About Radium Girls

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By: Alexandra Hounsell ’27

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            Initially going into the show Radium Girls I was worried that I was going to feel like I was a part of a completely different world. I had never done any type of theater since elementary school plays, and I was concerned  that I would feel out of place. Once I auditioned and worked with the group, however, I realized that I didn’t need to feel alone. For the months that I worked on the show I had most definitely grown. With the group, and with my personal courage and acting as well. One thing about the members of Radium Girls was that they ensured that the environment during rehearsals was always comfortable. I never was afraid to mess a line up, or ask questions. Whenever one of us was nervous or unsure, there was certainly no lack of comfort and kind advice, as well as compassion from Ms. Begin and Mx. Gmyrek. 

       One thing I learned this winter is that challenges that seem impossible rarely are impossible. Although it seems cliche, teamwork is definitely one of the most important aspects of theater. Turning from a reporter to a doctor with a button up coat, glasses, Files, and jars would not be possible without someone there to help me gather everything before running back out on stage. Nor would it be possible to do set changes and get into character without Ms. Begin helping me with the props. This experience goes for everyone in the show. Nothing compares to the feeling of show night when you can watch everyone’s hard work pay off. 

   One thing that no one amount of work can prepare you for, however, is the whirl of emotions that is closing night. Before you know it, the show is done. The curtains are closed, the audience has finished applause, and everyone is rushed back to change and discuss before going home. It is sad to know that the people you’ve worked with everyday after school will for the majority go separate paths and all of the lines you memorized you won’t run through again. All of the sets you’ve used will be put back, and the year will move on. Yet, it is nice to go home and know that everyone has worked so hard for a production, and people will remember it for years to come. 

     Thanks to Ms. Begin,  Mx. Gmyrek, and everyone in production for a great show, it was very enjoyable to be a part of. 

My Mom- Tiny Love Story

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By: Trace B. Johnson ’26

My Mama

I love my mama. Ever since my first memory to every morning when I call her and hear her voice, I feel wrapped in love. I love everything about my mama, her smile, her beautiful deep blue eyes, her love for sports and our family. I’ll always cherish the warmth of her hugs and the way she makes me feel at home. There is no other person on earth like my mama, there is not a single person I look up to, respect, or love more. She has taught me to be me and I will love her forever.

The Importance of Galentine’s ❤️

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By: Ceci Ross ’28

On Valentine’s Day, we take the time to celebrate with the ones we love. Most people call their Valentine their boyfriend or girlfriend. It is usually celebrated as a special, intimate day between two people’s growing relationship. A lot of people might find themselves being single or lonely on Valentine’s Day. But there is one thing I’ve discovered that can be just as special as having a date. It’s called Galentine’s! Galentine’s is a day to celebrate the girls around you, who lift you up, and to share a special celebration of your friendship.

I got to spend an awesome night with all my girlies + Oakley!  We had so much fun and thanks to our awesome hostess Clover Pross!  

As many say, guys come and go but friendship lasts a lifetime. So cherish the ones around you and ball your eyes out to the Notebook. Trust me, you won’t regret it 😉.

Special hugs to all my girlies!

Love, 

Ceci Ross.

Hebron Girls Hockey Season Reflection

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By: Isa Fischer ’26

As we wrapped up our final hockey game of the season, I reflect on these past few months, our team, and the memories we’ve created together. We started this year off with two goalies and five players at school, only three of whom were here last year, and we gradually gained girls as we neared the beginning of hockey season, and even afterwards. We were a new team both to each other and to Hebron Academy. Most of us started this season barely knowing one another but, after working with each other day after day, both in the rink and out, to call any member of our team a stranger is about as far from the truth as it is possible to get. Each moment we shared brought our team closer together, whether it be singing in the locker room before games, being stranded outside the closed rink in the cold, or coach Dumais telling us “skibidi,” on multiple occasions. Throughout our whole season, injuries and sickness kept sweeping across our team, but, after every setback, we got back up and kept working hard. Everything we experienced together and each person on our team played an important role in creating a season to be proud of, even if the scoreboard didn’t always agree. This year was not easy, but working together, we were all able to improve so next year will be even better, go Jacks!

To our amazing captains, Belle and Kiera: we are all going to miss you so much, and we wish you both the best wherever you end up next year.

Mia Hancock’s Winter Break

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By Mia Hancock ’28

Over winter break, I got to go to New York City, and it was so amazing! I have been before but it’s such a big city there is always something new to do. One of the best parts was seeing a Broadway show. I had never seen anything like it before—the lights, the music, and the actors were all incredible. 

I also got to spend time with some of my family who live there. It was nice catching up with them and hearing all their stories about living in such a big city. They took me to some great restaurants and showed me around a little which was exhilarating.

And, of course, I went to Times Square. It was SO bright and busy, even at night. It kind of felt like I was in a movie. I took a bunch of pictures, went into some entertaining stores, and bought some cute souvenirs. Overall, it was such a fun trip, and I’m already hoping I can go back again soon!

I Have a Dream, Too

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By Alex Vogel ’26

I am truly honored to have the opportunity to be here, to even just breathe this air in front of me. But I am even more blessed to be able to speak on a matter that is very near and dear to my heart. A matter that binds us all, a challenge that knows no borders, no class, no creed, no social hierarchy. A matter that is taking one life every eleven minutes. 

When nations wage war, it is one versus another. War is hell. War is publicly condemned because of its capability to steal human lives too soon. When nations wage war, there are protests, demonstrations against it, and pleas to make it end. The act of war itself is hell. Those in war can attest that being caught in the crossfire of a war…is hell, being in the frontlines of war…is hell, being on the sidelines of a war, witnessing untimely death…is hell. Battling against a war is hell. Yet in almost every national conflict, there is a group of people that come together to fight this hell. Soldiers in war murder the enemy.

This dreadful matter I speak of is one of self-murder. Suicide: the seemingly only answer when the struggles of the mind win the war.

I have hope that the silent battles of the mind will one day be welcomed and not discussed behind closed doors. I see a time when a chorus of empathy and understanding will ease the weight of depression, anxiety, and despair rather than being carried alone.

I have a hope that one day, people who fight behind closed doors would no longer feel ashamed and will instead stand tall in the light of acceptance, surrounded by people who say, “We see you, we hear you, we are with you.”

I have a hope that the stigma that suffocates the soul will crumble like ancient walls, giving way to a society where mental health is not a secret to be hidden, but a truth that is unanimously accepted. 

I have a hope that instead of demanding that peacefulness be sacrificed for work, workplaces would become shelters to the artillery that is mental hell. Shelters where everybody will feel appreciated and complete.

I have a hope that our hospitals will treat not only broken bones but broken spirits, that our leaders will legislate not only for the economy but for the emotional well-being of the supposedly free people.

And so I say, let us rise from the commentary and judgement of others. Let us rise up with the courage to speak openly, for there is no solution in silence. Let us rise up and embrace each other, for there is no shame in struggle. Let us rise up and create a world where mental health is no longer a war that one must fight alone. Let us rise up and fight this war that is more lethal than total war. Let us rise up until every soul knows the joy of being cared for and looked out for. Let us lead in love and acceptance, not judgement and belittlement. Let us rise until the day this war against the mind is put to a permanent ceasefire, where society is the victor, and suicide is the defeated. Only then we may sit down in contentment.

That is my hope…it is your duty to carry this hope with you until all of us do, so that this no longer remains just my hope, but all of the souls of this beautiful world we can make. Turn this hope into a reality, so that when the war of society and mental health is discussed in future history classrooms, the teachers and students can say with a smile–a real smile–that “society won”.

An EPIC Cinema/Resolutions Review

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By Cael Mulley ’27 and Vaughn Ross ’27

(This is a response to an all school survey that asked students/teachers about their recent watches and their New Year’s Resolutions)

Hey Hebron Academy, I just looked at all of the responses to the Movie/Show survey. Your recent watches are so boring! Every 2 out of 3 people watched Squid Game and Wicked. Someone didn’t even finish the form. That same person’s New Year’s Resolution was to try to stop using Tik Tok, so maybe next time, consider actually finishing the form before going back to scrolling. One person said they recently watched Solo Leveling and they stated “It’s an anime, I don’t watch TV shows.” What!?  I don’t understand, if it’s not a tv show, then what is it? And why did you put it for tv shows? At least they had a good New Year’s Resolution. Their resolution was to stop eating snow when skiing. I was wondering who you are, but I guess I’ll find out on Mountain Day after I follow the trail you left in the snow with your teeth. 

Anonymous 1 wrote that they haven’t watched any movies over break and their New Year’s Resolutions were to explore new places and make new friends. These are some good resolutions, but how about you make some new friends and watch Epic Movie (2007), it should be an EPIC time together. All jokes aside, that movie hurt my brain. I think I lost 25 brain cells from it, but it’s still better than watching Squid Game or Wicked. Anonymous 2 watched the movie Killers, which I’ve never heard of, and watched the show Love Island. Maybe I’ll watch it sometime. Their New Year’s Resolution was to make their bed everyday. Solid resolution and you’re never too old to start doing that. Anonymous 3’s resolution was to say less brain rot. This is the best New Year’s Resolution of the entire form, although, once you start saying brain rot you never stop, so good luck sigma! Anonymous 4 decided to turn in a blank form. You really helped us out. I wish I could repay you for your kind deeds. 

Anonymous 5 watched the movies: Revenge of the Sith, The Muppet Movie, Moulin Rouge, Les Mis, Sound of Music, Rocketman and Bohemian Rhapsody. They watched the shows: How I met your Mother, Queer Eye, Seinfeld, Heartstopper, and Get Back. Revenge of the Sith was personally the only good thing on that list from my very biased opinion, out of every show and movie you watched. You could have aced your next test if you spent more time studying instead of watching all of these, these, interesting works of television. I have respect for you though because you were able to watch them all so quickly and actually remember the names of each and every one of them. 

Anonymous 6’s New Year’s resolution was to run 25 miles a week. Not sure how much time you have on your hands, but if you’re able to do that, then you’re able to watch Epic Movie as well, and trust me after watching it you might start running 30 miles a week, or you might leave the country. Lastly, Anonymous 7 watched, Figth Club and Famely Guy. No my spelling isn’t wrong, you’re wrong; these are the best shows ever. Here is some advice on what to watch next break if you have time: Fifth best watch would be White chicks. Fourth best watch is Tag. Third best watch is Van Wilder for the people over 16 years old out there. Second best watch is Tropic Thunder. Finally in number one is, Epic Movie of course. It’s infectious and it’s taking over my brain. That’s all Hebron Academy, hope to see all your responses next time in the next Movie/Show review, take care.

Through Shadows and Light: A Mental Health Series

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By Addie Lydon ’26

This project is super personal to me, it is a way to explore and share the messy, complicated emotions that come with mental health. Each photo tells a little story, capturing moments of struggle, hope, and everything in between. My goal is to create something real and relatable, something that makes people stop and feel seen, or maybe even understand themselves or someone else a little better.

We Have a Chance

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By Kellen Anthoine ’26

Chance. The abundance of our food measures the scarcity of theirs. The purity of our water measures the dirtiness of theirs. The health of our children measures the sickness of theirs. We have much while they have little. We have fortune while they have poverty. The blessings we have failed to count measure the hardships of theirs.

Chance. In October of 2023, I traveled to Nairobi, Kenya, for an opportunity to experience a foreign culture. I dreamed of laying my eyes upon the gigantic animals that rule the savannah, tasting the powerful explosion of color and heritage that is East African delicacy, and hearing the tales of sorrow and joy that originate from ancient people whose descendants still tell them. That was my dream. I wanted to experience life, novelty, and diversity, and I was granted this opportunity through the education my parents have so generously given to me.

Chance. Reality was a nightmare. Reality was the powerful kings and queens of the savannah being captured and killed for their mighty tusks and beautiful furs. Reality was eating familiar European-style meals affordable only for the tourists while just outside the window the nation’s own people starved in the streets, covered in dust and feces with dry mouths and empty stomachs. Reality was a nation of uneducated and impoverished people forced to steal, kill, prostitute themselves just to provide unclean food for their children that will inevitably follow the same path. Reality was death, disease, and distress. 

Chance. Chance is a strange thing. A thing that has determined the outcomes of war, the collision of atoms that triggered the creation of our universe, and even the quality and path of your own life and death. By chance, some people on this Earth will not live to see their first birthday. Others will outlive nations by that same chance. Some will starve, while others will feast. All because of chance. 

Tell me then: is it right to bask in the warm sunlight of good fortune while your own brothers and sisters shiver in the darkness of poor fortune? Is it right to take this chance for granted? Most of you were born in a first world country out of pure luck. You have the opportunity to access as much food, water, and shelter as you need for the rest of your life if you work hard enough. There are many people in this world who do not and will not ever have that.

But you… you have a chance. You have a chance to split your plate in half and give half to the hungry individual sitting across from you watching you eat. You have a chance to let that freezing man or woman into your house instead of letting them die on your doorstep. You have a chance to follow the Word of Jesus Christ and clothe the naked, shelter the homeless, and visit the imprisoned. You have a chance to look down at the people that this cruel Western world tramples on as it moves forward hastily and expediently and in an act of kindness offer your hand.You can give them a chance. My dream is that one day as a society we will all be Christlike and recognize how blessed we are, and how vital it is that we share our blessings with those around us. So far, we have failed miserably at this. Our vanity has taken hold and blinded us to the unnecessary suffering of our brothers and sisters. My dream is that we finally see.

Hebron Academy Fall Fashion Wrapped

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By Kate Dilworth ’25

A Little Pop of Color Never Hurts Anybody… That I know Of

A big trend on campus and social media this fall has been a pop of color in your outfits, such as blues, yellows, and reds. Whether that be jewelry or sneakers, here are some fun ways to add a pop to your outfits. Idea number one: cardigans! This is one of our seniors, Tessa! In this outfit, she adds color through her cardigan. Cardigans can be a good addition to outfits, they are affordable, easy to get, and never really go out of style. Cardigans not only elevate outfits but they are also great for providing warmth in the upcoming winter months. Idea number two is to add a pop of color through accessories. Fun earrings and sneakers are great for this. Currently, tennis sneakers are taking over our footwear, brands such as Adidas and Onitsuka Tigers are the best for this. For more affordable options look towards Reebok and Puma. Regardless of fancy brand names and logos, find the shoes that you love the best. 

Next up is denim. Jeans are jeans, right? Wrong. In today’s day and age, jeans are confusing. I mean we have boot cut, baggy, high rise, low rise, mid rise, skinny, ripped, mom jeans, boyfriend cut, when does it end? On campus, we see the popularity of baggy and boot-cut jeans. Not only boring and plain jeans but jeans with cuffs, patterns, and bright colors. Some ways to style your denim may involve even more denim! This can be through denim jackets and vests!

     At last, blouses are back! We saw a rise in their popularity at the end of last year, but now they have taken over. Not only are blouses with big puffy sleeves back but also blousy tank tops as well. As previously mentioned, they look gorgeous with dark wash denim and a pop of color cardigan. 

     At the end of the day, what you wear is a personal choice and is unique to you. So have fun; maybe wear a cardigan and maybe just maybe get some cool shoes.