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The Student Perspective 200 Feet above the Hudson River

THE HALDANE OUTLOOK

The student perspective from 200 feet above the Hudson River
The Student Perspective 200 Feet above the Hudson River

THE HALDANE OUTLOOK

The Student Perspective 200 Feet above the Hudson River

THE HALDANE OUTLOOK

Haldane seniors Charles Ferreira and Amelia Alayon enjoy the "beach" that was set up in the high school's front hallway as part of the Senior Prank on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Class of 2025 festivities continued throughout the day, including a breakfast served to teachers and a slip and slide stunt.
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June 17, 2025

Haldane students in sit in class with their smartphones, which will be banned in school next year under a new state mandate.
Phone Ban to Begin Next Year
By Keira Shanahan, Editor-in-Chief • June 17, 2025

On May 6, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced a statewide smartphone ban in K-12 schools effective this fall, causing a stir amongst affected students and teachers alike. The ban, applicable...

BOE flip-flops on DEI
BOE flip-flops on DEI
By Lincoln Wayland, Managing Editor • June 17, 2025

Following the advice of the school district’s lawyers, Haldane's DEI policy was unanimously suspended by the Haldane Board of Education (BOE) on April 22, causing an uproar in the Haldane Community....

In their prom formalwear, Haldane seniors Claire Bolte, Caroline Sniffen, Kira Drury and Amelia Scarpino ascend the outdoor staircase during the traditional pre-dance class photos at Boscobel on Friday June 6, 2025.
Prom-enading in the Rain
By Louise Denehy, Arts/Entertainment Editor • June 17, 2025

Between the crowd surfing, janky musical transitions, photos in the rain, and surprise theme, Haldane Prom 2025 was certainly a night to remember. The evening began with the traditional photoshoot at...

Students Expand Skills at Putnam County Youth Forum
By Gavin Drury, Contributing Writer • June 17, 2025

On April 25, 2025, the Putnam County Youth Bureau hosted its annual Youth Forum, attracting over 100 high school students for a day of engaging...

Butterfield Library Celebrates 100 Years
By Tanya Syan and Petra Brooks-Saladyga June 17, 2025

Step through the doors of the Julia L. Butterfield Memorial Library, and you enter the center of our local community. Julia Butterfield was...

Haldane Has New Superintendent
By Lincoln Wayland, Managing Editor • June 17, 2025

"Full Day Phil "is now long gone. Will Dr. Duffy be as hands on? Since the end of Dr. Philip Benante's tenure as superintendent at the close...

Students Deserve an Independent Voice
By Keira Shanahan, Editor-in-Chief • June 17, 2025
Education under Trump’s Boot
By Frances Donahue, Design Editor • June 17, 2025
The Growing Trend of Authoritarianism
By Dessa Bellamy Tarantino, Contributing Writer • June 17, 2025
Letters to the Editor
June 17, 2025
Skip the Sparknotes
By Helen Hutchison, Opinion Editor • June 17, 2025
Junior Louisa Schimming performs in the spotlight of the Ballet at Bardavon Theater on May 31, 2025.
“Once Upon a Dance” Performance Journal
By Louisa Schimming, Features Editor • June 17, 2025

Presenting a journal of Ballet Arts Studio's spring concert, “Once Upon a Dance,” which occurred on May 31, 2025 at the Bardavon Theater...

A mix of all grades from Haldane Highschool come together to perform in Rock-Apella on April 24, 2025 , including Silvia Hard- man, Lucia Petty, Sophie Koch, Tyler Schacht, Oliver Petkus, Eowyn Kolarek, James Lewellyn, Lucius Bell, Henry Amadei, Kira Drury, Lily Parker, Helen Hutchison, Molly Bernstein, Margaret O'Sullivan, and Louise Denehy.
Rock-Apella
By Aine Duggan, Contributing Writer • June 17, 2025
K-12 Art Show Highlights
K-12 Art Show Highlights
By Keira Shanahan, Editor-in-Chief • June 17, 2025
Haldane students across all grades gather for their last performance of the year on May 1 2025.
Student Musicians Inspire at Spring Concert
By Nadine Alayon, Contributing Writer • June 17, 2025
Junior George Stubbs at the Highlands Country Club teeing off during the April 2025 season.
Golf Team is Above Par
By Lincoln McCarthy June 17, 2025

Haldane golf is slowly making its way out of the rough and becoming one of the biggest teams at Haldane, one swing at a time. After having only...

Freshman Mya Oliver, sophomores Amelia Nova-Martinez, Plum Severs and Ryan Duncan. junior Aine Duggan and freshman Charlie Robohm applaud junior Shayla Ochoa's State Pentathalon qualification acheivment at the Athletic Awards dinner on Wednesday June 4, 2025.
Spring Awards Dinner Recognizes Student Athletes
By Allegra Clementson, Contributing Writer • June 17, 2025

After a long year of hard work, the varsity athletes at Haldane celebrated their achievements at the High School Varsity Athletic...

Varsity Sports Statistics
Varsity Sports Statistics
June 17, 2025

Boys Baseball Record: 4 wins – 12 losses Lost in the Section 1 Class C final game to Tuckahoe Co-ed Golf Record:...

Haldane sophomore Henry Foley-Hedlund steps out.
A High School Sophomore’s Guide to College
By Henry Foley-Hedlund, Originals Editor
A Senioritis Plague
A Senioritis Plague
By Caroline Sniffen
Letter to the Outlook, Ten Years from Now
Letter to the Outlook, Ten Years from Now