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Hackley introduces new courses for 2017-2018 school year

By Hannah Urken, Lifestyles Editor May 15, 2017

English After four years of Ghost Stories and Afraid of Children, the English Department has announced the new English Courses. A Hitchhiker’s Guide to Insanity and Gumshoes are both unique courses...

New Editors-in-Chief, Lei Anne Rabeje and Olivia Weinberg, and Online Editor Alexi Sandhu prepare for their first issue in leadership positions.

The Dial welcomes new leadership team for ’17-’18

By Benjy Renton, Editor-in-Chief May 15, 2017

After an intense application process, The Dial is pleased to announce its next senior leadership staff: Editors-in-Chief Lei Anne Rabeje and Olivia Weinberg and Online Editor Alexi Sandhu. Along with newly...

Hackley student leaders and faculty members smile after a successful first day.

Round Square Regional Conference 2017: Continuing Coverage

By Benjy Renton, Editor-in-Chief April 20, 2017

Hackley is incredibly excited to welcome 72 Middle School student delegates and 32 teachers from fellow Round Square schools around the world for the 2017 Round Square Conference of the Americas from...

Young Round Square 2017 Timeline

Young Round Square 2017 Timeline

By Alexi Sandhu, Online Editor April 20, 2017
Hackley will be hosting its first Young Round Square Regional conference this week. Learn more about what the 2017 YRS delegates will be doing as they explore all there is to do in New York City!
Forbes Lecturer Michael Bierut was responsible for designing Hillary Clinton’s campaign logo in 2016.

Forbes Lecturer Michael Bierut has his designs on graphics and writing

By Cory Gorczycki, Staff Writer April 12, 2017

Graphic design may not be something that you consciously and often think about, but it impacts almost every part of your life: every sign, every logo, even the typeface in every word you read. Last...

Delegates to this year’s Round Square Regional Conference will have the opportunity to explore the Big Apple.

Hackley hosts Round Square Regional Conference

By Cole Wyman, Staff Writer April 12, 2017

After several years of Hackley students going abroad to participate in Round Square Conferences, this year, middle school students from all over the world will travel to the Big Apple. Over 100 student...

English teacher Brigid Moriarty leads a sophomore English class in a discusssion about the fundamentals of short stories. The freshman, sophomore, and junior classes voted on options for the new course offerings.

English department designs new senior curriculum

By Will Goldsmith, Assistant Arts Editor April 12, 2017

As the world enters a new age of political, social and economic reality, the Upper School’s English Department seeks to enrich Hackley students with useful knowledge derived from literature. Members...

Photos of the Day: April 2017

Photos of the Day: April 2017

By Benjy Renton, Editor-in-Chief April 4, 2017

Join Editor-in-Chief Benjy Renton on a journey through the happenings on the Hilltop this month, one photo a day. Photos by Benjy Renton unless otherwise noted. [flickr_set id="72157682206673305"]

Photos of the Day: March 2017

Photos of the Day: March 2017

By Benjy Renton, Editor-in-Chief March 6, 2017

Join Editor-in-Chief Benjy Renton on a journey through the happenings on the Hilltop this month, one photo a day. Photos by Benjy Renton unless otherwise noted. [flickr_set id="72157681129659895"]

Parents contributed desserts to the HPAs annual Faculty and Staff Appreciation Luncheon.

HPA honors faculty and staff at annual Appreciation Day luncheon

By Benjy Renton, Editor-in-Chief February 16, 2017

The Hackley Parents' Association hosted its annual Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day on Thursday, February 16. Featuring lunch catered by FLIK and desserts donated by Hackley parents, the event was enjoyed...

Co-president of Dux Femina Facti, senior Lila Wolfe joins protesters in a chant at the Women’s March on Washington following President Trump’s inauguration. The march was organized as a way for citizens to express their desires for equality.

Community members attend Women’s Marches to peacefully promote human rights

By Roya Wolfe, Editor-in-Chief February 10, 2017

“Women’s rights are human rights! Women’s rights are human rights!” The chants grew louder across the sea of pink hats on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The voices of people all over the...

Upper School students dance at the Snowball while senior DJ Seth Tilliss plays the latest hits. Seth Tillis served as the DJ for the past two years, making the 2017 Snowball his final debut.

Community Council hosts a successful masquerade Snowball

By Amy Chalan, Assistant News Editor February 10, 2017

Keeping with the masquerade theme of Snowball, students danced the night away in masks at Hackley’s Upper School winter formal. The PAC was transformed into a starry paradise decorated with fairy lights,...

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