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  • December 12Friday, Dec 20th: Polar Express Winter PJ Day
  • December 12Thurs, Dec 19th: Winter Wonderland Day
  • December 12Wed, Dec 18th: Flannels
  • December 12Tuesday, Dec 17th: Ski day
  • December 12Monday, Dec. 16th - Festive Hat Day
  • December 12Attention Ninth Graders: Cocoa and Cram 1/7/25 5:30
The Student News Site of Darien High School

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The Student News Site of Darien High School

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Katie Galligan

Katie Galligan, Writer

Katie Galligan is a senior who has been writing for Neirad since the Fall of 2022. She enjoys writing about the arts, music, clubs, and current events in the Darien community. She spends her free time as a ballet dancer at the Darien Arts Center and the Editor-in-Chief of the Current Literary Magazine. She is interested in pursing international relations and journalism in the future.

All content by Katie Galligan
The mural painting class is available to juniors and seniors who have taken Drawing and Painting 3 and received teacher approval. Before painting the mural students must get the design and location approved with administration.

Music Notes, Statues and a Cow?

Katie Galligan, Journalist
April 14, 2024
Pictured left to right is Ms. Ashley Lopez the Teen Talk Counselor and Ms. Judy Phillips, the Wellness Center Director. The Wellness Center has more than just cookies! The addition of a Wellness Center Coordinator means that there is always different activities and games set up such as coloring, Soduku, crosswords and puzzles. Every day promises something new and there was once baby chicks!

New Staff at Darien High School Work to Destigmatize Mental Health

Katie Galligan, Journalist
March 5, 2024
In 2015, when there was 59 inches of snow in Hartford. Here I am after one of many normal snow storms that winter season where there was so much snow a path had to be shoveled for our new puppy to walk around.

Who Else is Missing the Winter of 2011?

Katie Galligan, Journalist
January 24, 2024
The staple coffee shops in Darien, but which one comes out on top as the DHS student favorite? Vote here: https://forms.gle/SBVPVce5A56L1kjS8

Who’s the Guy with the Glasses on Your Coffee?

Katie Galligan, Journalist
January 14, 2024
Ever since the first true crime magazine, "True Detective," was published in 1924 the world has been captivated by true crime media in film, podcasts, TV and more.

Murders, Cults and Suspicious Circumstances

Katie Galligan, Journalist
January 11, 2024
“It’s important to see any production of the Nutcracker because it’s a popular part of winter and holiday culture, and watching ballet is a great way to immerse yourself in the arts,” senior Mackenzie Maier said.

This December, Enter the Land of Sweets!

Katie Galligan and Katie Cavolo
December 4, 2023
“I really hope you dig these new songs lots & lots of love 4ever & ever” Olivia Rodrigo said in an Instagram post after the album’s release.

Growing Up with Olivia Rodrigo’s GUTS

Katie Galligan, Journalist
October 17, 2023
New director takes charge and brings change to the Darien Arts Center dance program

New director takes charge and brings change to the Darien Arts Center dance program

Katie Galligan, Staff Writer
October 3, 2022
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