Grey Collins, Sophomore What do you think about trading in your phones and Xboxes for a rock and a can? Because Marbleheaders Emma and Dave Dragan think that you should try it. Maybe we should all try to find some more joy in the simple things. Dave, who works at the Marblehead Community Center, talked…
Category: General Interest
How the American school system enables toxic sports culture
Rachael Albert, Senior, Assistant Editor Teen dramas are, by nature, histrionic, and often criticized for their romanticization of unsafe behaviors such as drug use and partner abuse. Their premises, however, are not unfounded. We all know that teenagers across America drive unsafely, drink, do drugs, etc., but these choices are made by the individual and…
Ford’s Mustang Dark Horse: latest, loudest, and possibly last
Maxwell Doron, Freshman, Guest Writer You may not know the term “muscle car,” but ask anyone at an auto show and they will share story upon story about the attention-drawing cars of the 60’s and 70’s. However, such vehicles are starting to slowly disappear, and the companies that make them are switching to consumer-friendly crossovers….
The creative world of Jim Henson
Rachael Albert, Senior, Assistant Editor There are many genres of television, and many media to create them, but none compare to those which show entire worlds and huge casts of characters. Those which are the result of entirely out-of-box thinking, risks, and rewards. The only time I see shows like this is when watching some…
Meet Sarah Vuona, our new guidance counselor
Benji Boyd, Junior, Assistant Editor This year MHS has welcomed many new members onto our staff, and Headlight has been hoping to shine a spotlight on each one to help the community get to know them. As a new guidance counselor, it is Sarah Vuona’s job to get to know her students so she can…
Meet Mr. Kowalski
Ila Bumagin, Senior, Editor-in-Chief Meet Mr. Frank Kowalski, Marblehead High School’s Interim Assistant Principal. Taking the place of Mr. Richards, he has a strong focus on community and supporting the school through upperclassmen until the end of the school year. Mr. Kowalski received his undergraduate degree from Salem State, as well as his Certificate of…
A case against default whining
Charlie Seliger, Sophomore I am going to present you with a mildly uncomfortable scenario. It is mid-winter, or early spring if you’re the optimistic type. You’re on the way to a swim meet, or basketball game, or a capella event… the destination isn’t relevant, instead, the person beside you is. The bus is bursting with…
The Rotary Club Invites Marblehead to Show Off Their Talent
Benji Boyd, Junior, Assistant Editor The Marblehead Rotary Club is excited to host its sixteenth annual “Marblehead’s Got Talent,” a competition for student performers. All high school residents of Marblehead are invited to showcase their talents and compete for scholarships ranging from $500 to $6000. Whether they come prepared with a set list of songs,…
See the world in black and white
Rachael Albert, Senior, Assistant Editor The only reason I like old films may be because of my dad, who forced my brother and me to watch them, even though I’m sure we would’ve preferred Toy Story or Aladdin. As an 8-year-old, all the jokes went over my head, except for the physical comedy, but I…
What’s happening to winter?
Mona Gelfgatt, Senior, Editor-in-Chief Each year we yearn to look up at the sky and see those first few flurries of snow. White specks that make the children jump with joy as they go out to make a snowman, their noses bright red, and grins spread from cheek to cheek. However, this year, the kids…