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, News Editor

Ellie has been writing for the Harbinger ever since taking journalism in her sophomore year. Throughout the year, she enjoyed the journalistic process and applied to be on the editorial board. Her favorite aspects of journalism are creating a connection with the ARHS community and helping to give a voice to the school. Currently, as a news 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.

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Algonquins robotics team, Inverse Polarity, competed at the Robotics World Championship in Houston, Texas during April 19-22.

Algonquin’s ‘Inverse Polarity’ team electrifies at Robotics World Championship

Ellie O'Connor and Grace Bouzan
June 2, 2023
On Monday, May 22, author Jennifer De Leon comes to Algonquin to talk to freshmen. Most freshmen have had her book, Dont Ask me Where Im 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 junior steering committee worked over the years to fundraise for the upcoming Junior Prom.

[Photo] Behind the scenes of Junior Prom

May 12, 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
The Northborough Police Department (NPD) determined that a phone call made on Tuesday, March 28 about a potential school shooter at Algonquin was a hoax. Police immediately responded with a sweep of the building and no threat was detected.

[Photo] Police dispatched to Algonquin in response to hoax call

March 31, 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
Some ARHS students have found success investing in stocks, bonds, crypto currency and more, but most students do not take advantage of the opportunity to maximize their financial growth. 

[Photo] Students find success in stock market, advise peers to invest early

February 28, 2023
A new regulation that requires all Massachusetts public schools to take additional steps to re-engage students before using suspensions was put into place on Nov. 8, 2022.

Reevaluating discipline: New state-wide regulation prioritizes classroom time over suspensions

Ellie O'Connor, News Editor
February 1, 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 Algonquins 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 17, 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 OConnor 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
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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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