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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
All content by photo Rafaela Coelho
Assistant principals Mel Laughton and Michele Tontodonato laugh while monitoring the cafeteria. After sailing out of ARHS, Laughton plans to build a boat from scratch.

[Photo] Laughton to retire after 23 years

Riya Pujari, Editor-in-Chief
April 5, 2017
Senior Chloe Bernier leads her a cappella group, Ladies First, in their rendition of "Black Horse and a Cherry Tree" by KT Tundtall at Acapocalypse on March 13.

[Photo] University of Rochester Yellow Jackets accompany in Acapocalypse

Anna Silver, Assistant A&E Editor
March 27, 2017
Junior Ethan Ash mystified the audience with a cryptic original poem at the end of the competition.

[Photo] Students perform in Poetry Out Loud school finals

Tess Herdman, Opinion Editor
February 26, 2017
A morass clogs the upper school office as students fill out tardy slips at the beginning of school.

[Photo] Being more lenient on lateness would lead to less missed class time

Drew Depres, Staff Writer
February 21, 2017
Snapchat streaks foster relationships that are more distant than they are intimate.

[Photo] Stop Snapchats just for streaks

Elise Gallagher, Staff Writer
February 16, 2017
During their English Language Development class, junior Wender Coelho, sophomore Gabriela Coelho, and junior Ladyslaine Campos, who all hail from Brazil, study various cultural holidays.

[Photo] Students adapt to new language, new culture

Riya Pujari, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 16, 2017
Senior Beka Difucio moved from Minas Gerais, Brazil to Northborough when she was a child. Over the course of her life, Difucio moved 10 different times but has strong roots in both Brazil and the United States.

[Photo] Overcoming barriers to find a home

Riya Pujari, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 16, 2017
Principal Tom Mead announced his retirement on January 18. A Search Committee has been formed to help select the next principal.

[Photo] Mead leaves big shoes to fill after retirement

Jen Fox, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 15, 2017
With a jellyfish painted along her arm, senior Virgina Hurst displays her tattoo.

[Photo] All inked up: Student tattoos showcase personal significance

Owen Lyons, Staff Writer
February 14, 2017
Sophomore Tessa McAndrews flips on the beam in a meet against Hudson with an Algonquin win of 133.15 to 128.60 on February 4.

[Photo] Girls’ gymnastics flips through season with impressive record

Dana Fishman, Staff Writer
February 10, 2017
Sophomore twins Riley and Shea Garand wish to be recognized as two separate individuals trying to grow independently rather than being constantly compared to one another.

[Photo] Twins are separate people, should not be compared

Riley Garand, Staff Writer
December 27, 2016
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[Photo] “All Judaism, all the time!”

December 19, 2016
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[Photo] Jewish traditions, atheist beliefs

December 19, 2016
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[Photo] A Persian Christmas

December 19, 2016
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[Photo] A [Polish] Roman Catholic Christmas

December 19, 2016
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[Photo] Four winter celebrations, one shared sentiment

Jen Fox, Editor-in-Chief
December 19, 2016
Sophomore Carter Rawstron sports his "Make America Great Again" hat, which is emblematic of President-elect Trump's campaign.

[Photo] Freedom of expression

December 12, 2016
Junior Sophie Hopkins, sophomore Carter Rawstron, junior Taylor Murphy, and sophomore Nicole Clark share varying political views but have all expressed their opinions through their choice of attire.

[Photo] Post-election sentiments drive political rift between students

Cassidy Wang, News Editor
December 12, 2016
Sophomore Grace Rousseau takes an mitten off the holiday tree.

[Photo] Toy Drive collects gifts for children in need this holiday season

Lucas Begnami, Staff Writer
December 14, 2016
Students paste positive notes to the wall, which consist of encouraging words.

[Photo] Writing Center now open, ready to “light up” the school

December 6, 2016
Seniors "get rowdy" at the pep rally before the annual Thanksgiving football game against Westborough. Students and faculty gathered in the gym to celebrate the early release before the holiday break on Wednesday, November 23.

[Photo] Students, faculty show spirit at pep rally

Lindsey Stevenson, Staff Writer
November 23, 2016
Teammates watch the game from the sideline during the home game against St. John's on October 28.

[Photo] Football concludes at district finals, celebrates successful season

Emily Smith, Sports Editor
November 14, 2016
A child from the community dressed up as Dr. Seuss's Thing One skips across the track.

[Photo] Community runs together for good of kids

Shannon Youngberg, News Editor
November 13, 2016
Junior Nick Canzoneri wins the ball in a tackle with a Westborough player on October 25.

[Photo] Boys’ soccer overcomes injury

Lauren Speranzella, Staff Writer
November 8, 2016
Seniors Kevin Hatton and Kevin O'Leary take a break from their managing duties to pose for a picture on the side line during the home game against St. John's on October 28.

[Photo] Making football history: First student co-managers O’Leary, Hatton create positive impact on field

Drew Despres, Staff Writer
November 9, 2016
Reale keeps his eye on the ball during a putt at the CMass District match on October 24.

[Photo] Is he for Reale?

Owen Lyons, Staff Writer
November 7, 2016
Sophomore Paige Morse supports class rank.

[Photo] Class rank encourages student improvement

May 29, 2016
Sophomore Cassidy Wang argues against class rank.

[Photo] Rank stunts student success in game of school

Cassidy Wang, A&E Editor
May 20, 2016
Junior Katie Miller earned first place at DECA States and holds the position of Vice President of Leadership and Development for Algonquin's chapter. She plans to apply the skills she has acquired in DECA when she majors in business in college.

[Photo] Miller reaffirms passion for business with DECA

Claire Duffy, Staff Writer
May 19, 2016
Sophomore Jessica Yin argues for 'fake Instagrams' or finstas.'

[Photo] Finstas serve as forum for friends

Jessica Yin, Staff Writer
May 18, 2016
Junior Emily Wang argues against 'fake Instagrams' or 'finstas.'

[Photo] New social trend of ‘finsta’ brings negativity

Emily Wang, Staff Writer
May 16, 2016
Senior captain Rachel White (left) prepares to assist her teammate junior Maddie Scott during their 60-12 victory over Newton on April 27.

[Photo] Girls’ rugby remains resolute

Julia Desautels, Staff Writer
May 12, 2016
Junior Chuck Murray holds onto a Red Sox hat that signifies one of his earliest memories of going to baseball games with his uncle who has overcome heroin addiction.

[Photo] The Opioid Epidemic: Addiction hits close to home

Riya Pujari, Editor-in-Chief
May 9, 2016
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[Photo] Connolly encourages green, happy life

Rachel White, Staff Writer
March 30, 2016
Sophomore Nadine El Nesr poses in front of the mural in the cafeteria.

[Photo] NAHS brings life, imagination to cafeteria through new mural

Veronika Jaster, Staff Writer
March 25, 2016
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[Photo] Girls basketball shoots for success

Kara Hadden, Staff Writer
March 14, 2016
Lessard, today, in his office.

[Photo] From student to teacher

Carey Davis, Online Editor
February 4, 2016
Mocerino, now, in the midst of coaching the boys' basketball team.

[Photo] Are you country: hay or neigh?

Nate Porteus, Staff Writer
February 7, 2016
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Junior Colin Robinson takes down his Leominster opponent with a team win of 52-20 on January 13.

[Photo] Wrestlers pin to win

Joe Braverman, Staff Writer
February 1, 2016
NHS member senior Kevin Shi places the traditional medallion over inductee junior Kelly Sloven's head.

[Photo] NHS welcomes new members

Max Donahue, Staff Writer
January 28, 2016
The new school sign on Bartlett Street was a gift from the classes of 2013, 2014, and 2015. An operator has the ability to write messages on the board remotely from within the school. The previous school sign was a gift from the class of 1996 and, though fully functional, had to be updated manually. The new sign's electric abilities will make for easier conferring of messages to the community.

[Photo] Graduated classes donate new electronic school sign

Max Donahue, Staff Writer
February 3, 2016
Professional photographer Charise Isis discusses her pieces for the Reflection Redefined art show with art teacher Danielle DiCiero.

[Photo] Reflections Redefined

Chloe Fay, Staff Writer
January 28, 2016
The 18 new security cameras are dotted around the school for a total cost of about $37,000.

[Photo] New security cameras on the look-out

Shannon Youngberg, Assistant News Editor
January 27, 2016
Hannah Moran recites "Love Song" by Dorothy Parker. She and seven others will be competing in the school finals on February 2.

[Photo] Poetry Out Loud semi-finalists perform

January 20, 2016
Social studies department head Brittany Burns is leading her department with the theme of positivity this year. She initiated Algonquin's participation in the #whyIteach Twitter movement, which has spread across the nation and encourages teachers to think about why they chose to be educators.

[Photo] Department focuses on #positivity

Carey Davis, Online Editor
December 7, 2015
Students can become friends with each other on Snapchat in a variety of ways; seen above, students use QR codes to add each other. Popularity of the app has sparked several relationships between students and provides an easy way to get to know each other.

[Photo] Snapchat kickstarts new relationships

Lexi O'Neil, Staff Writer
December 3, 2015
Students in the REACH program, in room A113, work with teachers who strive to provide them with the best possible learning opportunities.

[Photo] REACH program celebrates students with disabilities

Chloe Fay, Staff Writer
December 2, 2015
Senior Bella Alex's mural hangs outside the main office to help decorate and brighten the school.

[Photo] Murals as masterpieces

Ava Shaw, Staff Writer
November 30, 2015
Sophomore Jessica Yin sports signature '90d trends.

[Photo] Revisiting ’90s style icons

Jessica Yin, Staff Writer
November 30, 2015
The artwork of Joyce Caras and Marsha Gleason was showcased on September 21st.

[Photo] Beyond the Art Room showcase honors work of two retired art teachers

Cassidy Wang, A&E Editor
October 20, 2015
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