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The voice of the student body

The Dial
The voice of the student body

The Dial
Ella Jones

Ella Jones, New Analysis Editor

Ella Jones is the News Analysis editor and has been on the Dial since sophomore year. Her favorite articles are those that can follow the interests of the student body and enjoys the in-class critiques with cookies. She is a Junior at Hackley and has been attending the school since Kindergarten.

 

All content by Ella Jones
My Tokyo

My Tokyo

By Sofia Graziano, Julia Thomson, and Jordan Miller
March 2, 2020
Kiku Sushi

Kiku Sushi

By Sofia Graziano, Julia Thomson, and Jordan Miller
March 2, 2020
Local cuisine: Tarrytown Asian food amazes

Local cuisine: Tarrytown Asian food amazes

By Sofia Graziano, Julia Thomson, and Jordan Miller
March 2, 2020
Students in the independent research course meet with Mr. Flanigan to talk about their respective topics. At this point in the year, class members have compiled sources that have helped them to learn more about their historical and literature interests.

[Photo] Students take on year-long independent research papers

By Sydney Stoller, Online Editor in Chief
November 14, 2019
Students cut and prepare the fresh fruits and vegetables that they will put in their salads. After gathering the ingredients, the Stone Barns educators discussed the concept of emulsions and making a dressing that has a healthy balance of oil and an emulsifier.

Food and power: a new interdisciplinary course offered at Hackley

By Julia Thomson, Feature Editor
October 22, 2019
Chiara uses Photoshop to design a variety of custom prints. After Photoshopping this image, Chiara uses laser engraving to print this design and incorporate it into one of the dresses she produced.

Chiara Kaufman expresses her passion by designing and making her own clothing

By Julia Thomson, Feature Editor
April 5, 2019
As a teachers’s assistant to one of Mr. Flanigan’s English classes, Ella offers her asistance to students throughout the essay writing process. Along with the assistance she provides, Ella keeps up with the course work and she gives passage presentations. Ella has worked more literary analysis into her schedule through her role.

[Photo] English Department should develop additional course offerings

By The Editorial Board
February 5, 2019
Coach Kuba explains a drill to the team. He emphasizes quick ball movement to the team in practice. This is Coach Kuba’s first season coaching the boys’ varsity basketball team.

[Photo] Coach Kuba brings coaching experience and insight to the hilltop to revitalize boys basketball

By Tyler O'Brien, Arts Editor
December 20, 2018
Tati Monteleone hustles back on defense after an offensive turnover. Her commanding stick skills make her a huge asset on attack. Despite her injuries throughout high school, Tati will continue pursuing her love of lacrosse in college.

Senior Tatiana Monteleone battles injuries to reach her goal of playing college lacrosse

By Julia Thomson, Sports Editor
October 31, 2018
Senior Fiona Boettner constructed a self portrait over the summer. She is focussing on constructing portraits for AP art this year. Other AP artists are concentrating on such things as tattoos and water throughout the year.

AP artists begin work on their concentrations over the summer

By Julia Thomson, Sports Editor
October 10, 2018
Sadie Friesen and Amanda Mooney practice presenting their speeches. The juniors crafted and presented speeches on topics of their choice on First Friday. Speech writing and presenting is a junior First Friday tradition.

Juniors were challenged to write and present speeches on First Friday

By Ella Jones, Opinion Editor
September 18, 2018
Despite the fact that the Johnson Center for Health and Wellness was completed last January, the pool for the new facility remained under construction this past year.

New pool facility completed

By Ella Jones, Opinion Editor
August 24, 2018
Boys Lacrosse faced off against Trinity on Pickert Field. Despite the unpleasant weather conditions, many fans attended the game. And the boys decisively defeated Trinity in a high-scoring affair.

Spring teams perform well at Sting on 27 April 2018

By Julia Thomson, Sports Editor
May 10, 2018
Restaurant chain Dig Inn brings food fresh from local farmers to supply their almost entirely vegan menu.

Local restaurants serve farm to table food

By Jordan Miller, Julia Thomson, and Sofia Graziano
May 10, 2018
Sophomore Emma Brenna discusses her course plans with college counselor Rebecca Hall. The Class of 2020 is the first grade of the Upper School to be provided with college counselors during sophomore year. Sophomores often ask their college counselors questions about the advantages of taking certain classes.

Students now have their official college counselors during sophomore year

By Annabel Ives and Ella Jones
April 15, 2018
Students and faculty gather around akin common for a 34 second moment of silence.

[Photo] Hackley School students host a walkout in conjunction with schools nationwide

By Will Goldsmith, Editor-in-Chief
March 14, 2018
Look no farther than Tarrytown for the best burger restaurants

Look no farther than Tarrytown for the best burger restaurants

By Sofia Graziano, Julia Thomson, and Jordan Miller
January 17, 2018
How to start the year with a sting

How to start the year with a sting

By Julia Thomson, Staff Writer
November 15, 2017
Amy Chalan, Ella Zaslow, and Robert Patterson volunteered a part of their summer to work with the Hudson Scholars Program.

Hudson Scholars program kicks off the school year

By Ella Jones, Staff Writer
October 16, 2017
Apples waiting to be sold at a farmstand in Upstate New York.

How to make the best of this autumn season

By Natalie Sukhman, Annabel Ives, and Julia Thomson
October 18, 2016
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