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
Ellie O’Connor

Ellie O’Connor, Online Editor

Ellie has been writing for the Harbinger ever since taking journalism in her sophomore year. Currently, as Online Editor, Ellie hopes to continue learning more and gaining experience in the club. Outside of the Harbinger, she runs cross country and track, enjoys reading, and hanging out with friends.

All content by Ellie O’Connor
Senior Reflection: Advice for my fourteen-year-old self

Senior Reflection: Advice for my fourteen-year-old self

Ellie O’Connor, Online Editor
June 4, 2024
Committed Seniors: Round 2

Committed Seniors: Round 2

Jax Jackson, Ellie O’Connor, Gabby Richard, and Riya Mahanta
May 22, 2024
Senior Ella Nofsinger (left) and alum Abby Martinek (right) at last year's post-prom ice skate after midnight.

Post-prom’s ongoing tradition comes to an end

Lila Shields and Ellie O’Connor
May 17, 2024
Online Editor Ellie O'Connor writes that seniors should have the freedom to leave cafeteria studies as part of the Senior Privilege Program.

Give Us a Break: Seniors should be able to leave cafeteria studies

Ellie O’Connor, Online Editor
February 28, 2024
Career Exploration and Innovation Leader Michelle Kaelin is looking forward to help bring equitable career opportunities to students at Algonquin.

New Career Exploration and Innovation Leader introduces novel opportunities to Algonquin

Ellie O’Connor, Online Editor
February 26, 2024
Junior Grace Chiota spikes a ball over two of Canton's blockers during the Division II state semi-final game. Algonquin lost 2-3 against Canton High School.

SLIDESHOW: Girls’ volleyball defeated in close state semi-final game, proud of successful season

Anna Bellville, Ellie O’Connor, and Riya Mahanta
November 20, 2023
Senior captain Joseph Lamburn races the finish during the boys' cross country Division IC State Meet on Nov. 11, 2023.

Boys’ cross country wins Divisional State Championship meet, White finishes as runner-up

Ellie O’Connor, Online Editor
November 15, 2023
Health and Fitness teacher Melissa Arvanigian teaches her class during D block; she was chosen to be on the committee that helped revise Massachusetts' health and sex education guidelines.

Arvanigian helps revise state-wide changes to health education guidelines

Ellie O’Connor and Zoe Manousos
October 18, 2023
Roving Reporter: What are seniors wearing on the first day of school?

Roving Reporter: What are seniors wearing on the first day of school?

Riya Mahanta, Katherine Wu, Ellie O’Connor, Marygrace Sarrasin, CJ Bourbeau, Joceline Giron, Hanne Brabander, Altea Mehillaj, Ananya Pandit, Jeffrey Dratch, and Ava Arcona
September 5, 2023
On Monday, May 22, author Jennifer De Leon comes to Algonquin to talk to freshmen. Most freshmen have had her book, "Don't Ask me Where I'm From" be incorported into their English classes.

Author Jennifer De Leon speaks with freshmen

Ellie O’Connor, Online Editor
June 2, 2023
Sophomore Catherine Campbell strikes a pose towards the audience at the end of the runway during the Inclusive DECA fashion show on March 30, 2023.

Inclusive DECA’s first-ever fashion show empowers students, builds community

Ellie O’Connor, Online Editor
May 30, 2023
The Harbinger will be spotlighting seniors who have committed to playing sports at the college level in multiple rounds.

Committed Seniors: Round 3

Zoe Manousos, Ava Arcona, Joceline Giron, Amelia Sinclair, Hanne Brabander, Ellie O’Connor, Aditya Tripathi, and Andrew Zeiger
May 24, 2023
The Harbinger will be spotlighting seniors who have committed to playing sports at the college level in multiple rounds. 

Committed Seniors: Round 2

Ava Arcona, Ellie O’Connor, Andrew Zeiger, Aditya Tripathi, Grace Bouzan, Lila Shields, Amelia Sinclair, and Evan Morgan
May 4, 2023
The new 2023-24 bell schedule will eliminate Titan Mondays and long blocks, and the periods will progress in reverse order, with Titan Days being used occasionally as an "Alternate Day." Each class period will be extended five to 10 minutes to account for the removal of the long block.

Bell schedule updated for upcoming school year

Ellie O’Connor and Caroline Macaulay
May 3, 2023
Gonkplex will include two turf fields, a new track, ADA compliant stands, a press box, new tennis courts, a pickleball court, basketball courts, updated grounds around the stadium, a concession/amenities building and an amphitheater.

Will the Boros write checks for Gonkplex?

Ellie O’Connor, Jula Utzschneider, and Grace Bouzan
March 24, 2023
Meet the new therapy dogs

Meet the new therapy dogs

Katherine Wu, Sahana Sivarajan, Lila Shields, Hanne Brabander, Ellie O’Connor, Ava Arcona, Marygrace Sarrasin, and Arielle Chin
March 23, 2023
Post-graduate Megan Chute shoots the ball during the Unified Baskeball game against Marlboro on Oct. 27, 2022. Her teammate, sophomore Liam Fitzgerald, points to the hoop.

ARHS receives National Banner Award to commend Unified Sports, inclusive culture

Ellie O’Connor, News Editor
January 4, 2023
ARHS students from the 2019-2020 school year dance at the Winter Ball on Dec. 20, 2019.

Winter Ball returns after pandemic cancellations

Ellie O’Connor, News Editor
December 1, 2022
Senior Sadie Candela dribbles the ball around a defender at the Division 1 Championship on Nov. 19, 2022.

Girls’ soccer narrowly defeated in state championship

Ava Arcona, Ellie O’Connor, and Grace Bouzan
November 29, 2022
Students get off their bus in the morning before school begins. There is a bus shortage, resulting in delays and bus-route cancellations.

Last minute bus cancellations result from bus driver shortage

Ellie O’Connor, News Editor
November 28, 2022
Senior Keely Scott runs onto the field as she is announced as the starting goalie on Oct. 29.

Q&A: With an undefeated regular season, girls’ soccer has eye on State Championship

Ellie O’Connor, Assistant News Editor
November 16, 2022
Junior Shalia Sehgal advances the ball up the field during the Varsity Girls' Soccer game on Sep 10.

Q&A: With an undefeated record, girls’ soccer looks forward to postseason

Ellie O’Connor, Assistant News Editor
October 25, 2022
A representative from Emerson College talks to a student. Over 80 schools participated in Algonquin's College Fair on Oct. 6.

College fair returns after COVID to provide insight to students, parents

Ellie O’Connor, Assistant News Editor
October 13, 2022
Fans enjoy a home football game while showing their school spirit. The game, which was against Catholic Memorial, had a white out theme.

Eight months later: School and sports adapt to fit new Titan mascot

Ellie O’Connor, Assistant News Editor
October 6, 2022
Roving Reporter: First Day of School 2022-2023

Roving Reporter: First Day of School 2022-2023

Ava Arcona, Grace Bouzan, Joceline Giron, Riya Mahanta, Ellie O’Connor, Amelia Sinclair, Sahana Sivarajan, and Katherine Wu
September 13, 2022
Q&A: Junior reflects on pole vault victory at state track meet

Q&A: Junior reflects on pole vault victory at state track meet

Ellie O’Connor, Assistant News Editor
June 22, 2022
The new athletic complex will consist of a brand new track, two turf fields, bleachers, lights, tennis courts and an arts pavilion.

A new athletic complex may be on the horizon

Ellie O’Connor, Assistant News Editor
June 15, 2022
Junior Ellie Westphal stands with her medal after winning first place in the javelin event at the MIAA Division 2 State Track Meet on May 31.

Q&A: Girls’ javelin state champion reflects on first place title

Ellie O’Connor, Assistant News Editor
June 13, 2022
Two wooden boats made by wood tech classes have been put on display in the rotunda. They will be tested at Chauncy Lake on May 10, 2022.

All aboard!

Ellie O’Connor
May 9, 2022
Author and Keynote Speaker Jennifer De Leon will share her story today, April 7 at Trottier Middle School. The event is open to all members of the NSBORO community.

Author De Leon will share the ‘Power of Stories’ with ARHS community

Ellie O’Connor, Assistant News Editor
April 7, 2022
New courses for the 2022-2023 school year

New courses for the 2022-2023 school year

Marygrace Sarrasin, Sophia Murray, Ellie O’Connor, and Amelia Sinclair
March 16, 2022
Mr. Bevan will be in the library for Breakfast with Admin to answer students' questions on Wednesday, Feb. 16, from 7:15-7:50 a.m.

Student Council to host first ever Breakfast with Admin

Ellie O’Connor, Assistant News Editor
February 15, 2022
When academic pressures meet a pandemic

When academic pressures meet a pandemic

Ellie O’Connor, Staff Writer
February 11, 2022
Staff Writer Ellie O'Connor states that Scoops N Bites, located in Westborough, is a great option for vegetarian food.

REVIEW: Scoops N Bites: a healthy alternative for take-out

Ellie O’Connor, Staff Writer
January 26, 2022
Sophomore Allison Moore skates with the Hayden Ice Mates synchronized skating team and has been participating in synchronized skating since she was six years old.

Sophomore synchronized skater glides her way to success

Ellie O’Connor, Staff Writer
January 16, 2022
Roving Reporter: Thanksgiving 2021

Roving Reporter: Thanksgiving 2021

Ryan Weiner, Leona Sungkharom, Chloe Mitchell, Annie Zhao, Justice Huang, Maggie Haven, Mia Gorman, Dominic Frallicaridi, Aidan Dilo, Charlie Hynes, Thomas Hauck, Ellie O’Connor, Julie Pinto, Caroline Macaulay, Jadyn Jacobs, Leann Jenks, Claire Devlin, Michael Chiocco, Grace Bouzan, and Amelia Sinclair
November 25, 2021
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[Photo] Leona Sungkharom

September 27, 2021
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