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The voice of the student body

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The voice of the student body

The Dial
The Halloween Parade and Costume Competition Foster Spooky Spirit on the Hilltop

The Halloween Parade and Costume Competition Foster Spooky Spirit on the Hilltop

By Alessia Sorvillo, Chief Design Editor • November 6, 2024

Halloween arrived in full force on the Hilltop. Speakers blared with Halloween music while students and faculty, dressed in festive costumes, swarmed Akin Common, creating a plethora of witches, cats,...

Hackley Girls' Varsity Soccer plays in the Dave Allison Game, proudly wearing their pink jerseys. The team is honored to dedicate the game to Mr. Dave Allison, celebrating his memory and the lasting impact he had. With every kick and cheer, they strive to embody his spirit and passion for the game.

“What’s the word? ANIMAL!”

By Gabriella Petriello, Assistant Features Editor • October 17, 2024

Every October, the Hackley Girls' Varsity Soccer team (HGVS) dedicates a special game to honor Mr. Dave Allison, a former Hackley teacher and coach. The Dave Allison Game takes place during Breast Cancer...

Seniors Rebecca Ingles and Gabrielle Diaz-Alcantara pour themselves Dunkin' coffee to help wake themselves up. Community council provided the coffee and hot chocolate. There were a lot of beverages and pastries left over, so they were brought to the Senior Lounge for anyone to enjoy.

Even With Clouds, the Seniors Found A Way To Shine

By Samantha Reyes, Managing Editor • October 2, 2024

Senior Sunrise is a relatively new but highly anticipated senior ritual. Seniors anticipated a sunrise similar to last year: sitting on a blanket on Pickert Field, watching the sky, painted with red and...

Freshmen designed boats and ores with materials including cardboard and duct tape. “It was so fun being able to bond with my advisory,” said freshman Katie Yalmokas, “The whole boat building was so fun, and being in the boat was a funny yet fun experience.”

Manic Monday

By Gabrielle Paes, Staff Writer • October 1, 2024

The best way to start a new school year after a long summer of memories and sunshine is with a day full of fun activities and memory-making with peers.  Usually, the first Friday of the school year...

Senior Ethan Niewinski dressed up for "Clash Day." He paired a Christmas sweater with an Adidas fanny pack and a fedora. Other students clashed different colors and patterns.

Students Get Creative During the First Spirit Week of the Year

By Giulia Sorvillo, Chief Design Editor • September 25, 2024

During the third week of school, the community council organized a Spirit Week. Spirit Week allows the student body to come together and get excited for the lead-up to the Fall Sting on Friday. Monday...

Senior Tommy Troso's dog, Cooper, greets many people and walks around the Quad. Cooper enjoys playing fetch with his favorite tennis ball and his owner's classmates.

A Furry Surprise

By Samantha Reyes, Managing Editor • June 4, 2024

Woof, woof! Focused on writing your history research paper, you keep hearing a familiar noise in the library. Barking? You look up and see your favorite senior, Tommy Troso, and his dog Cooper wagging...

Distinguished Yale Professor Delivers Lecture to Upper School

Distinguished Yale Professor Delivers Lecture to Upper School

By Charlie Perlman, Editor-In-Chief • May 29, 2024

Why would one of the most famous constitutional law scholars who is highly cited by the Supreme Court take the time to speak at a high school? For Akhil Amar, the answer is simple: educating young people...

On April 19th, Managing Assistant for Performing Arts and Director of Music Institute, Dylan Chalfy, opened the 2024 Spring Coffeehouse in Zetkov Athletic Center. Mr. Chalfy thanked everyone who helped make coffeehouse possible before a night full of talent began.

The Magic of Spring Coffeehouse Lingers on the Hilltop

By Alessia Sorvillo, Chief Design Editor • May 11, 2024

Amidst the clapping hands, cheers, colorful stage lights, and laughs, some of Hackley’s most talented performers sang their hearts out as students, faculty, and families joined together in the Zetkov...

Seniors gather on Pickert Field to look up at the solar eclipse and experience the phenomenon together. They are wearing ISO-certified solar viewing glasses provided by Hackley.

Where Did the Sun Go?

By Samantha Reyes, Opinion Editor • April 16, 2024

Taking advantage of the beautiful grounds, many Hackley students scattered around the school on Monday, April 8th, 2024 to view a remarkable phenomenon: a solar eclipse.  A solar eclipse happens...

Spring Into Action

Spring Into Action

By Charlie Perlman, Features Editor • April 13, 2024

Many singers of the night were accompanied by students playing on different instruments. Many played on guitars and drums, giving the audience a live version of the songs.

Winter Coffee House

By Bella Edwards and Giulia Sorvillo • April 1, 2024

After a long stretch of winter, students came together to celebrate the Winter Coffeehouse that never fails to display the incredible musical talents in the Hackley community. It was unclear at first...

Storylines for Super Bowl 58

Storylines for Super Bowl 58

By Charlie Perlman, Features Editor • February 11, 2024

This 2023-2024 NFL season has been full of incredible storylines that have captivated not only American football fans but also international supporters and Taylor Swift fans. After a long journey, the...

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