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Hill restricts cellphone use to reconnect community
Hill restricts cellphone use to reconnect community
Hill transitions to new management systems: Reach and Veracross
Hill transitions to new management systems: Reach and Veracross
The new academic year brings fun activities to The Hill
The new academic year brings fun activities to The Hill
Coleman Weibley, the school's new Dean of Students, reflected on his first months at Hill. Weibley oversaw the implementation of several new rules, including a stricter phone policy, that were set prior to his arrival.
Coleman Weibley arrives at the Dean’s Office
Hill students regrow the school’s sustainability efforts
Hill students regrow the school’s sustainability efforts
ILLUSTRATION BY CLAIRE BRESSI '26
A brief history of Biden’s presidency 
Destroyed armored vehicles block the road in Ukraine. Russia targeted Kharkiv in its recent assaults.
Russia’s renewed advances destabilizes Ukraine’s eastern front
Columbia University cancels its main commencement ceremony
Columbia University cancels its main commencement ceremony
Princess of Wales cancer announcement and the role of conspiracy theories
Princess of Wales cancer announcement and the role of conspiracy theories
The PA Primaries: How these fast-approaching elections affect 6th formers
The PA Primaries: How these fast-approaching elections affect 6th formers
The social media bubble is getting harder to pop
The social media bubble is getting harder to pop
Coleman Weibley, the school's new Dean of Students, reflected on his first months at Hill. Weibley oversaw the implementation of several new rules, including a stricter phone policy, that were set prior to his arrival.
Coleman Weibley arrives at the Dean’s Office
Ari Baum, Associate Head of School, begins his new leadership position this year. The role marks his long travel through the ranks of Hill, from teacher to dorm parent, Dean of Students to the Head of School's number two.
Ari Baum ascends to Associate Head of School after 13 years at Hill
Kris Donaldson appointed boys varsity soccer head coach
Kris Donaldson appointed boys varsity soccer head coach
Female-identifying students meet with Kathleen Devaney, Hill's first female Head of School, in November. Despite progress made after 25 years of coeducation at Hill, many students feel like more inclusive practices can still be done.
After 25 years of coeducation, some communities see more work to be done
ILLUSTRATION BY RYAN QIU '26
USA’s and China’s high-stakes Quantum Race
Women win and lose in the Paris 2024 Olympics
Women win and lose in the Paris 2024 Olympics
The effects of seated dinner and sixth form coffee on the Hill experience
The effects of seated dinner and sixth form coffee on the Hill experience
Analysis: Our school runs on caffeine, but we refuel too often
Analysis: Our school runs on caffeine, but we refuel too often
Dueling opinions: Should colleges be test optional?
Dueling opinions: Should colleges be test optional?
ILLUSTRATION BY GRACE CARROLL '26
SATIRE: All you need to know about brain rot
ILLUSTRATION BY RICHARD LIU '26
Summer Hits: Clairo’s Charm, Marvel’s Deadpool and Wolverine
Second student-led headlined production provides new opportunities
Second student-led headlined production provides new opportunities
SATIRE: Elite universities introduce a new admission requirement — pickle eating
SATIRE: Elite universities introduce a new admission requirement — pickle eating
The Tortured Poets Department awards fans with 31-song epic
The Tortured Poets Department awards fans with 31-song epic
At Hill, it's typical to be in high school for five years
At Hill, it’s typical to be in high school for five years
Ambrose Cole '26 reviews the 2024 Paris Olympics
Ambrose Cole ’26 reviews the 2024 Paris Olympics
ILLUSTRATION BY ANAIKA BANDI '26
Breaking makes its debut at the Paris 2024 Olympics
Women win and lose in the Paris 2024 Olympics
Women win and lose in the Paris 2024 Olympics
Kris Donaldson appointed boys varsity soccer head coach
Kris Donaldson appointed boys varsity soccer head coach
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Augustus Gerhart '23

Augustus Gerhart '23, Staff Writer

All content by Augustus Gerhart '23
Hill journalism students enjoy the discussion with Drew Williams.

NFL Films colorist Drew Williams speaks to Hill journalism students about his behind-the-scenes work

By Kade Davidheiser ‘23, Luke Rasmussen '23, and Augustus Gerhart ’23
May 10, 2022

Hill alumni athletes describe the student-athlete experience at college

By Augustus Gerhart '23, Cole Bilotta '23, and Luke Rasmussen '23
April 28, 2022
Egan (left) talks about an article she wrote regarding the right to die.

Nicole Weisensee Egan reflects on her journalism career and what it takes to be successful 

By Augustus Gerhart ’23 and Luke Rasmussen '23
April 3, 2022
Brooke Heck '22 (left) engages in a play against the boards. Photo courtesy of Brooke Heck '22

Club sports increase exposure for recruitment and COVID-19

By Augustus Gerhart '23 and Luke Rasmussen '23
February 8, 2022
Photo by Jesse Corser-James

PHOTO ESSAYS — Hill students share their holiday traditions under the pandemic

By Cole Bilotta ’23, Caden Olenczak ’23 , Peter Galindez ’23, Kade Davidheiser '23, Luke Rasmussen '23, Jesse Corser-James '23, Emilie Kirschner '23, Joey Asterino '23, and Augustus Gerhart '23
January 20, 2022
1) Varsity boys soccer goalkeeper Blake Groff ’22 runs to clear the ball. 2) Girls cross country runner Colette Zidek ’23. 3) Girls varsity soccer team celebrates together after a goal. 4) Ryan Kearney ’23 boys varsity golf player. 5) Emilie Kirschner ’23 steps to send a pass into the offensive circle. 6) Varsity football quarterback Hayden Fruhling ’22 listens to coach Orlando Patterson in between plays. 7) Mandy McCarrick, co-captain of the girls soccer team. 8) Varsity field hockey player Maddy Orsi ’22 wins a battle against Notre Dame opponent. 9) Varsity girls tennis captain Ava Carosella ’22. 10) Luke Pickard ’22 reaches for the ball in the offensive end zone. 11) Varsity boys water polo goalie Artem Kyselov ’23. 12) Varsity girls water polo player Harliv Singh ’23. 13) Varsity boys soccer team huddles up on the field. 14) Owen Manganiello, co-captain of the boys cross country team. 15) Goalkeeper Alexis Nussbaumer ’25 clears the ball.

Fall varsity athletes reflect on what made the 2021 fall season special

By Augustus Gerhart '23 and Emilie Kirschner '23
December 9, 2021
Facilities management team sets the rink up for the 2021 ice hockey season. Photo by Jesse Corser-James '23

Behind the scenes: Hill athletics

By Augustus Gerhart '23 and Caden Olenczak '23
November 12, 2021
Hill boys soccer team celebrates after winning. Photo by Andrew Albert '22

Fall varsity athletes reflect on what made the 2021 fall season special

By Emilie Kirschner '23 and Augustus Gerhart '23
November 9, 2021
Augustus Gerhart '23 listens to Pa. Sen. Bob Mensch on Zoom. Photo by Joey Asterino '23

Pa. Sen. Bob Mensch shares his thoughts on the polarization of parties and the media

By Peter Galindez ’23, Caden Olenczak ’23 , Emilie Kirschner '23, Luke Rasmussen ’23, and Augustus Gerhart ’23
November 5, 2021
Gavin Mpiana '23 celebrates with his club soccer teammates.

Students return to club sports

By Augustus Gerhart '23 and Luke Rasmussen '23
October 12, 2021
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