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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

New Guidance Counselor Denise Brienze joined ARHS this school year after working at Blackstone-Millville Regional High School as a guidance counselor for the last six years. She is looking forward to supporting students throughout their highschool experience and working with them to create a post-secondary plan.

New guidance counselor works to help students navigate high school

Riya Mahanta, Editor-in-Chief January 30, 2024

New guidance counselor Denise Brienze is excited to support students throughout their high school experience and help them create a post-secondary plan. Before joining ARHS, Brienze worked at Milford...

According to a Harbinger survey of 141 students conducted through Google Forms from Dec. 12 to Dec. 15, 81% of students said they would participate in a blood drive if the school held one.

HOSA making effort to combat national blood shortage

Jack Cheney and Tylor Doherty January 30, 2024

Amid the national blood shortage, Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) plans to have a school blood drive in the early spring. The Red Cross announced a national blood shortage on Sept....

After working at Algonquin for over 18 years, Custodian John Souza is retiring on Jan. 31 of this year. Though he will miss the warm environment of the school, he looks forward to spending time with family once he is retired.

Souza retires after years of caring for community

Katherine Wu, Editor-in-Chief January 29, 2024

Custodian John Souza is retiring after over 18 years of cleaning up after the Algonquin community and building connections with students. Souza, who began working at ARHS in 2005, will retire at the...

According to a Harbinger survey of 141 students conducted through Google Forms from Dec. 12 to Dec. 17, 62% of Algonquin students have witnessed someone vaping in the bathroom.

iDecide, growing and combating vaping at ARHS

Jay Edwards, Staff Writer January 24, 2024

While the number of Algonquin students who vape has dropped in recent years and some students perceive vaping as a downward trend, administration continues to integrate programs to help those who have...

According to a Harbinger survey of 141 students conducted through Google Forms from Dec. 12 to Dec. 17, 22% of respondents say that they are currently in a romantic relationship.

Dating in Gen Z: the REALationship truth

Liana Meehan and Samantha Capes January 22, 2024

Due to the impacts of the COVID pandemic, social media and shifting societal trends, high school dating has changed significantly over time, leaving few ARHS students in romantic relationships.  According...

Seniors Ryan Daloisio and Adam Guggina have a conversation while waiting to watch a video at a Video Production club meeting.

Video Production Club joins the scene as Home For Imagination

Jack Mazur, Staff Writer December 18, 2023

The new Video Production Club is a creative and inclusive community of students passionate about filmmaking, and it provides a platform for students to explore their interests.  Senior Joceline Giron...

ARHS students dance at last years Winter Ball on Dec. 16, 2022.

Winter wonderland: Behind the scenes of this year’s Winter Ball

Grace Bouzan, A&E Senior Staff Writer December 15, 2023

The Student Council has worked hard to prepare for the highly anticipated annual Winter Ball, taking place at the DCU Center in Worcester tonight.  Student Council President senior Lizzie Connolly...

Juniors and Page Turners Book Club leaders Claire Wikander (left), Laney Halsey (middle) and Sophie Kopstein (right) hold books they have recently read.

Page Turners Book Club creates welcoming space to share passion for reading

Liana Meehan, Staff Writer December 14, 2023

For all of the bookworms of Algonquin, the Page Turners Book Club is a fun place for people to socialize and bond over their love of reading.  The Page Turners Book Club is run by juniors Laney Halsey,...

Wellness days offer new approach to benefiting community

Wellness days offer new approach to benefiting community

Lila Shields, Recruitment Manager December 12, 2023

Wellness days are a new concept for the school district this year, prohibiting teachers from assigning homework or quizzes due on the wellness day or on the following day.  Data from the 2022 Metrowest...

Tutor Carol Flionis thinks of Algonquin as a workplace and a home.

Flionis values supporting community

Jack Jones, Staff Writer December 8, 2023

New reading tutor Carol Flionis does not only think of Algonquin as a workplace, but also a community that has welcomed her. Flionis, who previously worked at two Worcester schools, first an elementary...

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