Why is There No Boys Volleyball Team at HHS?
At the beginning of this year, I transferred from a school in California, eager to play volleyball at my new high school. I had assumed that a boys volleyball team was the norm—the sport...
Author: Alice Rodi
Norwich Tax Rate Set to Skyrocket
Norwich, which already has high taxes, is preparing for a 20%-30% tax increase because of pupil weighting in the Dresden school district. Starting in 2024, the increase will be implemented in phases. The legislation...
New Teacher Profile: Mr. Kelly
Let’s welcome Mr. Andrew Kelly to HHS, a new teacher in the math department! Born in Cincinnati, Mr. Kelly moved to New Hampshire when he was 9. As a young child, he had always...
HHS Barbershop Quartet Club: The Faltones
Barbershop harmony is experiencing a revival. Over the past few decades, the genre has grown in popularity, with societies popping up all across the globe. I was surprised that Hanover High happens to be...
Athletics Transitions To the Bear
The Bear mascot is increasingly visible at Hanover High School this year, and it seems to be more popular with students. On March 17, 2021, after a long, school-wide debate, Hanover High School Council...
TikTok Targets ‘Liberal’ HHS
On Tuesday, September 27th, a representative from Turning Point USA (TPUSA), a conservative nonprofit organization, set up a booth on the front sidewalk outside of Hanover High School. According to an email from the...
What if Rap Were to be Taught as Poetry?
What if rap were considered more than just pop culture? What if it were to be studied as an academic subject? As it turns out, there is much to be learned from rap songs....
Reflections from a Former Council Moderator
Council’s next chapter is always one worth reading. I miss that soft thrill of watching the annual turnover meeting when old leadership quietly exits stage left. The auditorium feels a little emptier and a...
The Too-Long Tale of Freshmen Off Campus
When Anna and I came to HHS our freshman year, there was much discussion on whether or not freshmen should have off campus privileges. Many freshmen running for Council, including both of us, promised...
Does Council Really Do Anything?
“Council doesn’t do anything.” It’s something that every Council member will hear first-hand from their peers. Is this sentiment due to a lack of communication between the student body and Council, or does it...