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
Katy O’Connell

Katy O’Connell, Senior Staff Photographer

Katy O’Connell started taking photos for the Harbinger in her freshman year photojournalism class. She found herself loving photojournalism as a photography style and was impressed by the publication as a whole. Outside of photography, Katy participates in volleyball, basketball and track. She also enjoys reading and listening to music in her free time. Katy is excited to work to make the Harbinger the best it can be.

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Chemistry teacher Lorraine Zanini will retire at the end of this year.

[Photo] Zanini retires, leaving a legacy of learning, connections

June 6, 2024
Senior Clarabel Edlemon paints another student's face during carnival on May 17, 2024.

SLIDESHOW: Students enjoy a day of fun at carnival

Anna Bellville, Sophia Lalau, Katy O'Connell, and Laura White
May 19, 2024
Lindsey Brown defends the ball from the Franklin player at the field hockey game on Oct. 18, 2021.

[Photo] Titan to Team USA: Brown selected for National Field Hockey Team

Maggie Haven and Jax Jackson
March 4, 2024
The Class of 2023 toss their caps into the air as the Graduation concludes on June 4.

SLIDESHOW: Class of 2023 celebrates graduation

Katy O'Connell, Photo Editor
June 10, 2023
Members of the Creative Writing Club take down their booth after Carnival ends.

[Photo] SLIDESHOW: Carnival brings activities, entertainment to students

Priya Maraliga and Katy O’Connell
May 31, 2023
Lindsey Brown fights for the ball at field hockey Senior Night on Oct. 18, 2021.

[Photo] Sophomore scores spot at Field Hockey National Team Camp

April 26, 2023
Principal Sean Bevan participated in a Q&A about the final term of the school year.

[Photo] Q&A: Bevan reflects on first semester, expresses hopes for rest of school year

April 5, 2023
The cast of Guys and Dolls rehearses the song “A Bushel and a Peck” on Nov 15.

[Photo] ‘Guys and Dolls’ pushes cast, crew out of comfort zones as they collaborate on a winning musical production

Zoe Manousos, Kate Michel, and Ananya Pandit
November 16, 2022
Senior Keely Scott runs onto the field as she is announced as the starting goalie on Oct. 29.

[Photo] Q&A: With an undefeated regular season, girls’ soccer has eye on State Championship

Ellie O’Connor, Assistant News Editor
November 16, 2022
Jennifer De Leon and Adam Stumacher give opening remarks to start Story Bridge on Oct 20, 2022. “We are both thrilled to have put together this event and this program. Stories have really shaped the way that we view the world and the way we view each other,” De Leon said.

SLIDESHOW: Students, community members shine in Story Bridge showcase

Katy O'Connell and Ananya Pandit
November 15, 2022
On October 25, Algonquin students performed at the Fall Choral Concert. The majority of choruses were conducted by chorus teacher Olivia Goliger.

[Photo] Musicians thrive under spotlight at Fall Choral Concert

Zoe Manousos, A&E Editor
November 14, 2022
Senior Aidan Kane performs "Killer" by Phoebe Bridgers.

SLIDESHOW: Students perform at Sachem’s Haunted Coffeehouse

Katy O'Connell and CJ Bourbeau
October 19, 2022
Each team must have at least one participant walking at all times during the twelve hour event.

Participants of Relay for Life start walking as the sun sets.

Freshman Liam FItzgerald walks the survivors lap at Relay for Life on May 13, 2022.

Students clap along to the live music provided by student performers at the 2022 Carnival.

Senior Ben Guggina plays guitar alongside his bandmates for "Love Story" by Taylor Swift as the last song of the day,

Junior Daniel Boush performs with Seniors Thomas Davis and Connor Veitch at Carnival on May 13, 2022.

Students walk together for the first few laps of the night.

On Oct 6, Algonquin student athletes board buses to travel to their games.

[Photo] Bus driver shortage continues to impact athletics

Amelia Sinclair, News Editor
October 14, 2022
Principal Sean Bevan shares his goals for the year and addresses student concerns. Bevan participated in a Q&A on Sept. 23.

[Photo] Q&A: Bevan reflects on priorities, responds to concerns for 2022-2023 school year

Sophia Murray and Jula Utzschneider
September 28, 2022
Peer mentors help freshmen check in to Freshman Orientation on August 29, 2022.

SLIDESHOW: Peer mentors welcome new freshman class at orientation

Katy O’Connell, Photo Editor
September 1, 2022
Staff writer Katy O'Connell writes that "Stranger Things" Season four, volume 1 has a great cast and a complex storyline.

REVIEW: ‘Stranger Things’ is back and better than ever

Katy O’Connell, Staff Writer
June 24, 2022
This graphic represents the percentage of students who answered each option in the Harbinger survey of 135 students from May 3 to May 8 through Google Forms.

What makes the grade

Katy O'Connell, Staff Writer
June 23, 2022
Top 5 Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream Flavors

Top 5 Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream Flavors

Arielle Chin and Katy O'Connell
June 21, 2022
The first ever Titan Games were held on June 13, 2022. Athletes came, competed and celebrated from the ten Northborough and Southborough public schools.

SLIDESHOW: Algonquin hosts first ever Titan Games

Katy O'Connell, Assistant Photo Editor
June 15, 2022
The orchestra performs at the Pops Night concert held in Algonquin's gym on June 1.

SLIDESHOW: Student musicians perform at Pops Night

Priya Maraliga and Katy O'Connell
June 14, 2022
Boy's JV volleyball plays against Wachusett on April 28, 2022.

[Photo] Boys’ volleyball team embraces new leadership, finishes with impressive record

Zach Ely, Staff Writer
June 24, 2022
Junior Elly Beauchesne and freshman Emmy Beauchesne competed at first and second singles on the girls' tennis team for the 2022 season.

[Photo] Sisters on Tennis better each other as athletes

Zoe Manousos, Assistant Sports Editor
June 21, 2022
Math teacher Nancy Hart is retiring after the 2022 school year.

[Photo] Hart retires, advises to persevere through problems

Arielle Chin, Staff Writer
June 16, 2022
The class of 2022 tosses their caps into the air at the end of graduation on June 5, 2022.

SLIDESHOW: Class of 2022 celebrates graduation

Katy O’Connell, Assistant Photo Editor
June 8, 2022
Class Essayist Ryan Jennings gives a speech at graduation.

Principal Sean Bevan hands students their diplomas as their names are called.

Many students of the 2022 graduating class decorated their caps, often with a college logo.

Superintendent of Schools Greg Martineau gives a speech at graduation on June 5, 2022.

Senior Class President Lindsay Stone gives a speech at graduation on June 5, 2022.

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