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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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Librarian Carolyn Llwellyen helps students check out their books in the Haldane Elementary Library on October 7, 2025.

Meet Haldane’s Dedicated Librarians

By Kirra McCoy October 10, 2025

Without school libraries, curiosity has nowhere to plant roots, and at Haldane, librarians Terri Sous and Carolyn Llewellyn make sure every student has soil to grow in. Between the middle/high school library...

The (In)convenience of Haldane' s Lockers

The (In)convenience of Haldane’ s Lockers

By Tanya Syan October 10, 2025

As students stroll through the halls of Haldane High School, they may notice lockers lining the walls on both the first and second floors. But how useful are these lockers to Haldane students? For some...

Teacher Feature: Ms. Michelle Cordaro and Ms. Jackie McGrath

Teacher Feature: Ms. Michelle Cordaro and Ms. Jackie McGrath

By Jasmine Wallis October 10, 2025

How has education changed since the start of your careers? McGrath: “I’ve been teaching for 20 years, starting in 2005, and noticed the change in social/emotional feelings in students since the...

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...

Faculty Prom Poses

Faculty Prom Poses

By Leo O’Neil, Features Editor June 17, 2025

Kristen Peparo, Math Teacher “My senior year prom was at Hotel Thayer. It was my favorite of the venues for the proms I went to; I was lucky enough to attend prom all four years of high school at...

Senior Brendan Shanahan wearing protective goggles to protect from elimination during the game held in April and May 2025.

Seniors Engage in Water Warfare

By Brendan Shanahan and Lincoln Wayland June 17, 2025

Visitors to Cold Spring this past May might have been confused when they saw young adults running around the village wearing swim goggles and floaties, but no swimsuit. The answer? These were Haldane seniors...

Haldane 8th graders scale a climbing wall at the annual Frost Valley field trip which took place from May 7 through May 9, 2025.

Eighth Graders Enjoy Frost Valley Experience

By Allegra Clementson, Opinion Editor June 17, 2025

Every year, students enrolled in the eighth grade at Haldane Middle School look forward to their two and a half day excursion to Frost Valley Camp in Claryville, New York. Depending on the year, the trip...

An Internship Adventure

An Internship Adventure

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

An Internship Adventure A unique program exists at Haldane enabling all seniors to get hands-on career experience: ASPIRE (A Senior Program for Internships, Research, and Enrichment). At the end of the...

Students Face Dorming Dilemmas

Students Face Dorming Dilemmas

By Maisie Matthews June 17, 2025

“It's like a situationship,” commented senior Caroline Sniffen. This is how stressed-out seniors describe the search for college roommates. With applications, acceptance letters, and more AP classes...

Haldane seniors Oliver Petkus and Frederick Hohenberger "scoop the loop" during the traditional caravan down Main St. in Cold Spring, N.Y. on Tuesday June 10, 2025 as part of Haldane seniors' last day festivities.

Last Day Fun

June 17, 2025

Parental Leave at Haldane

Parental Leave at Haldane

By Alice Stevenson April 7, 2025

This spring, five teachers from Haldane High School will be going out on maternity leave. As the school prepares for this dramatic shift, students and adults alike may wonder about the process of parental...

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