Welcome to This Darien Life, a podcast sharing stories from the English 9 community at Darien High School.
Ms. Ladd, a high school teacher at Darien High School, has had it: if Congress doesn't pass gun legislation, she'll leave her job as an educator. Listen as Chris and Bryce interview Ms. Ladd about her convictions.
When a normal run to CVS becomes something far more sinister, Jeffrey and his friends have to dodge a shady figure pursuing them.
Listen along as Nick explores the myths and lore surrounding the Revolutionary (and legendary) Hessian soldiers in Connecticut.
We all know that life can throw you curveballs, but what happens when those curveballs force you to completely readjust how you understand yourself? Lily and Ridgley tell the story of Wes, a storied Darien athlete who battled cancer to remain a positive role model for the community.
Colette had achieved her dream of owning and operating her own restaurant, but it came with a lot of work! Madeleine and Melanie interview Colette to tell her story of dedication and success.
Liked our first episode that looked into Darien's freshman football team? Then join Andre, Connor, and Oliver as they evaluate their first year with Blue Wave football.
Everyone knows how important sports are to the town of Darien, but what toll do they take on their young players? Sally, Reeve, and Christina set out to understand this question as they interview Darien athletes and think about their own experiences.
Who remembers us when we're long gone? That's the question Olivia sets out to answer after she stumbled upon a long forgotten headstone.
Teddy and Alec dive into the controversy surrounding the installation of the new stadium lights for Darien Athletics.
Martin St. Louis didn't have an easy road to his professional hockey career, but he triumphed over the odds and became a great success. Listen as Jamison interviews the hockey star about his triumphs and travails.
Moving's bad enough, but imagine if it lasts for six months or if a stranger sleeps on your couch! Francesca and Charlotte share their stories of what it means to change living situations.
It can't be good when smoke is on the horizon. Listen as Peyton and her friends talk about the California wildfires that threatened their communities.
Everybody loves puppies, right? Shannon and Sophie share their stories of adopting new puppies.
Would you still hang out at your friend's house if you knew it was haunted? Listen as Claire and Copey share stories about the spooky events they've witnessed at their friend's house.
What's it like to be an immigrant in the United States? Listen as Shauna interviews her mother about her experience moving to America and, eventually, to Darien.
Can you imagine being robbed while in a foreign country? That's exactly what happened to Sophia and her family when traveling in Italy. Listen as she recalls her harrowing story.
Lexi's father came to the United States to escape the wave of communism sweeping across Europe. Listen as she, Dillan, and Caroline tell his story.
Jack and Zack interview Albert about his experience as a young immigrant to the United States.
Ryan and John discuss their 2017-2018 freshman football team's lows and highs.
Think you have what it takes to be an exceptional dancer? Listen as Sophia talks about dancing's physical challenges.
In this episode, Jack explores his grandfather's contributions to the FBI.
Check out a thrilling story of one soccer team's tense story of struggle and triumph. Produced by Taylor, Madchen, and Emily.