By Castalia Litos, School and Community Editor
• May 17, 2024
This month at Hendrick Hudson High School, the school’s Chamber Orchestra, Choir, and Wind Ensemble collaborated in a combined performance of Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana cantata. A rich and technically challenging piece, Hen Hud’s dedicated students performed Orff’s magnum opus in an impressive...
The future of Hendrick Hudson school district remains uncertain as a result of the closing of Indian Point and its depletion of our revenues. The district’s budget restructuring expresses the intention of prioritizing students and staff, but taking a closer look, the truth is cloudier than that.
Initial...
Have you ever strolled down the bustling streets of New York City? The vibrant aura of the city is truly a sight to behold. Take in the towering buildings, the invigorating air, the fragrant smells, and the eclectic mix of people. The fashion scene in the city is unparalleled! You'll spot people dressed...
The most magical time of the year is just around the corner, and the air is filled with excitement for the upcoming season. It's time to don your frosty, fantastical outfits! This is the time of year when wintery-fashionable clothes seem to emerge from the snowy ground.
Even during the cold...
You’ve seen them patrolling the halls, checking bathrooms and keeping watch in the cafeteria. Hen Hud’s security guards work hard throughout the day to keep the school safe and orderly, but who are these security guards? What are their days like? And how did they end up at Hen Hud in the first place?
Chris...
When we first stepped into Ms. Scollins' office, she was on the phone with a colleague, laughing and chatting brightly. This was our first time meeting, but we instantly felt her friendly and welcoming presence as she invited us in and pulled chairs up to her desk for us.
At first, our interview...
Lunch is widely considered a student favorite during the school day, a time to catch-up with friends and, most importantly, eat – many students depend on a school’s cafeteria food service for their lunch. When coming to school, few question the availability of food in the cafeteria;...
The start of a new year means a new Student Government and fresh faces. For the 2023-24 school year, Hen Hud welcomes a new roster of Student Government leaders, including a pair of siblings, track stars, mathletes, artists, and some of the most dedicated students in the district’s community. We interviewed...
Wednesday, October 25th saw the high school transformed into a fully decorated collection of rooms run by clubs and sports teams to entertain the community in the yearly Haunted High School. A beloved annual tradition for the district’s younger students, this year’s event continued to live up to...
On September 29, 2023, Hen Hud’s Marta Przybylowska was awarded the Con Edison Athlete of the Week Award for maintaining a GPA of at least 3.5 and showing outstanding leadership as an athlete.
“This award was very unreal to receive as it is not very common. To me, it lets me remember that...
What is the definition of fashion? Is there even such a thing as the “definition”? Fashion is a way of expressing one’s freedom of ideas, creativity, and personal beliefs. It allows an individual to express themselves in a variety of interchangeable and artistic ways.
This year The Anchor...
In a world full of screens and distractions, students have a tendency to lose touch with the world around them. B-V custodian Kevin Golden wants to change that.
As a B-V alumni and current custodian of five years for the school, lifelong lover of nature and self proclaimed “reptile fanatic” Kevin...