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Hackley School: Did You Know?

Hackley School: Did You Know?

By Annabel Hardart, Features Editor • January 25, 2023

 Lights, camera, action!  Hackley has been featured in three movies: Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1983); Presumed Innocent (1990), starring Harrison Ford; Admission (2013), starring...

As the production is happening, Mika is waiting behind the stage for her cue to go on and dance. This was from the production of Nutcracker where she played the role of Dewdrop.

Unordinary Sports: Mika Nuzum Balances Dance and Demanding School Work

By Giulia Sorvillo, Staff Writer • January 25, 2023

 Ever come home from school and feel unmotivated? Well, for sophomore Mika Nuzum that is not an option as her day in dance has just begun.  Mika first began dancing at the age of three but became...

Olivia, Fernanda, and Kayce 25 focus on writing their articles. Staff writers sit with their friends, allowing for a collaborative and fun work period.

Insider On Dial: Meet the Team

By Annabel Hardart, Feature Editor • January 18, 2023

As you near the far end of the library and peek through the clear doors of the G201 computer lab, you may catch a glimpse of an uncommon array of 24 students from 10th to 12th grade. You’ll observe...

App of the month: Locket

App of the month: Locket

By Kayce Park, Staff Writer • January 12, 2023

Locket is a relatively new “widget” app that anyone can download to their home screen in order to send live pictures to their friends. You can add up to ten friends to send and/or receive pictures...

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

As the fall season came to an end, all teams qualified for NYSAIS, the New York State Association of Independent Schools tournament. Each team had a great end to their season and were strong competitors...

Teacher Profile: Mr. Curleys Three Rules in the Classroom

Teacher Profile: Mr. Curley’s Three Rules in the Classroom

By Charlie Perlman and Samantha Rowbottom • January 9, 2023

The personality of your teacher and their style greatly impacts how your year will go and what your grade will be. A teacher has the ability to make a class more entertaining or make it less intriguing....

Along with the introduction of new foods with the reopening of the Well, they have also invested in new machinery that is able to provide students with a larger array of different options to choose from. For example, the new coffee and espresso machines have made it possible for customers to be able to purchase an assortment of coffee drinks. Also, in addition to the expensive choices, the Well always has different fruits on hand, that students can pick up on the go for free.

The Well in the Johnson Center Reopens

By Fernanda Paz, Staff Writer • January 9, 2023

Life without the Well on the Hilltop had not been easy; going to and leaving sports hungry, only eating the junk food sold at the Tuck Shop, and not getting the proper fuel our body needs in order to maintain...

Blocking the Ball

Blocking the Ball

By Rebecca Ingles, Staff Writer • January 9, 2023

Hackley offers many different sports during the fall season, including soccer, field hockey, and cross country. In the Ivy Preparatory League, every school has a girls volleyball team except for Hackley...

Many volunteers began their work upon arrival at the facility. Working together, they were able to plate hundreds of meals for those in need. They began by plating the cold meals for those who wanted to take them to go and heat the food up when they got home.

Students Support Local Community Service

By Giulia Sorvillo, Staff Writer • January 9, 2023

When thinking about Thanksgiving plans, my family and I were interested in a way to give back to the community while also doing something hands-on. Our research led us to discover that although Westchester...

Dr. Robert Alexander speaks to junior families about the college admissions process. He polls the audience to see whether students feel anxious or excited about this time, or even both. The meeting was held at 7:00pm on January 3rd in Allen Hall.

Junior Family College Night

By Ashley Currie, News Editor • January 9, 2023

Besides meeting once a cycle for the Intro to College class, the Class of 2024 kicked off the college process by attending a family night meeting with Dr. Robert Alexander - Dean of Admissions, Financial...

Something to Chew On

By Samantha Reyes, Staff Writer • January 4, 2023

Do you have gum? Can I have a piece? Oh wait… that's not allowed. The Upper School Handbook states that chewing gum is strictly prohibited at Hackley. It reads, “Gum may not be chewed anywhere at School;...

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

Looking to start their season off with two wins, the boys and girls varsity basketball teams entered the Columbia Prep Tip-Off Tournament. This small tournament consisted of four teams: Columbia Prep,...

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