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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
Laura White

Laura White, Visual Editor

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Senior captain Dom Frallicciardi (55) tackles a Nashoba player during the first football game on Sept. 6. Algonquin beat Nashoba 19-7.

SLIDESHOW: Football opens season with 19-7 win over Nashoba in first football game at Gonkplex

Laura White and Sophia Lalau
September 10, 2024
Jenna Ortega as Astrid Deetz (left) and Winona Ryder (right) in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Courtesy Warner Bros.

REVIEW: ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’: “The juice is loose”

Altea Mehillaj and Laura White
September 6, 2024
Senior Stephen White runs the first leg of the 4x1-mile race followed by seniors Joe Lamburn, Aiden Ruiz and Chris Kardos. At the New Balance Nationals, Algonquin finished in 17 minutes and 49.94 seconds, placing 14 out of 52 teams.

SLIDESHOW: Boys’ 4×1-mile relay team finishes 14 at New Balance Nationals

Laura White, Visual Editor
June 19, 2024
Algonquin Principal Sean Bevan presents CAP Graduate Jack O'Connor with his diploma on June 12.

[Photo] O’Connor graduates CAP, leaves a legacy of joy

June 19, 2024
Algonquin Principal Sean Bevan presents CAP Graduate Jack O'Connor with his diploma on June 12.

[Photo] O’Connor graduates CAP, leaves a legacy of joy

Laney Halsey, Editor-in-Chief
June 19, 2024
Senior Ula Bazikas high jumps over the bar against Wachusett and Shepherd Hill during their meet on May 14.

Q&A: Girls’ track captain emphasizes strong season, supportive team

Laura White, Visual Editor
June 10, 2024
Seniors Aiden Ruiz (left) and Joe Lamburn (right) run the 1 mile race at the Midland Wachusett Division A League Meet on May 18.

[Photo] Q&A: Boys’ track captain reflects on successes, growth

Eshaan Shah, Assistant Business Manager
June 6, 2024
Junior Maria Nagaria sings a "Deed I Do" with Jazz I during POPS Night on May 29.

SLIDESHOW: Students perform at POPS Night

Laura White, Sophia Lalau, and Anna Bellville
June 3, 2024
Algonquin senior Olivia LaBelle runs the 100m hurdles in 14.57 seconds during the final, setting a school record and making her the state champion at the MIAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championship on May 26.

SLIDESHOW: Girls’ track places second at Division II states, boys’ track places third.

Laura White, Visual Editor
May 31, 2024
Wind Ensemble and Orchestra Director Amy Collins pins flowers on senior Angelina Zhang before Zhang's performance at POPS Night on May 29.

Junior Niamh McLaughlin (left) fights against the Belmont defense during a line out at their game on May 22. Algonquin lost 49-7 against Belmont at their away game, putting their record at 5-1.

SLIDESHOW: Girls’ rugby loses to Belmont, ending stellar regular season 5-1

Laura White
May 30, 2024
Senior Eleni Chacharone tries to escape a Belmont player's grasp during their on May 22. The team is entering the state tournament as the number two seed.

[Photo] Q&A: Girls' rugby captain reflects on team's growth, camaraderie

June 4, 2024
At the Titan Games on May 22, post-graduate Olivia Cheney throws the ball with force during the ball toss.

SLIDESHOW: Students joyously celebrate in Titan Games

Laura White and Cami Blake
May 24, 2024
Freshman Rebecca Palmer high jumps over the bar against Wachusett and Shepherd Hill during their meet on May 14.

SLIDESHOW: Girls’ track competes against Shepherd Hill and Wachusett

Laura White, Visual Editor
May 22, 2024
From left to right: sophomore Ty Moran, juniors Audrey McManus and Maggie O'Connell, and seniors Savannah Staples and Juliana Oyola act out a sketch of pre-teen girls in a Sephora, huddling together after creating their game plan during Improv Night on May 16.

SLIDESHOW: ‘Teen Swimprov’ entertains with hilarious performances

Laura White, Visual Editor
May 21, 2024
Sophomores Jersey Malcolm (front) and Sophia Shen (back) look at the art during the Art Show on May 16. The Art Show showcases artists from the 2023-2024 year at Algonquin, incorporating work from students in Photo 1 and 2, Photojournalism, AP Art, Ceramics 1 and 2, and more.

SLIDESHOW: Art Show highlights student artwork

Laura White, Visual Editor
May 21, 2024
Senior Clarabel Edlemon paints another student's face during carnival on May 17, 2024.

SLIDESHOW: Students enjoy a day of fun at carnival

Anna Bellville, Sophia Lalau, Katy O'Connell, and Laura White
May 19, 2024
Senior Perrin LoRusso acts as a mermaid from Mako Mermaids at an aquarium alongside sophomore Ty Moran and senior Juliana Oyola (not pictured). The group takes audience suggestions and make a scene out of the ideas during Improv Night on May 16.

Senior Savannah Staples (left) proposes to senior Juliana Oyola (right) during their improv game. Oyola started the game with a monologue about getting caught in the school parking lot going 140 mph. Getting ideas from the audience, the performers on stage improvise during Improv Night on May 16.

Senior AP Art student Megan Anderson showcases her artwork, following the prompt "How can I combine humans and animals to display the literal meaning of common sayings?" The Art Show showcases artists from the 2023-2024 year at Algonquin, incorporating work from students in Photo 1 and 2, Photojournalism, AP Art, Ceramics 1 and 2, and more.

Mixed Media artists display their art during the Art Show on May 16. The Art Show showcases artists from the 2023-2024 year at Algonquin, incorporating work from students in Photo 1 and 2, Photojournalism, AP Art, Ceramics 1 and 2, and more.

Senior AP Art student Suha Ashfaq presents their art alongside the prompt "How I can visualize my relationships?" The Art Show showcases artists from the 2023-2024 year at Algonquin, incorporating work from students in Photo 1 and 2, Photojournalism, AP Art, Ceramics 1 and 2, and more.

Art 1 students spotlight their art during the Art Show on May 16. The Art Show showcases artists from the 2023-2024 year at Algonquin, incorporating work from students in Photo 1 and 2, Photojournalism, AP Art, Ceramics 1 and 2, and more.

Photo 1 students present their black and white photos during the Art Show on May 16. The Art Show showcases artists from the 2023-2024 year at Algonquin, incorporating work from students in Photo 1 and 2, Photojournalism, AP Art, Ceramics 1 and 2, and more.

The Art Show showcases artists from the 2023-2024 year at Algonquin, incorporating work from students in Photo 1 and 2, Photojournalism, AP Art, Ceramics 1 and 2, and more.

AP Art students junior Emma Burns (left) and senior Alexa MacKey (right) created art for the Art Show on May 16. Burns created art representing the prompt "How has getting older made me appreciate the things around me?" while MacKey responds to the prompt "How can I portray how beauty is perceived through fashion and what it really means to me?" The Art Show showcases artists from the 2023-2024 year at Algonquin, incorporating work from students in Photo 1 and 2, Photojournalism, AP Art, Ceramics 1 and 2, and more.

Senior Clarabel Edlemon creates art for her AP Art portfolio, "How can I visualize core memories in a way that accurately portrays my experiences?" The Art Show showcases artists from the 2023-2024 year at Algonquin, incorporating work from students in Photo 1 and 2, Photojournalism, AP Art, Ceramics 1 and 2, and more.

Junior AP Art student Emma Burns created art for the Art Show on May 16. Burns created art representing the prompt "How has getting older made me appreciate the things around me?" The Art Show showcases artists from the 2023-2024 year at Algonquin from May 13 though May 25.

Senior Tessa James hits a Notre Dame offensive player during their game against Notre Dame Academy on May 7. Algonquin loses 18-14 to Notre Dame.

SLIDESHOW: Softball loses to Notre Dame

Laura White, Visual Editor
May 14, 2024
Freshman Kunal Jandu hits the ball to the opponent at their home game on May 2.

SLIDESHOW: Boys’ tennis loses to Saint John’s

Laura White, Visual Editor
May 13, 2024
The cast of "Annie" the musical talks about their experiences while on the "Annie" National Tour. With around 30 more cities to visit, the girls will tour 57 cities in total with Boston being around their 20th city. From left to right, the orphans are Jade Smith (Molly), Kylie Noelle (Tessie), Avery Hope (Pepper), Rainier Trevino (Annie), Arianna Guller (Duffy), Savannah Austin (July) and Addie Jaymes (Kate).

‘Annie’ cast members spread message of optimism

Laura White, Visual Editor
May 10, 2024
Senior Tessa James hits a Notre Dame offensive player during their game against Notre Dame Academy on May 7. Algonquin loses 18-14 to Notre Dame.

[Photo] Q&A: Softball captains reflects on season, team synergy

June 4, 2024
Senior Jeremy Keene (2) defends against a Shrewsbury player during their home game on May 2.

SLIDESHOW: Boys’ lacrosse slams Shrewsbury 9-0

Laura White, Visual Editor
May 9, 2024
Sophomore Eshan Naik, juniors David Allexenberg and Ben Khan, sophomores Thomas Schuler and Jared Lebel, and senior Oliver Kubik play "I Got You (I Feel Good)" by James Brown at the Tri M Coffeehouse.

SLIDESHOW: Students perform at annual Tri M Coffeehouse

Laura White, Cami Blake, and Kartiki Sarangdhar
May 6, 2024
New boys' lacrosse coach Mark Kelley talks with the team during a timeout at their game on May 2, 2024.

Senior Eric Tam (5) and sophomore Gavin Butterfield (1) block a spike from a Millis player at their winning, 3-1 game on April 23, 2024.

SLIDESHOW: Boys’ volleyball wins game against Millis

Laura White, Assistant Photo Editor
April 29, 2024
Freshman Shea Domolky (10) runs alongside a Shrewsbury player towards the goal; the girls' lacrosse team won 12-9 against Shrewsbury at their game on April 9, 2024.

SLIDESHOW: Girls’ Lacrosse wins 12-9 against Shrewsbury

Laura White, Assistant Photo Editor
April 11, 2024
Sophomore Avery Lin performs french horn while juniors Laney Halsey and Janeidy Corado Padilla and sophomores Eshan Naik and Leon Khoo perform on saxophone as part of the Wind Ensemble during the MICCA showcase on April 2, 2024. Students in the Wind Ensemble performed and won gold at the MICCA festival on April 6.

SLIDESHOW: Students perform in harmony at the MICCA Showcase

Laura White, Assistant Photo Editor
April 8, 2024
Algonquin junior Betsy Bertonazzi (3) hits the puck down during the Final Four playoff game on March 9, 2024. Algonquin, ranked number five, lost 3-1 to Duxbury, ranked number one.

SLIDESHOW: Girls’ Hockey falls to Duxbury in Final Four

Laura White and Anna Bellville
March 28, 2024
Juniors Dylan Brown and Kelvin Crispo perform with their group at Algonquin's Got Talent on March 21. The group includes juniors Dominic Frallicciardi, Colin Kearney, Ned Carlsen and Jonah Gould performing an a cappella set to "Pompeii" by Bastille.

SLIDESHOW: Students take center stage at Algonquin’s Got Talent

Laura White, Assistant Photo Editor
March 25, 2024
Senior Stephen White runs a 4:18.17 mile at the New Balance Indoor Nationals on March 10, 2024. White finished in 36th place out of 114 runners with a new personal record and a new school record.

[Photo] National Meet caps off remarkable 16-record indoor track season

March 20, 2024
Senior Jack Gulachenski prepares for a face off against Westborough at the DCU Center on Feb. 10. The boys' hockey team won 8-2.

[Photo] Q&A: Boys’ hockey captain proud of team’s comeback

Kyle Miller, Staff Writer
March 14, 2024
The girls' hockey team won 6-0 against Auburn during their first Division II playoff game at the New England Sports Center on Feb. 29. Junior Annie Biagini (21) defends the puck while moving towards Auburn's goal.

SLIDESHOW: Girls’ hockey defeats Auburn, Martha’s Vineyard, Nauset in playoffs, advances to Final Four

Laura White, Assistant Photo Editor
March 8, 2024
Students inducted into Tri M, Algonquin's music honor society, perform for their fellow musicians and others at their induction ceremony on Jan. 31, 2024. From left to right, the group consists of junior Lydia Reineke and sophomores Tylia Moran, Izzie Gaskamp, Rebecca White, Ava Guckian and Emily Ruiz performing "Baby I'm Yours" by Barbara Louis.

SLIDESHOW: Musicians perform, inducted to Tri M

Laura White, Assistant Photo Editor
February 12, 2024
Math teacher and track coach Patrick Galvin cheers for Algonquin runners at the Northeast Invitational on Jan. 12, 2024. Accompanied by math teacher Corey Pooler, the teachers coach the runners on the track and teach them in the classroom.

[Photo] Lessons in the classroom and on the field

February 2, 2024
Senior Olivia LaBelle runs a 8.68 second 55-meter hurdles at the Northeast Invitational on Jan. 13, 2024; LaBelle finished first in her heat and second overall, securing her number four in the state.

SLIDESHOW: Indoor track shatters records at MSTCA Invitational

Laura White, Staff Photographer
January 26, 2024
Senior Yates Campbell dribbles past math teacher Patrick Galvin at the Student-Faculty basketball game held on Dec. 22, 2023; the faculty won the game 38-34.

SLIDESHOW: Students, faculty go head-to-head in second annual Student-Faculty basketball game

Anna Bellville and Laura White
January 8, 2024
Senior Andrew Eiben takes a layup to the hoop against Saint John's on Dec. 19, 2023. Algonquin lost 67-41.

SLIDESHOW: Boys’ basketball kicks off season with teamwork

CJ Bourbeau, Laura White, and Anna Bellville
January 5, 2024
Freshman Addison Keene strikes a pose at the end of her floor routine during the gymnastics meet against Marlborough on Dec. 14, 2023. Algonquin won 135 - 125.

SLIDESHOW: Gymnastics soars to victory against Marlborough

Laura White and Sophia Lalau
January 4, 2024
Sophomore Niki Chacharone plays defense at the girls' basketball game against Shepherd Hill on Dec. 8, 2023. Algonquin won 52-45.

SLIDESHOW: Girls’ basketball makes their mark on the court

Laura White, Anna Bellville, and Talia Piandes
January 3, 2024
Orchestra students perform during the Holiday Concert on Dec. 19, 2023.

SLIDESHOW: Musicians shine at Holiday Concert

CJ Bourbeau, Laura White, Talia Piandes, Sophia Lalau, and Lucas Oliviera
December 22, 2023
The junior class dresses in pink at the Pep Rally on Nov. 22, 2023; the class of 2025 won the overall competition for this year's events.

SLIDESHOW: Algonquin hosts first-ever competition-style pep rally

Laura White and CJ Bourbeau
December 1, 2023
Juniors Justin Rotaru and Preston Cote wrote a book on investing called "The Essential Investor."

[Photo] Invested in investing

December 6, 2023
Senior captain Joseph Lamburn races the finish during the boys' cross country Division IC State Meet on Nov. 11, 2023.

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

Ellie O’Connor, Online Editor
November 15, 2023
Students perform with the Jazz I band, conducted by Fine and Performing Arts teacher Eric Vincent, at the Fall Instrumental Concert on Nov. 1, 2023.

SLIDESHOW: Students perform in Fall Instrumental Concert

Laura White, Staff Photographer
November 14, 2023
Senior Lizzie Connolly, student council president, leads the Student Council meeting on Oct. 26, 2023.

[Photo] Student Council President looks forward to a year of fun

November 21, 2023
Chris Kirwan, Algonquin's newest gym teacher, displays his knot tying skills.

[Photo] Kirwan brings experience from the field to the ARHS gym

November 29, 2023
Chute and her parents pose for a photo after Chute was awarded her diploma at the CAP Graduation on Oct. 20, 2023.

[Photo] Chute shoots for the stars after celebrating CAP graduation

Ava "Cam" Arcona, A&E Editor
October 30, 2023
Community member Tafari O’Meally talks about his "first day of high school" after a violent act was committed at his school. At the second annual Storybridge event hosted on Oct. 19, 2023, he talks about switching schools saying, "I'm afraid, if I don't start high school, I have to go back to Jamaica and I do not get to be with my mother.”

Community member Jollson Varghese talks about an experience he had centered around shoes. He talks about wanting to repay his dad for the kind acts he did for Varghese as a child with a pair of shoes.

Community member Liza D'Souza shares her journey alongside her son who is hyper-active. She questions, "Am I doing too much, or not enough?" at the second annual Storybridge event hosted on Oct. 19, 2023.

Community member Alegna Zavatti shares her story as an interpreter and translator at the second annual Storybridge event hosted on Oct. 19, 2023. She highlights one moment from her patient who was diagnosed with cancer. Zavatti shares the words of the patient, "No, I want to go home home."

Community member Safdar Medina talks about his experiences with culture and race as a child and how he is raising his children. At the second annual Storybridge event hosted on Oct. 19, 2023, he highlights a story on his children skating and how the moment became full circle when their name was on the back of a jersey.

[Photo] Stories build bridges of empathy 

October 25, 2023
Algonquin senior Bryn Domolky shares how she has grown up playing hockey from a young age. At the second annual Storybridge event hosted on Oct. 19, 2023, she talks about her experiences growing up around a sport she loves.

Community member Joelle Gilmore talks about her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. At the second annual Storybridge event hosted on Oct. 19, 2023, she describes her vacation at Disney World and overcoming her fear of using a wheelchair so she can explore the park more.

Officer Stephen Sullivan is Algonquin’s new school resource officer, here to help students.

[Photo] Sullivan looks forward to developing connections with community as new School Resource Officer

Riya Mahanta, Editor-in-Chief
October 10, 2023
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