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
Jeffrey Dratch

Jeffrey Dratch, Opinion Editor

Jeffrey started writing for The Harbinger during freshman year after taking journalism class. After writing his first article in class, Jeffrey loved the process of crafting an article from start to finish, and is currently an Opinion Editor. Jeffrey loves Opinion because he gets to shed light to topics that don’t normally get discussed across the school community. Outside of The Harbinger, Jeffrey loves to ski, go to Trader Joe’s and listen to Lana Del Rey.

All content by Jeffrey Dratch
Senior Reflection: Beyond the books and embracing the moment

Senior Reflection: Beyond the books and embracing the moment

Jeffrey Dratch, Opinion Editor
June 6, 2024
Opinion Editor Jeffrey Dratch critiques the expectation to tip businesses at every corner.

American tipping culture is out of control

Jeffrey Dratch, Opinion Editor
March 7, 2024
Opinion Editor Jeffrey Dratch discusses the benefits students can find when focusing on activities that make them most fulfilled.

Prioritize your passions over your resume

Jeffrey Dratch, Opinion Editor
November 21, 2023
Senior captain Sheila Purcell has helped lead the girls' cross country team to win all of their dual meets this season, with anticipation for the post season.

Q&A: Girls’ cross country reflects upon success, builds team camaraderie

Jeffrey Dratch, Opinion Editor
October 16, 2023
As the new school year begins, Opinion Editor Jeffrey Dratch writes about the struggles teachers face.

The United States is in a teaching crisis: teachers are overworked, underpaid

Jeffrey Dratch, Opinion Editor
September 18, 2023
Roving Reporter: What are seniors wearing on the first day of school?

Roving Reporter: What are seniors wearing on the first day of school?

Riya Mahanta, Katherine Wu, Ellie O’Connor, Marygrace Sarrasin, CJ Bourbeau, Joceline Giron, Hanne Brabander, Altea Mehillaj, Ananya Pandit, Jeffrey Dratch, and Ava Arcona
September 5, 2023

The Harby Helpline: Trailer

Arielle Chin, Jeffrey Dratch, and Cass Melo
May 30, 2023
Opinion Editor Jeffrey Dratch writes that greenwashing, the act of making false or misleading statements about the environmental benefits of a product or practice, harms consumers and the environment.

Greenwashing creates false illusions of being environmentally friendly

Jeffrey Dratch, Opinion Editor
April 24, 2023
The Harbinger will be spotlighting seniors who have committed to playing sports at the college level in multiple rounds. These photos were taken during the college signing event on Nov. 22, 2022.

Committed Seniors: Round 1

Riya Mahanta, Ananya Pandit, Marygrace Sarrasin, Katie Hynes, Jeffrey Dratch, Ava Arcona, and Arielle Chin
April 13, 2023
The girls’ varsity hockey team celebrates a shot made in the second quarter of the game against Franklin on Dec. 12. The game ended in a tie of 4-4.

Q&A: Girls’ hockey captain discusses season, team bond

Jeffrey Dratch, Opinion Editor
April 3, 2023
Opinion Editor Jeffrey Dratch writes that laziness is a manmade concept used to force people to continuously work.

Laziness doesn’t exist

Jeffrey Dratch, Opinion Editor
March 22, 2023
Opinion Editor Jeffrey Dratch writes that the tardy policies are unfair because they don't consider external factors that can cause a student to be late for class.

Tardy policies create unfair expectations for students

Jeffrey Dratch, Opinion Editor
February 16, 2023
Opinion Editor Jeffrey Dratch writes that it is important for students to recognize their privilege and work to lessen the social class divide.

Wealth culture at Algonquin: a case of Affluenza

Jeffrey Dratch, Opinion Editor
January 6, 2023
Opinion Editor Jeffrey Dratch shares some of his favorite places to study.

Best study spots for a distraction-free environment

Jeffrey Dratch, Opinion Editor
December 13, 2022
Roving Reporter: Thanksgiving 2022

Roving Reporter: Thanksgiving 2022

Arielle Chin, Kate Michel, Grace Bouzan, Jeffrey Dratch, Luke Utzschneider, Lila Shields, and Ananya Pandit
November 23, 2022
Opinion Editor Jeffrey Dratch writes that the underfunding of schools has led to flaws in world language education in the United States.

The way world language is taught in the US needs to be overhauled

Jeffrey Dratch, Opinion Editor
November 10, 2022
The midterm elections will determine positions such as governor and representatives, as well as important questions significant to the state.

Use your power to vote: a guide to the 2022 midterm elections

Jeffrey Dratch and Lila Shields
November 3, 2022
Opinion Editor Jeffrey Dratch writes that the Pledge of Allegiance has a harmful past and should not be recited in schools.

The Pledge of Allegiance needs to be left behind

Jeffrey Dratch, Opinion Editor
October 31, 2022
Reality Recap: Selling Sunset, Season Five

Reality Recap: Selling Sunset, Season Five

Jeffrey Dratch, Assistant Opinion Editor
June 2, 2022
Opinion Editor Jeffrey Dratch argues that the transfer between Honors and College Prep classes is difficult. As such, there should be a class in between to further help guide students.

Fixing the learning gap

Jeffrey Dratch, Opinion Editor
March 30, 2022

Remote learning should be implemented to lower Omicron cases

Jeffrey Dratch, Assistant Opinion Editor
February 2, 2022
Assistant Opinion Editor Jeffrey Dratch believes there should be a vaccine mandate at Algonquin.

Vaccine mandate: The dose of normal that we need

Jeffrey Dratch, Assistant Opinion Editor
January 4, 2022

No, the new start time delays our days and our lives

Jeffrey Dratch, Assistant Opinion Editor
November 4, 2021
Here are the top 5 articles from the Opinion section during the 2020-2021 school year.

A look back at Opinion

Jula Utzschneider and Jeffrey Dratch
June 23, 2021

Yes. Returning fully in-person is unimaginable yet crucial

Jeffrey Dratch, Assistant Opinion Editor
April 15, 2021
ARHS line-item expenses as of January 2021

[Photo] The cost of keeping ARHS healthy

Ben Schanzer, Assistant News Editor
March 29, 2021
Staff Writer Jeffrey Dratch argues that while calling people out for their mistakes is necessary, cancel culture is counterproductive and removes room for growth.

Cancel culture: So toxic it should be cancelled

Jeffrey Dratch, Staff Writer
February 9, 2021
Most teachers believe that while certain topics are better taught in person, Zoom meetings are important in simulating a classroom-style environment.

Zoom creates connections during remote learning

Jeffrey Dratch, Staff Writer
January 15, 2021
Although initially planning to pursue elementary education, new instructional support aide Shauna Healy looks forward to expanding her career at Algonquin.

Healy hopes to build on past experiences as new instructional support aide

Jeffrey Dratch, Staff Writer
December 22, 2020
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