The voice of the student body

The Dial

The voice of the student body

The Dial

The voice of the student body

The Dial

Student ambassadors, wearing yellow shirts, are gathered in the lobby of the Johnson Center. In the morning, they checked in prospective families and directed them to their demonstration lessons. Prior to families gathering in the Varsity Gym to hear initial remarks, the lobby was buzzing with families socializing and grabbing a bite to eat before the event.

The Great Buzz on the Hilltop: Hackley’s Lower and Middle School Open House

By Ashley Currie, Print Editor-in-Chief November 17, 2023

For the second weekend in a row, Hackley was buzzing with prospective families hoping to learn more about the lower and middle schools. Balloons marked the paths around Hackley leading families to the...

Director of the Upper School Andy King is speaking with prospective upper school families. Over 430 people were in attendance of the event. Prospective families were able to explore the Johnson Center and various upper school buildings while on campus.

The Great Buzz on the Hilltop: Hackley’s Upper School Open House

By Ashley Currie, Print Editor-in-Chief November 17, 2023

If you see the Hilltop packed with visitors and decorated with balloons on a Saturday in October, it probably means Hackley is holding an Open House. The Hilltop was buzzing with prospective families hoping...

A hallmark of the HPAs responsibility is their work in the Tuck. Students enjoy the array of snacks to choose from if they are hungry throughout the day or after school. The HPA organizes a shift schedule to ensure that the work in the Tuck runs smoothly.

Where Does The Money Go: An Inside Look into the Inner-workings of the HPA and the Tuck

By Maura McGlarry, Editor-in-Chief November 14, 2023

Have you ever wondered who chooses what items are sold in the Tuck? Who organizes Coffee Houses? Well, the answer is the Hackley Parents Association (HPA). The HPA plays a vital role in the behind-the-scenes...

Senior cornerback Ike Shaw looks up at the Robert Pickert scoreboard late in a game versus Morristown Beard. The score helps to illuminate the field and help players understand what to do in different situations.

A Historical Perspective of the Hackley – Riverdale Football Rivalry

By Charlie Perlman, Features Editor November 8, 2023

Since the creation of Hackley, the school’s football team has been locked in a rivalry with Riverdale. The rivalry has been marked by incredible coaches, players, and winning streaks. Even with such...

In recent years, inflatable costumes have become especially popular for young kids looking to wear something fun for Halloween. Two popular inflatable styles involve legs riding a horse or dinosaur and an alien in the midst of abducting a child. Students also enjoy dressing up as their favorite foods; this student is dressed as a cup of ramen.

Halloween Parade

By Charlotte Feehan, Feature Editor (Sports) November 8, 2023

Lining the sidewalks and filling Akin Common, students, teachers, and parents awaited the arrival of the parade. Halloween music blasted from speakers, welcoming a procession of witches, aliens, and animals...

Mac makes a tremendous save against a talented Luhi team. Hackley won 9-8 after a strong defensive performance shut down Luhi. This was a big win for Hackley, having lost to Luhi in the finals a year prior.

Athlete Profile: Mac Broaddus

By Caleb Bae, News Editor November 8, 2023

Coming off back-to-back Ivy League titles and reigning NYSAIS champions, the Hackley Boys’ Lacrosse team has continued their dominant success. In recent years, much of the Hackley Lacrosse team’s success...

Are Hackley Students who Enter in 9th Grade at a disadvantage compared to lifers?

Are Hackley Students who Enter in 9th Grade at a disadvantage compared to lifers?

By Jordan Kleeger, Staff Writer November 3, 2023

  Hackley is an amazing school with rigorous academics as well as hard-working students, but sometimes the workload can be hard to keep up with. Though most students become accustomed to the challenging...

The New York Times website includes many games to play in your free time. Wordle, Connections, and The Mini are the three most popular New York Times games. The games are very widespread and popularized.

App of the Month: NYT Games

By Gabriella Petriello, Staff Writer November 3, 2023

While The New York Times is typically known for its world-renowned news reporting, its game section has been rising in popularity. They have a large array of games such as Connections, Crossword, Letter...

Student Ambassadors examine rock formations along the walls of a cave. The cave depicted is one of many that are part of the complex Musanze system. In order to protect themselves from hitting their heads on rocks, students and chaperones wore brightly colored hard hats with flashlights attached.

Rwanda Visit Prepares Students for RSIC ’23

By Charlotte Feehan, Feature Editor (Sports) November 3, 2023

Alongside four other Upper School students and three teacher chaperones, I traveled to Nairobi, Kenya for the October 2023 Round Square International Conference hosted by Brookhouse Schools. The Brookhouse...

Messi Playing in the United States

Messi Playing in the United States

By Angelina Hummel, Staff Writer October 24, 2023

Lionel Messi is arguably one of the best soccer players in the entire world. The season before Messi came to Inter Miami, the team struggled for success, ending the season with only six wins. This...

One of many construction workers walk towards the developing Center of Creative Arts and Technology. The construction is planned to finish sometime in 2024, mere months away.

New Beginnings: Update on the Center for Creative Arts and Technology

By Joshua Lee, Feature Editor October 24, 2023

Imagine yourself walking along hallways surrounded by long, wide panels of glass overlooking the Hackley campus. You ascend upstairs to computer workstations while carefully handling an instrument or a...

HEAL continues to create informational videos and labels around the school that educate the community on how to properly dispose of their waste.

It’s Not All Trash: HEAL’s New Waste Rules

By Sejal Virk, Features Editor October 24, 2023

“No more paper napkins in the compost bin!” said Talia Tirschwell, one of the leaders of Hackley Earth Action League.  As clubs are starting up this year HEAL, a club focused on promoting sustainability...

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