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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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Students Struggle With Winter Blues

Students Struggle With Winter Blues

By Tess Hereford, News Editor May 4, 2026

Cold Spring winters consist of below-freezing temperatures, school-closing blizzards, and sunrises that occur after school begins. Each year, these blistering conditions amplify the stress and fatigue...

Senior and President of the Habitat Revival Club Sofia Kelly presents during a meeting on Monday, April 27, 2026.

Club Feature

By Clara Schimming May 4, 2026

For current Haldane students, senior Sofia Kelly is a household name. Kelly has made a name for herself by dedicating much of her time to running the Habitat Revival Club. Kelly founded the club in...

Haldane High School students study for AP Calculus and AP Statistics during 10th period on Monday, April 20, 2026.

How to Survive AP Exam Season

By Louisa Schimming, Managing Editor May 4, 2026

During the sunny, cherry-blossom-filled weeks after Spring Break, when seniors are relaxed, and freshmen are finally acting like high schoolers, something nauseating lurks in the minds of Haldane's sophomores...

Teacher Feature: Mr. Mark Patinella

Teacher Feature: Mr. Mark Patinella

By Jasmine Wallis May 4, 2026

How did you get interested in biology? Biology was the one course in high school that came very naturally to me, and I did very well in it, so it kind of drew me in and gave me confidence. I was also...

Salutatorian Louisa Schimming alongside valedictorian Maxwell Sanders on Tuesday,
April 28, 2026.

Class of ’26 Top Students Reminisce

By Tess Hereford, News Editor May 4, 2026

Haldane announced its class of 2026 valedictorian and salutatorian on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Maxwell Sanders, the valedictorian, is headed to Brown University in the fall and salutatorian Louisa Schimming...

Electric Buses Out of Reach?

Electric Buses Out of Reach?

By Sofia Kelly May 4, 2026

How many students ascend their school bus's steps each morning and sink into their seats at the end of each school day? According to the New York Association for Pupil Transportation, over 2.3 million...

Teacher Feature: Mr. Kieran Lynch

Teacher Feature: Mr. Kieran Lynch

By Jasmine Wallis February 2, 2026

What is your favorite movie to show your students? “Well, there is no one particular movie, but I tend to show movies that are motivational and show struggle and triumph with persistence. Typically,...

Haldane alumnus Samuel Bates, Class of 2023, pictured in front of artwork.

Haldane Graduates Reminisce

By Una Lentz, Photo Editor February 2, 2026

No matter what path they are taking, what schools they attend, their career trajectories, or their geographic locations, Haldane High School alumni remain connected by the foundations built within the...

Junior George Macinnes sits behind the wheel during an outing on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

How to Get Your Driver’s License

By Jasmine Wallis February 2, 2026

For many high school students, turning 16 marks the beginning of their driving career. Representing freedom, the driver’s license allows every student’s horizons to broaden; no more bus rides, and...

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