AP photography students capture nature’s beauty
By Jordan Miller, Editor in Chief
April 3, 2019
Although oftentimes AP Studio Art pieces garner the most attention, AP Studio Art with a concentration in photography has become more popular recently. For these students, their portfolios will consist of photos showing their breadth and quality along photos of their concentration as well as two black ...
Coffee House band reflects on strenuous preparation and the experience of performance
By James Sexton-Holtmeier, Opinion Editor
March 21, 2019
Coffee House would not be possible without the hard work and dedication the house band provides each year. This year, the band is made up of seniors Richie Nuzum and Benjamin Monroe, along with Junior Maggie Broaddus. Their musical chemistry was evident in the most recent Coffee House, where they dressed u...
Junior Adam Tannenbaum showcases unique singing talent at NYSSMA
By Tommy Larson, Opinion Editor
February 7, 2019
Junior Adam Tannenbaum has a deep passion for the art of singing and is an active and involved member of the singing community on the hilltop. He has partaken in several selective NYSSMA conferences and solos in Hackley concerts. He grew up playing the piano and enjoyed playing pop songs. Soon, he learned a...
Student performances wowed audience during winter coffee house
By Sofia Graziano and Jordan Miller
January 29, 2019
Volunteers emerge from the crowd and each grabs a drum. The sound fills the room and kindling a spirit of inclusivity. At this Winter’s coffeehouse, a drum circle started the night, with members from the audience beating bongos onstage. “I really enjoyed the song selection and the general atmospher...
What We are Reading
By Jordan Miller, Print Managing Editor
January 11, 2019
Killers of the Flower Moon Upper School head Andy King is currently reading David Grann’s Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the Flower Moon. King said, “[The book is] a wonderful example of narrative nonfiction, which I think is a genre that many students wou...
Coach Kuba brings coaching experience and insight to the hilltop to revitalize boys basketball
By Tyler O'Brien, Arts Editor
December 20, 2018
After a few tumultuous years that did not meet the standards in terms of record and culture for the Hackley basketball program, new head coach Zachary Kuba strives to turn things around for the team. Coach Kuba spent the previous five years coaching at Poly Prep, a job that gave him familiarity with ...
Senior Jordan Wade finds her passion and success in “Simple Strings”
By Hannah Ostfield, Staff Writer
December 18, 2018
It all started the summer before freshman year, when Jordan Wade and her mom were looking for an art project to fill the day. They decided to head to Michaels, and after circling the store for a little bit, they found themselves in an aisle filled with small rounded beads. They decided to make necklaces ...
Louisa Thompson uses her Photoshop skills to start an online business
By Hannah Ostfield, Staff Writer
December 17, 2018
Louisa’s passion for collaging started in middle school when she would look through piles of magazines finding cool pictures. She began to cut out photos of celebrities, models, or even interesting quotes and glue them onto paper making collages. During her freshman year, Louisa rediscovered her k...
Hactors Perform “Electra”
By Quinn O'Halloran, Guest Writer
November 1, 2018
Filled with treachery, murder and blood, “Electra” is a perfect Halloween story. Nine students, under the direction of Mr. Teacher, with help from stage manager Paola Garcia, will bring Sophocles’ Greek tragedy to life in the PAC this Thursday 11/1, at 4:30 p.m.. The sirens’ call of a singing...
A Personal Perspective: “hope and light” on Broadway
By Sophia Masotti, Guest Writer
October 18, 2018
If there is one thing that I can say I have been passionate about since I was a young, it is theater. When I was five years old, I saw the Lion King on Broadway. I still remember the beautiful costumes and animals walking up to the stage as the lights and the first song came on. That was the first tim...
AP artists begin work on their concentrations over the summer
By Julia Thomson, Sports Editor
October 10, 2018
Similar to the summer work of academic related AP courses, each student enrolled in AP art must choose a central theme or technique to focus on for the year. This then becomes the basis for their portfolios which will optimally include 12 different pieces reflecting the concentration they have picked....
Rohun Rajpal selected for National Youth Orchestra concert tour
By Dylan Wade
May 10, 2018
Representing the United States, Rohun Rajpal will perform violin alongside other accomplished young instrumentalists this summer as a member of the National Youth Orchestra of the United States. The National Youth Orchestra (NYO-USA) is a program for 16-19 year old orchestral players. Every summer the o...
