Hello From The Editors

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Perrin: Hey everyone, my name is Perrin and I’m a member of the class of 2028. You should all be ready because I’m your new blog editor! This blog is going to be buzzing with your thoughts, stories, and craziness! Whether you are ready to write or ready to dive in and read something that interests you, this is your call! Let’s make this blog something we all want to read and write in, and honestly, it’s going to be a ride! 

Ceci: Hey! My name is Ceci and I am a member of the class of 2028, and this is my second year being an editor for the Hebron Academy Blog. I am super excited to help share pieces and spotlight both students and faculty through content and photos. I am hoping that the blog will be a place for everyone to go to and feel connected to the community beyond surface level. The blog is a place for everyone. Whether you are involved in sports or the arts, we’d love to see what you’re up to! It’s always a pleasure connecting with other students and faculty and the editors and I are looking forward to helping share your stories, insights and experiences! 

Tilly: Hi everyone! My name is Mathilde, aka Tilly, and I am a member of the class of 2027. I am incredibly excited and thrilled to be part of the Hebron Blog Editors for the first time. My goal is to bring fresh perspectives and ideas to this blog, as well as a chance for people to write about whatever they are passionate about, but also to read diverse and amazing pieces of writing from people on our campus. From sports, to arts, to trips, to your entourage, to whatever makes you smile, we would be honored to read about them and get to share it with everybody!

Message from the editors: We are your new blog editors and we are ready to turn this space into something we all want to read and write in. We are here to keep it lively and honest and full of what we are passionate about. We will put our best effort into making this blog a place that creates meaningful discussions, shows interesting perspectives, but also simple, fun stories from our people. Whether you want to share your thoughts or find something that actually clicks with you, this is your spot! Let’s make this blog a reflection of all of us because it’s not just ours, it’s yours too!

Gossip Girl 2.0

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Juliet Son’ 28

In Gossip Girl, Blair Waldorf says, fashion is “the most powerful art there is. It’s movement, design, and architecture all in one. It shows the world who we are and who we’d like to be.” Fashion defines who you want to be and how you want to be perceived by people. In 2026, the flow and trend of fashion changed rapidly with the development of social media, allowing people to share and connect.

As the 2016 era is going viral, messy, splendid, and the use of anything that goes with bold is becoming a part of the new 2026 trend. Oversized and big-framed sunglasses such as Chloè’s square frame sunglasses and Gucci’s special fit square sunglasses, big, long, and multiple-layered jewelry, and bold colors – hot pink, sky blue, and green – clothes especially tracksuits from IAMGIA and Juicy Couture are examples of this trend. Regarding the ‘messy’ trend, wearing silky slip dresses with long and very sparkly accessories, skinny scarves, splendid purses, and bold makeup, which is called lingerie fashion, is also a part of the trend. Women’s Fall/Winter 2026 Runway Show from ‘7 for all mankind’ showed this trend amazingly, evoking early 2000s nostalgia.

One trend that blew up the millennial generation has come back in 2026, which is military-style jackets. Military-style jackets are often referred to as Napoleon jackets, a military coat style worn by Napoleon during the early 1800s. Its genderless style and traits make people more fascinated and want to wear it. Double-breasted, high collar, and gold buttons are conspicuous. People often match denim, skinny jeans, and sunglasses with it to add more chic and classy vibes. Cropped style, long style, and fur style, so many types of Napoleon jackets are coming out, and lots of brands are recreating it with their own styles. Alexander McQueen’s S/S 2026, Balmain F/W 2025, Ann Demeulemeester’s S/S 2026, and Dior S/S 2025 are examples.

The footwear trend highlights the balance between comfort and style. Slim sneakers are leading this trend with a wide range of styles within low profile, flat or minimal sole, lightweight, and simple design. This trend significantly emphasizes the change in footwear characteristics because it shifts from big, bulky designs to cleaner, refined, and understated designs. Also, slim sneakers give off quiet luxury and are stylish, but not flashy, which shows that the minimalism trend is back. Moreover, Sneakerina shoes are the evolution of this trend combining ballet flats and 1970s sport shoes to evoke a more classy and elegant style. Speedcat ballet venus from Puma, Tokyo MJ from Adidas, and LV Sneakerina from Louis Vuitton show several different styles within Sneakerina styles.

The Adventure of a Lifetime

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Mayci Grieve ’28

There are some moments in life that don’t feel real until you’re already in them, the kind of moments where you look around at your friends and think, I’m going to remember this forever. What makes our Florida trip even crazier is that it all started as a joke. One random night in November, during study hall, someone said, “What if we actually went to Florida?” We all laughed because it sounded impossible. There was no way our parents would say yes. But somehow, one by one, every single parent did. That wild idea turned into plane tickets, packed bags, and one of the most unforgettable trips of my life.

It all became real the moment Charley, Ryleigh, and I stepped onto the plane. We were filled with excitement, barely able to sit still as we flew down to meet Jess and Sylvie. When we finally landed and dropped our bags, the very first thing we did was jump on the golf cart. The warm air hit us, the music was blasting, and we were flying down the road with no real destination. That was the moment we all knew, this trip was going to be something special. It didn’t matter what we did. It mattered that we were doing it together.

We had two days to soak in the Florida sun before the night we’d been counting down to for months. Zach Bryan’s 2026 tour was coming to Tampa, and somehow, we were going to be front row. Even saying it out loud didn’t feel real. Before the concert, we spent our days by the pool, letting the warm air sink into our skin and laughing about everything and nothing. That’s the thing about Hebron. It doesn’t just give you classmates, it gives you people who make even a simple pool day feel like the start of summer. Hebron builds friendships that don’t end when the school day does. They follow you across states, into new experiences, and into moments that shape who you are.

Our favorite part of the trip, besides the concert, was definitely the golf cart rides. The freedom of being able to take it anywhere felt like a preview of summer, hands in the air, hair everywhere, music loud, and no responsibilities. It was simple, but it was perfect.

Then the day finally came. Concert day. For most of us, it was our first concert ever, and Zach Bryan was the perfect person to experience that with. We were anxious, excited, and honestly still in disbelief. We didn’t care that we had to wait in line for seven hours. Time flew because we were together. Getting ready was one of my favorite parts with the music blasting, the energy building, and the realization that in just a few hours, we’d be singing those same songs live.

When we left the house, we were practically vibrating with excitement. The sun was brutal, and we were sweating before we even got inside, but none of it mattered. As soon as the gates opened, we sprinted through the pit and somehow, miraculously got front row spots. We were over the moon. Every minute of waiting, every sunburn and sun poisoning was worth it.

Then it happened. Zach Bryan walked out, and the stadium exploded. Hearing “Overtime” live from the front row didn’t feel real. By the time he closed with “Revival,” not a single person in the entire stadium, all 65,000+ of them, was sitting down. Everyone was screaming, singing, jumping, and living in the moment. It was electric. It was unforgettable.

After the concert, we definitely had concert depression. Our feet were killing us, some of us were sunburnt or even sun‑poisoned, and the traffic was awful. Even then, it was 3 a.m. McDonald’s run made everything feel perfect again. Every second, good or bad, was worth it. Not just because of the concert, but because I got to experience it with my best friends.

Even after the concert, the trip kept going. Our beach day was the perfect ending, even when Jess and Charley kept pranking me in the ocean. I didn’t care. I wouldn’t trade a single moment of that trip for anything. It was the trip of a lifetime, one I’ll never take for granted.

Florida wasn’t just a vacation. It was a reminder of how lucky I am to have the friends I do, friends I met at Hebron, friends who make every experience bigger, brighter, and better. It was unforgettable not because of where we were, but because of who I was with.

Dear Basketball

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Charlie Marcotte’27

I have been new to many things this year. Firstly, I was a new student to Hebron Academy, and I was new to playing basketball. Although the 2025-2026 basketball season may not go down as Hebron’s best season, I believe it was a successful one. The JV team managed to rack up three wins on their way to their JV championship appearance, in which they played a strong game and only lost to Hyde by a few points. As for varsity, the team may have not seen the same success as the JV team had, but they saw success in a different way. Even with the changing roster, Varsity was able to make steady progress. Varsity’s improvement was obvious as each game they seemed to play better even against incredibly tough opponents including a six foot nine giant from Kents Hill.

Just as the teams improved, the players did as well. Everyone left the season a much better player than they started, learning the much needed skills to become a better basketball player. Improvement wasn’t only seen in their skills on the court, it was seen in our character, as players began to emerge as leaders. While our captains obviously showed great leadership other unlikely leaders emerged from the group showing the immense personal growth that everyone had over the course of the season. As we grew ourselves we simultaneously grew as a team. From the first practice to the final practice, strong bonds were created among teammates. Relationships that started off simply as basketball teammates led to friendships outside of basketball. Relationships that were created in the locker rooms or on the bus rides continue to manage to survive once the season met its end. While this season may have consisted of many ups and downs, it was a great season. From the disappointment caused by losing to the pure joy of the JV locker rooms before games, we did it as a team; no one was left out. I will never forget eating a whole big bag of Hint of Lime tortilla chips before one of our home games or our JV locker room nonsense. The 2025-2026 basketball season showed growth both on the court and off the court, and I am excited to see what next season holds.     

Girls Varsity Basketball Season Recap 2025-2026

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Rita Franco ’28

Stepping on the wood, jumping to the hoop, and tying the colorful shoes, the season might be over, but the memories and experiences will never be forgotten… This year, the girls varsity basketball team has started strong with its first win in seven years. The energy on the court was powerful, and the cheers for the teammates were deafening.

This was the first year trying this amazing sport for many people, but thanks to the veterans’ help and our coach, Chris Moylan, every person has left the court with a different experience and more love for the ball than they could have ever imagined. The first game of the season was devastating; however, that loss only brought laughs and more enthusiasm. From fighting for the wins in the following games, to Addy’s goldfish talks, Nasiba’s and Yarie’s cheers from the bench, the teammates’ celebration after every single basket or even pass, Jenny’s energy to learn, Charley’s blocks, Alice’s participation even when almost nobody was in practice, Zarmina’s fights for the ball, Makayla’s strength, Natalie’s leadership, Eila’s encouraging comments, Julia’s support from the injured side, Laurali’s effort to get better, Ellen’s threes, or Nai’s giggles and sweetness, our team is the best one in the league. Maybe not in point statistics, but I can assure everyone that the Hebron Academy girls basketball team would break any stats with laughs and companionship.

Hebron Academy has made real hoopers.

Alpine Skiing Recap 25-26

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Elizabeth Stokes’27

The 2026 Hebron Alpine season exceeded all our expectations. Every race saw each skier pushing their limits, utilizing every run—whether training or not—to improve, resulting in moments of joy that left them smiling from ear to ear. The final race of the year was the NEPSAC Championship, the biggest race of the year. Eight members of the team left Hebron the day before to compete in the championship in New Hampshire. The race started with a few mishaps, such as getting the trailer stuck in a snowbank to begin the morning, but later being saved by Mr. Mulley. Once the team arrived at the lodge and finished getting ready, we hopped on the chairlift for Giant Slalom inspection, and before we knew it was time to race. One by one, the Hebron Alpine team descended down the course, every turn fueled by grit and passion. Eventually, the Giant Slalom race ended, and three team members stood in the top twenty in their own fields. Jack Bartash ‘28 walked away with an impressive tenth-place finish in boys, earning him an All-NEPSAC title, hot on Jack’s trail was Cael Mulley ‘27 with an eleventh-place finish to be awarded with All-NEPSAC Honorable Mention. Both boys battled hard in a field of over sixty. For girls, I stood nineteenth out of seventy-one other girls, earning my own All-NEPSAC Honorable Mention. 

Once the giant slalom was over, it was time for the slalom race. Slalom had two courses set, one on the right for girls, one on the left for boys, and we would switch after our first run. The girls’ first run went smoothly, but once the boys started to run the course, an issue emerged. The boys’ course was taking lives; boy after boy would ski out or not finish the course. I was standing at the top of the course, fraternizing with my other teammates and coaches about how bad the course is and it hit me. I have to ski this course next, and I will become just another one of its victims. As time ticked down towards my run, I kept watching the boys ski out, but making sure to cheer for my teammates as they descended the hardcore course. Eventually, the girls started running the course again, and it was the same story; none of the girls were finishing the course either. At last, the final girl descended down the course, which capped off the Nepsac championship race. Although the race may have had some lows, the highs outweigh these lows. Some highs are the high placings in Giant Slalom, Casidhe Madsen ‘26 racing just a week after injuring her shoulder, first-year racer Paula Menning ‘28 landing herself in an impressive thirty-fourth for giant slalom, Beccy Wollenweber ‘27 lending her slalom skis to another racer in need, or the team spirit shown while we screamed and cheered for our teammates. Nepsac’s turned out to be a resounding success and a great way to close out the 2026 season.

Girls Hockey Recap 25-26

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Sage Joyce ’27

As we reflect on the past season, the Hebron Girls’ hockey team is proud to see what we’ve accomplished in the transient winter season. Between 36 practices, 25 games, 11 wins, 13 losses, and 4 overtimes, we have laughed together, cried together, but most of all, grown together. Every single practice, everybody comes into the locker room with the willingness to get better. From the moment we step on the ice, we are pushing each other to the limits we know eachother have. The culture on and off the ice is something that this team has adapted to with no problem; a positive culture has been created by the most outstanding coaches, Courtney and Karen. They have taught us what it’s like to be a Hebron Hockey player and represent the school in every room we step into. The big “Hebron hockey” standing out on our sweat suits everywhere we go reminds us to be a good role model off the ice, while the front of the jersey reminds us who we are representing on the ice. 

After COVID hit, the girls’ hockey team was no longer because of the lack of girls to support the program. In the fall of 2023, there started to be some change. Science teacher and Boys Varsity B coach, Jake Cockrell, helped create this change. Jake started to recruit hockey players like me, looking to go to the next level and play prep hockey, but what we both didn’t know was what was in store for us that upcoming season. After not having enough recruits, we had to work with what we had, and it was very little. The season was very rough for the players, and at the time, I did not see anything changing in the future, so I transferred. I transferred due to one reason: hockey. I felt that the Hebron hockey would not meet my standards in the rest of my 3 years of high school, and I couldn’t have been more wrong. After a lot of reflection and deciding what was best for my future, I chose to go back to Hebron. The hockey program was growing, and seemed more promising than before. This was the best decision I could have made at the time. 

It was now my third year at Hebron, and the hockey team was looking very promising for the 2025-2026 season. After we gained two new coaches and a renovated locker room, everyone was ready to hit the ice as soon as November came around. Even though we had a lot of new girls who joined the team, the locker room atmosphere was amazing from day one. From dancing before 6 am practices to “wake us up”, to playing “Love”, by Kiesha Cole, right before a game to get us fired up and ready to go, the locker room has always felt like home. Being in a space with the same people every day might seem like it would get boring, but nothing was ever boring with our group of girls. This team has been so special to play with throughout the past 4 months, and I’m very excited to see what the future holds for the Hebron Girls Hockey program. Lastly, I would like to thank our coaches, Courtney Carnes and Karen MacDonald, for teaching us the ways of how to be a team player and what we need to know to grow and develop as players. We owe everything to you guys. 

Boys Varsity Hockey Reflection 25-26

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Alex Vogel ’26

Seniors Ronan Newell, Alex Vogel and Jack Angel

The 2025-2026 boys Varsity Hockey season was a step in the right direction. When everyone came to campus in September, immediately, the guys built chemistry, trust, and memories with each other. As we started hitting the ice we had even more fun together; skating and working out in the mornings before school gave us yet another place to bond. Our first challenge of the year was tryouts. Unexpected cuts and moves were made and it shocked some people. However, as time passed, both teams A and B took the selections in stride and began working towards their seasons. It wasn’t a smooth start for either team, as they both lost their first games. But A ended up winning their very next game against Proctor, and B finished the year with a winning record. Varsity A’s season was filled with lessons and quite a bit of adversity, as we had a severe loss in Cliff Hedges as he got injured in late January and was unable to play the rest of the season. As well as one of our top scorers, in Jeremy Lavoie, had to leave the team in the later half of the season due to family reasons. However it was quite amazing seeing how the team rallied together in the last half of the season despite losing two key players. 

Personally for me, it was tough. I was never captain of any team before and was thrown into the fire a bit. But with the help of many trusted faculty on campus like Mr. Smart, Ms. Stokes, and Mrs. Nadeau, I can happily say that I did everything in my power to be there for my teammates whenever they needed me. This team also finished 2nd in the Holt Conference in the regular season, which goes to show the type of persistence our players had. Despite a loss in the quarterfinals against Portsmouth Abbey, this team has a lot to be proud about. 

With all of the cards that this team was dealt, and watching how everyone faced adversity, I can confidently say that these young men will go on to live meaningful, successful, and rich lives after Hebron. Playing on the ice with this team was awesome, but this year, the true privilege was being able to become close friends with so many great human beings.

I Have A Dream, Too

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Sammy Baymont ’28

I have a dream, a dream that is in the cold ice rinks of my city, Montreal. I have a dream that hockey is for every kid who wants to play this game, not just a certain group of people or come from a certain background. Hockey is a big part of where I’m from, but sometimes the people that run it forgets the values it is supposed to teach, like fairness, respect, etc….

At a young age, discrimination in hockey started early for me .. Some kids like me got less ice time because of their last name, their accent, or how much money their dad had. Others are judged by their size or the color of their skin before they even get a real chance to show how much their talent really is. Coaches don’t always mean to do this, but the damage still happens more than people think. Kids start to feel invisible, and in a lot of cases lose the love of the game they always had. Even for me, it only took one coach and I almost stopped playing.

I have a dream that one day in Montreal and everywhere in the world, every hockey player will be judged by their effort and talent, not by stereotypes. I have a dream that coaches will look past what parents and other people have to offer to them and see true potential. I have a dream that locker rooms will be places full of kids that actually deserve their spots. Hockey should be like a breakaway, where everyone moves forward the right way the way it should be, passing the puck, trusting each other.

Discrimination in youth hockey is like bad ice. You can still skate on it, but at one point, someone will fall. When kids quit hockey because they feel unwanted, the sport loses more than players, it loses some of their best players for stupid reasons. Hockey should build confidence, not break it down. It should be a place where kids learn how to stand up after they fall, not a place where they are pushed down by things that they don’t have control over because of people above them.

I want to be part of the change since I was a victim of unfairness . I want to speak up when I see unfair treatment by being a coach. I want to support kids who are treated differently and remind them that they deserve to be there. One day, I hope to help young talents from minorities to  make sure everyone gets a fair chance like I always wished I had, even if they are not the best right away. Growth takes time, just like everything else in life.

I have a dream too, that hockey in Montreal will become a better sport where everyone feels welcome and at their place. I have a dream that the rinks in my town will belong to every kid, no matter who they are and where they come from. Until that dream becomes real, I will keep believing, keep trying, and keep skating forward for every kid that didn’t get to accomplish their dream, I’ll do it for them.

Note From The Editor

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Casidhe Madsen ’26

The pieces below were written by students in response to Martin Luther King Jr.’s iconic “I Have a Dream” speech. In class, students were asked to reflect on Dr. King’s message and create their own speeches inspired by his themes of justice, equality, and hope.

Each piece represents a personal interpretation of what a more just and unified future could look like today. While inspired by King’s structure and vision, these words are entirely the students’ own, shaped by their experiences, beliefs, and generation.

We are proud to publish their work as part of this classroom assignment and to continue sharing student voices that engage with history in meaningful and creative ways.