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The Dial

The voice of the student body

The Dial

The voice of the student body

The Dial

In its early stages, the tentative suspension of lunch duty appears to be effective, as students take individual responsibility for keeping the tables clean.

Dean Team suspends lunch duty on trial run to determine its necessity

By Will Goldsmith, Assistant Arts Editor October 22, 2016

The Upper School’s infamous lunch duty system has arrived at its tentative conclusion. After consideration by senior faculty members in the beginning weeks of the new school year, lunch duty at Hackley’s...

Junior Samhitha Josyula plans ARTReachss first performance that will take place in late October.

Hackley students bring new service clubs to campus

By Amy Chalan, Assistant News Editor October 19, 2016

The excitement was palpable as Hackley students raced around the Grille Room and Quad on September 15 searching for new clubs for which to sign up. The Club Fair featured a variety of new community service...

Community Council hopes to re-establish its role

Community Council hopes to re-establish its role

By Alex Meyer, News Editor October 18, 2016

Community Council is ready to revamp its presence on campus this year. With a great group of collaborative and creative people on the staff of Council, members are optimistic that the 2016-2017 school...

Round Square International Conference 2016: Continuing Coverage

Round Square International Conference 2016: Continuing Coverage

By Benjy Renton, Editor-in-Chief October 9, 2016

Five Hackley Upper School students are currently representing the school at the 2016 Round Square International Conference in Germany and Switzerland. The Dial is excited to present reflections and photos...

Mr. Loomis thoughtfully harnesses his skills of teaching into his deanship at a Lindsay Room meeting, part of his many responsibilities as dean of the Class of 2020.

Mr. Loomis transitions from new teacher to Freshman Dean

By Will Goldsmith, Staff Writer September 21, 2016

At the start of the 2015-2016 school year, Christopher Loomis arrived on the Hilltop as a teacher in Hackley’s History department. In the course of a year, Mr. Loomis has established himself as a devoted...

Mr. Wirtz introduces himself to the community during his Convocation speech.

Mr. Wirtz listens and learns on the Hilltop

By Alex Meyer, News Editor September 21, 2016

New Headmaster Michael Wirtz is already off to a great start settling into the Hilltop and making the transition into his new position as headmaster. Out and about during preseason and since the start...

First Friday Festivities Sweep the Hilltop

First Friday Festivities Sweep the Hilltop

By Benjy Renton and Cory Gorczycki September 11, 2016

After the first week of classes, the Upper School participated in First Friday, an annual event bringing the community closer together and ready to face the year ahead. Hackley's Class of 2017 started...

Hackley Community Welcomes 118th Year at Convocation

Hackley Community Welcomes 118th Year at Convocation

By Benjy Renton, Editor-in-Chief September 7, 2016

The Hackley community welcomed in the 118th school year at Convocation on Wednesday, September 7 on Akin Common. After hearing speeches from the President of the Board of Trustees John C. Canoni '86, Headmaster...

Mr. Johnson at a recent Senior Dinner.

In Memoriam: Headmaster Walter C. Johnson

June 17, 2016

It is with tremendous sadness that The Dial wishes to mark the passing of Headmaster Walter Johnson on June 16, 2016. In a statement to the Hackley community, Mr. John C. Canoni, President of the Board...

Faculty, trustees and staff applaud the Class of 2016 at the conclusion of the Commencement exercises.

Hackley Salutes Class of 2016 at 117th Commencement

By Benjy Renton, Editor-in-Chief June 11, 2016

On Saturday, June 11, Hackley held its 117th annual Commencement exercises. See the gallery below to view photos from the day's festivities. [View the story "Commencement 2016" on Storify]  

Mr. Johnson delivers remarks at a recent cum laude ceremony in Allen Hall.

The End of an Era: Legendary Headmaster Walter Johnson Leaves a Remarkable Legacy

By Benjy Renton, Editor-in-Chief June 6, 2016

In this final issue of the 2015-2016 school year, The Dial pays tribute to our leader, teacher and headmaster, Walter Johnson. The Dial reflected on his tenure and impact on Hackley and the student body....

On his way to the fields, junior Will Jones passes by the once fruitful forest that is now under construction.

New Construction Prompts Concerns Over Deforestation

By Madison Chen, Feature Editor June 6, 2016

Just outside the classroom windows, major construction efforts are underway, creating a new buzz of conversation within the Hackley community. With a generous gift intended to expand Hackley’s athletic...

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