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The voice of the student body

The Dial

The voice of the student body

The Dial

Cora McMahon stayed in Nantucket over the summer. She spent her time scooping ice-cream at Millie's Ice cream parlor at Madaket beach.

Summers Full of Memories

By Lucia Marucci, Staff Writer October 16, 2024

Over the summer Hackley students and staff were given the opportunity to explore and partake in a myriad of different activities. As school starts back up, it's important to reflect and share everything...

Barton Orchards was packed with families and friends ready to have a day of fun. The weather was warm enough to enjoy the outdoors without a jacket. Although windy, the sky was clear and the sun was shining.

Barton Orchards Provides a Plethora of Fall Activities and Fun for Families and Friends

By Giulia Sorvillo, Chief Design Editor October 15, 2024

Just an hour north of Tarrytown, in the town of Poughquag, sits the 180-acre Barton Orchards. On the working farm, family and friends can visit the tap room, market, and bakery and participate in a variety...

Innocent Until Proven Guilty, Unless You’re A Black Man In Missouri

Innocent Until Proven Guilty, Unless You’re A Black Man In Missouri

By Samantha Reyes, Managing Editor October 13, 2024

Imagine waking up one morning, expecting to enjoy another beautiful day with your family, only to be met with police swarming your home and arresting you for murder. Despite there being no evidence connecting...

Rafael Castro was elected as the new Community Council President for the 2024-2025 school year. As President, he is eager to make a positive impact on the Hackley community. He looks forward to leading new initiatives and representing the opinions of all Hackley students.

Meet Community Council President Rafael Castro

By Angelina Hummel, Assistant Features Editor October 11, 2024

Newly elected Community Council President, Rafael Castro is passionately committed to the Hackley community. His platform is centered around student advocacy, community engagement, and school spirit. Rafa...

During the Upper School assembly on the quad on Sting day, Council hosted a series of competitions between the grades. Treasurer Mika Nuzum and Vice President Ben Iaderosa cheer on students as they compete in dizzy bat races, hula hoop challenges, and handless popcorn eating. The Hilltop had a surge in energy and was able to bring school spirit to the Sting later that day.

New Activities Brought By Community Council

By Fernanda Paz, Senior Features Editor October 9, 2024

As the 2024-2025 school year began earlier this fall, the Community Council has brought many fun and exciting activities for the Hackley community to enjoy the back-to-school season. Including the...

The new salad bar provides new options with more toppings. The pasta bar was also added to the area with the new salad bar. The Hackley School logo was also placed adding a sense of community to the lunchroom.

Revamped Dining Room Enhances Comfort

By Gabriella Petriello, Assistant Features Editor October 8, 2024

Walking into the dining room at the start of school this September after being away for two months, diners encountered a complete transformation. The space where students go to have lunch and spend free...

 In addition to working with students and families individually, college counselors teach an Intro to College course to juniors where they review the application process and give advice. Upon joining the Hilltop, Ms. Fritz has worked to improve this course to allow students to reap all its benefits.

Meet Kassy Fritz, New Director of College Counseling

By Fernanda Paz, Features Editor October 8, 2024

“Just take a deep breath and believe in yourself. Trust who you are and what you’ve done,” said Kassy Fritz, Hackley’s new Director of College Counseling. Coming from Philip’s Academy-Andover,...

The Debate on Debates

The Debate on Debates

By Tyler Stern, Staff Writer October 4, 2024

Presidential debates, once a non-partisan platform for candidates to express their campaign platform and personal opinions, have become chaotic events which, in turn, allow candidates to grandstand among...

Ms. Bodner helps a group of students solve an equation. This moment was captured in her Accelerated Algebra 2 class where Ms. Bodner split the students up into groups and had them solve algebraic equations. She is showing her excitement to encourage students in their math journeys.

A Solution to the Equation

By Annika Duggan, Staff Writer October 4, 2024

“I like to make my classroom student-centered, where students have to be active learners, and they have to kind of figure things out, where I'm their guide,” said Lori Bodner, Hackley’s newest math...

Senior tennis captains Isabella Barriera and Frances Clifford showcase their matching My Little Pony backpacks on the tennis courts. This fun activity allowed some to team up with friends and match with them. Their coordinated backpacks show the friendship and spirit shared among the senior athletes.

Hackley Seniors Take Part in Nostalgic Traditions

By Sofia Mazzella, Staff Writer October 4, 2024

Do you remember those elementary school days when life was simple and backpacks were fun? When students wore colorful images of unicorns, princesses, and cartoon characters on their backs?  These days...

Senior student body president Rafa Castro has been organizing his Google Drive using the same method every year. One of the biggest adjustments to entering the upper school is having many more assignments online and in your drive. "Organizing the thousands of google docs that you will have throughout high school is one of the best ways to keep organized." he said.

Sharing Wisdom: Seniors’ Advice to New Freshmen

By Sejal Virk, Editor-in-Chief October 3, 2024

As the seniors explore their new responsibilities and privileges being the oldest in the school, new freshmen also enter the same environment looking for seniors’ advice to help them navigate the Upper...

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...

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