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George Will, a longtime conservative and Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist for the Washington Post, spoke to students on Oct. 24 in the McNally Room. Will shared his quickly receding conception of conservative politics, underscored by free markets and limited government.
George Will speaks to students in an effort to renew conservatism
Poll workers gather outside of the Ricketts Center, a local polling location in Pottstown, Pa.
Photo Essay: Hill community members cast their votes and volunteer their time
Hill's AP Government poll of campus politics shows a near-even split of student support with a marginal Harris lead.
Poll conducted by AP Government students reveals divided campus
ILLUSTRATION BY TAYLOR TIMBROOK '26
Hill prepares for the upcoming 2024 presidential election
ILLUSTRATION BY CASPER HAO ‘27
Despite cutbacks, Arabic program sees room to grow
The Hill News 2024 election coverage
The Hill News 2024 election coverage
Poll workers gather outside of the Ricketts Center, a local polling location in Pottstown, Pa.
Photo Essay: Hill community members cast their votes and volunteer their time
ILLUSTRATION BY TAYLOR TIMBROOK '26
Hill prepares for the upcoming 2024 presidential election
ILLUSTRATION BY CHELSEA LEE ‘27
Pottsgrove High School tightens cell phone policy in move similar to Hill
Hurricane Helene hits hard
Hurricane Helene hits hard
ILLUSTRATION BY ANAIKA BANDI '27
Trump vs. Harris: Where they stand on key election issues
Political social clubs leaders of Hill endorse candidates in 2024 Presidential Election
Political social clubs leaders of Hill endorse candidates in 2024 Presidential Election
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
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?
Afternoon arts is for varsity artists but should be open to beginners
Afternoon arts is for varsity artists but should be open to beginners
ILLUSTRATION BY RYAN QIU '26
U.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
What is Hill listening to?
Literary Corner: Excerpt from “Within the Sandstorm”
AI revolutionizes visual art, voice acting, music, and animation
AI revolutionizes visual art, voice acting, music, and animation
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
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
Ambrose Cole '26 reviews the 2024 Paris Olympics
Ambrose Cole ’26 reviews the 2024 Paris Olympics
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Emilie Kirschner '23

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Cliggett ’21 takes the field.

HFHF alumna Kennedy Cliggett ’21 takes home the hardware

By Emilie Kirschner ’23, Layout Editor
December 14, 2022
Jesse Corser-James '23 takes notes on Brandt's slideshow presentation.

The Pottstown Mercury’s Evan Brandt reflects on the importance of local news

By Emilie Kirschner '23 and Jesse Corser-James '23
May 29, 2022
Rex Geng '25 warming up for the game. Photo by Andrew Albert '22.

Rex Geng makes a name for himself

By Emilie Kirschner ’23, Staff Writer
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
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
The Hill journalism class listens to Pottstown Councilor Ryan Procsal. Photo by Augie Gerhart '23

Pottstown Councilor Ryan Procsal discusses life in the borough

By Joey Asterino ‘23, Cole Bilotta ‘23, Jesse Corser-James ‘23, Peter Galindez ’23, Augie Gerhart ’23, Luke Rasmussen ’23, Emilie Kirschner ’23, Katie Newkirk ’22, Kade Davidheiser ’23, and Caden Olenczak ’23
October 5, 2021
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