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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

The founders of Iridium Tutoring, freshman Charles Tang and sophomore Gracie Sheng aim to provide online educational opportunities for all students. Iridium Tutoring has expanded its reach, tutoring students in many different subjects across countries.

Student-led tutoring service provides online educational opportunities

Sofia Abdullina, Assistant Social Media Editor January 8, 2021

When the pandemic first hit, many students found it hard to adapt to online learning and succeed in schoolwork during this difficult time. Noticing these struggles, freshman Charles Tang and sophomore...

After around three years as an instructional aide, Marilou Cambus is now a Special Education teacher who loves teaching and forming close relationships with students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Cambus finds calling as Special Education teacher

Zoe Manousos, Staff Writer January 8, 2021

After many career changes, Special Education teacher, Marilou Cambus, finally found her calling in the Special Education department.  For about three years, Cambus was an instructional aide at Algonquin...

The two senate runoffs in Georgia will determine the course of American politics for years to come. Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler is running for reelection against Democrat Raphael Warnock. Republican Sen. David Perdue is running for reelection against Democrat Jon Ossoff.

Why the Georgia Senate race matters

Abby Keene, Staff Writer January 4, 2021

On Jan. 5, 2021, the state of Georgia will hold a special Senate election, a double runoff that will influence American politics for at least the next six years. This election will decide the U.S. Senate...

Covid tests were conducted on Dec. 21 and Dec. 22 with more to follow Jan. 4 and Jan. 5. In addition to the optional Covid testing, the school is requiring student flu shots as a safety precaution.

School officials emphasize the importance of required flu vaccine 

Kaitlin Bardsley, Staff Writer December 23, 2020

Editors' note: On Dec. 22, the MA Department of Public Health extended the flu vaccine deadline to Feb. 28, 2021, unless medical or religious exemption is provided. (12/24/20) The majority of ARHS students...

Technology Systems Administrator Sue Whalen will retire after 15 and a half years at Algonquin helping with technology and network issues.

Whalen retires after years of ARHS technology help

Tisya Singh and Srishti Kaushik December 23, 2020

After 15 and a half years at Algonquin, Technology Systems Administrator Sue Whalen decided to leave her job for retirement.  Whalen managed the technology at Algonquin, working with the systems, organizations...

After pursuing his own dream of playing college football, Educational Support Professional Dallas Mall returns to Algonquin to spend time with kids and encourage them pursue their dreams.

Former football star returns as Educational Support Professional

Nathaniel Baez, Staff Writer December 22, 2020

Former football star Dallas Mall has returned to  the halls of Algonquin, but this time as an Educational Support Professional (ESP) in the Special Education department,  Mall works closely with students,...

Due to the upcoming winter break, COVID-19 testing was offered to high school students on Monday and Tuesday. Orange cones line the auditorium hallway to help keep students socially distanced while waiting to check in for their free test.

Most students heed travel restrictions, avoid holiday gatherings

Joseph Domolky, Staff Writer December 22, 2020

Most students limited Thanksgiving and upcoming holiday celebrations to immediate family, which is recommended by district health professionals and school officials to help stop the spread of the coronavirus...

Although initially planning to pursue elementary education, new instructional support aide Shauna Healy looks forward to expanding her career at Algonquin.

Healy hopes to build on past experiences as new instructional support aide

Jeffrey Dratch, Staff Writer December 22, 2020

New support aide Shauna Healy is finding new ways to help her students during COVID-19 while still building on memories from previous years.  After spending over a year at Trottier Middle School, Healy...

In English teacher Alex Silva’s class, senior Hayden Rosenberg sits six feet apart from his classmates to follow proper safety guidelines during class.

District provides free COVID-19 testing to students before holiday break

Karthik Yalala, Editor-in-Chief December 16, 2020

The district announced that optional PCR COVID-19 testing will be available to students on Monday, Dec. 21 and Tuesday, Dec. 22. The deadline for registering for a test has been extended to Thursday, Dec....

Senior Ken Cox stands with the Vice President and Treasurer of the Friends of the Senior Center Committee, funders of his Eagle Scout Project.

Senior Eagle Scouts learn life skills through leading community service projects

Marin Klein, Assistant Opinion Editor December 8, 2020

How can you be a good leader? High schoolers are confronted with this question a lot, but many rarely have the opportunity to be in leadership positions. However, in working towards becoming Eagle Scouts,...

New science teacher Emma Travassos sorts through tests after a long day of school. Travassos hopes to share her passion for chemistry with students but learn about their daily lives as well.

Travassos hopes to form bonds with students as new chemistry teacher

Kaitlin Bardsley, Staff Writer December 2, 2020

New science teacher Emma Travassos hopes to spread her deep passion of science with her students, and she is excited to be teaching chemistry at Algonquin for her first time this year. Travassos has...

Despite not liking politics herself, new social studies teacher Alisen Laferriere hopes to help students form their own opinions.

LaFerriere plans to generate curiosity as new social studies teacher

Annemargaret Furgal, Staff Writer December 1, 2020

Although she doesn’t love politics, new social studies teacher Alisen LaFerriere hopes to share her love of stories from the past as she faces teaching during a global pandemic. LaFerriere previously...

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