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Roving Reporter: Underclassmen, teachers reflect on summer, share expectations for new year

On August 29, the first day of school, Harbinger interviewed students and faculty looking back on their summers and forward to the 2024-25 school year.
On August 29, the first day of school, Harbinger interviewed students and faculty looking back on their summers and forward to the 2024-25 school year.
Freshman Bhavana Heggadahalli
Freshman Bhavana Heggadahalli

What was the song of the summer?

“I have a whole summer playlist, but my top songs would be ‘Back on 74’ by Jungle and ‘Hell n’ Back’ by Bakar.”

What was the movie of the summer?

“I did see ‘Deadpool & Wolverine,’ so I would say that it would be the movie of the summer.”

What are you most looking forward to this year?

“I am looking forward to all the clubs and sports.” 

What is your favorite Olympic event to watch?

“I am biased, but I would say swim and track and field.” 

What’s the coolest thing you did over the summer?

“I went to an engagement party for my family friend, and that was pretty cool.” 

Freshman Milo Holtschlag
Freshman Milo Holtschlag

What was the song of the summer?

“‘Ride the Lightning’ by Metallica.”

What was the movie of the summer?

“‘James Bond: Skyfall’ or ‘Mad Max: Fury Road.’”

What are you most looking forward to this year?

“Making new friends.”

What is your favorite Olympic event to watch?

“Sabre (fencing).”

What’s the coolest thing you did over the summer?

“I went to Norway, and it was really beautiful.”

Sophomore Mara Nelson
Sophomore Mara Nelson

What was the song of the summer?

“I listened to ‘Hamilton’ and ‘SIX the Musical’… I think that songs like ‘Afterglow’ [by Taylor Swift] and ‘HOT TO GO!’ [by Chappell Roan] have a pretty summery vibe as well.”

What was the movie of the summer?

“I watched ‘Despicable Me 4’ and it was okay.”

What was the coolest thing you did over the summer?

“I went to Canobie Lake Park where I rode the Untamed roller coaster, the Yankee Cannonball and a whole bunch of other rides.”

Sophomore Vimala Meka
Sophomore Vimala Meka

What was the song of the summer?

“I happened to discover the existence of Lana Del Ray over the summer, and I enjoyed listening to ‘Summertime Sadness.’”

What was the movie of the summer?

“I didn’t really watch any new movies, but I rewatched ‘Moana.’”

What are you looking forward to most this year?

“I’m looking forward to procrastinating less than I did last year.”

What was your favorite Olympic event to watch?

“My favorite Olympic event was womens’ gymnastics.”

What was the coolest thing you did this summer?

“The coolest thing I did over the summer was receive a shipment of lab supplies for some out-of-school work.”

Sophomore Emma Jones
Sophomore Emma Jones

What was the song of the summer?

“‘Good Luck Babe’ [by Chappell Roan] or ‘Espresso’ [by Sabrina Carpenter].”

What was the movie of the summer?

“‘Inside Out 2,’ or maybe ‘Deadpool [& Wolverine].’”

What are you most looking forward to this year?

“I’m most looking forward to Winter Ball.”

What is your favorite Olympic event to watch?

“My favorite event was watching the womens’ rugby finals, soccer finals or the Australian breakdancing.”

What’s the coolest thing you did over the summer?

“The coolest thing I did this summer was go to Cape Cod with my favorite people.”

World Language teacher Pauliny Smith
World Language teacher Pauliny Smith

What was the song of the summer?

“I listen to a variety of music so it’s more about the vibe than a specific song.”

What was the movie of the summer?

“I saw ‘Twisters’ and ‘Deadpool [& Wolverine]’ and between the two I would have to say ‘Deadpool [& Wolverine].’”

What are you most looking forward to this year?

“I’m looking forward to starting the year off with an open mind and teaching a new course this year, which I’m nervous about but definitely super excited for. This is a great way to connect with a whole new group of students and get involved with everybody here. So I’m excited to make everybody feel like they belong here at Algonquin.”

What was your favorite Olympic event to watch?

“I enjoyed watching soccer, but I feel like gymnastics was really fun to watch because I’m amazed every time and could never do what they can.”

What is the coolest thing you did over the summer?

“I went to the Harley Davidson motorcycle festival in Milwaukee. It was so amazing, we got to do tours of the museum and meet some original members of the Harley Davidson family.”  

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