The rise of female political leaders: Hackley leads the charge
By Sophie Thomas, Senior Staff Writer
November 6, 2019
While much of the country seems to need time to adjust to the idea of a woman in a presidential position, Hackley has embraced this concept with open arms. For the last five years, the president of the entire school has been a woman and for the last two, a woman of color. These accomplishments have not...
2019-2020 Class Officer Candidates
April 29, 2019
Senior Class Officer Candidates Emily Afriyie I think that I would be a good candidate for class representative because I have had experience on Council for the past 2 years. During that time, I have learned ways to help the community and I have learned the importance of working with a group of people ...
Community Council candidate speeches 2019
By Sydney Stoller, Online Editor in Chief
April 16, 2019
The student body gathered in the PAC this Monday to watch speeches prepared by the all-school Community Council candidates. The winner of each race (Presidential, Vice Presidential, and Secretary/Treasurer) will represent the school in their respective position. The goal of the assembly was to inform...
2019-2020 All-school candidates speeches
April 11, 2019
Candidates were asked to answer three questions: 1. Why would you be a good candidate for this position? 2. How have you contributed to the Hackley Community? 3. What are your goals if elected to this position? All School Candidates for President James DiStefano I feel that I could represent a par...
2018-2019 freshman council officer candidate statements
September 22, 2018
Freshman hoping to represent their grade on community council crafted statements describing their qualifications. These statements also describe each student's goals for the year. Jonathan Brewster I think, I would be a good candidate because I’ve been at Hackley for a long time and I understand...
Community Council finds creative new ways to raise more funds
By Tyler O'brien, Staff Writer
April 26, 2018
On the hilltop, Community Council is faced with the daunting task of raising their own funds. Representatives can be found throughout the hallways on any given day, selling anything from raffles tickets to baked goods in an attempt to raise the necessary funds. Be it selling turkey grams, or parking spot r...
2018-2019 Class Officer Candidate Statements
April 22, 2018
Students who seek to represent their grade on Community Council are asked to write personal statements that describe the qualifications they hold, what they have done for the Hackley community, and what their goals are for next year. Senior Class Officer Candidates Grant Albright My...
2018 All-school Community Council candidate statements
April 9, 2018
Candidates for All School Community Council positions will deliver their speeches on April 13, 2018. Each candidate is required to craft a statement describing what qualifies them for the position they are running for, what they have done for the school, and what their goals are for next year. All School Cand...
Spirit week rallies the Hive in preparation for the Fall Sting
By Sydney Stoller, Assistant Online Editor
September 19, 2017
Monday saw the halls buzzing with Hackley apparel. Tuesday followed up with stars and stripes adorning the student body. Wednesday brought summer back with beach-going tourists and so went the rest of the week with students dressing up for each spirit day all leading up to Black-Out Friday with the H...
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 seen where we have struggled and thrived in the past and I’m willing to go great measures to pro...
Community Council Grade Level Candidates 2017
April 24, 2017
The Dial is excited to present the candidates for the grade level student council positions of President and Representatives. Visit the pages below for information on your class' candidates. Note: The candidates are for the rising grade level, so current freshmen will be part of the Sophomore cla...
