The voice of the student body

The Dial
The voice of the student body

The Dial
The voice of the student body

The Dial
Sejal Virk

Sejal Virk, Editor in Chief of Operations

Sejal Virk is a senior at Hackley School and is a co-Editor in Chief for the Dial. She has been on the Dial since freshman year as a staff writer and features editor. Sejal enjoys writing opinion pieces as well as more controversial topics around the Hackley campus. Sejal also enjoys using canva and In Design to create vibrant and informative graphics.

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Varsity Swim seniors Kayce Park and Meredith Lee proudly hold up the NYSAIS runners up plaque after completing their last season on the team. After an undefeated season, the team fought hard during the NYSAIS tournament. With NYSAIS being one of the hardest events of the season, they just fell short of the 1st place finish.

New League Records Bring a Historic Varsity Swim Season to a Close

By Sejal Virk, Editor-in-Chief
February 24, 2025
Super Bowl Sunday is coming up and causing much debate and excitement across campus. A rematch of the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles is set to provide an entertaining night for viewers across the world.

Chiefs and Eagles Set for an Exciting Super Bowl LIX

By Sejal Virk, Editor-in-Chief
February 8, 2025
Junior Ari Spiegel is seen preparing for the GSA club bake sale by painting a vibrant sign that will attract buyers for the sale during a club meeting. In addition to raising money Ari hopes that this bake sale will help our community continue to foster " a safe space for queer people," Ari said.

GSA Club Raises Attention and Support for the LGBTQ+ Community

By Sejal Virk, Editor-in-Chief
January 13, 2025
An upper school jazz combo led by Doctor Rafi Malkiel brought energy and excitement with an amazing performance. Diller hall is set to be the venue for many more exciting student performances to come.

Diller Hall Debuts with Motivating Speeches and a Captivating Performance

By Sejal Virk, Editor-in-Chief
December 6, 2024
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Sharing Wisdom: The Importance of a Thorough LinkedIn Profile

By Sejal Virk, Editor-in-Chief
November 17, 2024
Senior Mika Nuzum loves her clog style Birkenstocks and wears them during all seasons. She loves wearing her Birkenstocks with fuzzy socks to stay warm. The mix of comfort and style that Birkenstocks provide her with is the biggest reason she wears them all the time.

How the Birkenstock Craze Has Made Its Way to the Hilltop

By Sejal Virk, Editor-in-Chief
November 11, 2024
Senior student body president Rafa Castro has been organizing his Google Drive using the same method every year. One of the biggest adjustments to entering the upper school is having many more assignments online and in your drive. "Organizing the thousands of google docs that you will have throughout high school is one of the best ways to keep organized." he said.

Sharing Wisdom: Seniors’ Advice to New Freshmen

By Sejal Virk, Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2024
Safety or Convenience: Why We Should Consider a Later Start Time

Safety or Convenience: Why We Should Consider a Later Start Time

By Sejal Virk, Editor-in-Chief
May 21, 2024
Walking through the junior hallway there are countless water bottle everywhere being used by students. On this particular day a few students brought their hydroflasks to school. Some students had their mug versions to keep their coffee warm, others used the bottles with straws to keep their water cool.

Stanleys, Hydro Flasks, and Owalas: The Water Bottle Craze

By Sejal Virk, Features Editor
February 22, 2024
Community Council Update: Inside the Work of Our Hilltop Representatives

Community Council Update: Inside the Work of Our Hilltop Representatives

By Sejal Virk, Features Editor
January 31, 2024
Fourth graders throw their toys for the "coat drive fashion show" video to help promote toy donations. Fourth graders of Ms Kanter's class helped create this video to show the Upper School what coats and toy to be donated. In the end this fun take on a fashion show helped ensure all donations could be given to 914 Cares.

A Tremendous Improvement: The 2024 Toy and Coat Drive

By Sejal Virk
January 25, 2024
The STEM Club leaders pose for a picture following another successful club meeting. The club meets in Mr Karpinski's room in Saperstein every Day 1 at 12pm.

Update on the Hackley STEM Club: Student Led Success

By Sejal Virk, Features Editor
November 28, 2023
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
Mr Franklin gives a small speech to the Boys Varsity Soccer team after their game. His excitement around Hackley sports has been great support and encouragement for all Fall teams.

Get to Know Hackley’s 13th Head of School: Mr. Franklin

By Sejal Virk, Features Editor
October 12, 2023
The Imbalance in Spring Sports

The Imbalance in Spring Sports

By Sejal Virk, Staff Writer
May 25, 2023
Inside a mixology shack, hats are placed throughout the area to symbolize every craftsmen who has worked on the island to create drinks for everyone on it. Being one of the two centers for beverages this specific shack called Cavada is considered to house the most professional and creative craftsmen in all of South America.

36 Hours in the Dry Islands (Islas Secas) of Panama

By Sejal Virk, Staff Writer
April 18, 2023
Recap of HackMun 2023

Recap of HackMun 2023

By Sejal Virk, Staff Writer
April 4, 2023
Freshmen Rohan and Riyaan enjoy the semifinal of the World Cup in the library during free time.

Essentials to Know if You Do Not Follow the World Cup

By Sejal Virk
February 1, 2023
Girls squash debriefs with coach Rix after a strong win against Horace Mann. The girls always have a debrief talk with captains at the end of every match.

Winter Sports Update

By Sejal Virk, Staff Writer
January 25, 2023
At 7:50 a.m. Hailey comes down the stairs from the boarding quarters ready for the day and ready to attend homeroom.

Day in the Life of a Boarder

By Sejal Virk, Staff Writer
December 13, 2022
Sophomore Isabella Barriera works on her English project in the library, her water bottle next to her. Every year, HEAL passes out these water bottles to the freshmen so everyone has access to a reusable water bottle.

[Photo] HEAL Initiative – Reusable Water Bottles

By Rebecca Ingles, Staff Writer
November 29, 2022
Megan receives her black belt during a recognition dinner with her peers and her sensei.

Unordinary Sports: Megan Hopkins Earns Black Belt in Karate

By Sejal Virk, Staff Writer
October 26, 2022
New Year, New Clubs

New Year, New Clubs

By Sejal Virk, Staff Writer
October 26, 2022
IRP Project: Refocusing the Importance of Skin Care

IRP Project: Refocusing the Importance of Skin Care

By Sejal Virk, Staff Writer
September 28, 2022
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