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Jeremy Lavoie’s Fall Music Wrapped

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1: Linger by Royal Otis

I have been listening to “Linger”’s original version by The Cranberries for several years, but when this new cover by Royal Otis came out, I was shocked by how good it was. The singer’s voice is amazing and everything about the song resonates with me. I play this song an unhealthy amount of times throughout the day because the rhythm makes me want to jump up and down every time I hear it. Mr. Moiland can attest to this. He has probably heard this song from my speaker hundreds of times from his apartment. Thanks to me, it’s always stuck in his head and if you are reading this Sir, all we can do is let it linger 🙂  

2: Teenage Dirtbag by Wheatus

This song has my heart. I know “Teenage Dirtbag” by heart and with reason. I’ll never forget those long rides where I would be listening to this song on repeat. Even though it isn’t on the soundtrack, I will always associate this song with the movie 10 Things I Hate About You, which is one of my favorite films. This is a feel-good song for me because of the relation to this movie.  The last verse of “Teenage Dirtbag” is the main reason that I love it so much. Go to minute 2:49 and thank me later.

3: Give Me Everything by Pitbull

Vibes.

4: Last Christmas by Wham

This is probably one of my favorite holiday songs ever. Whenever I start listening to “Last Christmas”, I know that Christmas is coming soon. I began listening to it once again a couple of weeks ago, and from then on, I have been in full Christmas mode. The rhythm is soothing and enjoyable and the backstory is a very relatable one for many. That is what makes it a top song for me. In the past week, this song has gained a starting job in my playlist and it will continue to be promoted up until Christmas. After the holidays, “Last Christmas” will unfortunately be demoted, but when I listen to it ten months later, it will still hit the same.

5: Break by Alex G

 I like “Break” for several reasons that I won’t dive into, but this song is a part of my daily routine. This is my number one comfort song. I will listen to it if I’m ever feeling down or sad because it makes me feel better about myself, just like hot soup when I have a cold. I discovered this song a year ago and since then it’s always been a starting player on my playlist. I hope that people reading this will go listen to “Break” and enjoy it just as much as I do.

First Game of Boy’s Varsity Soccer

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By Oscar Diffin ’27

Last weekend, the Hebron boy’s Varsity soccer team had their first game of the season. With this being our home opener and the kickoff to Hebron fall sports, the pressure was put on our shoulders not to lose. It was such a physically difficult game that our subs had to switch out every few minutes. By the time our game rolled around, the Hebron team had only practiced together in full for about a week. The Berwick team had been together for three weeks and had already played scrimmages against other teams, which meant they would be much more in sync. Though Berwick was a very physical team, we held our ground and didn’t let any goals in. Midway through the game, a Berwick player dropped to the ground and couldn’t breath. Being right next to him, I was shocked the Hebron community was about to watch this kid be revived after not being able to breath during our very first game. The Hebron team also suffered a serious injury with our team captain, Krum Tsvetkov, who, after being hit in the knee multiple times, was carted off the field. His injury is preventing him from being able to play any soccer until further notice. 

Though the game ended on a semi – boring note, with the final score being 0 – 0, it was well fought and there was good playing between both teams. Berwick definitely had the jump on the Hebron team, having had two weeks of training on us. However, the Hebron team got a rhythm going between the defense and midfield quickly, with connections and passes happening constantly. Overall, the outcome of the game kept a clean slate for the Hebron boys varsity soccer team and let us have more time to improve and become a more connected team before our next home game. The temporary loss of Krum is a setback, but the team will work through it and continue to strive for excellence on the field.

My Experience In Hebron’s Alice In Wonderland Play

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By Emma-Rose Vining ’27

I played Alice in this year’s play, Alice In Wonderland. I was enthusiastic to take on this role, because I felt like it expanded my knowledge of acting and I could go through the familiar process of making a play. The start of the process began with get-to -know-you games and once we all got to know each other, we started running the script and blocking out the play. The process of putting together a show does take a few steps, but the initial introductions and getting to know everyone is very valuable and is one of my favorite parts of building a show. When getting to know people, you can see how they settle into their roles and grow as an actor. In my opinion, one person who really stood out was Jillian Applegate ‘25. Jillian did a great job with her role, she was always helpful with the younger kids, and gave people tips on how to better their performance as well. I love how on-task and focused she always was. All in all, this experience was really fun, and I think that the play was a strong representation of the heart of school theater and the Hebron community as a whole.

Girls’ Lacrosse Season

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By: Emma Frumiento ’25

Hebron Academy girls lacrosse had an exciting season this year! The girls varsity lacrosse team gained many new members, who had formerly participated in club lacrosse outside of school, which greatly impacted the teams success.  Additionally two new coaches, specializing in lacrosse and functional strength training, were hired to lead the girls.  With new talent and experienced coaches, the Hebron Girls Varsity Lacrosse team was well equipped for a successful season.

After a few weeks of practice, team captains were nominated and voted on.  Coaches and players appointed three junior class members, Annie F. ‘25, Tessa S. ‘25, and Emma F. ‘25 to lead the team this past season. The teams first game was against rival school Kents Hill.  The girls wanted to start their season with a win, and, appropriately, they also wanted to crush their rival school.  As goals were scored, the girls realized their season’s potential.  Having completed only a few practices, the Hebron team came out with the win.  Excited, the girls rang the victory bell in front of many parents and fans.More games were played, and the girls sat at 3-0 half way through their season. The next game would break their streak and bring a tough loss to the team’s record, but it only seemed to strengthen the team when they came back to win the next game they played.   

With the playoff season coming, the girls were seeded first, meaning they would play the four seed, Hyde School in the MAISAD semi-finals.  The girls went into the game confident in their ability and it showed on the scoreboard as they won at home 12-2.  A few practices later, the team played in the finals, but they were missing a few players.  Two Midfielders would not be playing; Sammy J. ‘26 was out with a concussion and Emma F. ‘25 would be away.  Additionally Athina N. ‘28 who is a strong defender was also out with a concussion.  Being down three players, the girls still fought hard and gave it their all; however, they came up just short and lost 4-7 to Kents Hill.  Despite the loss in the finals, the girls lacrosse team had the best record they have had in years.  The girls had fun, brought the energy, and won games, leading them to a very successful season and they hope to bring home the championship next year

Hebron Men’s Varsity Lacrosse: More Than An Ugly Statistic

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By Hayden Plimley ‘24 and Krum Tsvetkov ‘25

The first time I ever picked up a lacrosse stick was this year, a week before spring break. I had mixed feelings about the sport because I have always been a football player and trying out a new sport so late seemed strange. The moment we started practicing, I realized that lacrosse is amazing and I was delighted to play for Hebron. On the other hand, a lot of us had never picked up a stick in our lives, so everyone knew that it wasn’t going to be an easy season. And this was proven by our season’s rough start and winning only 1 out of 6 games. Yes, we know it is not a pretty statistic to look at, but we are all looking forward to the remainder of the season. With Marquis Prater’s tremendous skills in the goal and  Ronan Newell’s great faceoff work and quick feet to give us the opportunity to gain possession, we feel like we can accomplish anything. 

As the season has come to an end, the amount of losses don’t represent the efforts of the team overall. Despite having only one win in overtime against Gould, the season has been relatively successful in terms of effort, considering the lack of experience with many of the players who picked up a stick only a few months ago. Standout players included Marquis Prater, Ronan Newell, Gabe Cote, and Joey Gualtieri. Sadly, the season came to an end in a tight 9-6 loss against Hyde in the MAISAD semi-finals. However, Coach Jack Sweeney looks forward to turning over the page next year, as a handful of recruits are expected to come and help the team on its way to being competitive in NEPSAC.

Messi vs. New England Revolutions

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By: Evie Willer ’26

My brother, Myles, has been a big soccer fan since he first stepped on the playing field around the age of three. He has nonstop begged my parents to let him go to a professional soccer game. When we saw that his favorite player, Lionel Messi, was coming to play the New England Revolutions in Boston, we were quick to get the tickets. After the two hour drive to Boston in stop and go traffic, we made it to Gillette Stadium. Once we were there and found our seats, everyone started piling in. Over 65,000 fans packed the stands. Everyone had Messi jerseys on. Unlike concerts I’ve been to at Gillette, this crowd was mostly young kids and their families who were all excited to see the famous Lionel Messi.

I’ve never seen a crowd so loud and full of joy as when Messi made his way out to the field. Many people had no doubt that the inter – Miami team would win, as they are the number one team in the league. However, once the game started, New England Revolutions scored their goal in the first minute. Everyone was in shock and Messi and inter miami stepped up their game after noticing the Revolutions wanted the win. Messi played the full game, which was unexpected, and he ended up scoring two goals and had one assist. Miami ended up winning four to one. This game was the most competitive soccer game I had seen. It was interesting to see how the players were able to make quick decisions and work as a team to win the game. My favorite part of the game wasn’t watching the actual game, but hearing all the five to ten year olds yelling and getting mad at the teams and refs for calls they did not agree with.

Looking Back at the Cross Country Season

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By: Valentina Jeronimo ’26

From running in the crispy weather of fall to running in the frigid winter, our cross country team showed remarkable dedication and effort this season; our team with more than 10 runners showed encouraging behavior with each other and our endeavor allowed us to progress through the whole period. More importantly, our coach, Coach Prince, made sure each of us had an exceptional season and pushed us to bring out the best of us in every race and practice and we thank him for that. We started off every practice with a 1200m warm up and drills to stretch, then, depending on each of our health conditions we either ran on the trails or did the bike inside. Days before the race the team worked on cardio exercises and our couch made sure we got enough rest for the race the next day.

All the dedication and effort our team has made this season has been reflected by achieving a remarkable 2nd place in the MAISADS championship against Kents hill, Gould, Hyde and Bradford Christian Academy. I am very proud to say I was part of this team and I am pleased with my result but more importantly with the result of all of my teammates. The team would also like to thank Ms. D or Ms. Desmond for taking care of us and looking after us this season; from all the taping she did, to all of us who she sent to the bike and to all of us who she put up to every day in her office saying “I don’t want to do cross country today.” Thank you.

And for the last time we can shout:

Jacks on me Jacks on three…. One..Two..Three… JACKS!!!!

Roster:

Michael Boardman ‘27

James (Quin) Doyle ‘26

Guadalupe (Lupe) Fernandez-Irurzum ‘26

Perrin Gill ‘28

Conlin Goodwin ‘27

Valentina (Val) Jeronimo ‘26

Eliot Kamula ‘25

Donghyun (David) Lee ‘28

Finn Miller ‘28

Martha Morril ‘24

Robert (Roby) Schroder ‘24

James Young ‘24

Behind the Athletic Scene with Ms. D

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By: Ryan Johnston ’24

Often when looking at sports programs you may notice the star athletes, possibly the clean jerseys the team wears, or the coaches. However, behind it all are the athletic trainers that make sure those athletes stay on the field in those fashionable jerseys and they definitely keep the coaches in check. At Hebron it is no different, Ms Raymond, who unchoicefully goes by Ms. D or Ms. Desmos keeps all the sports teams in line and healthy. Whether it be one of the Soccer players trying to get out of running sprints or another one of the countless Hockey injuries she is always there to fix you up and pester you about doing your rehab. However, she doesn’t limit herself to getting mad at the players, the coaches get their fair share of her thoughts. Although Ms. D is able to see through everyone’s antics and is happy to voice her opinions on it, she is always there for everyone. Her door is always open and practically everyday students will come to her for any range of help whether it be advice in personal life to being taped up for practice or just to grab ice and say “hi”. I personally account for many visits for all varieties and I know many others can as well. 


So from Hebron Academy to you Ms Raymond(Desmos), Thank you for everything you do and have done for our community.

Pictured above: Previous assistants to the athletic trainer- Nick Theodos ’23, Anthony Lombardo ’23, Noah Parmenter ’24, and Ms. Raymond (Ms. D)