UDHS Purple & Gold

Maheen Arshad, Mohammed Furqan, Mathin Salfan, Amira Mahugu, and Ahmed Billah represented various historic personalities in a debate concerning the Commission of the Roman Empire after Caesar was killed. Romel Aleman and Aniyah Richardson represented various countries in addressing Transnational Crime in the Organization of American States. Ezra Ring and Faheem Abdul debated the actions of the Crisis presented by the Executive Cabinet, and Marly Wyatt participated in a debate called Inside Out, a problem solving exercise.

Says club moderator Marlene Brubaker, "we are proud to represent our UDHS community in these prestigious invitationals, and hope that the participating schools will join our Model UN on April 10, 2027."

The UDHS Royal Educators Club had a guest speaker at a recent meeting. Ms. Brooke Kern, UDHS speech therapist, spoke to the students about her valuable career, which helps so many of our students. Says Moderator Sharon Donohue Boettcher, "the students in the club are getting exposure to other types of support staff careers as well and learning ways to develop their own path to becoming a teacher. We are always looking for new members!"

Congratulations to the new and returning members of the UDHS chapter of the National English Honor Society! They were recently honored at their annual induction ceremony this month.

In celebration of College Application Week, UDHS students participated in a variety of activities, including workshops, informational assemblies, and raffles.

Congratulations to the Upper Darby High School seniors, who came out victorious over the junior class during their annual Powderpuff Football game with a final score of 20-14.

Congratulations to our Upper Darby Cross Country team, which showed determination, consistency, and incredible competitive spirit as they battled a tough course and delivered some outstanding performances at a competition at Rose Tree. Senior Kadi Golembiewski earned a medal with her 19th-place finish, with several other runners delivering course bests, season bests, and personal bests across all four groups.

Speaking of cross country, the boys and girls cross country teams had an outstanding performance at the District One Championships in October, during which the entire team ran personal and season bests.

The Varsity 7 girls were Kadi Golembiewski, Nieva Golembiewski, Leah Saddick, Isabel Boggio, Saniyah Lisbon, Chloe Thompson, and Ramat Olalekan. The Varsity 7 boys were Brandon Couts, Jaidyn Brown-Glover, Evin Morett, Sahid Momoh Kamara, Sulaiman Bangura, and Richard Mercure.

On Friday, October 16, Upper Darby High School filled the stadium for their annual fall pep rally. Students cheered on our fall sports teams, competed in a series of games, and enjoyed a performance from our Marching Royals.

Upper Darby's Performing Arts Department topped themselves again with several performances of "Showstoppers," which featured songs, dances and scenes from such Broadway shows as Pippin, [title of show], Songs for a New World, Anastasia, Something Rotten!, Finding Neverland, and Eurydice. Performances were held on Friday, October 23, and with two performances on October 24.

The Spirit of Halloween was very much alive and well at the high school this past month! Enjoy a photo compilation below.

"Destinee is a senior and captain of our Varsity Cheerleading Team. As head coach, I had the pleasure of selecting Destinee as captain because she has consistently demonstrated the leadership, dedication, and positive attitude that represent what it means to be a true leader. Throughout the season, Destinee has shown a willingness to work hard, lead by example, and bring positive energy to the team. She approaches each practice with determination, remains committed to improving, and continues to demonstrate the qualities of a strong leader both on and off the mat. As a senior, Destinee has an important role in setting the tone for our team, and she has continued to show that she is ready to embrace that responsibility. Her hard work, commitment, and leadership do not go unnoticed, and I am proud to see her growth throughout the season."

Regarding Thalia:

"Thalia is a junior on our Varsity Cheerleading Team and the first non-senior in our program’s history to be selected as captain! This is a special accomplishment that speaks volumes about the leadership, dedication, and character she has demonstrated throughout the season. Thalia has consistently shown what it means to be a true leader. She is always willing to lend a helping hand, support her teammates, and make sure everyone feels included. One of the things that stands out most about Thalia is her ability to bring the team together and encourage strong bonds among her teammates. She understands that being a team means more than just cheering together; it means supporting one another, building relationships, and working toward a common goal. In addition to her leadership, Thalia is an extremely hard worker who continuously pushes herself to improve and reach new goals. She challenges herself, remains determined, and sets an example for others through her effort and commitment. Being chosen as captain at a younger grade level is an incredible accomplishment, and Thalia has shown that leadership is not defined by age or seniority, but by your actions, attitude, and the impact you have on others."

This picture of Mrs. Beck and Mrs. Burns viewing the Milky Way Galaxy at Cherry Springs State Park in Coudersport, PA, perfectly captures the spirit and wonder of all of the incredible people who serve the students of Upper Darby High School.