The death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Sept. 18 has left yet another vacancy in the Supreme Court. Ginsburg, a pioneer for women’s rights, was an outspoken justice who persistently fought for the rights of American citizens, especially for women and members of the LGBTQ+ community. The selection of a new justice is just as much a political battle as it is one of merit. When...

Choral teacher Kathrine Waters has decided to retire after 14 years of teaching at Algonquin and making meaningful relationships with students and colleagues.  Waters knew she wanted to teach from a young age.  “I've admired teachers since the first grade, when my teacher, Mrs. Cooper, used to sing directions to us,” Waters said in an interview via email. “It seemed very natural for me...

The 2019-20 school year was Dr. Sara Pragluski Walsh’s last as principal at Algonquin since her contract was not renewed earlier in the year. Although she was only principal for three years, she implemented strategies across a variety of platforms that have made a lasting impact on students’ learning accessibility. “[I am most proud of] expanding and providing improved academic and social...