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Almost everyone will agree, snow days are great. On December 5, it was voted to start a new program called “Distance Learning Days.” The program will be tested on the second and third days canceled due to inclement weather this year. The goal of this program is to stop adding extra days of school at…
There’s a plague going around the high school, and it’s not pretty. Everyone seems to have the sniffles, a cough, a sore throat, or a headache. Last weekend, I was struck with the plague, feeling fluey and fatigued. As an extremely active person, sitting in bed all day is not my cup of tea. So,…
The Marblehead High School Math Team is about half-way through its six-meet season. I had the opportunity to interview Ms. Waitkevich, one of the math team coaches, about what goes into running the math team. She also answered questions about the math team that will inform people about the competitions. Q: How many people are…
During the first couple weeks of January stress levels sky-rocket for teens in high schools across the nation. Midterms have arrived. For years prior, schools and students have questioned how effective these tests really are. During midterms and finals, stress levels are high, morale is low, and memory retention is pushed. The real question surrounding…
11 days can change a lot. Throughout Marblehead High School’s winter vacation, students understood the potential of 11 days. In this week and a half, many were accepted into college, traveled the world, or simply caught up on sleep. Yet while most people’s personal lives shifted to some extent, this change has yet to affect…
A lot is happening in high school. Between classes, homework and studying, it can be hard to keep up with everything. To top it all off, with sports, the time after school can get disorganized. Keeping up with everything can become almost impossible if time isn’t handled properly. If you’ve ever struggled with keeping up…
This year, students enrolled in Spanish four and five at Marblehead High School have the opportunity to participate in a cultural exchange with students from Bilbao, Spain. 26 students from Marblehead and 16 students from Bilbao signed up to participate in the exchange. The Spanish students came to Marblehead first; they arrived on Saturday, December…
This year, there are many new teachers at MHS. While some of us have had the chance to get to know them during our classes, but the majority of the student body has not. Headlight is trying to help introduce these teachers to the entire school. I had the chance to interview Ms. Blomberg, who…
When production company A24 announced the opportunity for 100 schools to host free screenings of this summer’s indie hit, Eighth Grade, MHS sophomore Ann Sabin was inspired. Eighth Grade follows the final week of middle school for Kayla, the film’s overwhelmingly relatable protagonist. Kayla’s quirks resonate with viewers of all ages, but Sabin knew the…
Several weeks ago, the town of Marblehead enacted a pilot program that prohibits all drivers from taking a right on red when exiting the Marblehead High School Parking lot. Such a decision is well supported by the local police department that considers such a turn to be a safety concern in that drivers are often…