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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

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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 in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Haldane High School students participated...

Senior Keira Shanahan and freshmen Kaiser-Sose Toribio and Eli Hudson welcome Simon Boyar, a guest musician, on April 24, 2025.

Wind Ensemble Welcomes Guest Instructors

By Molly Bernstein and Henry Amadei June 17, 2025

On April 23rd, Haldane High School’s Wind Ensemble, directed by Jessica Stein, benefited from an incredible opportunity during their rehearsal to learn from professional musicians. During the exciting...

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

The stage was set, the anticipation palpable. On April 24, the Haldane Auditorium was not just a performance space; it was a launchpad for a brand-new sound. That night, the Haldane Blue Notes and the...

K-12 Art Show Highlights

K-12 Art Show Highlights

By Keira Shanahan, Editor-in-Chief June 17, 2025

Top: Haldane Elementery School students browse art from the high schoolers with their families on May 20, 2025. Left : Elementary and Middle School art teacher An- gela Branco talks to classroom visitors....

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

Every autumn and spring, fam- ilies in the community gather in Haldane's crammed auditorium to see w hat th eir high scho ol students have been working on. In the Spring Concert on May 1st, each musical...

(L to R) Scout Thakur de Beer, Laurel Sassano and Lucia Petty perform in Haldane's rendition of Into the Woods.

The Ends Justify the Beans

By Leo O’Neil, Contributing Writer April 7, 2025

Spring has sprung in Haldane’s wood, where blossoms bloom and make life good. But watch your step and stay aware-- a giant’s stomp might shake the air! Thankfully, the only giants spotted around...

Art pieces by Haldane junior Lenny Chandler on display at the Garrison Art Center Mentor Program Exhibition.

Budding Artists Showcase their Abilities

By Kira Drury, Design Editor April 7, 2025

On Saturday, March 15, the Garrison Art Center held a reception for the Garrison Art Center Mentor Program group exhibition, which included the work of several Haldane artists. The Mentor Program was started...

Haldane Chorus students during the Valentinograms performance.

Sh-boom! Valentinograms Win the Hearts and Groans of Students and Teachers

By Petra Brooks-Saladyga and Tanya Syan April 7, 2025

On February 14, Cupid's arrow hit Haldane! Love it or hate it, the Haldane Chorus spearheads a thoughtful and potentially embarrassing Valentine's Day tradition. For the past 3 years, Sam Sauer, the middle...

Artwork by 2024 Haldane graduate Madeline Hutz depicting the Swiss musician. Théo Marclay.

March Madness, Meet Manie Musicale

By Tess Hereford, News Editor April 7, 2025

If you like March Madness and French music, you will love Manie Musicale! This fabulous Francophone tournament was created by two teachers from Maine: York Middle School teacher Stephanie Carbonnea, and...

Parents and students spend a March afternoon decorating the set in preparation for The Secret Garden.

Middle School Prepares for The Secret Garden

By Zephyr Wayland and Eleanor Pearson April 7, 2025

Lights, curtain, action! The mid- dle school play The Secret Garden, adapted from the classic novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, will fill the stage this Saturday and Sunday, April 5 & 6! This play,...

(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...

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...

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