MEDIA
Published in the Valley News, as a letter to the editor, on April 8, 2022 by Dan Richards expressing distaste for the new Hanover High School mascot.
Hanover High School has a new mascot, and it’s a bear
Published in the Concord Monitor on March 3, 2022 by Benjamin Rosenberg announcing the new Hanover High School mascot. [Photo: James M. Patterson]
Hanover High School has a new mascot, and it’s a bear
Published in the Concord Monitor on March 3, 2022 by Benjamin Rosenberg stating the new Hanover High School mascot.
Hanover HS mascot now the Bears, no longer the Marauders
Published in the U.S. News on March 3, 2022 by the Associated Press declaring the new Hanover High School mascot.
Hanover HS mascot now the Bears, no longer the Marauders
Published in the WCAX3 on March 3, 2022 by the Associated Press announcing the new Hanover High School mascot.
Published in the Broadside on February 28, 2022 by Vidushi Sharma describing Council's plans for its 50th Anniversary.
Published in the Broadside on February 18, 2022 by Kate McCaull and Lily Versteeg summarizing Council's progress during the 2nd quarter of the school year.
Hanover High Mascot Vote Delayed; Selection Process Starts Anew
Published in the Valley News on November 10, 2021 by Benjamin Rosenberg describing the beginning of a new mascot election. [Photo: James M. Patterson]
Published in the Broadside on November 6, 2021 by Kate McCaull and Lily Versteeg summarizing Council's progress during the 1st quarter of the school year.
Mascot Vote Compromised by Unoriginal Designs
Published in the Broadside on November 5, 2021 by Vidushi Sharma detailing the November 3rd Council meeting.
New Hanover Mascot Design Delayed after Questions about Originality
Published in the WCAX on November 4, 2021 by Associated Press summarizing the delay of the HHS mascot.
Hanover High School Mascot Voting Derailed by Confusion, Copycat Logos
Published in the Valley News on November 3, 2021 by Benjamin Rosenberg reporting on the debate over the Mascot Competition results. [Photo: James M. Patterson]
Hanover Ready for Mascot Makeover
Published in the Valley News on November 1, 2021 by Benjamin Rosenberg preluding the debate over the Mascot Competition results.
Published in the Broadside on May 31, 2021 by Vidushi Sharma detailing the overview of the HHS Council Mascot Discussion and Debate and expressing her own thoughts on the discourse.
Hanover High School Mascot Change is an Important First Step
Published in the Valley News on May 4, 2021 by Rob Grabill (Hanover High Boys' Soccer Coach) publicizing support for the removal of the mascot on behalf of the soccer program.
IMHO: It’s Hanover’s right to change its mascot
Published in the Valley News on April 30, 2021 by Greg Fennell espousing his support for Hanover High School students to change the mascot while reviewing the overall mascot removal process thus far.
Council Teaches Young People Good Citizenship
Published in the Valley News on March 30, 2021 by former Hanover High School principal Robert McCarthy in response to former Council PR Ben Wagner's letter to the Forum "The Spirit of Council at Hanover High School."
New Hampshire Students Vote to Remove Mascot Deemed Problematic
Published in WJBQ on March 23, 2021 by Brittany Rose, as a summary of Hanover High School's decision to remove the marauder mascot.
Students Vote to Remove Marauders Name
Published in the Valley News on March 19, 2021 by Anna Merriman announcing Council's decision to change the Marauder as the mascot of Hanover High School, detailing the preliminary work done by the Mascot subcommittees.
What's in a Name? Hanover High Council Debates What Being a Marauder Means
Published in the Valley News on December 19, 2020 by Pete Nakos interviewing Council members and the larger community and sharing information about the process of removing the mascot.
Published in the Broadside on October 24, 2020 by Benjamin Wagner summarizing the proceedings of Council on October 21, 2020, including the Online Only Council Student Bylaw, Dress Code Motion, and Schoology Calendar Motion.
Precedent for Mascot Change Involves … Sloths?
Published in the Broadside on October 23, 2020 by Zane Schiffman and Benjamin Wagner rehashing the proceedings of a Council meeting in May of 1986 in which the HHS mascot was changed to a three-toed sloth.
Published in the Broadside on September 2, 2020 by Julia Cook detailing Council's actions in response to the rise of racial equity deliberations and discussions.
Dean of Students Comments on Council’s Executive Session
Published in the Broadside on December 19, 2019 by Benjamin Wagner interviewing Dean of Students Julie Stevenson commenting on the closed Council Executive Session.
Removal and Restoration of Council Members
Published in the Broadside on December 18, 2019 by Benjamin Wagner reporting on the closed Council Executive Session.
The Great Debate: X-Period Edition (Council Report: 9/18/19)
Published in the Broadside on September 25, 2019 by Benjamin Wagner condensing a discussion and debate on the X Period Motion brought by Tom Lyons ('21). Same article.
2019 Fall Council Election Nominees (Freshmen + New and Tuition)
Published in the Broadside on September 23, 2019 by Stephen Wang including the ballot for RMS freshmen and New and Tuition students for the 2019-2020 school year.
Council Discusses X-Period Motion – Council Update (9/18/19)
Published in the Broadside on September 22, 2019 by Stephen Wang summarizing a recent Council meeting discussing X-Periods.
Council Talks Gardens, Community Representatives, and More (9/4/19)
Published in the Broadside on September 14, 2019 by Benjamin Wagner regarding the request of funds from Gardening Club, the re-election of the Council Executive, and the approval of community representatives.
Council Looks at Common Ground and School Dance Form – Council Update (5/22/19)
Published in the Broadside on May 28, 2019 by Benjamin Wagner on the allocation for the Club of the Year award, Community Representative Bylaw Notification, School Dance Form, and Common Ground Discussion.
Council Re-Visits Budget and Discusses Climate Action Plan – Council Update (5/15/19)
Published in the Broadside on May 21, 2019 by Benjamin Wagner recounting the discussion of the Co-Curricular Budget Allocation, as well as a presentation (and subsequent resolution) of the HHS Climate Action Plan by Ms. Kornfeld and the Earth Systems + Ecological Design class.
Council Moves 8th Grade Elections and Approves Budget – Council Update (5/8/19)
Published in the Broadside on May 11, 2019 by Benjamin Wagner on the 8th Grade Election Bylaw Revision and SAC 2019 Budget Allocation, and a presentation by HHS Rainbow Alliance on their proposed Day of Empathy workshop.
Council Votes for New Leadership – Council Update (5/1/19)
Published in the Broadside on May 5, 2019 by Benjamin Wagner, summarizing Council leadership elections accompanied by the presentation of speeches.
Published in the Broadside on April 28, 2019 by Benjamin Wagner, synopsizing Council leadership nominations and the "Exploring Student Democracy" guided discussion.
Council Debates 8th Grade Elections – Council Update (4/10/19)
Published in the Broadside on April 24, 2019 by Benjamin Wagner on Council voting on the Tom Hanlon Council Award and the discussion of freshmen fall Council elections.
Council Discusses New Health Services Motion and Freshmen Rep. Elections – Council Update (4/3/19)
Published in the Broadside on April 9, 2019 by Benjamin Wagner summarizing Tom Hanlon Council Award nominations, the evaluation of the Council Executive, Stephen Wang's motion to introduce hand sanitizer dispensers in every hallway, and the Election Discussion.
Published in the Broadside on April 3, 2019 by Benjamin Wagner describing the discussions from Jonathan Li's Snow Day Resolution motion and the Co-Curricular Attendance Motion co-brought by Dory Psomas and Elizabeth Napier.
Ballot of 2019 Council Election Candidates
Published in the Broadside on April 2, 2019 by Stephen Wang listing the potential Council representatives and detailed instructions on Council voting procedures.
Meet the Candidates – 2019 Council Elections
Published in the Broadside on April 2, 2019 by Stephen Wang including links to potential Council representatives' positions and platform statements.
Council Discusses Election Schedule and Rejects Election Bylaw Revision – Council Update (3/6/19)
Published in the Broadside on March 20, 2019 by Ben Wagner detailing an update on Council Kickoffs, the Election Bylaw Reform revision, and the Snow Day Resolution.
Published in the Broadside on February 24, 2019 by Ben Wagner elaborating on time allotted to give class representatives time to prepare for approaching meeting times and the Bylaw Notification for the Election Reform motion.
Two Previously Discussed Bylaw Revisions Pass – Council Update (1/30/19)
Published in the Broadside on February 5, 2019 by Caleb Benjamin on the Class Meeting Bylaw Revision and the CPP Leadership Bylaw Revision, as well as a brief discussion of the Winter Carnival schedule.
Bylaw Revisions Brought for New Leadership Position and Class Meetings – Council Update (1/23/19)
Published in the Broadside on January 29, 2019 by Caleb Benjamin summarizing the Class Meeting and CPP Leadership Bylaw Revision Bylaw Notifications, as well as an organic school discussion centered around grading at the end of the semester and exams.
The First Council Meeting of the Year – Council Update (1/2/19)
Published in the Broadside on January 4, 2019 by Stephen Wang recapitulating Council goal-setting and reflection, as well as the MLK Day Assembly allocation and discussion of moving exams before winter break.
Council Discusses CPP and DSB Merger Bylaw Revision – Council Update (12/5/18)
Published in the Broadside on December 12, 2018 by Caleb Benjamin summarizing the CPP and DSB Merger Bylaw Revision (to merge the two positions to create the "Council Liaison" position) and Student Life Committee's trip to Bow High School.
Published in the Broadside on December 5, 2018 by Caleb Benjamin detailing the discussion on the Religious Holidays Motion (which was ultimately referred to the Curriculum Committee).
Published in the Broadside on November 14, 2018 by Caleb Benjamin on the PowerSchool portal closing at the end of the first quarter and the Religious Holidays Motion.
Council Votes Down Freshman Off-Campus Motion After Weeks of Debate – Council Update (10/31/18)
Published in the Broadside on November 6, 2018 by Claire Austin-Washburn recapping the Lateness Motion and Freshman Off-Campus Motion (which was ultimately failed).
Published in the Broadside on October 24, 2018 by Caleb Benjamin on the Headphones in Public Spaces Motion (failed) and Plebiscite Motion (also failed).
Council Continues Headphones in Public Spaces Discussion – Council Update (10/3/2018)
Published in the Broadside on October 16, 2018 by Caleb Benjamin detailing the Fall Budget Approval, as well as the Headphones in Public Spaces Motion.
Published in the Broadside on October 2, 2018 by Caleb Benjamin expounding upon the Freshman Off-Campus Motion discussion, Plebiscite Motion, and Headphones in Public Spaces Motion.
Judiciary Committee Candidate Qualifications (2018-19)
Published in the Broadside on September 26, 2018 by Stephen Wang with links to candidates' platform statements for JCOMM Elections in the 2018-2019 school year.
Judiciary Committee Candidate List (2018-19)
Published in the Broadside on September 26, 2018 by Stephen Wang with the list of candidates for JCOMM Elections in the 2018-2019 school year.
Freshmen Fight for Off-Campus Privileges – Council Update (9/12/2018)
Published in the Broadside on September 18, 2018 by Caleb Benjamin detailing a discussion surrounding freshman off-campus privileges.
Published in the Broadside on September 11, 2018 by Caleb Benjamin expounding upon the creation of the Community Service Committee and a discussion of Common Ground.
Assistant Secretary Motion Fails in Council – Council Update (06/13/2018)
Published in the Broadside on June 14, 2018 by Caleb Benjamin summarizing the proceedings of the Council meeting, involving multiple motions.
Published in the Broadside on June 12, 2018 by Caleb Benjamin detailing the possibility of the creation of the Assistant Secretary position.
Council Approves 2018-2019 Club Budget – Council Update (05/23/2018)
Published in the Broadside on May 30, 2018 by Caleb Benjamin describing the recent approval of the Club Budget.
Co-Treasurers Again: Other Leadership Positions Decided
Published in the Broadside on May 24, 2018 by Caleb Benjamin describing Council Leadership elections.
Published in the Broadside on May 23, 2018 by Caleb Benjamin describing the occurrences of the Council Leadership elections, especially the Moderator position.
Published in the Broadside on May 15, 2018 by Caleb Benjamin explaining the proceedings of the Council meeting (Bike Repair, Tom Hanlon Cup nominees, etc.)
Published in the Broadside on May 8, 2018 by Hayden Smith declaring the results of the 2018 Council Election.
Published in the Broadside on May 7, 2018 by Caleb Benjamin on a presentation by Prescott Herzog (Stevens High School student) on his program called AdVenture Capital.
Meet The Staff Candidates – 2018 Council Elections
Published in the Broadside on May 6, 2018 by Stephen Wang.
Meet The Junior Candidates – 2018 Council Elections
Published in the Broadside on May 6, 2018 by Claire Austin-Washburn.
Meet The Sophomore Candidates – 2018 Council Elections
Published in the Broadside on May 6, 2018 by Caleb Benjamin.
Meet The Freshmen Candidates – 2018 Council Elections
Published in the Broadside on May 6, 2018 by Julia Cook.
Representatives Mull Over Revamping Schedule- Council Update (04/25/2018)
Published in the Broadside on May 3, 2018 by Caleb Benjamin highlighting the discussion about a potential block schedule.
Council Ponders “Vision of a Graduate” – Council Update (April 11, 2018)
Published in the Broadside on April 24, 2018 by Caleb Benjamin reviewing the "Vision of a Graduate" discussion.
Council Passes X-Period Motion – Council Update (04/04/2018)
Published in the Broadside on April 11, 2018 by Caleb Benjamin summarizing the discussion surrounding the X-Period Motion.
X-Period Debate Leaves Some Feeling Cross With Motion – Council Update (3/28/2018)
Published in the Broadside on April 3, 2018 by Caleb Benjamin detailing the X-Period Motion debate.
Published in the Broadside on March 8, 2018 by Caleb Benjamin explaining the Open Campus debate.
Published in the Broadside on March 7, 2018 by Caleb Benjamin analyzing the jurisdiction of Hanover High School Administration in administering punishment for illegal off-campus activities.
Council Bails Out Broke Acapella Group – Council Update (2/14/18)
Published in the Broadside on February 27, 2018 by Caleb Benjamin describing a post-budget allocation requested by an a capella group.
New and Improved Cell Phone Motion Passes Unanimously- Council Update (2/7/18)
Published in the Broadside on February 14, 2018 by Caleb Benjamin detailing the Cell Phone Motion.
Semester Exams Discussion Continues in Council – Council Update (1/31/18)
Published in the Broadside on February 7, 2018 by Caleb Benjamin discussing Exam Week concerns.
What Happened To The Nick Beard Opinion Board?
Published in the Broadside on January 31, 2018 by Will Cahoon detailing the current practices surrounded checking the Nick Beard Opinion Board. [Photo: Hayden Smith]
Published in the Broadside on January 29, 2018 by Caleb Benjamin summarizing a wide variety of topics occurring during the meeting.
Dress Code Motion Passes Council Without Votes From Community Reps – Council Update (1/17/18)
Published in the Broadside on January 22, 2018 by Caleb Benjamin explaining the events leading to the passage of the Dress Code motion.
Contention Over Cleavage in Dress Code Debate – Council Update (January 3rd, 2018)
Published in the Broadside on January 15, 2018 by Caleb Benjamin discussing the controversial Dress Code motion.
All HHS Staff Members Can Enforce Dress Code, Says Council – Council Update (December 20, 2017)
Published in the Broadside on December 21, 2017 by Caleb Benjamin exploring various versions of the Dress Code motion.
Compare and Contrast: Reflections On Student Life’s Visit To CVU High School
Published in the Broadside on December 19, 2017 by Caleb Benjamin highlighting the stark differences between Hanover High School and Champlain Valley Union High School.
Belly Buttons Struck From List of Covered Body Parts in Council’s Dress Code Motion
Published in the Broadside on December 14, 2017 by Caleb Benjamin describing an account of the Council meeting discussing the inclusion of belly buttons in the revised HHS Dress Code.
Mr. Campbell Vetoes Cell Phone Motion
Published in the Broadside on December 13, 2017 by Caleb Benjamin detailing Principal Campbell's decision to veto the Cell Phone motion.
Dress Code and Belly Buttons Split Council – Council Update (December 6th, 2017)
Published in the Broadside on December 12, 2017 by Caleb Benjamin delineating the occurrences of the Dress Code motion discussion.
Council Reopens Dress Code – Council Update (November 29th)
Published in the Broadside on December 1, 2017 by Caleb Benjamin describing the introduction of the Dress Code motion.
Council Talks Winter Carnival and Electronic Voting – Council Update (November 15, 2017)
Published in the Broadside on November 27, 2017 by Caleb Benjamin summarizing Winter Carnival and Electronic Voting descriptions.
Published in the Broadside on November 14, 2017 by Caleb Benjamin condensing the passage of the Course Evaluation Standardization Motion.
Council Update (November 1st, 2017): Cell Phones and Funding Woes
Published in the Broadside on November 7, 2017 by Caleb Benjamin summarizing occurrences from Council's November 1st meeting.
Cell Phone Discussion Ensues in Council
Published in the Broadside on October 11, 2017 by Caleb Benjamin detailing the Cell Phone Discussion from Council's meeting, involving quotes from student and staff representatives.
Council Report: New Attendance Policy Passes and Cell Phone Discussion Takes the Floor
Published in the Broadside on September 18, 2017 by Hayden Smith with notes from Cathy Han, Oliver Minshall, and Ian Nolon summarizing Council's September 13th meeting.
Council Report: Parking Amendment Passes
Published in the Broadside on September 12, 2017 by Hayden Smith detailing changes to the HHS Parking Policy.
2017 HHS Council Election Guide: The Candidates In Their Own Words
Published in the Broadside on May 11, 2017 by Hayden Smith with explanations about the 2017 Council elections.
Council Moderator Farewell Letter
Published in the Broadside on May 30, 2016 by Andrea Sedlacek summarizing the progress of Council over the 2015-2016 school year, with a focus on Council's goals for accessibility and accountability.
Friendly Reminder about Voter Responsibility in Council Elections
Published in the Broadside on April 21, 2016 by Vincent Moore urging members of the Hanover High School community to vote in Council elections.
Published in the Broadside on April 18, 2016 by Will Chambers encapsulating Council's discussion of the Gender Equality motion.
Broadside Council Theater 3000: A Game of Keyboards
Published in the Broadside on April 5, 2016 by Vincent Moore summarizing Council's happenings in audio form.
Council Debates Gender Motion: The Discussion as of April 6th
Published in the Broadside on April 4, 2016 by Hayden Smith summarizing Council's deliberations on the Gender Motion.
Grill Motion Passes in Council
Published in the Broadside on March 28, 2016 by Hayden Smith highlighting the Grill Motion discussed in Council.
Published in the Broadside on December 22, 2015 by Ivan Somoff rehashing the ongoing debate surrounding athletic practices during breaks.
Limiting Athletic Practices During Breaks
Published in the Broadside on December 13, 2015 by Hayden Smith detailing the discussion surrounding a motion that would limit athletic practices for scholastic sports during breaks.
Published in the Broadside on November 13, 2015 by Henry Lang highlighting many motions discussed during a Council meeting.
Freshmen Open Campus Motion Passes Council
Published in the Broadside on November 4, 2015 by Vincent Moore summarizing the Freshmen Open Campus Motion.
Pulling Back Council’s Curtain
Published in the Broadside on November 3, 2015 by Vincent Moore discussing a Council meeting in audio form.
Published in the Valley News on October 15, 2015 by Rob Wolfe announcing the decision of Hanover High School to offer free condoms based on stipulations, as well as interviews conducted with the authors of the motion.
Closing Council Moderator Letter
Published in the Broadside on June 4, 2015 by Kelsey Smith summarizing the 2014-2015 school year on Council.
Published in the Broadside on April 10, 2015 by Henry Lang highlighting Council's deliberations on hot-button topics such as cheating, condoms, and Plan M.
Published in the Broadside on March 9, 2015 by Caleb Winberry summarizing the status of the Condom Motion.
Commentary on Council’s Condom Motion
Published in the Broadside on March 3, 2015 by Vincent Moore offering opinions on Council's deliberations on the Condom Motion.
More High Schools Giving Free Condoms To Prevent Risky Sex; New Hampshire May Be Next
Published in the Medical Daily on February 17, 2015 by Anthony Rivas sharing survey data and details from interviews conducted with Council leadership.
Students Advocate for Free Condoms at School
Uploaded on Youtube on February 16, 2015 by MyNBC5-WPTZ sharing a motion brought to Council requesting free contraception provided at the school nurse's office and the thoughts and opinions of Council leadership.
Published in the Broadside on January 26, 2015 by Conrad Koehler summarizing Council's discussion on the school's Academic Integrity Policy.
Published in the Broadside on December 10, 2014 by Caleb Winberry summarizing the debates and discussions on a variety of motions.
Published in the Broadside on November 12, 2014 by Caleb Winberry rehashing Council's discussion surrounding a variety of topics.
Published in the Broadside on November 3, 2014 by Caleb Winberry condensing Council's deliberations surrounding the Three Tests in a Day Motion.
Published in the Broadside on October 23, 2014 by Caleb Winberry summarizing Council's deliberations on several different motions.
Published in the Broadside on October 15, 2014 by Caleb Winberry abbreviating Council's discussions surrounding multiple motions.
Published in the Broadside on October 8, 2014 by Caleb Winberry summarizing Council's opinions on many motions at a meeting.
Published in the Broadside on May 20, 2014 by HHS Broadside highlighting discussions on the Senior Exam Motion, the Web Presence Motion, the Roll-Call Vote Motion, and the motion to include Restorative Justice as an option in the Academic Integrity Policy.
Published in the Broadside on December 17, 2013 by HHS Broadside summarizing the Council motions in the fall of 2013.
Published in the Broadside on October 8, 2013 by HHS Broadside summarizing the J-Comm Motion, the X-Day Motion, and the 9th Grade Motion.
Published in the Broadside on June 6, 2013 by HHS Broadside detailing Council's accomplishments throughout the 2012-2013 school year.
Published in the Broadside on December 10, 2012 by Henry Butler summarizing the Homework motion and Plan M for Wednesdays motion.
Published in the Broadside on November 3, 2012 by Henry Butler condensing Council's recent motions.
Published in the Broadside on December 21, 2011 by Gabe Brison-Trezise detailing Council's recent proceedings.
Published in the Broadside on November 18, 2011 by Gabe Brison-Trezise summarizing the Freshmen Co-op Motion and 1:1 Technology Initiative discussion.
Published in the Broadside on October 31, 2011 by Gabe Brison-Trezise debriefing multiple motions brought to Council.
Published in the Broadside on October 10, 2011 by Gabe Brison-Trezise summarizing the Composting Motion, Footlighters Motion, Common Ground Switch Discussion, Locker Room Clocks Motion, Google Doc Motion, 100-Point GPA Discussion, and Wednesday Break Motion.
Council Interview – Present and Future
Published in the Broadside on June 15, 2011 by Anne Thompson interviewing Council members Jennie Frishtick, Jacob Kornfeld and Carl Tischbein to discuss Council's present controversies and goals for the future.
Published in the Broadside on February 13, 2011 by Jennie Frishtick and Carl Tischbein rehashing Council's discussions on the 100 Point GPA Motion, Guidance Counselor Evaluation Motion, Common Ground/Council Switch Motion, and X-Day Motion.
Published in the Broadside on January 9, 2011 by Jennie Frishtick summarizing the 100 Point GPA motion.
Marauders in Focus: The Moderator
Published in the Broadside on December 25, 2010 by Dmitry Steesy interviewing the Council Moderator Megan Pattison.
Published in the Broadside on September 30, 2010 by Jennie Frishtick encapsulating Council's recent motions.