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
Karthik Yalala

Karthik Yalala, Editor-in-Chief

Karthik began writing for The Harbinger his freshman year when he took journalism, and he joined the Editorial board as an Assistant Sports Editor during his sophomore year. Outside of school, Karthik is an avid football and basketball fan and enjoys spending time with his family.

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Northborough residents have raised concerns about the impact of truck traffic from the new Amazon warehouses along with other warehouses near ARHS. Some concerned residents documented trucks in the area.

Blindsided

Karthik Yalala, Editor-in-Chief
June 21, 2021
Senior Reflection: Time, the most valuable thing known to humankind

Senior Reflection: Time, the most valuable thing known to humankind

Karthik Yalala, Editor-in-Chief
June 12, 2021
Editors-in-Chief Karthik Yalala and Aaliyah Yan reflect on the first semester of perhaps the strangest year in Algonquin's history, offering feedback and thanks to faculty.

Teachers, we appreciate all you’ve done (but we have a few requests)

Karthik Yalala and Aaliyah Yan
February 22, 2021
Senior Nick Seto

Senior Nick Seto

Karthik Yalala, Editor-in-Chief
January 10, 2021
Senior Ben Westphal

Senior Ben Westphal

Karthik Yalala, Editor-in-Chief
January 8, 2021
In English teacher Alex Silva’s class, senior Hayden Rosenberg sits six feet apart from his classmates to follow proper safety guidelines during class.

District provides free COVID-19 testing to students before holiday break

Karthik Yalala, Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2020
After 14 years of advising many school clubs, teaching all choral ensembles, and forming lasting relationships with students, choral teacher Kathrine Waters will be retiring.

Waters retires leaving powerful impact on students and colleagues 

Karthik Yalala, Editor-in-Chief
July 25, 2020
Returning to Algonquin, Sean Bevan looks forward to his new role as principal for the 2020-2021 school year.

Bevan looks forward to role as new principal despite COVID-19 challenges

Aaliyah Yan and Karthik Yalala
June 29, 2020
Editor-in-Chief Karthik Yalala writes that 'The 100' can teach audiences about human nature

Mini Review: ‘The 100’ tests trust in humanity

Karthik Yalala, Editor-in-Chief
May 8, 2020
In times of need, like the COVID-19 pandemic, people tend to come together to help one another more often than not, like organizing a food drive, Editor-in-chief Karthik Yalala argues that these actions should happen even in better times.

Generous actions should extend past disastrous times

Karthik Yalala, Editor-in-Chief
May 4, 2020
During her floor routine, sophomore Lizzy Debroczy poses for the judges. Algonquin placed first overall at Sectionals.

Gymnastics wins Sectionals, moves on to States

Karthik Yalala, Sports Editor
February 25, 2020
As he gains control of the puck, senior Ben Macaulay is focused as he moves towards the goal. Algonquin was defeated by Marlboro 4-1.

Boys’ hockey loses to Marlborough after falling behind early

Karthik Yalala, Sports Editor
January 29, 2020
Tom Brady has been the star quarterback for the New England Patriots for 20 years. For the first time in his career, he is a free agent, and many, like Sports Editor Karthik Yalala wonder if he will return to the Patriots.

Could this be the end of the Patriots dynasty?

Karthik Yalala, Sports Editor
January 10, 2020
Seniors stand in their spots at the Thanksgiving pep rally. This in addition to an A formation will start the lip dub that student council is planning for this school year.

Student Council is bringing back the Lip Dub Video in efforts to improve school spirit

Karthik Yalala, Assistant Sports Editor
December 11, 2019
Girls' cross country at the start of their state meet at Gardner Municipal Golf Course on Nov. 16. Both the boys' and girls' teams raced at the state meet with the boys finishing seventh.

Cross country teams cap off season with States meet

Karthik Yalala and Elena Neilson
November 27, 2019
For the first time in school history, boys' cross country won the CMASS title.

Cross country teams move on to state championship

Karthik Yalala and Macey Poitras-Cote
November 15, 2019
A Marlborough defender attempts to stop senior Alex Moll from advancing the ball downfield. Algonquin defeated Marlborough 3-1 in their first playoff game and Moll scored one goal. The other goals were scored by freshman Grace Ammon and junior Day Ruffo.

Strong start leads field hockey to first playoff win

Karthik Yalala, Assistant Sports Editor
November 3, 2019
With his eyes focused on the ball, sophomore Aiden Goss looks to win the point for his team.

Spikeball club attracts athletes after school

Karthik Yalala, Assistant Sports Editor
October 17, 2019
Members of the football team run onto the field before their game against Groton-Dunstable on Sept. 28. The team won 41-0. Assistant Sports Editor Karthik Yalala writes that this year the team is placing an emphasis on their sportsmanship in order to improve.

Football strives for success with program changes

Karthik Yalala, Assistant Sports Editor
October 1, 2019
Sports Editor Jenny Lambert demonstrates a leg lift. Lambert and Assistant Sports Editor Karthik Yalala share their tips on how to exercise during class.

A guide to exercising during class

Jenny Lambert and Karthik Yalala
September 27, 2019
Sophomore Tuesday: Andrew Caracciolo

Sophomore Tuesday: Andrew Caracciolo

Karthik Yalala, Assistant Sports Editor
June 10, 2019
Academic dishonesty widespread

Academic dishonesty widespread

Karthik Yalala, Assistant Sports Editor
June 10, 2019
Sophomore Jeff Valentine and freshman Nick McEvoy participate in a scrum, the group that attempts to get the ball at the beginning of a game. The boys' rugby team ended up losing to Belmont 69-7.

Boys’ rugby faces tough loss to defending state champions

Karthik Yalala, Assistant Sports Editor
May 25, 2019
Assistant sports editor Karthik Yalala writes that "Averngers Endgame" sums up the "Avenger" franchise in an almost perfect fashion.

REVIEW: ‘Endgame’ perfectly sums up ‘Avengers’ franchise

Karthik Yalala, Assistant Sports Editor
May 16, 2019
Staff writer Karthik Yalala that with the revenue events such as March Madness brings, NCAA athletes should get paid.

NCAA athletes deserve to be paid

Karthik Yalala, Staff Writer
April 7, 2019
In addition to being a star player for the Patriots, tight end Rob Gronkowski gave back to his community. Gronkowski ran football drills for about 100 military children at a ProCamps event on Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 2, 2015.

Gronkowski retires: a look back on the beloved tight end’s career

Karthik Yalala, Staff Writer
April 3, 2019
Coach Bill Belichick flashed a rare smile for the cheering fans.

Super Bowl LIII commentary: a nail-biting game despite low score

Karthik Yalala, Staff Writers
February 11, 2019
Staff writer Karthik Yalala writes that high schoolers need more sleep and the early start time supports an unhealthy sleep schedule.

School start time needs to change, high schoolers need sleep

Karthik Yalala, Staff Writer
April 5, 2018
Freshman Monday: Kyle Walker

Freshman Monday: Kyle Walker

Karthik Yalala, Staff Writer
February 26, 2018
Food drive provides meals, holiday cheer

Food drive provides meals, holiday cheer

Karthik Yalala, Staff Writer
December 23, 2017
After years of pursuing engineering and an interest in robotics, Daniel Strickland turned to teaching applied arts and technology at Algonquin.

Strickland: from robotics mentor to applied arts teacher

Karthik Yalala, Staff Writer
November 6, 2017
Freshman Monday: James Sullivan

Freshman Monday: James Sullivan

Karthik Yalala, Staff Writer
October 1, 2017
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