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THE ALGONQUIN HARBINGER

The official student news site of Algonquin Regional High School in Northborough, MA

THE ALGONQUIN HARBINGER

The official student news site of Algonquin Regional High School in Northborough, MA

THE ALGONQUIN HARBINGER

Students' cars line the Gold Lot on June 6, following the implementation of a new lottery-based parking system that assigns spaces to student drivers based on randomized selection. In previous years, students would camp out in the lot to claim their preferred spots.

Lottery-based parking system focuses on equity but leaves some students frustrated

David Carter, Staff Writer June 12, 2025

A new system assigned students a lottery number to select their parking spot, aiming to create more equity in student parking, but the change has left students uncertain about its implementation.  The...

The boys soccer team embraces before their playoff game with their bleached hair. This team tradition was started by English teacher and former coach John Frederick and aimed to create a sense of community and collaboration.

Making Memories

Jack Jones, Assistant Sports Editor June 11, 2025

From bleached hair during playoff season to spirit weeks and cleat burning, Algonquin sports teams have established meaningful and long-lasting traditions that bring teammates closer together and prepare...

Students eat lunch while conversing with their peers.

From Orange Chicken to the Rib Sandwich, students weigh in on lunch favorites and flops

Jack Jones, Assistant Sports Editor June 10, 2025

From the most popular lunches, like Orange Chicken and Mac and Cheese, to the less popular Rib Sandwich, the majority of Algonquin students who pick up school lunches are passionate about the menu, which...

In his final days at Algonquin, science teacher Ken Wadman reminds students to always use compassion: "I used to tell my daughter, there are only two lessons you need to know: rule number 1 is be kind, and rule number 2 is be kind!" Wadman has imprinted this ideology in his students during his time here, even using the theme in a speech for graduation in 2012.

Wadman retires, will miss student connections

Grace Huggins, A&E Editor June 9, 2025

Physics teacher Ken Wadman is retiring after 15 years of teaching, and while sad about leaving his connection with students and colleagues he looks forward to picking up old hobbies and enjoying his new...

Algonquin history teacher, John Barry poses in front of a world map in the back of his classroom with his stuffed frog, Professor Leland. Professor Leland is Barry's favorite object or stuffed animal on his desk.

End of an Era: Barry retires after over 30 years of teaching

Nora Kurtz, Editor-in-Chief June 9, 2025

Social studies teacher John Barry is retiring at the end of this school year after 31 years of pushing students to reach their highest potential while building personal relationships with students and...

Postgraduate Brooke Harrison stands with her parents after being given her diploma signifying her graduation from Algonquin’s Community Access Program (CAP).

Harrison graduates CAP, leaves a legacy of kindness, positivity

Tanvi Mehta and Kiera Silvia June 6, 2025

Surrounded by friends and family, postgraduate Brooke Harrison graduated from the Community Access Program (CAP) on May 28, leaving behind an impact with her positive attitude and quick wit. Through...

Algonquin math teacher Beth Dore enjoys her lunch break on May 16. Dore is the current Math Department Head and leads weekly meetings.

Dore retires, made lasting impact on community

Arushi Kohli, Editor-in-Chief June 6, 2025

Math department chair Elizabeth Dore will retire at the end of the school year after over 17 years of fostering growth among her students and colleagues at Algonquin.  Dore began working at Algonquin...

Computer teacher Dan Forhan and sophomore Calvin Midgley talk about Midgley’s new code at the Programming Club meeting. Forhan, the club’s advisor, held their last meeting on May 15 before his retirement at the end of the year.

Forhan retires, cementing a passionate legacy

Arjun Mukherjee, Opinion Editor June 6, 2025

After spending 16 years teaching at Algonquin, computer science teacher Daniel Forhan will retire this June, leaving a legacy of passion for programming and helping students. Forhan has taught every...

Senior Sumeru Achar share the insights of her internship at Firefly Coders with a fellow community member on May 15 in the ARHS Library. Eleven juniors and seniors participated in various internships across the community during the 24-25 school year and then highlighted their learnings at the showcase.

Hands-on learning

Arushi Kohli and Nora Kurtz June 5, 2025

Instead of sitting at desks in a classroom all day, eleven students participated in the new Career Internship Program, exploring fields such as education, barbering and the police force. These students...

For her “Latin American Art Visibility and Politics” independent study, senior Emma Burns is painting a mural representing the history of Latin American art and culture.

Burns paints a story of Latin American art, culture

Kait Kamuzora, Staff Writer May 29, 2025

Senior Emma Burns is expressing her passion for art and respect for Latin American culture through a mural as part of her “Latin American Art Visibility and Politics” independent study. Burns worked...

DECA students pose in front of DECA sign at the International Career Development Conference (ICDC) for their competition.

DECA students make a mark at ICDC

Sabrina Devine and Tanvi Mehta May 23, 2025

Nineteen Algonquin students traveled to the Orlando Convention Center to compete against students around the world in the Distributive Education Clubs of America’s (DECA) International Career Development...

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