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The voice of the student body

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The voice of the student body

The Dial

Five student delegates traveled to South Africa for the 2017 Round Square Conference. The four-day conference focused on enhancing leadership skills and embracing diversity within the global community. From left to right, junior Grant Albright, senior Julian Epps, junior Varun Krishna, and senior Fran Docters enjoy the Cape of Good Hope, the point where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet.

Hackley affirms its commitment to fostering cultural understanding at Round Square Conference

By Sydney Stoller, Assistant Online Editor December 18, 2017

On October 9th, a group of delegates representing Hackley returned to New York after a Round Square trip to South Africa. The group was made up of seniors Francesca Docters and Julian Epps, juniors Varun...

Henry practices his moves on the basketball court against sophomore Patrick Schulman.

Up Over Down Under

By Tommy Larson November 6, 2017

Henry O’Neil has traveled across the world from a pleasant town in Australia to bustling New York to learn about American culture and immerse himself in Hackley school life. He is visiting from the...

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

Hackley is incredibly excited to welcome 72 Middle School student delegates and 32 teachers from fellow Round Square schools around the world for the 2017 Round Square Conference of the Americas from...

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

Hackley hosts Round Square Regional Conference

By Cole Wyman, Staff Writer April 12, 2017

After several years of Hackley students going abroad to participate in Round Square Conferences, this year, middle school students from all over the world will travel to the Big Apple. Over 100 student...

Marienplatz, the city square, was a highlight of the students' day trip around Munich.

Round Square conference shapes new perspectives for Hackley students

By Will Goldsmith, Staff Writer November 21, 2016

After concluding their cultural journey into the heart of the Swiss Alps, Hackley’s delegation to the 2016 Round Square Conference returned back home on October 14. The conference was held at Aiglon...

Round Square International Conference 2016: Continuing Coverage

Round Square International Conference 2016: Continuing Coverage

By Benjy Renton, Editor-in-Chief October 9, 2016

Five Hackley Upper School students are currently representing the school at the 2016 Round Square International Conference in Germany and Switzerland. The Dial is excited to present reflections and photos...

Students pose in front of the Singapore zoo.

Students Journey to Singapore for International Round Square Conference

By Alexi Sandhu, Staff Writer November 21, 2015

On September 28th, Hackley’s six student delegates, sophomores Hunter Freedman, Kioni Marshall, Hallie Robin, Julia Stewart-Wood, Will Zhou, and I, along with Assistant Headmaster Steve...

Round Square International Conference 2015: Continuing Coverage

Round Square International Conference 2015: Continuing Coverage

By Benjy Renton, Online Editor October 2, 2015

A group of six Hackley sophomores are currently attending this year's Round Square International Conference, hosted by fellow Round Square School UWC South East Asia in Singapore. The conference, which...

Hackley's delegation to the 2015 Round Square Conference in Singapore, consisting of sophomores Alexi Sandhu, Julia Stewart-Wood, Kioni Marshall, William Zhou, Hallie Robin and Hunter Freedman, and faculty members Karen Casper, Adrianne Pierce and Steve Bileca.

Hackley Sends Delegation to Round Square Conference in Singapore

By Benjy Renton, Online Editor September 24, 2015

From September 24 to October 8, faculty members Karen Casper, Adrianne Pierce and Steve Bileca will accompany six Hackley sophomores to Singapore for the 2015 Round Square International Conference....

A map showing the various countries from which exchange students visited this year.

Hackley Hosts Exchange Students from Around the Globe

By Benjy Renton, Online Editor May 31, 2015

Exchange students from all around the world came to Hackley this year as a result of Hackley’s membership as a Round Square school. Hailing from countries such as South Africa and Australia, each student...

Hackley Sends Delegation to Round Square Conference in Colombia

Hackley Sends Delegation to Round Square Conference in Colombia

By Benjy Renton, Online Editor April 2, 2015

From April 4-10, 10th Grade Dean David Sykes and Lower School Spanish teacher Angela Alonso will accompany sophomores Lucy Barse, Marisa Nakagama and Uriel Garcia to Bogota, Colombia for a Round Square...

Round Square Service Spreads Across the Globe

Round Square Service Spreads Across the Globe

By Maddy Chen, Staff Writer November 3, 2014

Round Square is an international program that spans six different continents, and many different countries, such as South Africa, Cambodia, Romania, Canada, Honduras, and Peru. The program has six ideals,...

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