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Darren Daughenbaugh – Social Studies

Addison Hill, Staff Writer • December 17, 2024

Social Studies teacher Darren Daughenbaugh

Darren Daughenbaugh has been teaching at Warsaw High School for three years, and has been teaching for twenty-two years altogether. Daughenbaugh earned his BS Degree from Northwest Missouri State University, and he is currently working on his Specialist Degree from Southwest Baptist University.

Daughenbaugh teaches a variety of social studies, but his favorite subjects to teach are Wild West and Psychology.

“I have been fortunate to teach a wide variety of Social Studies classes throughout my years as a teacher. Among my favorite classes to teach are Wild West and Psychology. I do a lot of hands-on projects in these classes that are fun and engaging for the students,” Daughenbaugh explains.

Daughenbaugh was inspired to teach and coach by a couple teachers and coaches during his time in High School.

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“I was inspired to teach and coach by a couple high school teachers and coaches that I had. Mrs. Holt, Mr. Sims, and Coach Erle Bennet all had a positive impact on my life and encouraged me to do the same,” he shares.

In his free time, Daughenbaugh loves to spend time with his family, sitting by the fire pit in the fall, and watching movies outside.

About the Contributors

Addison Hill, Staff Writer

Freshman Addison Hill is a first-year journalist for the Warsaw High School newspaper staff. She is very excited to do interviews, and write stories for The Wildcat. She is involved in dance, cheerleading, 4-H, Track, Madrigal, and pep club. Outside of school, Hill can be found spending time with friends and family. After high school, she plans to attend medical school, and become an anesthesiologist. Her parents are Tiffany and Andy Hill. She is very excited to start this new writing journey!

Aubree Smith, Social Media Managing Editor

Junior Aubree Smith has been a part of the newspaper staff for three years and is also on the yearbook staff. Smith has taken the title as the social media editor this year as she maintains the Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok accounts. Smith puts all her focus on gameday posts, or any school-related posts. Outside of newspaper, Smith plays basketball and is the pep club leader. Smith hopes to improve the newspaper staff this year and help many other staff member improve themselves.