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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
Laura White

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The Concert Choir performs first at the Holiday Concert on Dec. 17. The choir sings the theme from "Elf" by John Debney and "Believe" from "The Polar Express" by Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard.

SLIDESHOW: Students perform seasonal classics in annual Holiday Concert

Laura White, Kiera Silvia, Ciara O, and Hadley Anglim
December 20, 2024
During Algonquin's 46-38 win on Dec. 12, senior captain Zach Ruthfield (11) jumps into the air to shoot the basketball while Westborough senior captain Alec DesRosiers (0) jumps to block him.

SLIDESHOW: Boys’ basketball triumphs 46-38 in season opener against Westborough

Laura White and Maggie Fitzgerald
December 16, 2024
Senior Akshaya Pugazendhi does a spin during her figure skating practice on Dec. 12. Pugazendhi started the Figure Skating club at Algonquin.

[Photo] Figure Skating club glides towards success

December 18, 2024
Senior Akshaya Pugazendhi does a spin during her figure skating practice on Dec. 12. Pugazendhi started the Figure Skating club at Algonquin.

[Photo] Figure Skating club glides towards success

Mina Todorovic, Staff Writer
December 18, 2024
Junior Lily Dumont hops to the end of the cheerleading mat during the pep rally on Nov. 27.

SLIDESHOW: Students show spirit at pep rally

Laura White, Sophia Lalau, Cami Blake, Evie Cage, and Kiera Silvia
December 9, 2024
Principal Sean Bevan hands graduate Julia Cobb her diploma, celebrating her graduation on Nov. 26.

[Photo] Peers join Cobb to celebrate graduation

December 9, 2024
Algonquin senior Will Mahoney (9) throws the ball to his teammate senior Jordan Lopez during the Thanksgiving football game on Nov. 28. The rivalry game between Algonquin and Westborough takes place at the Richard Walsh field, honoring the former coach who passed away this year after over 60 years of dedication to Algonquin.

SLIDESHOW: Algonquin wins 22-20 against Westborough during Thanksgiving Game

Laura White, Visual Editor
December 3, 2024
During the "Boros Unified Ballers" game between the Titans Unified Basketball team and the Northborough First Responders, freshman John Campbell shoots the ball.

SLIDESHOW: Unified Basketball showcases camaraderie in “Boros Unified Ballers” event

Laura White, Visual Editor
November 26, 2024
During the rehearsal for the fall musical, "Little Shop of Horrors," junior Emily Ruiz is bitten by Audrey II. Ruiz plays Audrey, a woman from Skid Row who dreams of a "picket fence" life.

SLIDESHOW: Algonquin drama performs “Little Shop of Horrors”

Laura White and Kiera Silvia
November 25, 2024
During rehearsals for Algonquin's fall musical, Little Shop of Horrors, sophomore AJ Phaneuf sings "Grow for Me" with the Audrey II puppet. During rehearsals, the sets are being constructed and the plant puppets are moving onto the stage.

[Photo] Phaneuf finds joy through musical preparations

November 18, 2024
During rehearsal for Algonquin's fall musical, "Little Shop of Horrors," sophomore AJ Phaneuf holds junior Emily Ruiz in his arms while director Brian Kelly instructs the student actors. Ruiz plays Audrey while Phaneuf plays Seymour Krelborn.

[Photo] Ruiz readies for leading role in fall musical

November 18, 2024
The Algonquin Symphonic Band performs their first piece, "Flying Cadets March" by Karl L. King arr. by James Swearington, at the Fall Instrumental Concert on Oct. 30.

SLIDESHOW: Students perform at Fall Instrumental Concert

Laura White, Cami Blake, Ciara O, Hadley Anglim, Campbell Hurley, and Eli Arvantely
November 6, 2024
During a 2-1 winning game for Franklin, Algonquin junior Eligio Coniglio (9) and Franklin senior Danny Reis (3) run up the field with the ball on Nov. 5.

SLIDESHOW: Algonquin boys’ soccer suffers hard-fought overtime loss to Franklin

Laura White, Visuals Editor
November 6, 2024
Junior Wyley Horner (16) runs with the ball during Algonquin's 4-1 win against Westford Academy on Nov. 2.

SLIDESHOW: Algonquin Field Hockey wins 4-1 against Westford Academy

Laura White, Visual Editor
November 6, 2024
Franklin senior Matthew Honekamp pushes Algonquin senior Zach Ruthfield (7) to keep possesion of the ball during a 2-1 Algonquin loss on Nov. 5.

During a 2-1 wining game for Franklin, Algonquin senior Caden Hansen (11) runs along the field guarded by a Leominster defensive player senior Danny Reis (3) on Nov. 6.

[Photo] Q&A: Boys’ soccer wins CMASS Championship

November 20, 2024
Special Education Aide Beth Mazzola, dressed as Joy from “Inside Out 2”, leads the rest of the Special Education Department, dressed as the movie’s other emotions, down the runway at the annual Halloween costume contest.

SLIDESHOW: Algonquin celebrates Halloween

Cami Blake, Sophia Lalau, and Laura White
November 4, 2024
Senior Lillian Johnson stands infront of a banner she designed, incorporating the new Algonquin logo into her design.

[Photo] Student-designed banners brighten Algonquin

November 13, 2024
On Oct. 11, senior Zach Ruthfield (center holding a pink chicken) cheers for the Algonquin football team with other students dressed for the theme, Pink-Out, during their win against Shepherd Hill.

[Photo] Ruthfield leads charge for school spirit

November 7, 2024
During their 46-42 win against Shrewsbury on Oct. 17, senior Catie Campbell (10) runs up the court with the basketball.

SLIDESHOW: Unified Basketball kicks off season with strong team spirit against Shrewsbury

Laura White and Sophia Lalau
October 22, 2024
At Sachem's Haunted Coffeehouse, juniors Danny Schanzer and Abbe Or perform "Jersey Giants" written by Tyler Childers on Oct. 17.

SLIDESHOW: Students showcase talent at Sachem’s annual Haunted Coffeehouse

Laura White and Sophia Lalau
October 22, 2024
From left to right, principal Sean Bevan, Mondarres' mother Carla Carten, CAP Graduate Daniel Mondarres and superintendent Gregory Martineau pose for a picture during Mondarres' CAP Graduation on Oct. 11.

[Photo] Mondarres graduates CAP, seeks new adventure ahead

October 21, 2024
Freshman Ben Probst holds up a frame of honeycomb filled with honey and bee eggs.

[Photo] What's the buzz?

November 25, 2024
Senior Brendan Staunton pulls a Shepherd Hill opponent to the ground on Oct. 11 during Algonquin's 27-12 win.

SLIDESHOW: Football wins 27-12 against Shepherd Hill

Laura White, Visual Editor
October 15, 2024
Senior Zachary Ruthfield (middle) yells out chants at the football game on Oct. 11.

Senior Owen Ellsworth (44) scores the first touchdown of Algonquin's winning game against Shepherd Hill.

[Photo] Football clinches playoff spot for first time in eight years

November 21, 2024
During Algonquin's 3-0 girls' volleyball win, junior Tessa Novello (10) and senior Ella Poultney (19) jump to block the ball on Oct. 4.

SLIDESHOW: Girls’ volleyball triumphs 3-0 against Nashoba

Laura White, Visual Editor
October 7, 2024
In Algonquin's 3-0 victory on Oct. 4, senior Sadie O'Connell (2) jumps up when Nashoba drops the ball, gaining a point for Algonquin.

[Photo] Q&A: Girls’ volleyball makes 'Sweet 16'

November 19, 2024
Junior Tessa Novello spikes the ball over the net onto the opposing team's side during the 3-0 win for Algonquin against Nashoba on Oct. 4.

Junior Niki Chacharone (left) and senior Katy O'Connell (right) jump up to block the ball during Algonquin's girls' volleyball win on Oct. 4.

Junior Tessa Novello spikes the ball over the net onto the opposing team's side at Algonquin's 3-0 win against Nashoba on Oct. 4.

Senior Ella Poultney (19) tips the ball over the net at the 3-0 win for Algonquin on Oct. 4.

In Algonquin's 3-0 victory on Oct. 4, junior Niki Chacharone (4) jumps up to spike the ball.

On Oct. 4, junior Tessa Novello (10) spikes the ball over the net onto the opposing team's side at Algonquin's 3-0 win against Nashoba.

During Algonquin's 3-0 win, senior Ella Poultney (19) watches the ball, waiting to see if it will fall to Algonquin's side of the court.

Senior Ella Gamache (3) jumps to bump the ball on Oct. 4 at Algonquin's 3-0 win.

During Oct. 4's 3-0 win for Algonquin, senior Grace Chiota (1) tips the ball over the net.

In Algonquin's 3-0 victory on Oct. 4, senior captains Katy O'Connell (left) and Grace Chiota (right) jump to block the ball.

Junior Wyley Horner attempts to steal posession of the ball from a Shrewsbury opponent. Algonquin won 2-0, continuing their 11 game winning streak on Oct. 2.

SLIDESHOW: Undefeated girls’ field hockey team wins 2-0 against Shrewsbury

Laura White, Visual Editor
October 4, 2024
At their 2-0 winning game against Shrewsbury, senior Meredith Wu runs with the ball on Oct. 2.

On Oct. 2, junior Abi Southey receives a pass from her teammate at the 2-0 winning game against Shrewsbury

At their 2-0 winning game against Shrewsbury, senior Lindsey Brown shoots the ball on Oct. 2.

Senior Laney Halsey attempts to steal posession of the ball from a Shrewsbury opponent at the 2-0 winning game on Oct. 2.

Senior Lindsey Brown fights for the ball against two opposing Shrewsbury players at the 2-0 winning game on Oct. 2.

At their 2-0 winning game against Shrewsbury, senior Meredith Wu runs for the ball on Oct. 2.

At their 2-0 winning game against Shrewsbury, senior Lindsey Brown shoots the ball, scoring the first goal of the game on Oct. 2.

[Photo] Girls’ field hockey shoots for the stars in regular season 

October 11, 2024
On Oct. 2, junior Abi Southey receives a pass from her teammate at the 2-0 winning game against Shrewsbury

At the winning game, junior Taylor Mieth runs towards the ball, fighting for posession against the opposing Shrewsbury player on Oct. 2.

Senior Lindsey Brown, who scored the first of Algonquin's goals against Shrewsbury on Oct. 2 fights for the ball against two opposing players.

During their 3-1 win against Westborough on Sept. 24, Algonquin senior Emmi Hamel (7) fights against Westborough senior Regan Sullivan (13).

SLIDESHOW: Girls’ soccer wins 3-1 against Westborough

Laura White, Visual Editor
September 27, 2024
Senior captain Dom Frallicciardi (55) runs through a banner held up by the cheerleaders that reads "Go Gonk" during their 31-14 loss against Doherty on Sept 13.

SLIDESHOW: Recently in Algonquin sports

Cami Blake and Laura White
September 27, 2024
Junior Ella Timmins (2) kicks the ball up the field on Sept. 24.

Junior Ella Timmins (2) kicks the ball up the field during the girls' soccer win on Sept. 24.

Junior Rebecca White (8) kicks the ball up the field to her teammates during the girls' soccer win on Sept. 24.

During their 3-1 win against Westborough on Sept. 24, junior Lily Dumont (1) prepares to kick the ball.

Junior Lily Dumont (1) kicks the ball up the field during the girls' soccer 3-1 win against Westborough.

Algonquin senior Katie Richmond (25) steals the ball from Westborough senior Molly Courchesne (15).

Senior Katie Richmond (25) fights for possession of the ball against Westborough senior Emily Gray.

During their 3-1 win against Westborough on Sept. 24, senior goalie Amelia Bhistikul (00) kicks the ball down the field.

Senior Jonah Gould finishes first followed closely by his teammate sophomore Stephen Green.

SLIDESHOW: Girls’ and boys’ cross country run against Wachusett

Laura White, Visuals Editor
September 25, 2024
Senior Timothy Zhang finishes the race during the cross country meet at Algonquin on Sept. 24.

During the cross country meet at Algonquin, sophomore Jed Dilai runs three laps around the course on Sept. 24.

Sophomore Stephen Green (left) and senior Jonah Gould (right) lead the race at the start of their second lap during the boys' cross country meet on Sept. 24.

[Photo] Q&A: Boys’ cross-country places third at CMASS meet

November 19, 2024
The boys' cross country team begins the race during their meet at Algonquin on Sept. 24.

During their meet at Algonquin on Sept. 24, the boys' cross country team starts their race.

Sophomore Tanvi Mehta finishes the race, placing first among Algonquin runners.

From left to right, sophomore Amy Li, freshman Heather Blore, and juniors Lana Ingerslev and Ella Behrens run together during their home cross country meet at on Sept. 24.

During their cross country meet at Algonquin on Sept. 24, sophomore Tanvi Mehta leads a group of runners at the beginning of the race.

[Photo] Q&A: Girls’ cross-country makes strides

November 20, 2024
Senior George Skafidas hits the ball upwards towards the hole during the boys' varsity golf win against Leominster on Sept. 19.

SLIDESHOW: Boys’ golf drives home victory over Leominster in 199-207 win

Laura White, Visual Editor
September 20, 2024
Senior George Skafidas lines up his putting shot during the boys' varsity golf win against Leominster on Sept. 19.

Junior Quinn Shea hits the ball, bringing up some dirt under the ball, during their winning match against Leominster on Sept. 19.

During their winning match against Leominster, junior Domenic Serra chips up the ball and brings up some sand on Sept. 19.

Senior George Skafidas hits the ball upwards towards the hole during their win against Leominster on Sept. 19.

During their winning match against Leominster, junior Domenic Serra chips up the ball on Sept. 19.

During their 0-3 loss against Westborough, junior Tessa Novello (left) and senior Grace Chiota (right) attempt to block a spike from a Westborough opponent on Sept. 17.

SLIDESHOW: Girls’ volleyball loses to defending State Champs

Laura White, Visual Editor
September 19, 2024
Senior Julianna Zimmer (left) bumps the ball on Sept. 17.

Junior Tessa Novello attempts to block a spike from a Westborough opponent.

Senior Julianna Zimmer (right) bumps the ball off the side of her arm on Sept. 17.

Against Westborough on Sept. 17, senior Grace Chiota (right) spikes the ball.

Seniors Julianna Zimmer (left) and Julie Martin (right) ready themselves to receive the ball on Sept. 17.

Senior captain Dom Frallicciardi (55) runs through a banner held up by the cheerleaders that reads "Go Gonk" during their 31-14 loss against Doherty on Sept 13.

SLIDESHOW: Football loses 31-14 against Doherty Memorial

Laura White, Visual Editor
September 17, 2024
During a 4-0 win against Leominster on Sept. 10, senior captain Katie Richmond (25) defends the ball from her opponent.

SLIDESHOW: Girls’ soccer wins 4-0 against Leominster

Laura White and Cami Blake
September 17, 2024
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