The Dial

Exposing the artistic process through the use of white space

By Jordan Miller, Staff Writer • January 17, 2018

Dedicating fifteen hours to each piece, Senior and AP artist Delia Tager is in the process of creating a collection based on a unique take on portraits through making part of the painting hyper-realistic...

Art teacher Mark Green opens solo show in Philadelphia

By Natalie Sukhman, Lifestyles Editor • December 11, 2017

The majority of Hackley students are familiar with Upper School art teacher Mark Green’s sunny disposition and friendly nature. While people may know him to help students with their works, he also spends...

Students explore artistic interests through summer music programs

By Ella Jones, Julia Thomson, and Jordan Miller, Staff Writers • December 11, 2017

Over the summer, many Hackley students were able to explore their passions for the arts outside of the classroom. Maggie Broaddus, Oren Tirschwell and Madi Schwartz had opportunities to do so, pursuing...

Fall Coffeehouse 2017-2018

By Alexi Sandhu, Online Editor • December 1, 2017

Here are some of the performances from the Fall Coffeehouse on Friday, November 17th, 2017! Special thanks to The House Band and backstage crew: Ben Monore '19 (drums) Richie Nuzum '19 (bass) Maggie...

Comedy of Errors blends Shakespeare and Hip Hop

By Lei Anne Rabeje, Editor-in-Chief • November 12, 2017

The Upper School Drama Department pulled off yet another showstopper with its fall production of The Comedy of Errors. The play aired over two weekends, Friday 11/3, Saturday 11/4, Friday 11/10, and Saturday,...

“Comedy of Errors” promises humor and camaraderie

By Lei Anne Rabeje, Editor-in-Chief • November 2, 2017

Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors takes an ironic turn on the stage in the Upper School’s fall play featuring seniors Kioni Marshall and Hannah Goodwin-Pierce. Both actors will be playing a set of male...

AP Art Exhibit Displays Students’ Concentrations

By Georgia Panitz, Arts Editor • May 16, 2017

On Monday, May 15th at 6 P.M. the annual AP Studio Art thesis exhibit was displayed in Allen Hall. The class consists of seven seniors including Izzy Ampil, Camille Butterfield, Ashley Halloran, Eleanor...

Acting 1, 2, and 3 perform at the annual Acting Showcase

By Lei Anne Rabeje, Politics Editor • May 15, 2017

Students in Acting 1, 2, and 3 performed at the annual acting showcase on Thursday, May 11. Each year, acting classes hold a performance to showcase their talents. Each student is required to participate...

Seniors take final bows at spring Coffeehouse

By Lei Anne Rabeje, Politics Editor • May 15, 2017

The Upper School bade farewell to Senior performers during the spring Coffeehouse, whose artistry and talents have graced the stage for the past four years. From senior Sarah Lucente’s deep, baritone...

AP Artists put final touches on their portfolios

By Christian Riegler, Photo Editor • May 15, 2017

Unlike other Advanced Placement classes offered at Hackley, the AP Art class does not focus on learning material throughout the year that appears on a cumulative test in May. Instead, around the end of...

Final Coffeehouse showcases diverse community talent

By Benjy Renton, Editor-in-Chief • April 22, 2017

This year's final Coffeehouse, hosted by seniors Bujana Mulosmani and Ivie Uzamere, featured another wide-ranging set of acts, including appearances from never before seen performers and a tribute to the...

Delia Tager projects her poetic talents to States

By Christian Riegler, Photography Editor • March 14, 2017

It is sometimes difficult to put into context the infamous story of Michael Jordan being cut from his high school basketball team, but junior Delia Tager embodies this very same perseverance and eventual...