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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
Sophia Lalau

Sophia Lalau, Photo Editor

Sophia took Photojournalism her freshman year and has since become the Photo Editor. One of her favorite parts about being a part of The Harbinger is getting to meet and interact with new people as well as photographing many different events. Aside from being a photographer, Sophia enjoys dancing, reading, listening to music and spending time with her friends.

All content by Sophia Lalau
Special Education Aide Beth Mazzola, dressed as Joy from “Inside Out 2”, leads the rest of the Special Education Department, dressed as the movie’s other emotions, down the runway at the annual Halloween costume contest.

SLIDESHOW: Algonquin celebrates Halloween

Cami Blake, Sophia Lalau, and Laura White
November 4, 2024
Girls' soccer coach Chris Kirwan reacts to a referee's call during the team's 3-1 win against Hingham on Oct. 19.

[Photo] Kirwan brings collegiate coaching experience to Algonquin girls’ soccer

November 18, 2024
During their 46-42 win against Shrewsbury on Oct. 17, senior Catie Campbell (10) runs up the court with the basketball.

SLIDESHOW: Unified Basketball kicks off season with strong team spirit against Shrewsbury

Laura White and Sophia Lalau
October 22, 2024
At Sachem's Haunted Coffeehouse, juniors Danny Schanzer and Abbe Or perform "Jersey Giants" written by Tyler Childers on Oct. 17.

SLIDESHOW: Students showcase talent at Sachem’s annual Haunted Coffeehouse

Laura White and Sophia Lalau
October 22, 2024
New Assistant Principal Matthew Gitkind is ready to embrace his new school community and build strong bonds with the students and faculty of Algonquin.

[Photo] New Assistant Principal celebrates joining Algonquin community

October 9, 2024
Principal Sean Bevan reflects on his summer and outlines his goals for the 2024-2025 school year.

[Photo] SLIDESHOW: Boys’ soccer executes 5-3 win against Marlborough: ‘It’s definitely special to be a new part of Algonquin history’

Maggie Fitzgerald, Staff Photographer
September 13, 2024
Senior captain Dom Frallicciardi (55) tackles a Nashoba player during the first football game on Sept. 6. Algonquin beat Nashoba 19-7.

SLIDESHOW: Football opens season with 19-7 win over Nashoba in first football game at Gonkplex

Laura White and Sophia Lalau
September 10, 2024
Junior Maria Nagaria sings a "Deed I Do" with Jazz I during POPS Night on May 29.

SLIDESHOW: Students perform at POPS Night

Laura White, Sophia Lalau, and Anna Bellville
June 3, 2024
After 25 years serving the Algonquin community, Assistant Principal Cathleen Carmignani moves on to new district position as Director of Instructional Technology and Science.

[Photo] Carmignani takes on new district role as Director of Instructional Technology and Science

May 29, 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
Junior Benjamin Friedberg protects the ball on the ground during the boys' rugby game on May 4. Algonquin won 38-34.

[Photo] Boys’ rugby gears up for another season, hopes to bring home a second state championship

May 8, 2024
Author Jennifer De Leon starts off her creative writing workshop by reading a piece of her own during her revisit to Algonquin on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

[Photo] Author Jennifer De Leon returns with inspiration and advice

May 1, 2024
Sophomore Alex Varnes squeezes a stress ball provided to her while she donates her blood to patients in need on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.

The phlebotomist from Massachusetts General Hostpital prepares the blood sample tubes during the blood drive hosted by HOSA, on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.

[Photo] Blood-on-wheels: Inside the Bloodmobile

April 26, 2024
Sophomore Brogan Mulkerin battles his opponent during the wrestling meet against Quabbin at Algonquin on Jan. 10, 2024; Algonquin won 57-24.

SLIDESHOW: Wrestling team sweeps the competition

Sophia Lalau, Senior Staff Photographer
January 16, 2024
Freshman Addison Keene strikes a pose at the end of her floor routine during the gymnastics meet against Marlborough on Dec. 14, 2023. Algonquin won 135 - 125.

SLIDESHOW: Gymnastics soars to victory against Marlborough

Laura White and Sophia Lalau
January 4, 2024
Sophomore Brenna Joyce dodges opponents during the third period of the girls' hockey game against Acton-Boxborough on Dec. 18, 2023. Algonquin won 4-0.

SLIDESHOW: Girls’ hockey dominates the ice in early season games

Sophia Lalau and Talia Piandes
January 2, 2024
Orchestra students perform during the Holiday Concert on Dec. 19, 2023.

SLIDESHOW: Musicians shine at Holiday Concert

CJ Bourbeau, Laura White, Talia Piandes, Sophia Lalau, and Lucas Oliviera
December 22, 2023
AP computer science students spend their class time in the auditorium during E block on Monday, Jan. 9.

[Photo] Students continue to face repercussions from substitute shortage

Niamh O'Sullivan, Staff Writer
February 8, 2023
During the boys’ hockey game on Dec. 28, players fight for the puck in front of the Marlborough net. Algonquin beat Marlborough 5-3 to win the Daily News Cup.

SLIDESHOW: Winter sports season kicks into new year

Sophia Lalau, Ava Ellis, Lillian Johnson, Kelvin Crispo, and Betsy Bertonazzi
January 9, 2023
The Ladies First A cappella group performs a Christmas song during the Holiday Concert on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022.

SLIDESHOW: Students perform in annual Holiday Concert

Anna Bellville and Sophia Lalau
January 5, 2023
Principal Sean Bevan gets pied by senior Patrick Hanlon during the annual Algonquin Pep Rally on Wed, Nov. 23.

SLIDESHOW: Students, faculty show spirit at pep rally

Lillian Johnson, CJ Bourbeau, Danny Schanzer, Kelvin Crispo, Colin Kearney, Kartiki Sarangdhar, Sophia Lalau, Lillian Johnson, Anna Bellville, and Betsy Bertonazzi
November 29, 2022
Left to right, chemistry teacher Catherine Burchat, junior Ryone Mukherjee, seniors Alexa Butterfield and Luke Herbold, junior Aditi Kaushik, senior Mina Kasum and junior Eric Sun celebrate Halloween by wearing costumes to school.

SLIDESHOW: Students and faculty dress up for Halloween

Lillian Johnson, Sophia Lalau, Kartiki Sarangdhar, Ava Ellis, Danny Schanzer, and Colin Kearney
November 4, 2022
New World Language Teacher Pauliny Smith's goals this year include creating a welcoming classroom environment and building connections with her students.

[Photo] Smith ready to connect with students, break language barriers

Marygrace Sarrasin, News Editor
November 9, 2022
The Green Earth Club gains a new member, senior Alexa Butterfield, as senior Lee Gould informs her about the club during the Activities Extravaganza on Sept. 21, 2022.

SLIDESHOW: Students enjoy discovering new clubs during the Activities Extravaganza

Priya Maraliga, Kartiki Sarangdhar, Anna Bellville, Danny Schanzer, Lillian Johnson, Sophia Lalau, Ava Ellis, and Kelvin Crispo
September 28, 2022
Lillian Johnson by Sophia Lalau

[Photo] Lillian Johnson

September 26, 2022
Students in the Robotics Club demonstrate their robots during the Activities Extravaganza held during all three lunches on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. Algonquin's Activities Extravaganza is a way for students to explore clubs.

Senior Nova Deyo informs freshman Avery Lin what the Culinary Club is all about during the Activities Extravaganza held during all three lunches on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022.

Seniors Marianna Lorusso and Alex Rinekey explain to passing students what the Creative Writing Club is all about during the Activities Extravaganza held during all three lunches on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022.

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