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Jaelen Toole '25 loads the back of his car to fulfill cheesecake orders, the major product of his home baking business. Toole's felt that his experience as a day student, with its more flexible expectations and schedules, helped his business to thrive.
Day students outpace boarders in running outside businesses
Students practice calligraphy as part of the Lunar New Year. Calligraphy was one of the many interactive activities added to the annual celebrations in the hope to engage more community members.
Hill introduces cultural mini-games to annual Lunar New Year celebrations
Students decorated tiles during "A Thousand and One Hands," a community art project held on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The project was one of four art programs designed for students to reflect on their identity and impact in light of MLK's legacy.
MLK Day speakers and community art projects spark reflections on social change
Upper School Dormitory is the largest student residence on Hill's campus. Students attend weekly "family nights" as a hallmark program of Residential Life. Some students feel that the weekly gatherings do not meet their desired objectives.
Students question the success of family night
New Grille offerings give a glimpse of the future
New Grille offerings give a glimpse of the future
Trump balances strategy and political theater with latest expansion bid
Trump balances strategy and political theater with latest expansion bid
The ban of TikTok in the United States and Canada
The ban of TikTok in the United States and Canada
Korea Sleeps through Martial Law
Donald Trump unveils ambitious plans as newly elected president
Donald Trump unveils ambitious plans as newly elected president
The Hill News 2024 election coverage
The Hill News 2024 election coverage
ILLUSTRATION BY ANAIKA BANDI '27
Trump vs. Harris: Where they stand on key election issues
Do revived political clubs contribute to campus democracy or make it more divided?
Do revived political clubs contribute to campus democracy or make it more divided?
Recap: Presidential Debate and Vice Presidential Debate
Recap: Presidential Debate and Vice Presidential Debate
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
President Trump's tariffs will harm U.S. trade
President Trump’s tariffs will harm U.S. trade
Hill’s engineering and computer science programs should be truly interdisciplinary 
Hill’s engineering and computer science programs should be truly interdisciplinary 
How to style sustainably
How to style sustainably
Dueling opinions: Should abortion still have a place in U.S. politics?
Dueling opinions: Should abortion still have a place in U.S. politics?
Why is ice cream missing from the dining hall?
Why is ice cream missing from the dining hall?
Emerson’s Epics
Toledo Time
Why Santa is Actually Real
Why Santa is Actually Real
These are the best things to do over break
These are the best things to do over break
What is Hill listening to?
Isa Bartolini ’26 and Lola Palmer ’25 reach major Hill Girls’ Water Polo career milestones
ILLUSTRATION BY CHELSEA LEE ‘27
Hill football optimistic about the future despite past troubles
Ari Baum, Associate Head of School, is one of many faculty that works behind the scene to support co-curriculars.
Faculty work day and night, unseen, to support sports
Chase Shandler '27 and Mesina Shtutman '28 work on creating content for Hill athletics during the new game management co-curricular.
Hill introduces game management as an afternoon activity
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
Verba Volant, Scripta Manent

The Hill News
Verba Volant, Scripta Manent

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Ella Grindle '24

Ella Grindle ’24, Editor-in-Chief

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ILLUSTRATION BY ADELYN SIM ‘24

Try these check-in friendly dates ideas

By Ella Grindle ’24, Editor-in-Chief
February 15, 2024
Students wait patiently to hear about the new academic schedule.

Upcoming student schedules are developed amidst further schedule changes

By Ella Grindle ’24 and Anya May ’25
May 24, 2023
“Hillies” learn about AI’s potential with ChatGPT

“Hillies” learn about AI’s potential with ChatGPT

By Ella Grindle ’24, Features Editor
April 13, 2023
Feir Zhou ’23 submits her college application.

Sixth formers reflect on the college process so far and look ahead to what is next

By Ella Grindle ’24, Features Editor
December 14, 2022
Timmy Woodward ’24 as Glen in the Ellis Theater Guild’s production of “Love, Dot.”

Student Spotlight: Timothy Woodward ’24 continues to shine in the theater

By Ella Grindle ’24, Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2022
The Class of 2011’s Sixth Form Prank involved filling the Student Center with balloons

Springtime shenanigans ensue on The Hill: The art of the senior prank

By Ella Grindle ‘24, Features Editor
April 30, 2022
Isabella Moranheras '22 and Timothy Woodward '24 enact a climactic scene before their audience. Photo by Jason Zhou '23.

“Love, Dot” opens with exceptional performances by all, dazzling audience members

By Ella Grindle ’24, Editor-in-Chief
March 8, 2022
Rev. Khristi Adams’ new book highlights young, Black women who are demanding changes through activism.

Unbossed: Rev. Khristi Adams uncovers the narratives of young, Black, female leaders

By Ella Grindle ’24, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2022
A Christmas tree decorated by Hill’s 6th formers perches in the second floor Quadrivium lobby.

Hill holiday celebrations make the season bright and full of cheer

By Ella Grindle ’24, Editor-in-Chief
December 9, 2021
Lilian Rizek '22 gives a Chapel Talk at the Alumni Chapel.

Looking into Hill’s traditions: The first step on the quest to bring back “Hillness”

By Ella Grindle ’24, Editor-in-Chief
November 2, 2021
Illustration by Chloe Han '22

Chanelling Fall Feelings

By Moniyah Person Henderson ’23 and Ella Grindle ’24
October 25, 2021

Remote students share their voices

By Ella Grindle ’24, Editor-in-Chief
April 2, 2021
Before coming to Hill DiLiberti played for the Meijer 19U AAA. Photo Courtesy of Isabelle DiLiberti '21

Athlete spotlight: Isabelle DiLiberti ’21

By Ella Grindle ’24, Editor-in-Chief
December 4, 2020
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