By Emily Davis, ‘27

Staff Writer

With the Class of 2024 focusing on their plans ahead, some can’t help but look back on their time shared during high school. Seniors who responded to The Hawk survey said they will miss most the friendships and community they formed at Hanover High.  After going to school together for so long and building so many close relationships, it will be hard for many students to be away from them. 

“I will mostly miss my friends and all the memories we have made here,” said Kaleigh Carthas. Paige Canny agreed, saying “I’ll miss living amongst such a tight knit community.” Mary Waters will miss being part of the band. Devin Goslin said he’ll miss “being able to say hi to at least four people every time I’m in the hallway.” 

Eddie Yoo will miss John McDonald and Billy Radzik will miss Ryan Murphy.

For several seniors, the thing they’ll miss most is what happened on the fields and courts. “Being involved in sports teams and attending the sports events,” said Emma Dolan. Dylan Howard added: “seeing my friends everyday and all the sports.”

Many students said they’ll be sad to say goodbye to HHS teachers and staff. For Ashley Stracco, that includes “amazing teachers like Mr. Henderson and my favorite librarian!” For Kaelyn Chase, it’s the “nurses and Guidance department.” For Ed Vedeikis, it’s Mr. Sprague and for Nikki Bliss, it’s Mrs. Curley. Morgan Sullivan named “the Turocys, my favorite couple.” Kyle McCarthy said it’s “the teachers and counselors that I have created a close bond with the last four years.”

“I have gotten to build relationships with teachers from all departments,” said Aidan O’Connor. “Getting to talk and learn from them was something I had not gotten to do at this level before, and I will miss all the faculty that got not just me, but all students, to where we are now.”

Jazzy Clark said she will most miss the lunch ladies. “All of the lunch staff are so kind and accommodating, always making sure our needs are met and that we are never left hungry.” This leads to another thing students said they’ll be sad to say goodbye to, some of the lunch items. Both Gaby McAllister and Maeve O’Connell said they’ll miss the cafeteria nachos.

Aiden Moody said he’ll miss “that atmosphere.” Michael Haleem will miss “the fun times.” Michael Costello said he’ll be sad when he can no longer be “in the library every period sitting in the comfy orange chairs. All my friends were in the study and I mostly just talked instead of doing my VHS.”

One thing that won’t be missed, according to Kyle Gonsalves, is “waking up at 5 in the morning.” 

By Paulina Leskow, ‘24

Staff Writer

As a member of the Class of 2024, I am happy to say that I have made life-lasting memories at Hanover High School. If I were to choose my favorite moments from my four years at HHS, it would be an even split between performing as Donna in our school’s production of Mamma Mia!, making puzzles with my best friend every day in the library, and participating in Senior Assassin. 

Classmates shared their highlights of HHS in response to The Hawk senior survey, ranging from once in a lifetime experiences to everyday, ordinary interactions. 

“Everyone going to each others’ ‘senior night’ equivalent event. Whether it was a sports game, art showcase, or concert, seeing what my classmates are capable of doing is an amazing thing. I wish I had done it my whole high school career.” – Devin Goslin

“Vox, playing tennis, and going to Italy and Spain” – Samantha Curtis

“Playing sports with my friends” – Tia MacVarish

“Expanding my friend group in senior year” – Alex Fredette 

“The history classes and the marine bio field trip this year” – Maeve O’Connell

“Being with my friends during the late quarantine” – Alex Wing

“Being a part of the wrestling team” – Anthony Mann

“Rocket Golf in Engineering 3” – Cameron Dillis

“Getting the chance to play at Gillette Stadium and TD Garden” – John McDonald

“Talking to Mrs. McHugh” – Ryan Murphy

“Watching Mr. Henderson play tug of war on Spirit Day 2024” – Bodie Poirier

“My freshman year lacrosse season” – Isabelle MacLellan

“Classes where we get to watch movies” – Payson Fowler

“Talking, learning, and getting to know people” – Nick DeMarco 

“Getting to play with all the talented people on the tennis team” – Jacob DeMong

“Senior sunrise and championship games” – Adrianna Bates

“Going to senior prom as a junior” – Nicole Bliss

“The first day back this year was a ton of fun. I got to have only classes I was truly passionate about for my future studies in my schedule, and getting to realize what a fun year it will be made be super excited.” – Aidan O’Connor

“Vox trip to Disney” – Hannah Bush

“Prom” – Tyler Fassel

“Mask breaks” – Claire Kenney

“My first soccer season when I first got to high school” – Liam DeMong

“Goofing off with friends” – Matt Wildman

“My library study senior year” – Caroline Drummy

“The Peru, Italy and France trips” – Landon McLaughlin

“Every year was full of hanging out with friends in my classes. I loved just being able to make more friendships and being with friends constantly.” – Michael Costello

“Going to the Hockey and Football championship games.” – Sophia Leary 

“Senior corner.” – Drew Dyer 

“So far, all of the senior events have been pretty memorable from senior assassin to powderpuff.” – Bella Almieda 

By Bradlee Dowling, ‘26, and Sienna Lamond, ‘26

Staff Writers

Give your best effort from day one, but don’t take things too seriously. Have fun with friends, but don’t neglect your schoolwork. Join clubs, play sports, get out of your comfort zone. These are some of the words of advice from seniors who responded to The Hawk survey.

High school is, first and foremost, about learning, many students advised. “Work as hard as you can freshman year,” said Katelyn Carney. Shannon Barrett agreed. “Actually try your hardest in classes,” she said. “Get things done on time.” Kyle Gonsalves echoed that: “Just do your work as much as you don’t want to.”

“Pick classes that further your goals in life,” said Payson Fowler, “and don’t be obsessed about getting perfect grades.” But do try to keep your grades up, said Mikey McLoone. “It makes the college application process so much easier,” he said.

Kenny Southwick encouraged underclassmen to “make good relationships with your teachers.” Ian Darcy advised students to “focus on yourself and learn from your mistakes, this will improve you academically and as a person in general.”

Exploring your world socially is as important as academics, seniors advised. “I would tell (students) to try and branch out and join a bunch of different clubs and sports,” said Kaelyn Chase. Paige Canny agreed, saying, “I have made amazing friends that I may have never met had I not joined extracurriculars or spoken up when I was sitting with new people in class. You will never regret forming connections.” 

“Don’t let fear stop you from doing something or else you will regret it,” advised Clyde Thibeault. “Play sports,” said Vinny Mancini. “Get involved in as many clubs and extracurriculars as you can,” added Connor Hutchison.

When it comes to navigating through life, there’s one essential piece of advice, according to Addy Potter: “Don’t be afraid to advocate for yourself.” Anthony Mann echoed that sentiment.  “Just be yourself and follow what you want to do, try new things and figure out what you like,” he said. “Be unapologetically yourself,” said Kate Baldinelli, “and do not do anything you don’t want to do.” 

Keeping perspective, and not stressing about the small stuff, was a common theme. “I would tell younger students to not stress over their classes too much and to just enjoy high school,” said Bella Almeida. “It goes by quicker than you can imagine so don’t beat yourself up over a ‘bad grade,’ especially since the switch from middle school to high school is very different.” 

Sam Curtis expressed a similar sentiment. “I would tell younger students not to stress too much about the smaller things,” she said. “I wish I knew that not everything was a huge deal and I wish I gave myself more grace to enjoy my time in high school.”

“Have fun,” said Alex Fredette. “Not everything needs to be taken so seriously.” Added Christina Meehan, “Nothing matters as much as you think it does.”

High school is a time of growth and change, especially when it comes to friendships. As one senior said anonymously, “Friends will change a lot throughout high school, so my advice is to not be afraid to reach out to new people.” Nick DeMarco added, “I wish I talked to more people earlier, to get to know as many people as I could.”

“High School is not scary,” said Joe Picard. “It will be one of the best four years of your life. Make sure you have a very good friend who will always be reliable whenever you need it.” 

Each stage of high school offers its own unique set of experiences, so don’t be in such a rush to grow up. “Enjoy your time as an underclassmen,” said Thomas McNamara. “Don’t wish that you can be a senior ASAP.  Live in the moment.” When you do get to senior year, though, Morgan Sullivan encourages students to “bring lunch and give yourself an easier schedule. I wish I knew that senioritis is inevitable.”

Sophia “Jazzy” Clark covered many bases with her response to The Hawk survey. “Some advice I’d give to younger students is 1.) Stop waiting for Friday, the weekend, school vacations, and the summer to be happy. 2.) It doesn’t matter if you have a bad hair day or wear the same clothes twice in one week, no one cares. 3.) You can’t work towards your goals if you are wallowing in your past. Just like you can’t ride a bike while staring behind you. 4.) Spend less energy on what’s out of your control and more on how you react/handle it. 5.) No one is born a professional athlete, a doctor, or a businessman. If successful people can do it, so can you. 6.) In 20 years you will regret more of what you didn’t do than what you did.” 

By Billy Hersey, ‘27, and Siena Oliver, ‘27

Staff Writers

As the school year comes to an end, Hanover High will have to say goodbye to our 182 seniors. In doing so, we will bid farewell to our teammates, friends, classmates and leaders. Seniors who replied to The Hawk’s survey (or posted on Instagram by our publication deadline) plan to pursue a variety of interests and passions. Though nobody likes to say goodbye, we at HHS have high hopes for our seniors and wait patiently to see all the beautiful ways they will impact the world.

Business 

Many of our seniors hope to become movers and shakers in the world of business. Ben Elliot is going to St. Anselm for business management, which Gaby McAllister will study at UMass Amherst and Sophia Leary will pursue at Bentley. Mary Kate Flynn is heading to Babson College for business administration. Michael Costello will attend Bryant University for finance and entrepreneurship. Olivia Campo will head to Marist College for economics, which Stella Schipper will study at UConn. Anthony Mann plans to major in accounting at Sacred Heart University while continuing to wrestle. Alex Fredette will attend Endicott college for hospitality management.

For business degrees, Clyde Thibeault will attend High Point University; Andrew Sheridan heads to Sacred Heart; Connor Hutchison, Mikey McLoone and Erin Condon will head to Umass Amherst; Nick Pineau and Sean Porter will attend Elon; Ryan Murphy will study at Roger Williams University; Thomas McNamara will go to the University of Alabama; and Dylan Howard will go to Quinnipiac. Joe Picard will study business at Salve Regina, where he’ll also play football. Eddie Yoo isn’t sure where he’s going yet, but he hopes to study business and hang out as much as possible with John McDonald, who plans to study business management at Providence College.

Emma Dolan will attend Merrimack College for marketing, which Maura Canny will study at UMass Amherst, Paige Canny will study at the University of South Carolina, Jadyn Molloy will focus on at Bentley, and Tom Rocci will pursue at Charleston Southern University. Emma Schlumper is heading to Quinnipiac for advertising and integrated communications. Kate Baldinelli will attend Texas Christian University as a double major in finance and accounting. Tia MacVarish will study biomedical marketing at Quinnipiac, and John Regan will pursue media and society at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, where he’ll also play football.

Aiden Moody is going to the University of Tampa to major in finance, which Christina Meehan will pursue at Bentley, James Courtney will study at Stonehill, and Billy Radzik and Ben Cataldo will pursue at Quinnipiac. More finance majors include Kyle McCarthy at Bryant University, Matt Kisiel at St. Anselm, Myles Joyce at Sacred Heart, Vinny Mancini at Syracuse, and both Ryan Butzbach and Owen McDonough at the University of Tampa. To get out of the cold, Morgan Sullivan will study finance at the University of South Florida. Sophia Foley will major in finance and play soccer at UMass Amherst.

Sports management is a unique aspect of the business world. Seniors pursuing this field include Brody Leibfarth at Endicott, Connor Donlan at James Madison University, and Robbie Obreza at Xavier University.

STEM Fields

Those who pursue science and technology often have an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. Perhaps some HHS grads will make world-changing discoveries as they explore these fields. Seniors majoring in biology include Ashley Stracco at Holy Cross, Caera Flynn at Curry College, and Bella Almeida on a pre-med track at the University of Maryland. Katie Radzik will play field hockey while she studies bio at Union College.

Alec Jewson and Landon McLaughlin will head to the University of South Florida for marine biology, which Mae Buchanan will study at the University of New England. Katelyn Farrell will study biochemistry at the University of Notre Dame. To pursue environmental science, Bradley Arnold will attend Endicott College, where he will play rugby; Ellis O’Brien heads to Fordham University; Matt Bertoncini will go to Northeastern; and Maddie George will head to the University of Vermont.

Aidan O’Connor plans to major in computer science and work in the tech or aerospace industry. Others pursuing computer science are Cameron Dillis at Syracuse University, Liam DeMong at Cornell, Ruby Murphy at Suffolk University, and Finn Schoenberger at Wentworth. Jacob DeMong will attend Miami University in Ohio for computer science and bioengineering. Charlie Phillips is going to Clemson for biomedical engineering. Caitlin Fortuna and Eva Kelliher will both attend Boston College for engineering. Dylan Mihaley will study math at Virginia Tech, Richie Squires will pursue civil engineering at the University of Rhode Island, and James Ritchie will study mechanical engineering at Penn State. Ed Vedeikis will study cybersecurity at Bridgewater State, which Ian MacDougall will pursue at Wentworth.

Several students will enter trades after graduation, including Kyle Gonsalves, who will join a union, and Matt Wildman, who wants to be an electrician.

Health Care

Many seniors will pursue careers that may save and change lives every day. Nursing majors include Adrianna Bates; Shannon Barrett at Curry College; Anna Canniff and Kaleigh Carthas at Endicott; Claire Kenney at the University of Rhode Island; Elizabeth Munroe at the University of South Carolina; Kaelyn Chase at UConn; Maren Hines at Florida State; and Ayla McDermod at St. Anselm, where she’ll also play lacrosse. 

Kendra Rogers heads to James Madison University to study psychology, which Peyton Scymczak will pursue at Gordon College. Nick Fountas will attend Plymouth State for exercise and sports physiology.

Michael Haleem will attend college for radiology. Samantha Curtis heads to MCPHS on a 3+3 bachelor’s and masters dual degree physician’s assistant track. Gianna Beer will focus on animal behavior and pre-vet at the University of New England and Mary Waters will study veterinary medicine. 

Education & the Humanities

The children are the future, and we are proud to see so many seniors taking up the challenge of educating America’s youth and investing in the future of the nation.-. Dominic Ford will major in secondary education at Bridgewater State, which Mckenzie Foley will pursue while playing field hockey at Roger Williams University. Ian Darcy hopes to become a high school history teacher with a degree from Roger Williams, while Maeve O’Connell follows a similar path at Bridgewater State. Early childhood education majors are Erin Willoughby at Bridgewater State and Kiley Gilligan at Westfield State. Alex Wing will study history at UMass Amherst with a possible business minor. Bella Macdonald hopes to become a social worker with a degree from Bridgewater State. 

Leah Dillon will attend the University of Vermont for English and writing, while James Solari studies English at Stonehill. Abby Van Duyn will major in political science at Northeastern University.

Criminal Justice and Emergency Services

These professions focus on keeping the streets safe and deserve more gratitude than we can give. Devin Goslin will double major in criminal justice and history at either Colby College or Roger Williams. Drew Dyer will attend the University of Tampa for criminal justice, where Kenny Southwick will pursue criminology. Others pursuing criminal justice include Karen DeOliveria at Roger Williams; Austin Parker at The Citadel; Tim Carlson at Roger Williams, where he will also play rugby; and Gabe Knudsen at St. Anselm, where he will play baseball. Katie Ward will pursue forensic science at Curry and Mikey DiCarlo will major in homeland security at the University of New Hampshire. Bodie Poririer will attend Mass Maritime for emergency management, as will Nunzio Minasi, who will also play rugby.

Fine Arts 

The arts have shaped cultures from past to present, and provide us with both entertainment and comfort. Addy Potter will study acting. So will Paulina Leskow, who will attend New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts for drama. Baylor Speckman will head to Emerson College for media arts production, and Ella Nadeau will study sound recording technology at UMass Lowell. Nikki Bliss will major in painting and minor in ceramics at the Savannah College of Art and Design.

Communications 

In our information-rich world, those who report, create and share content play an important role. Isabelle MacLellan will major in English and communications/journalism at Ohio Wesleyan University while Rebecca Minichino studies communications and film/media at the University of Rhode Island. Other communication majors include Caroline Drummy at UMass Amherst and Ashley Delprete at St. Anselm. Meaghan Lynch will pursue public relations at Syracuse. 

The Sky’s the Limit

Some seniors who replied to The Hawk survey are still deciding what they will study in college. The choice is a big one and shouldn’t be rushed. Abby Lamb will attend Curry College, Aidan Coffey heads to High Point, Beverly Lynch will study at Bridgewater State and Hannah Bush will attend Simmons College. Katelyn Carney heads to Fairfield University, Nik Klos will attend UMass Boston and Natalie Mutschler will study and play soccer at Villanova University. Tyler Fassl heads to Mass Maritime. Payson Fowler will head off to a “starter college and get ready for the next portion of my life.”

Note: Due to our press deadline, this is not a complete list of seniors’ plans

By Bradlee Dowling, ’26

Staff Writer

This year, my classmate Isabella Reed and I lobbied to create the Career Club at HHS. The club aims, according to the mission statement we crafted, to “tailor our volunteer activities to the wild dreams and grand aspirations of our members for their future careers.”

“We’re all about laying the groundwork for our members’ futures by diving headfirst into service opportunities that sync up with their personal and professional dreams,” continues the mission statement. 

The Career Club is creating a platform where students don’t just clock in their community service hours – they actively mold their careers through hands-on experiences that they personally choose to participate in. For example, if an individual shows interest in working in the medical field, the Career Club will allow them to obtain community service opportunities in places such as a hospital. Even if someone doesn’t know where their professional passions lie, they still have a place in the Career Club. Those who are unsure of their career aspirations will be able to experience a variety of different places, and might just find their passion! 

At its core, the Career Club is a platform for self-discovery and fulfillment. It’s a space where students can transform their aspirations into action, where dreams are not just imagined but actively pursued. Through hands-on experiences and meaningful engagement, members will not only serve their community but also lay the groundwork for their own future success.

To learn more about the Career Club, contact me, Isabella or our advisor Mr. Mitchell. Let us embrace this opportunity to ignite passion, foster growth, and transform futures. Together, we can create a legacy of service, empowerment, and purpose that will resonate for years to come.

“Aspire, Serve, Thrive: The Career Club – Tailoring Dreams, Transforming Futures in Hawk Nation!”

By Emily Davis, ’27

Staff Writer

During the cold winter months, a lot of us can’t help but look forward to a nice, warm spring break. Because it’s been so chilly and rainy up here in the Northeast, many of us find ourselves traveling for warmer weather, or just wanting to see different places. Here are some of the best spring break destinations for different types of travelers, according to the travel website The Points Guy.

If you’re looking for hidden beaches, try Grenada. Grenada is located in the West Indies, in the eastern Caribbean sea, about 100 miles north of Venezuela. Grenada gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1974, and it now celebrates its 50th year of independence. Grenada is a hidden beach spot, with very few crowds, according to The Points Guy. It is also home to rainforests and beautiful waterfalls. 

For those who want their beaches with a side of history, The Points Guy recommends Cancun. Located in the Yucatan Peninsula of Quintana Roo, Mexico, Cancun is famous for its white sand beaches and a beautiful turquoise shoreline. Tourists also frequently visit the ancient ruins of the Mayan civilizations, north of hotels in El Meco. 

For those who still want winter, then Colorado is where to go. If you were never able to hit the local slopes this winter, Colorado has some of the best ski resorts in the country. During March and April, Colorado has warmed up a bit with spring temperatures. 

Paris, France, is said to be the best city escape on the list. Paris has just about something for everyone, from art to history to world-renowned food and fashion. Whether traveling solo, with a special someone or with the whole family, Paris is a city you don’t want to miss.

The best vacation place for nature lovers and those who like water sports, according to The Points Guy, is Roatan, Honduras Bay Islands. The Honduras are located in Central America,  bordering El Salvador, Belize, Guatemala, and Nicaragua. In Honduras, you can enjoy anything from paddleboarding and kayaking to jet skiing and parasailing. Honduras has crystal clear water and fun spots like the Gumbalimba Animal Sanctuary and Manawakie Eco Nature Park, where you can see monkeys and sloths.  

This last one is not on The Points Guy’s list, but my own recommendation: a good place to go is to visit family. A lot of us don’t have time during the rest of the year, whether because relatives live too far away or are also busy. A nice vacation with family can bring together the best of tourism and relaxation to make everybody happy.