Changing the world at HHS
In a world where environmental concerns are at the forefront of global discussions, our very own high school is dedicated to making a change in our community through our Environmental Club. Advised by Jeannie...
Category: Environment
Seagrass: Climate Change and How You Can Help
Climate change is a phenomenon that is slowly suffocating our planet. Our oceans are being poisoned through human activities (dredging, nutrient runoff, sewage, and more). Seagrass meadows – a coastal ecosystem – works to...
Can We Save the Vaquita?
The Vaquita, the smallest porpoise in the world, which lives only in the Gulf of California is almost extinct. As of 2021, approximately 10 individual specimens have been sighted. Scientists say there cannot be...
HHS’s Climate Action Plan: Students Inspiring Students
Hanover High School students are taking a lead in addressing climate change. On Thursday, October 7th, a group of HHS students were invited to present our school’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) at the New...
Hanover’s Climate Action Plan: Striving for Sustainability
The Hanover High School Climate Action Plan (CAP), the only climate plan for a high school in the US, aims to reduce our carbon footprint to 77% percent of the 2016-17 footprint by 2050....
Biden’s First Month
By 8:30 pm on January 20th, newly-sworn-in President Joe Biden had signed fifteen executive orders. These orders mainly concerned racial justice, climate change, the economy, and of course COVID-19. Most notably, Biden planned...
Vermont Gubernatorial: Zuckerman Takes on Incumbent Scott
With only one day left until the 2020 Vermont gubernatorial election, candidates Phil Scott and David Zuckerman are nearing the end of a long and surprising race. Seeing as there is no term limit...
The Environmental Justice Committee: Making Strides Towards a More Socially and Environmentally Conscious HHS
In light of George Floyd’s death, and the widespread call to reevaluate institutionalized racism, a small group of students and teachers from the Environmental club branched off to create the Environmental Justice Committee. Co-created...