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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

Arts & Entertainment

(L to R) Araliss Coronel, James Llewellyn, Merrick Williams, and Sam Chew perform in the Haldane rendition of "Macbeth."

Haldane Presents the Scottish Play

By Ruby McCormick and Una Lentz January 19, 2025

Swords clang, blood splatters, and spirits cry on the stage of Haldane's auditorium. This winter, Haldane Drama took on one of Shakespeare's most iconic plays: "The Tragedy of Macbeth." The show ran...

(L to R) Sophomores Clara Gelber, Polina Buslovich, and Liv Holmbo admire a Warhol painting

Art Club Trip to MoMA

By Margaret O' Sullivan, Contributing Writer January 19, 2025

On December 13, 2024, the rest of the Haldane Art Club and I had the privilege of going to the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA). We arrived via bus and purchased our own lunch, but there was no cost for admission,...

Jim Mechalakos takes a break in the Haldane auditorium.

The Man Behind the Camera

By Louise Denehy, Arts/Entertainment Editor January 19, 2025

Lights, camera, action! This fall, Haldane Drama put on a production of Shakespeare's "Macbeth." As students may have seen on the bulletin board, online, or in the program, members of the cast each...

Junior Lucius Bell focuses on his violin during rehearsal for Haldane High School’s rock and roll band, Blues Devils, on Thursday January 9th.

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By Nicolo Masella, Photo Editor January 19, 2025

Junior Lucius Bell focuses on his violin during rehearsal for Haldane High School’s rock and roll band, Blues Devils, on Thursday January 9th. 

Haldane's High School Chorus, directed by Sam Sauer, performs at the annual Winter Concert on December 12 in the auditorium.

Haldane Chorus Brings Holiday Spirit to the Winter Concert

By Corinna Mueller January 19, 2025

The crowd cheered as the curtains closed on the 2024 Winter Concert. Sandwiched between the melodious notes of Randall Standridge's "Choose Joy," performed by Haldane's Wind Ensemble, and a particularly...

(L to R) Henry Schimming and James Frommer, juniors, jam out at practice

Music Groups Missed at Winter Concert

By Tyler Schacht, Contributing Writer January 19, 2025

There were missing sounds at this year's Haldane Winter Concert. The Blue Notes, an A Capella group, and the Blues Devils, Haldane's in-house rock and roll band, did not perform with the Wind Ensemble,...

Clara Gelber, Haldane sophomore, performs in "The Nutcracker" at the Fieldstone Middle School.

Haldane Dancers Perform in The Nutcracker

By Amelia Kaye, Contributing Writer January 19, 2025

The audience buzzes as the house lights dim and the overture starts. The curtains open to reveal the dancers posed in the bright white lights on stage. The ballet starts: "The Nutcracker." On December...

Jay Prince and Friends perform for the Haldane Wind Ensemble.

A Note-able Event in Wind Ensemble

By Kaito Kester, Sports Editor November 2, 2024

On October 2nd, the Haldane Band got funky! Jay Prince and Friends is a local band comprising five highly experienced musicians. Much of their repertoire involves pop, funk, and jazz, which they play...

The cast of the Depot Theater's production of Mary Poppins JR.

Theater Students find Opportunities over the Summer

By Louise Denehy, Arts/Entertainment Editor November 2, 2024

Philipstown is rich with artistic, musical, and theatrical talents, which extend throughout our community and school. These skills invite opportunities for student employment over the summer, specifically...

Ms. Jessica Stein and The Haldane Wind Ensemble perform during last year's Elementary School Halloween Parade.

Halloween Band Parade Tradition Continues

By Plum Severs, Contributing Writer November 2, 2024

For the seventh year under Mrs. Stein’s leadership, the High School Wind Ensemble played A Rockin’ Halloween, arranged by Michael Story, as part of an annual tradition for the Elementary School Halloween...

Newly minted Jazz Band conductor Eric Starr

Eric Starr Lights Up Jazz Band

By Sophie Koch, Contributing Writer November 2, 2024

This fall, the Haldane Jazz Band program has undergone a makeover. Community member, Haldane parent, and avid jazz enthusiast, Eric Starr is the new director of the Haldane Jazz Band. He has always been...

Senior Oliver Petkus and Freshman James Llewellyn practice their sword skills during the October 28 Stage Combat Workshop for Haldane Drama's production of Macbeth.

Shakespeare vs. Students

By Robert Freimark, Arts/Entertainment Editor November 2, 2024

The recent weeks of late September into October have been brimming with activity regarding the fall play. Cast members exercise demanding hours in the Haldane auditorium and at home decoding Shakespeare’s...

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