Hands-on learning
Instead of sitting at desks in a classroom all day, eleven students participated in the new Career Internship Program, exploring fields such as education, barbering and the police force. These students...
View ArticleForhan retires, cementing a passionate legacy
After spending 16 years teaching at Algonquin, computer science teacher Daniel Forhan will retire this June, leaving a legacy of passion for programming and helping students. Forhan has taught every...
View ArticleDore retires, made lasting impact on community
Math department chair Elizabeth Dore will retire at the end of the school year after over 17 years of fostering growth among her students and colleagues at Algonquin. Dore began working at Algonquin...
View ArticleHarrison graduates CAP, leaves a legacy of kindness, positivity
Surrounded by friends and family, postgraduate Brooke Harrison graduated from the Community Access Program (CAP) on May 28, leaving behind an impact with her positive attitude and quick wit. Through...
View ArticleEnd of an Era: Barry retires after over 30 years of teaching
Social studies teacher John Barry is retiring at the end of this school year after 31 years of pushing students to reach their highest potential while building personal relationships with students and...
View ArticleWadman retires, will miss student connections
Physics teacher Ken Wadman is retiring after 15 years of teaching, and while sad about leaving his connection with students and colleagues he looks forward to picking up old hobbies and enjoying his...
View ArticleFrom Orange Chicken to the Rib Sandwich, students weigh in on lunch favorites...
From the most popular lunches, like Orange Chicken and Mac and Cheese, to the less popular Rib Sandwich, the majority of Algonquin students who pick up school lunches are passionate about the menu,...
View ArticleMaking Memories
From bleached hair during playoff season to spirit weeks and cleat burning, Algonquin sports teams have established meaningful and long-lasting traditions that bring teammates closer together and...
View ArticleLottery-based parking system focuses on equity but leaves some students...
A new system assigned students a lottery number to select their parking spot, aiming to create more equity in student parking, but the change has left students uncertain about its implementation. The...
View ArticleTicked Off: Stopped clocks cause questions, frustrations
For four weeks, the building’s clocks were stopped at 3:58 due to a part that needed replacement, and began running again on June 5 only to stop at 7:52 the following day. The stopped clocks have led...
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