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Sophie Thomas

Sophie Thomas, News Analysis

Sophie Thomas, an avid journalist, joins the Dial staff for her second year as a ~senior staff writer~. Sophie is excited to take on this position as she enjoys reading and writing articles. Sophie is a three season athlete; she plays soccer, basketball, and lacrosse. She is a very intelligent and hardworking student while also maintaining her busy athletic career.

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Reactions to Anti-Asian Violence

Reactions to Anti-Asian Violence

By Sophie Thomas, News Editor
April 30, 2021
At Hackley, Brandy Melville is worn by many students. However, the body image it perpetuates is often unknown to students. And more often than not, Brandy clothes are not in dress code.

[Photo] One size never fits most: Brandy Melville is damaging young women’s body image

By Alina Watson, Editor-in-chief
April 30, 2021
Cards Against Humanity

Cards Against Humanity

By Sophie Thomas, News Editor
January 12, 2021
Ms. Crainer reflects on her running experiences

Ms. Crainer reflects on her running experiences

By Sophie Thomas, News Editor
October 16, 2020
Pictured are the four main characters of Little Women: Meg (far left), Amy (center), Jo (right center) and Beth (far left). This is one of the official posters for the movie which portrays these four sisters standing together as they peer out the window. Despite their four distinct personalities as demonstrated slightly by their facial expressions, above is a moment of unity showing the closeness among them.

Little Women Movie Review

By Sophie Thomas, News Editor
June 4, 2020
QA with Mr. King

QA with Mr. King

By Sophie Thomas, News Editor
May 20, 2020
Student Council President, Taylor Robin, addressing the K-12 Hackley Community with her Commencement Day Speech about what her new position means to her.

The rise of female political leaders: Hackley leads the charge

By Sophie Thomas, Senior Staff Writer
November 6, 2019
Students glued to their technology during lunch demonstrate the necessity for a day without technology. In recent years, the role of devices has become more prominent both in and out of the classroom.

[Photo] Tech Free Tuesday encourages students to focus less on technology

By Yingshyan Ku
June 3, 2019
Students danced the night away as DJ Zaya Gooding played songs requested by students. Attendees enjoyed her mix of both throwback songs and current songs. Community Council worked extremley hard throughout the day of the event to make sure that the PAC was decorated according to the “Winter Wonderland” theme.

Excitement over school dance wanes

By Sophie Thomas, Senior Staff Writer
April 1, 2019
Students taking relatively high level math courses take mastery tests at the beginning of the year. Failure to score well on such assessments does not result in students being forced to drop the class that they are enrolled in. Students have several opportunities to improve their scores on mastery tests.

Teachers administer mastery tests to prepare students for challenging math classes

By Sophie Thomas, Staff Writer
November 14, 2018
Sophomores travelled to a nature preserve for their First Friday activities. Such activities included hiking through the woods and using compasses and maps to travel about through the preserve.

Sophomores participate in First Friday activities without access to their cellphones

By Sophie Thomas and Hadley Chapman
September 12, 2018
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