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List of 24 news stories.

Upper School Debate Team competes in National Tournament

The Hackley Upper School Public Forum team participated in the National Speech and Debate Season Opener tournament held virtually by the University of Kentucky on Saturday, September 12, 2020.
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The Character of Joy

(Hackley Review - Summer 2020 | Story by Suzy Akin) A conversation with Ingrid Fetell Lee, Class of 1997, on the “value of a life marked by friendship, balance, and joy.”

Ingrid Fetell Lee can teach us a great deal about joy and why it matters.
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First Grade Sings Fifty Nifty United States!

One of the BIG experiences in first grade is learning the 50 Nifty song by Ray Charles. This song is sung at the end of the First Grade performance called Flag Stanley Across the United States.
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Digging Deep for Knowledge and Discovery

Upper School History teacher Christopher Loomis writes about the great opportunities for discovery that were born out of this year's Independent Research in History and English project. From War of the Roses to Harry Potter, 17 juniors and seniors participated in this new academic opportunity.
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A Better New Normal

As we approach the end of the 2019-2020 school year, we recognize the unrest happening around the country beyond the challenges of COVID-19. Inspired by Community Council President Taylor Robin, Head of School Michael Wirtz reflects on the current climate and his hopes for a better "new normal" in this Hackley Perspectives piece.
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Celebrating our Senior Athletes

Hackley Varsity Coaches pay tribute to the graduating senior athletes who have done so much to lead and inspire teammates through their Hackley career.
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Hackley Board Announces Leadership Transition

John Canoni, Hackley Class of 1986, has announced his decision to resign his role as President of the Hackley Board of Trustees, effective June 30, 2020 after five years serving in this role. He will continue to serve Hackley School as a member of the Board. Trustee H. Rodgin Cohen will succeed John Canoni as the sixteenth President of the Hackley Board of Trustees, effective July 1, 2020.
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Honoring Our Musicians

As we conclude the 2019-2020 school year, Hackley's Middle and Upper School Music faculty have created video tributes in appreciation of our eighth grade students and graduating seniors -- a warm and celebratory send off into summer in appreciation for all their excellent work, with our congratulations as they move on to the next adventure!

Watch the Upper School video.
Watch the Middle School video.

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George Yancopoulos Visits Hackley IRP

George Yancopoulos MD, PhD, (P ’12, ’14, ’16, ’18) Co-founder, President and Chief Scientific Officer of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, did an inspiring Zoom call with Dr. Ying’s Independent Research Program (IRP) students regarding Regeneron’s work on COVID-19 treatments.
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Hackley Wins Final Parli Debate Tournament of the Season!

On Saturday, May 23, Hackley hosted the first inaugural HSPDP Online Tournament, featuring schools from NY, NJ, CT, and CA.
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Technology is Not the Answer

Jed Dioguardi, Director of Information Technology, is this week's voice on Hackley Perspectives, with this thoughtful reflection on the ways in which our current situation highlights the limitations of technology.
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Honoring the Fallen

On this Memorial Day 2020, we join together in honoring the memory of all members of the Hackley community and across the nation who have lost their lives in active military service.
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Hackley Families and Students Respond to COVID-19

During this challenging time, Hackley’s community has responded courageously by actively volunteering to help people in need. While our K-12 students wrote over 150 gratitude letters to first responders and essential workers though a school-wide campaign, our families have been no less active at home!

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K-12 Gratitude Letters from Hackley Students

In the midst of COVID-19 and Distance Learning, Hackley’s Service Team organized a campaign for students to create letters expressing their heartfelt thanks to essential workers and emergency responders in our local community. The response from all divisions was heartwarming.
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Armed Services Day

We celebrate and support those from the Hackley Community who are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces. We are forever grateful for your commitment and courage.
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Hackley Perspectives: The Role of Gender in Sports

This essay is the summation of Lara Schechter’s independent study as a Hackley Junior in which she researched and evaluated the impact that gender roles play in society with relation to athletics.
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Phil Brooks (‘14) virtually visits IRP

Hackley alum Phil Brooks (Class of ’14) virtually visited our Independent Research Program on Wednesday April 22, 2020.
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All Journal News Winter Athletes

Four Hackley athletes earned All Journal News recognition for the Winter 2019-20 season.
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Hackley Athletics Recognizes 3x4 Award Winners

Twelve Hackley seniors are recipients of the 2020 3x4 award for their commitment to being three-season athletes in each of their four years in Hackley's Upper School. This award attests to the commitment, dedication and love these athletes have for sport on the Hilltop.
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Chapel Talk: Head of School Michael Wirtz

For the last faculty Chapel Talk of the 2019-20 academic year, Head of School Michael Wirtz addressed the Class of 2020. He spoke about looking through the windows of time and making connections with the past and future. Watch the Chapel Talk video.
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Hackley Winter Season Athletes Receive League Honors

34 Hackley student-athletes were recognized by the Ivy League for their season-long performances this past winter.

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7th and 8th Graders Create Famous Works of Art on Zoom

Hackley’s 7th and 8th grade art students rose to the challenge of recreating famous works of art on Zoom with imagination and panache! Their work is featured in The Arrow, the Hackley Middle School art magazine.
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Distance Learning: A Day in the Life of a Hackley Teacher

Senior Class Dean Chris Loomis reflects on the "day in the life" experience of distance learning at Hackley, our latest post on Hackley Perspectives.
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Hackley Strings Ensemble Wins Lincoln Center Competition

Congratulations to Eliana Lee ’20, Oren Tirschwell ’20, and Marie Wurtz ’22 on winning the Lincoln Center Young Musicians regional program on February 2nd.
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