Newly elected freshman class president Tommy O’Hearn looks forward to a great year of both fun and accomplishments alongside his dedicated and bright-minded steering committee. O’Hearn, who was elected class president this past September, plans to bring efficiency, readiness, responsibility and most importantly, fun to the steering committee while also keeping costs low and expectations high....

They have been by each other's side every step of the way. For freshmen Kyra and Sabrina Brossi, cross country has been a shared success, as the identical twins are the first and second place runners on the team, respectively. The Brossi twins have always been into sports, playing soccer throughout middle school and enjoying the competitive aspect of the game. As they reached high school, though,...

New math teacher Matt Joachim, who aims to exude positivity and promote understanding, has jumped into his new position with the enthusiasm of a track star. Joachim, who teaches Algebra 1, Algebra 2 and Geometry, graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a double major in mathematics and economics. Whether it's as a teacher, an athlete or as a camp counselor, Joachim’s goal has always...

As students rolled into the cafeteria for lunch on the first day of school they were surprised to be welcomed by myriad new choices with food court-like signage: World Market, La Cuchina, Miss Ruby’s Grill, Coyote Grill, Real Meal Express and Healthy Harvest. From nachos and burrito bowls to smoothies and fruity parfaits, the new cafeteria options have made many students happy, but have brought many...

The Algonquin greenhouse has a hopeful future thanks to junior Mara Nelson’s Girl Scout Gold Award project, which aims to restore the space into an environment for growth and learning. The greenhouse was built during Algonquin’s renovation about 20 years ago and is accessed through science teachers Christina Connolly and Christine Thompson’s classrooms. However, it never fully got up-and-running...