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
Ben Schanzer

Ben Schanzer, Managing Editor

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Senior Reflection: Saying yes to the little things 

Senior Reflection: Saying yes to the little things 

Ben Schanzer, Contributing Writer
June 15, 2023
Student Council members who helped Sasha Sheydvasser raise funds for Ukraine pose for a photo.

[Photo] Sophomore leads fundraising efforts for Ukraine with help of Student Council

Grace Bouzan, Senior Staff Writer
May 19, 2022
Senior Delaney Veradt wears a mask in Ceramics class on Friday, Nov. 12.

Medical Advisory Team proposes adaptive masking policy

Ben Schanzer, News Editor
December 19, 2021
Students walk by the art case near one of the H200 stairwells. Last week, administration discovered that the underside of the case was covered with 15 years worth of graffiti. The graffiti has since been painted over.

Collection of years-old, offensive graffiti found under display case

Ben Schanzer, News Editor
November 11, 2021
Assistant Principal Tim McDonald will leave Algonquin to pursue teaching at Oak Middle School.

McDonald steps down as Assistant Principal to pursue original passion: teaching

Ben Schanzer, News Editor
October 21, 2021
Optional pooled COVID testing for students will begin on Oct. 1.

Pooled testing to begin amid spike in COVID cases

Ben Schanzer, News Editor
September 30, 2021
Roving Reporter: First Day of School 2021-2022

Roving Reporter: First Day of School 2021-2022

Ben Schanzer, Riya Mahanta, Priya Maraliga, Sophia Murray, Sahana Sivarajan, Jula Utzschneider, Juliette Piovoso, Zoe Manousos, Katherine Wu, Joceline Giron, Marygrace Sarrasin, and Jessie Lambert
September 15, 2021
Here are the top 5 articles from the News section during the 2020-2021 school year.

A look back at News

Ben Schanzer and Riya Mahanta
June 23, 2021
Principal Sean Bevan wraps up his first year as principal at ARHS.

Q&A: Bevan reflects on eventful first year as principal

Ben Schanzer, News Editor
June 19, 2021
Guidance counselor Rebecca Haberman is retiring after 21 years of work at Algonquin.

Haberman retires after years of guiding students

Ben Schanzer, News Editor
June 17, 2021
Around 500 people gathered in the Hopkinton Town Common on May 6 to remember the life of Mikayla Miller.

Hundreds gather in Hopkinton after death of 16-year-old Mikayla Miller

Ben Schanzer and Riya Mahanta
May 10, 2021
Mariam Ibrahimi graduated from ARHS in 2019 and is currently running for the Northborough-Southborough Regional School Committee. She is hoping to update the curriculum, empower student voices, and foster an inclusive environment.

Algonquin alumna runs for school committee

Ben Schanzer, Assistant News Editor
May 9, 2021
Ashland Firefighter John Brovelli fills syringes with the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine at the MetroWest Regional Vaccination Clinic.

Regional vaccine site launched in Westborough

Ben Schanzer, Assistant News Editor
May 7, 2021
The Regional School Committee voted to retire the Tomahawk as Algonquin's mascot on Wednesday, April 28.

[Photo] Tomahawk retired after over 60 years

April 29, 2021
Custodian Jon Souza uses a new electrostatic sprayer to sanitize cafeteria desks. Sanitization of cafeteria surfaces is one of the new cleaning-related expenses this year.

The cost of keeping ARHS healthy

Ben Schanzer, Assistant News Editor
March 29, 2021
Snow banks nearly covered the school's sign on Bartlett Street on Tuesday, Feb. 2, the recent official snow day during which there was no remote learning.

District has snow day with hopes of full in-person day in June

Ben Schanzer, Assistant News Editor
February 7, 2021
Assistant Sports Editor Ben Schanzer’s weekly take on the news.

The Weekly Wrap: December 5-11

Ben Schanzer, Assistant Sports Editor
December 12, 2020
Social distancing signs have been used throughout the district encouraging students to social distance like this sign outside the library on a D100 locker. Despite these initiatives, the district has reported its first in-school transmission

Melican temporarily moves to remote model

Ben Schanzer, Assistant Sports Editor
November 29, 2020
Senior Megan Harrington carries her soccer jacket displaying the tomahawk mascot, the subject of a petition calling for change written by "Students for Justice”.

Bevan to lead study group on Tomahawk mascot, cultural appropriation

Ben Schanzer, Assistant News Editor
November 25, 2020
The Weekly Wrap: November 7-13

The Weekly Wrap: November 7-13

Ben Schanzer, Assistant Sports Editor
November 15, 2020
2020 Election: Students' reactions

2020 Election: Students’ reactions

Ben Schanzer, Assistant News Editor
November 14, 2020
Senior Day Ruffo runs the ball down the field, heading towards the opponent's goal during a game versus Shrewsbury on November 6.

Ruffo sets school field hockey record for most career points

Ben Schanzer, Assistant Sports Editor
November 11, 2020
Assistant Sports Editor Ben Schanzer’s weekly take on the news.

The Weekly Wrap: October 24-30

Ben Schanzer, Assistant Sports Editor
November 1, 2020
Algonquin speaks out on important issues heading into 2020 election

Algonquin speaks out on important issues heading into 2020 election

Ben Schanzer and Andrew Roberts
October 30, 2020
Algonquin elects Biden

Algonquin elects Biden

Ben Schanzer and Andrew Roberts
October 30, 2020
Assistant Sports Editor Ben Schanzer’s weekly take on the news.

The Weekly Wrap: October 17-23

Ben Schanzer, Assistant Sports Editor
October 24, 2020
Sitting outside the rotunda, juniors Cynthia Rajeshkanna and Melissa Dai go over potential dates for tutoring.

Juniors aspire to make education accessible, free through online tutoring

Ben Schanzer, Assistant Sports Editor
October 23, 2020
The fields at Algonquin were empty Monday night after sports were canceled, to allow administration time for contact tracing.

Sports temporarily cancelled due to suspected COVID-19 cases

Jenny Lambert and Ben Schanzer
October 19, 2020
Assistant Sports Editor Ben Schanzer’s weekly take on the news.

The Weekly Wrap: October 10-16

Ben Schanzer, Assistant Sports Editor
October 18, 2020
After the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the question of who should fill her vacancy remains.

Ginsburg’s death sparks political battle

Ben Schanzer, Assistant Sports Editor
September 19, 2020
Coronavirus prompts MIAA to adjust sports seasons

Coronavirus prompts MIAA to adjust sports seasons

Ben Schanzer, Assistant Sports Editor
September 10, 2020
After settling into his race, senior Zane Walter looks to pass a pack ahead of him in a cross country meet.

SENIOR ATHLETE REFLECTION: Seniors think back on boys’ outdoor track memories

Oscar Hong, Ben Schanzer, Erik Lin, and Omar Massoud
June 21, 2020
In a gathering at the Northborough Town Common, hundreds came together to peacefully protest police brutality and racial injustice.

Community comes together in support of Black Lives Matter movement

Ben Schanzer, Assistant Sports Editor
June 7, 2020
This is the schedule for Algonquin students during the time of remote learning. During these times teacher are allowed to have real time connection with students. Office hours are the same as extra help hours.

District launches remote learning during school closure

Ben Schanzer, Assistant Sports Editor
April 8, 2020
Faculty Friday: Mike Mocerino

Faculty Friday: Mike Mocerino

Ben Schanzer, Staff Writer
February 7, 2020
When the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System came to Algonquin in November, students became concerned that the app is not truly anonymous. However, both Northborough Police and guidance have said that it's almost impossible for them to figure out who submitted a tip if the tipster didn't identify themselves.

Administration emphasizes anonymity of Say Something

Ben Schanzer, Staff Writer
February 4, 2020
Lecturing needs to be revamped

Lecturing needs to be revamped

Ben Schanzer, Staff Writer
January 22, 2020
Freshman Patrick Hanlon listens to music, taking a minute to breathe on the bus ride home after a long day of school.

[Photo] SLIDESHOW: A look into daily student life

December 17, 2019
Junior Will Saulnier swims against Wachusett on Jan. 18, 2019.

Boys’ Swimming and Diving

Aaron Hafiani and Ben Schanzer
December 12, 2019
Junior Marley [right] parks pictured with a friend from the Alzar school in Chile. Parks spent her second semester of her sophomore year at the Alzar school in both Idaho and Chile where she got a more hands-on learning experience than what is seen at Algonquin.

Parks goes to unique school for hands on learning in Idaho, Chile

Ben Schanzer, Staff Writer
November 3, 2019

Noah uses humor to create an entertaining read

Ben Schanzer, Staff Writer
October 6, 2019
Freshman Monday: Cam Seto

Freshman Monday: Cam Seto

Ben Schanzer, Staff Writer
September 8, 2019
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