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

THE ALGONQUIN HARBINGER

Senior Arielle Chin participated in a menstrual workshop with Amnesty International Ghana this summer, which led to her forming a non-profit to help Ghanaian people in need.

Senior starts non-profit to help impoverished areas of Ghana

Michael Cashel, Staff Writer December 7, 2023

A transformative trip to Ghana this summer exposed senior Arielle Chin to many problems people face around the world, and led her to start the non-profit organization Worth a Life Ghana to aid those in...

Juniors Justin Rotaru and Preston Cote wrote a book on investing called The Essential Investor.

Invested in investing

Jax Jackson, Staff Writer December 6, 2023

Juniors Justin Rotaru and Preston Cote published their book, “The Essential Investor,” and have invested their own time in studying finance and spreading their knowledge to people of all ages. Published...

New Special Education teacher Amanda Brotherton enjoys helping her students grow.

Brotherton brings passion for helping students

Gabby Richard, Staff Writer December 4, 2023

New Special Education liaison Amanda Brotherton brings a fresh perspective and positive attitude to her role supporting students at Algonquin.  Brotherton graduated from The College of William and...

Tutor Gregory Van Winkle joined the Algonquin staff at the start of the 2023-2024 school year.

Van Winkle joins Algonquin community with excitement for future

Marygrace Sarrasin, News Editor December 1, 2023

Tutor Gregory Van Winkle recently began his new position and is looking forward to joining the Algonquin community and connecting with new students. Prior to his time at Algonquin, Van Winkle earned...

Principal Sean Bevan discusses his plans for the school year during a Q&A session on Nov. 7.

Q&A: Bevan reflects on term 1, excited for rest of school year

Riya Mahanta and Katherine Wu November 29, 2023

How would you sum up term one in a word or phrase?  "I would say eager anticipation." What do you think went well during Term 1?  "I've done a lot of work with my team on improving the way we can...

Chris Kirwan, Algonquins newest gym teacher, displays his knot tying skills.

Kirwan brings experience from the field to the ARHS gym

Samantha Capes, Staff Writer November 29, 2023

Coming into a new environment as a teacher can be overwhelming, but for new Health and Fitness teacher Chris Kirwan, the Algonquin students have made this process seamless. Kirwan, who comes to his...

Junior Alex Karasoulos shows plants kept in her backyard for easy research access.

In Her Environment

Laney Halsey, Staff Writer November 28, 2023

Shaded by a woodland canopy, intent on ushering salamanders to safety or cataloging mushrooms, junior Alex Karasoulos is in her natural element. Although she’s still in high school, Karasoulos has...

Students across ARHS are adjusting to the changes in Affirmative Action in the college application process, according to a Harbinger survey of 125 students conducted via Google Forms from Oct. 18 to Oct. 22.

Affirmative Action Adjustments

Katherine Wu and Arielle Chin November 27, 2023

Since the late 1960s, in a practice known as affirmative action, many colleges used an applicant’s race as a factor in their admissions decisions in an effort to increase diversity and combat historical...

Senior Lizzie Connolly, student council president, leads the Student Council meeting on Oct. 26, 2023.

Student Council President looks forward to a year of fun

Tylor Doherty, Staff Writer November 21, 2023

Senior Lizzie Connolly is taking leaps and bounds as the new Student Council President and plans for growth in school events, spirit and new policies. The Student Council is like the central government...

Army Veteran and Class of 2019 graduate Tony Massaglia hands the microphone off to Marine Staff Sergeant Nicholas Lamothe when answering a question from the audience.

Veterans share experiences in assembly

U.S. Military Veterans spoke at an assembly organized by Operation Enduring Freedom, providing unique perspectives on military service during last period on Nov. 13. Hundreds of students listened...

Tutor Justin Krumdick aids a student with classwork during a focus study.

Krumdick returns to MA, hopes to help students achieve goals

Wilson Zhang, Staff Writer November 15, 2023

New tutor Justin Krumdick wishes to be able to support, fast track and push students to their goals as a part of the ARHS community.  Krumdick grew up in Athol, MA, and attended Fitchburg State College...

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