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The voice of the student body

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Benjy Renton

Benjy Renton, Editor-in-Chief

Benjy Renton is a Hackley senior from Rye, New York. He is an experienced member of The Dial, having previously been a staff writer during his sophomore year and online editor his junior year. Benjy is Editor-in-Chief this year, and he enjoys being able to produce a great finished product and knowing that Dial is the go-to place for most students to locate news at Hackley. He is one of Hackley’s Admissions Ambassador leaders, participates on Hackley’s Cross Country team, and also leads the senior’s community service project at P.S. 81. In his free time, Benjy enjoys travel, running, and biking.

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Chapel talks like this one provide rich out-of-classroom experiences. Here a rapt audience listened to Hope Weisman 17 deliver a compelling talk. Chapel talks have touched on such subjects as Euro-centric beauty standards and managing multiple deadlines in the past.

[Photo] Chapel talks provide pedagogy, unity, and wellness to the Upper School

January 7, 2019
Seniors looking forward to their final high school prom, complete with fabulous food and an awesome D.J. for a night of dancing.

[Photo] Upper Schoolers enjoy the beginning of Prom festivities at Pre-Prom on 31 May 2018

June 1, 2018
Junior Isabelle Thomas darts towards the goal while eyeing an approaching Holy Child defender. Girls’ Lacrosse advanced to the NYSAIS championship after defeating Holy Child 12-8 in the semifinal of the NYSAIS tournament. The team will take on Rye Country Day on Wednesday, 23 May 2018 to determine the victor of the NYSAIS Girls Lacrosse championship.

[Photo] Five Hackley teams will compete for NYSAIS championships on Wednesday, 23 May 2018

May 22, 2018
Junior Silas Lenihan leads his team to victory during the P.S. 81 Dodgeball Tournament.

[Photo] Senior class hosts annual P.S. 81 Dodgeball Tournament

June 13, 2017
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[Photo] Newly elected officers transition into roles on Council

June 13, 2017
Junior Laura Walter-McNeill looks forward to providing leadership on next years track team.

[Photo] Juniors take on team leadership roles for 2017-2018 athletic year

June 13, 2017
Although they didn’t win, Hackley Girls’ Varsity walked off the field with smiles and laughter, celebrating the end of an amazing season and looking forward to an even better one next year.

[Photo] Six varsity teams compete in spring 2017 NYSAIS

May 23, 2017
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[Photo] AP Art Exhibit Displays Students’ Concentrations

May 16, 2017
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[Photo] Acting 1, 2, and 3 perform at the annual Acting Showcase

May 15, 2017

The Dial Blast from the Past

By Benjy Renton, Editor-in-Chief
May 15, 2017
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
Jared Tillis serves the ball during their Horace Mann match.

[Photo] Rising Spring Sports Stars

May 15, 2017
Seniors collaborated on many songs together taking advantage of their final performances to perform with friends. Pictured above: Connor Wilke (left), and Jamie Leonard (right).

[Photo] Seniors take final bows at spring Coffeehouse

May 15, 2017
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[Photo] Afrofuturism aesthetic: black is the new black

May 15, 2017
Spring Sting brings home victories for sports teams

Spring Sting brings home victories for sports teams

By Benjy Renton, Editor-in-Chief
April 29, 2017
A duck from last years hatching season.

Upper School Biology hatches ducks: Watch live!

By Benjy Renton, Editor-in-Chief
April 28, 2017
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[Photo] Live: Spring Sting 2017

April 27, 2017
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Final Coffeehouse showcases diverse community talent

April 22, 2017
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
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[Photo] Community Council Secretary/Treasurer Candidates 2017

April 18, 2017
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[Photo] Young Round Square 2017 Timeline

April 20, 2017
Community Council Elections 2017

Community Council Elections 2017

By Benjy Renton, Editor-in-Chief
April 18, 2017
According to Director of Community Wellbeing Charles Colten, an athlete can use these seven principles and rank how well he or she promotes them, with one on the outside of the circle and 10 in the center. By connecting the dots, he or she can figure out where energy is needed to be a well-rounded athlete.

[Photo] Athletes turn to mindfulness

April 6, 2017
The football team has already begun training for the 2017 season, practicing a new offense.

[Photo] Football team begins season prep

April 6, 2017
Tears were shed at the departure of Mr. Schneller upon his trip to India.

The Dial Blast from the Past

By Benjy Renton, Editor-in-Chief
April 6, 2017
HPA offers sweet thanks and appreciation.

[Photo] HPA supports the community

April 6, 2017
The cast of “All in the Timing” takes a final bow at its Saturday performance.

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Fin McCombe was cast as Don in one of “All in the Timing’”s comedic acts.

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

[Photo] Hackley hosts Round Square Regional Conference

April 12, 2017
Forbes Lecturer Michael Bierut was responsible for designing Hillary Clinton’s campaign logo in 2016.

[Photo] Forbes Lecturer Michael Bierut has his designs on graphics and writing

April 12, 2017
Photos of the Day: April 2017

Photos of the Day: April 2017

By Benjy Renton, Editor-in-Chief
April 4, 2017
Delia performed two poems in the school-wide Poetry Out Loud competition.

[Photo] Delia Tager projects her poetic talents to States

March 14, 2017
The cast and crew of All In The Timing bow after a final performance.

All in the Timing brings comedy and love to the stage

By Benjy Renton, Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 2017
Lower School students and their families make heat-sensitive slime with the help of Advanced Physics students.

STEM Night inspires Lower School students

By Benjy Renton, Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2017
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Photos of the Day: March 2017

March 6, 2017
Ivie stands on the podium after winning 4th place in the weight throw.

Indoor Track and Field competes at State Championships

By Benjy Renton, Editor-in-Chief
March 5, 2017
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
Hope performs a comedy routine in the Winter Coffeehouse.

Champion rower and aspiring entertainer has high hopes

February 10, 2017
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[Photo] Navigating the college recruiting process

February 10, 2017
Ivie delivers her Chapel Talk.

[Photo] Ivie elucidates the true meaning of beauty

February 10, 2017
Senior Fin McCombe shares his views on managing deadlines with the freshman and sophomore classes. Fins speech was part of a series of senior Chapel Talks. It was enthusiastically received by underclassmen who look forward to hearing more speeches in the weeks to come.

[Photo] Hackley seniors pass on wisdom to incoming freshmen

February 8, 2017
Winter Coffeehouse heats up PAC with talent

Winter Coffeehouse heats up PAC with talent

By Benjy Renton, Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2017
French teacher Michelle Crepeaus advisory walks down the aisle.

Fashion show fosters advisory community

By Benjy Renton, Editor-in-Chief
January 15, 2017
Sophomore Jordan Wade scores against Fieldston in the Girls Basketball game.

Hackley teams triumph at Winter Sting

By Joy Dracos and Benjy Renton
January 9, 2017
The Varsity Swimming team competes at last years Winter Sting.

[Photo] 2017 Winter Sting Schedule

January 5, 2017
The Female A cappella group performs at the winter Bridge and Tunnel performance.

Bridge and Tunnel series continues with winter performance

By Benjy Renton, Editor-in-Chief
December 29, 2016
Freshman Madeline Zuckerman participates in Poetry Out Loud.

Poetry Out Loud captivates audience with outstanding performances

By Benjy Renton, Editor-in-Chief
December 29, 2016
Varsity Chemistry were the victors in this falls Science Olympics.

Science Olympics foster competition among AP science classes

By Benjy Renton, Editor-in-Chief
December 29, 2016
Toy drives, like the 10th and 12 Grades drive for P.S. 81, are an easy way for Hackley students to help those in need.

[Photo] Toy drives help spread holiday cheer

December 15, 2016
Hackley students donated over 110 gifts to P.S. 81 last year.

[Photo] P.S. 81 annual Toy Drive helps to spread holiday cheer

December 18, 2016
Snow days keep you off the Hilltop, but creatively entertained inside and outdoors.

[Photo] 10 things to do on a snow day

December 18, 2016
Jackson is a member of the House Band, in addition to performing gigs outside of Hackley.

[Photo] Jackson Corrigan: Hackley’s Piano Man

December 18, 2016
Freshmen Sofia Graziano, Jordan Miller, Ella Jones and Leah Holmes smile after finishing their gingerbread house.

Hackley gets into the spirit of the holidays

By Benjy Renton, Editor-in-Chief
December 18, 2016
By winning 51% of the shaded states, a candidate can still gain the Electoral College majority with only 22% of the popular vote.

[Photo] Hackley students respond to widespread protests against President-elect Donald Trump

December 17, 2016
The Hackley House Band accompanies junior Tyler LaRoche in the 2016 Winter Coffeehouse.

[Photo] New house band gears up for Coffeehouse

November 22, 2016
Then-third-year law student Barack Obama was the speaker for Hackley’s 1991 Forbes Lecture.

The Dial Blast from the Past

By Benjy Renton, Editor-in-Chief
November 21, 2016
Fall Coffeehouse brings music and talent to Hackley community

Fall Coffeehouse brings music and talent to Hackley community

By Benjy Renton, Editor-in-Chief
November 19, 2016
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