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
Elissa Gorman

Elissa Gorman, Editor-in-Chief

Elissa Gorman began writing for the Harbinger her freshman year in journalism class. She has spent the past two years exploring news as an Assistant News Editor and News Editor. Her favorite part about reporting is being able to craft people’s stories and give voice to them, while being able to express opinions of her own!

All content by Elissa Gorman
Senior Reflection: Everything evens out in the end

Senior Reflection: Everything evens out in the end

Elissa Gorman, Editor-in-Chief
June 8, 2019
Starving for control

Starving for control

Maggie Del Re, Elissa Gorman, and Natalie Sadek
May 14, 2019
Superintendent Christine Johnson reflects on her career in education.

Reflecting back with Johnson

Maggie Del Re and Elissa Gorman
May 6, 2019
Getting help for unhealthy relationships, abuse

Getting help for unhealthy relationships, abuse

Maggie Del Re and Elissa Gorman
March 15, 2019
Taking Control: Psychological, physical abuse impacts students

Taking Control: Psychological, physical abuse impacts students

Elissa Gorman and Maggie Del Re
March 15, 2019
It happens here too.

It happens here too.

Maggie Del Re and Elissa Gorman
March 15, 2019
The school committee approved the budget for the 2019-2020 fiscal year at their meeting on February 27.

School committee approves 2019-2020 FY budget

Elissa Gorman, Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2019
Local organization Southborough Youth and Family Services set up a booth outside of the auditorium where they informed parents of their available services, including addiction support and counseling free of charge for residents of Northborough and Southborough.

Adolescent brain development presentation informs dangers of teen substance abuse

Elissa Gorman, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2019
There are several ways to study effectively. Different students have different plans for surviving midterms this year. “I’ll probably be fragmenting my work based on what midterm is the next day,” senior Joe Gordon said. “So I’ll focus on two each day and then move onto the next two.”

The least wonderful time of the year: midterm studying tips

Elissa Gorman, Editor-in-Chief
January 16, 2019
"Happy holidays!" sophomore Morgan Potter said.

[Photo] T-Hawks spread holiday cheer with holiday gear

December 21, 2018
Bridging the Gap: State designs new accountability system to raise lowest performers

Bridging the Gap: State designs new accountability system to raise lowest performers

Elissa Gorman, Editor-in-Chief
December 10, 2018
Holocaust survivors share experiences with students

Holocaust survivors share experiences with students

Elissa Gorman, Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2018
"I am a strawberry," senior Kiara Ford said. "I work at a daycare, and a kid wanted me to be a strawberry, so here I am."

[Photo] Students, faculty sport festive costumes in celebration of Halloween

November 1, 2018
The cost of a public education

The cost of a public education

Elissa Gorman and Maggie Del Re
October 20, 2018
Sports Editor Liza Armstrong urges the student body to a variety of sports games.

[Photo] Opinion: Bring in support for more teams

Liza Armstrong, Sports Editor
October 1, 2018
"I borrowed every piece of my outfit from somebody else today," senior Steph Kalinowski said.

[Photo] Back to school fashion: Students express themselves on a hot first day

August 30, 2018
Students on the cross country team warm up and stretch.

Back to School: what you need to know

Elissa Gorman and Maggie Del Re
August 27, 2018
Editor-in-Chief Elissa Gorman writes that students should be more aware of how fortunate they are in regards to their educational opportunities.

Despite blood, sweat, and tears, appreciate education

Elissa Gorman, Editor-in-Chief
August 26, 2018
Tragedies on the Roadway

Tragedies on the Roadway

Elissa Gorman and Maggie Del Re
June 5, 2018
Starting in the fall, only one level of United States History I will be offered to students.

US History I becomes unleveled, skill-based

Elissa Gorman, Editor-in-Chief
June 1, 2018
Juniors Brahm Vanantwerp and Alex Rybarczyk talked and paid respects to some of the veterans who attended the assembly.

Memorial Day assembly promotes remembrance, recognition of sacrifice

Elissa Gorman, Editor-in-Chief
May 28, 2018
Academic anxiety

Academic anxiety

Elissa Gorman, News Editor
April 15, 2018
How safe are we?

How safe are we?

Elissa Gorman, Katrina Liu, and Natalie Sadek
April 14, 2018
Students question parking permit money allocation

Students question parking permit money allocation

Elissa Gorman, News Editor
March 6, 2018
Parties provoke police action

Parties provoke police action

Elissa Gorman, News Editor
February 28, 2018
Students find themselves overwhelmed with the responsibilities that high school brings.

[Photo] Teen stress: Are students becoming increasingly more stressed?

Natalie Sadek, Online Editor
February 9, 2018
Inspired by the musical Legally Blonde, the fashion and retail class designed pieces from recycled materials, incorporating sustainability into their design.

Fashion and retail class designs costumes from recycled materials for “Legally Blonde”

Elissa Gorman, News Editor
January 6, 2018
Walsh administration renews pre-existing policies

Walsh administration renews pre-existing policies

Elissa Gorman and Ben Weber
November 4, 2017
Boys' soccer excels in team chemistry, dynamic

Boys’ soccer excels in team chemistry, dynamic

Natalie Sadek and Elissa Gorman
November 4, 2017
After the meticulous and thorough principal search, Dr. Sara Walsh was officially announced the new principal of Algonquin.

New principal announced, assistant principal search continues

Elissa Gorman, News Editor
June 21, 2017
Power of Music

Power of Music

Elissa Gorman, Assistant News Editor
April 5, 2017
Freshman Tejas Maraliga and senior captain Erika Lu drill into the metal surrounding the tubing that intakes balls into the robot.

Robotics teammates build each other up

Elissa Gorman, Assistant News Editor
April 3, 2017
Shoppers flock to stores in order to take advantage of the best Black Friday deals, seemingly forgetting the previous day when they celebrated their gratitude for everything they already have.

Focus more on giving thanks, less on wanting more

Elissa Gorman, Assistant News Editor
November 24, 2016

A letter to the President-elect

Elissa Gorman, Assistant News Editor
November 11, 2016
Fashion and textile students pose for a class photo along a New York City street.

Students study style in NYC

Elissa Gorman, Assistant News Editor
November 10, 2016
Senior Elyssa Nicholas blocks the ball from two setters on the Shrewsbury team.

T-Hawk nation digs Dig Pink

Darby Kim and Elissa Gorman
November 1, 2016
Girls' volleyball hosts Dig Pink event to raise funds, awareness for breast cancer

Girls’ volleyball hosts Dig Pink event to raise funds, awareness for breast cancer

Elissa Gorman, Assistant News Editor
October 6, 2016
Best Picture 2001: A Beautiful Mind melds stellar acting with a riveting story

Best Picture 2001: A Beautiful Mind melds stellar acting with a riveting story

Elissa Gorman, Staff Writer
February 24, 2016
Freshmen too young to make life choices

Freshmen too young to make life choices

Elissa Gorman, Staff Writer
February 5, 2016
Between fourth and fifth period, students climb the stairs in a hasty attempt to be on time for class.

[Photo] Daily Moments

January 25, 2016
Girls' Hockey Preview: Young team hopes to repeat success

Girls’ Hockey Preview: Young team hopes to repeat success

Riley Garand, Elissa Gorman, and Darby Kim
December 21, 2015
Junior Nellie Zhang stressing about finals despite her great grades.

Grades may not reflect intelligence

Elissa Gorman, Staff Writer
December 5, 2015
Junior Wednesday: Ian Bourdan

Junior Wednesday: Ian Bourdan

Elissa Gorman, Staff Writer
December 2, 2015
Grades may depend more on hard work than intelligence

Grades may depend more on hard work than intelligence

Elissa Gorman, Staff Writer
November 23, 2015
Junior Wednesday: Ian Kim

Junior Wednesday: Ian Kim

Elissa Gorman, Staff Writer
October 28, 2015

Road to Recovery: Hostage returns to soccer field

Elissa Gorman, Staff Writer
October 19, 2015
A Long Way Gone: Harrowing Kids' Combat

A Long Way Gone: Harrowing Kids’ Combat

Elissa Gorman, Staff Writer
October 8, 2015
Darby Kim

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