The Dial

Hackley affirms its commitment to fostering cultural understanding at Round Square Conference

By Sydney Stoller, Assistant Online Editor • December 18, 2017

On October 9th, a group of delegates representing Hackley returned to New York after a Round Square trip to South Africa. The group was made up of seniors Francesca Docters and Julian Epps, juniors Varun...

Michelle Crepeau takes on role of Dean of the Class of ‘21

By Bailey Griffen, Senior News Editor • October 23, 2017

With the start of the new school year, French teacher Michelle Crepeau steps into her role as dean of the Class of 2021. She enters the dean team with an ardent sense of enthusiasm and excitement for her...

Gender bender: Dress code moves past gender binary

By Olivia Weinberg, Editor-in-Chief • October 20, 2017

Gender neutral is a term that has been tossed around recently from social activists to celebrities to social media. It also applies to the modified school-wide dress code. While the dress code remains...

Walter Johnson Health and Wellness Center construction update

By Bridget Barsanti, Opinion Editor • October 16, 2017

Director of Finance Peter McAndrew took The Dial on a tour of the gym construction. In April and May, the concrete was poured, and the floors and roof were completed. Everything that is going to be...

Another Successful Club Fair

By Jordan Miller, Staff Writer • October 12, 2017

With just under 50 clubs and service initiatives represented, Hackley hosted another impressive and diverse club fair this September. Many successful new clubs emerged this year including Coral Reefs...

Junior First Friday Speeches

By Dylan Wade, Staff Writer • October 4, 2017

The Junior class spent their First Friday writing personal speeches which were later presented in the chapel. The speeches were first read to small groups of students who voted for their favorite, and...

2017 Round Square International Conference: Ongoing Coverage

By Alexa Augustine and Alexi Sandhu • October 3, 2017

October 11th: Our Round Square delegation has just gotten back from their trip after being hosted by the St. Cyprian’s school and their host families and after a post-conference trip exploring the...

USA Day Rallies The Hive in Preparation for the Fall Sting

By Sydney Stoller, Assistant Editor • September 25, 2017

Monday, the halls were buzzing with Hackley apparel, Tuesday, stars and stripes decked the halls, and the rest of the week continued with various other spirit days, culminating on Friday with the Hackley...

The Hilltop Buzzes with First Friday Festivities

By Lei Anne Rabeje, co-Editor-in-Chief • September 9, 2017

After three days back on the hilltop, the Upper School took a break from their regular schedule to kick off the year with First Friday activities. Whether it's the senior class playing spike ball on the...

Senior class hosts annual P.S. 81 Dodgeball Tournament

By Lei Anne Rabeje, Politics Editor • June 13, 2017

On Wednesday, May 31st, Hackley's senior class hosted their last P.S. 81 Dodgeball Tournament at the Zetkov Athletic Center. The P.S. 81 Dodgeball Tournament is an annual event that began in 2014. It was...

Newly elected officers transition into roles on Council

By Bridget Barsanti, Arts Editor • June 13, 2017

President - Francesca Docters Fran’s experience and dedication to council makes her a qualified President. She has served on council since sophomore year as grade representative and clerk. “I’ve...

Hackley Salutes Class of 2017 at 118th Commencement

By Lei Anne Rabeje, Politics Editor • June 10, 2017

On Saturday, June 10th, Hackley held its 118th annual Commencement activities. Seniors Uriel Garcia and Isabella Ampil addressed their class as this year's Salutatorian and Valedictorian, respectively,...