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The cover of Im Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy. On the cover she is seen holding her mothers ashes that are filled with confetti to show how she felt in the moment while also trying to be more respectful about her mothers death.
Book of the Month: I'm Glad My Mom Died
By Bella Edwards, Feature Editor • June 8, 2023

Enjoyed by many, June's book of the month is I’m Glad My Mom Died, by critically acclaimed author Janette McCurdy. McCurdy is best known for her popular Nickelodeon series...

One of Allison Chins art pieces. It is titled Midas and was drawn digitally.
Art at Hackley: Students on the Hilltop with a Passion for the Arts.
By Fernanda Paz, Feature Editor • June 6, 2023

On the Hilltop, students are given the opportunity to pursue various fields of art by taking different classes. From visual arts to performing arts, to literature courses,...

When sophomore club member Abigail Beyrich attends Pottery Club, she enjoys making pinch pots. These are then fired and then glazed!
Pottery Club
By Olivia Houck, Events Editor • June 2, 2023
Girls Varsity Lacrosse celebrating their NYSAIS win. The girls beat Rye Country Day School with score of 10-9. The team pulled off back to back NYSAIS championship wins.
NYSAIS Results Spring 2023
By Enya Walsh, Events Editor • June 1, 2023
The boys lacrosse team closes out their trip with one final practice. Throughout the trip, the team got closer while also improving their skills. The team practiced in very hot and humid conditions making practices very difficult.
Hackley Sports Teams Travel During Spring Break
By Caleb Bae, Events Editor • May 4, 2023

For Hackley athletes, one of the most exciting and anticipated events each year is the spring sports trips. During one of the two weeks of spring break, most of Hackley’s...

During a long tri-meet at Horace Mann, Cole picked up his 100th victory becoming the 5th wrestler in Hackley history to accomplish this feat.
Best Wrestler in Hackley History? Meet Cole Joseph
By Caleb Bae, Events Editor • February 17, 2023

Senior captain Cole Joseph made history after picking up the 100th win of his wrestling career in a quad-meet at Horace Mann. On December 9th, 2022, Cole became the fifth...

Junior Captain Alessa Mendoza surveys the court in order to make the right pass. Alessa added a game high 23 points for the team.
Welcoming Back the Winter Sting
By Caleb Bae, Events Editor • February 17, 2023
Hackley Girl’s Cross Country takes off for their 5k race at Van Cortlandt park. The girls competed against over a dozen other schools and hundreds of runners in their final NYSAIS race. Despite the unusually hot day and hilly course, the team performed well with 8th graders Emma Curran and Caitlin Morrow placing in the top 25.
Fall Sports Advance to NYSAIS Championships
By Enya Walsh, Events Editor • January 12, 2023
Blocking the Ball
Blocking the Ball
By Rebecca Ingles, Staff Writer • January 9, 2023
The girls basketball team celebrates winning the championship. The girls defeated Columbia Prep by the score of 77-66.
Tipping off the Basketball Season
By Caleb Bae, Events Editor • January 3, 2023
Heres what a variety of students are up to in terms of goals lately! Aliya, Phoebe, Jimmy, Gabby, and Zora are featured in this display of some of their goals and the ways in which they plan to achieve them. just do it was the biggest piece of advice received from multiple sources when discussing what they think is the best way to accomplish resolutions.
Goals and Resolutions; how to accomplish them
By Ava Derby April 11, 2023

New year, new you? Many people use the start of a new year as an opportunity to set yearly goals or establish ways to better themselves. However, often times as the year progresses,...

Legacy in College Admissions
Legacy in College Admissions
By Akshi Khowala, Features Editor • March 19, 2023

“Where are you applying to college? Oh wait, where did your parents go?” This is a question that many juniors and seniors confront during their college search and application...

Editorial: Chat GPT
Editorial: Chat GPT
By Maura McGlarry, Opinion Editor • March 17, 2023
Digital Changes to the SAT
Digital Changes to the SAT
By Joshua Lee, Staff Writer • March 9, 2023
Students Opinion on a New Head of School
Students Opinion on a New Head of School
By Maura McGlarry, Opinion Editor • February 23, 2023
New Head of School, Mr. Charles Franklin addressed the Hackley community as a whole for the first time at Convocation. Mr. Franklin recognized each group at Hackley that makes the school so special to him: teachers, staff, the board of trustees, and the students. He later recognized the seniors for their accomplishments and got to know them better at the Senior Breakfast.
Mr. Franklin Welcomes Students and Faculty Back to the Hilltop During Convocation
By Charlotte Feehan, Feature Editor (Sports) • September 14, 2023

The Hackley community reunited once again on Akin Common for Convocation, an annual tradition that inspires students and faculty to start the year off on the right foot. The...

Juniors and sophomores walk to the Quad. After being instructed to go back inside or stay outside, the students either line up along the halls or encircle the Quad. The seniors final destination on the Graduation Walk was the through the senior lounge and onto the Quad.
New Tradition On The Hilltop - the Senior Graduation Walk
By Charlotte Feehan, Feature Editor • June 6, 2023

June 5, 2023, marked the beginning of a new tradition: the ‘Graduation Walk.’ Yesterday, Hackley’s student body and administration recognized and honored the senior...

The difference between the schedule from the 2021-2022 school year and the 2022-2023 year. The original one, on the left, consists of a seven-day schedule with seven periods per day, with major classes meeting five times out of the seven days. The schedule on the right shows an eight-day schedule with five periods a day, and major classes meeting five days out of the seven.
More Schedule Changes Coming in 2023-2024
By Fernanda Paz, Feature Editor • June 6, 2023
App of the Month: SchoolVerse
App of the Month: SchoolVerse
By Emily Koch, Editor-In-Chief • April 4, 2023
Head of School Search Update
Head of School Search Update
By Ashley Currie, News Editor • March 17, 2023
New Head of School, Mr. Charles Franklin addressed the Hackley community as a whole for the first time at Convocation. Mr. Franklin recognized each group at Hackley that makes the school so special to him: teachers, staff, the board of trustees, and the students. He later recognized the seniors for their accomplishments and got to know them better at the Senior Breakfast.
Mr. Franklin Welcomes Students and Faculty Back to the Hilltop During Convocation
By Charlotte Feehan, Feature Editor (Sports) • September 14, 2023

The Hackley community reunited once again on Akin Common for Convocation, an annual tradition that inspires students and faculty to start the...

Juniors and sophomores walk to the Quad. After being instructed to go back inside or stay outside, the students either line up along the halls or encircle the Quad. The seniors final destination on the Graduation Walk was the through the senior lounge and onto the Quad.
New Tradition On The Hilltop - the Senior Graduation Walk
By Charlotte Feehan, Feature Editor • June 6, 2023

June 5, 2023, marked the beginning of a new tradition: the ‘Graduation Walk.’ Yesterday, Hackley’s student body and administration recognized...

The difference between the schedule from the 2021-2022 school year and the 2022-2023 year. The original one, on the left, consists of a seven-day schedule with seven periods per day, with major classes meeting five times out of the seven days. The schedule on the right shows an eight-day schedule with five periods a day, and major classes meeting five days out of the seven.
More Schedule Changes Coming in 2023-2024
By Fernanda Paz, Feature Editor • June 6, 2023
Jack Yalmokas(Left) and Matthew          Kearns(Right) are planning on leading the Midnight Run club next year. Both have been dedicated members of the club since their freshman year and love the experience. Jack and Matthew hope to continue the clubs success.
Club Spotlight: Midnight Run
By Caleb Bae, News Editor • June 5, 2023
The Imbalance in Spring Sports
The Imbalance in Spring Sports
By Sejal Virk, Staff Writer • May 25, 2023
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