The Student News Site of Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School

The General Consensus

The Student News Site of Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School

The General Consensus

The Student News Site of Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School

The General Consensus

DECA State Career Development Conference Comes to a Close

Ella Tran, Editor-in-Chief March 17, 2021

Despite having gone virtual for competition this year, the HWRHS DECA chapter still managed to send sixty-five qualified students to the State Career Development Conference (SCDC) in March 2021.  The...

Students in the High School ignore COVID regulations in the tight hallways of the school, something Remote Students seek to avoid.

The Flawed Remote Model

Luke McMahon January 24, 2021

Every day this week, I have gotten up at 7:30, sat down at my desk, and stayed there until 2:20. During the nearly seven hours at my desk, I am barely given enough time to eat breakfast or lunch, and going...

Student working

The Push for Students to have More Live Instruction

Abigail Crocker January 24, 2021

On December 10, 2020 the state released a memorandum stating that “fully remote students will now have 35 hours of live instruction every ten days.” Student voice has been an issue on a school and...

Best Mask for School V.S Sports

Do Students Feel Safe In School?

Amber Scanlon January 24, 2021

Students in the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District and all over the country have been placed in different learning environments and models due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This new situation students...

Science experiment with milk, dish soap, and food coloring.

How People Kept Busy During Quarantine

Jacqueline Chapdelaine January 18, 2021

Throughout the tough times of the global pandemic, people truly tried to make the most of them. Many people took new hobbies upon themselves, connected with old friends over zoom “parties,” or learned...

Is the Learning this Fall Actually Effective?

Sienna Gregory and Lina Sudachi November 13, 2020

Fall of 2020 has been a questioning time. The Hamilton Wenham School District is doing a hybrid schedule, which is three days on an at-home plan and two days in person. It is nearing the beginning of winter,...

classes outside during the corona virus

COVID-19 Effects On Students

Jacqueline Chapdelaine and Abigail Crocker November 5, 2020

HWRHS students, as well as adolescents around the world, have been feeling isolated and alone during the COVID quarantine, which may have lasting consequences.   Throughout quarantine, students have...

An empty elementary classroom in Alaska.

Collateral Damage of School Closures

Neve Sheckells May 26, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused school closures both nationwide, and subsequently requires students to transition to online learning. Missing real-time interaction with teachers in school may be a rather...

HW Health Office Updates

HW Health Office Updates

Lea Tabenkin, HWRHS Nurse May 22, 2020

NEW GUIDELINES Governor Baker announced on Monday what we can expect in phase one of the Reopening plan. Houses of worship are allowed to have 40% occupancy and outdoor services are encouraged. Check...

Citizens safely stay six feet apart from each other on a sidewalk

Social Distancing: How to Stay Safe During Quarantine

Will Gern and Kaitlyn Menegoni May 14, 2020

Roughly two months ago the U.S. found itself thrust into a new way of life that involved "Social distancing." This new term is a preventative method meant to “flatten the curve” of coronavirus cases...

Online Resources To Keep Busy During The Coronavirus

Mia Stebenne May 11, 2020

As many adjust more to social distancing guidelines after school closed on March 13th. It has been a long few weeks and there is still another month or more ahead of social distancing and quarantine. The...

Photo of the popular board game Trivial Pursuit

Activities to Keep One Busy During Isolation

Kate Riccio, Caleb Schmidt, and Sophie Wilbur May 11, 2020

During the past few weeks, it has been extremely difficult for the majority of Americans to keep themselves busy. With nonessential businesses shutting down, schools adjusting to virtual learning, and...

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