA gives students confidence, life skills
Torin Steil, Staff Writer November 3, 2021

The National Future Farmers of America Organization, or FFA, is a nationwide program hosted at many high schools around the country. Members of FFA are taught valuable leadership and career skills and...

Starting 8 a.m. Sept. 13, sophomores will take the PSAT here at DHS.

Prepping for the PSAT

Students slated to test tomorrow
Allie Tribe, Editor October 12, 2021

Aimed at sophomores and juniors, the PSAT gives students a glimpse into what the real SAT is like. By quizzing the test takers in four different areas, it allows students to see where their strengths lie...

With September coming to a close, seniors focus their attention on applying to colleges. Whether that be in or out of state, seniors are weighing their options and completing the application processes.

College Craziness

Applications put stress on seniors
Allie Tribe, Editor October 7, 2021

When the school bell rang in August, freshmen were thrown into a new school, with new classes and a sea of people. While freshmen just focus on navigating their first year, seniors start off their fall...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
News