The student news site of Hillsborough High School

The Voice
The student news site of Hillsborough High School

The Voice
The student news site of Hillsborough High School

The Voice
All content by Alex Cole
Hillsborough's brand new Starbucks opened and is bigger and better than the previous location.

Hillsborough welcomes new Starbucks

Alex Cole and Michael Shokoff
June 11, 2018
Vice President Thomas Kotarsky views the Weather Channel prior to making the executive decision on whether or not students go outside for gym.

Weather Committee is newest addition to physical education department

Alex Cole and Michael Shokoff
June 11, 2018
Seniors celebrate their final Spirit Night, where they would later emerge victorious.

Seniors win Spirit Night 2018

Alex Cole and Michael Shokoff
May 15, 2018
Students head to tech hub in wake of Chromebook issues. Fortunately, new student computers are expected to arrive for next year.

New Chromebooks introduced for 2018-2019 school year

Alex Cole, Michael Shokoff, and Eric Booth
April 12, 2018
Sophomore Jason Wolff crosses the plate for the winning run. The Raiders defeated rival Bridgewater-Raritan 1-0.

Vonhorn’s one-hitter helps Raiders secure first win of season

Alex Cole, Editor-in-chief
April 12, 2018
Senior Chris Santa Barbara impresses in a five goal performance against East Brunswick.

Boys lacrosse improves to 4-1 to open new season

Alex Cole and Courtney Nielsen
April 10, 2018
Senior Michael Atlas struggles with a loaner Chromebook in his AP English Literature class.

Loaner Chromebooks: Decentivizing student learning

Alex Cole and Michael Shokoff
March 20, 2018
Summer time volunteer opportunities for students released.

Summer volunteers wanted

Alex Cole, Editor-in-chief
March 16, 2018
Girls basketball got the big win in East Brunswick.

Girls Basketball Upsets top seed East Brunswick

Alex Cole and Michael Shokoff
March 1, 2018
A squad featuring Hillsborough students catches the win .

Fortnite takes over gaming universe

Alex Cole and Michael Shokoff
February 19, 2018
Senior Carson Venis on the attack

Misericordia commit Carson Venis overcomes adversity on and off the field

Alex Cole and Michael Shokoff
January 26, 2018
"The Post" hit theaters on January 12.

Spielberg creates another gem with “The Post”

Alex Cole and Michael Shokoff
January 18, 2018
Senior Michael Shokoff, who studied hard for his math test, could be at risk of earning a lower grade than his peers who take advantage of second chance learning.

How the new grading practice slights HHS students

Alex Cole, Editor-in-chief
January 12, 2018
Senior Colin Downes shows off his certifications that help grant him the opportunity to be a manager at Five Guys.

Senior Colin Downes serves up success at Five Guys

Alex Cole and Michael Shokoff
January 12, 2018
The options to consider may seem endless when considering a college, but early planning will help alleviate some of the stress.

[Photo] Seniors apply and await judgment

Russ Conroy, Guest writer
January 3, 2018
The screen which informs Genesis users there is an open fine preventing access.

Blocking Genesis: Not the answer to open fines

Alex Cole, Editor-in-chief
December 22, 2017
Student teacher Nelson Kelly celebrates his final day with a personalized cake in his period 9 AP Government and Politics class.

Student teacher Nelson Kelly prepares for take off

Alex Cole and Michael Shokoff
December 18, 2017

Girls basketball wins first game of season at Phillipsburg

Alex Cole, Editor-in-chief
December 18, 2017
Soophomore Dani Montone releases a jump shot in a game last season.

Girls basketball season opens tonight at Phillipsburg

Alex Cole, Editor-in-chief
December 15, 2017

Texas shooting is the latest act of terrorism

Courtney Nielsen and Alex Cole
November 16, 2017
The TGI Friday's in Bridgewater used to bring the love with a strong variety of appetizers. Not any more.

Endless Apps or Ending Apps?

Alex Cole and Michael Shokoff
November 14, 2017
For the second year in a row, Average Track Joes won the Dodge Ball Tournament hosted by the boys soccer team.

Dodgeball Tournament sparks friendly competition and helps those in need

Michael Shokoff and Alex Cole
November 2, 2017
Senior Jillian Boose is a vibrant personality, and makes HHS the place that it is.

Meet Jillian Boose, the President!

Alex Cole, Editor-in-chief
October 9, 2017
The flag waves proudly in room 219

Stand

Alex Cole and Sean Jackson
September 27, 2017
English teacher Kenneth Shindle traveled to Verona as part of his "Literary Landscapes" graduate course.

Shindle and Fenster have summers to remember

Alex Cole and Michael Shokoff
September 26, 2017
Senior running back Tyler Boatwright celebrates with Senior captain Jack Edwards after scoring a pivotal touchdown against Bridgewater-Raritan.

Raiders finish two yards short of upset against rival Bridgewater-Raritan

Alex Cole, Editor-in-chief
September 22, 2017
Senior quarterback Matt Moore readies his troops in the Raiders' 24-0 win over Elizabeth.

Football opens season with 24-0 shutout against Elizabeth

Alex Cole, Editor-in-chief
September 14, 2017
Senior Sydney Vanvourellis with John Saverino. The two got to know each other while Vanvourellis studied under the guidance of Mary Dubberly.

Students pursue independent studies

Alex Cole, Staff writer
June 16, 2017
Senior Danny Kozimbo did his REACH Internship under the supervision of lawyer Frank Blandino.

HHS students pursue REACH Senior Option

Alex Cole, Staff writer
June 12, 2017
Senior Mahesh Indraganti's volcano stunned onlookers with pyrotechnics.

Latin students erupt for Pompeii Day

Alex Cole, Staff writer
June 9, 2017

Will salt return to school cafeterias under Trump?

Alex Cole and Courtney Nielsen
June 5, 2017
Senior Sean Jackson competes in the Tic-Tac-Toe Relay during last year's Spirit Night.

Jersey Juniors impress at Spirit Night 2017

Alex Cole and Courtney Nielsen
May 12, 2017

Girls lacrosse comes back to advance in Somerset County Tournament

Alex Cole, Staff writer
May 10, 2017
Junior Michael DeLucia checks for his PARCC testing room. Regular testing concluded today.

PARCC Test comes to HHS

Alex Cole, Staff writer
April 7, 2017
Junior Justin Brown discusses his scheduling options with guidance counselor Laura Houssel.

Scheduling tips from Alex Cole

Alex Cole, Staff writer
April 4, 2017
Junior Olivia Johnsen attempts to put the ball in the net. Johnsen was instrumental in the team's first victory.

Girls Lacrosse Opens Season 1-1

Alex Cole, Staff writer
April 3, 2017
Westminster Bridge Flowers for the Westminster attack victims.

Terror Attack Jolts London

Alex Cole, Staff writer
March 24, 2017
"Logan," the final installment in the "Wolverine" series is bleak, but a must watch,

Violent yet emotional, “Logan” is a Marvel masterpiece

Alex Cole, Staff writer
March 16, 2017
President Donald Trump welcoming Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to the White House.

President Trump has busy first month in the Oval Office

Alex Cole, Staff writer
February 22, 2017
The centerpiece of candles at the World Languages Induction ceremony. Each candle represents a different language offered at HHS.

World Language Honor Society holds 2017 inductions

Alex Cole, Staff writer
January 30, 2017
Pepper packets aplenty, but no salt is available in the Commons.

Students salty over cafeteria changes

Alex Cole and Courtney Nielsen
January 18, 2017
Fort Lauderdale Airport.

Fort Lauderdale attacker kills five and wounds eight

Alex Cole, Staff writer
January 9, 2017
La La Land is one of the winter's must see films.

La La Land is a whimsical delight

Alex Cole, Staff writer
January 3, 2017
Pointsettias and a sign left outside of Watts Hall in dedication of the 2016 Ohio State University attack.

Ohio State attack injures 11

Alex Cole, Staff writer
December 6, 2016
Donald Trump speaking to supporters at an immigration policy speech at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

Students delve into election in the classroom

Alex Cole, Staff writer
November 17, 2016
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton

Trump, Clinton square off in ugly debate

Alex Cole, Staff writer
October 13, 2016
Looking for Alaska by John Green was one of the most popular choices among students for this years school wide summer reading assignment.

School wide summer reading assignment provides choice for students

Alex Cole, Staff writer
September 21, 2016
Junior Amelia Curtis kicks the ball into the opponent's territory.

Girls soccer kicks off new season

Alex Cole, Staff writer
September 20, 2016
Despite working without a contract, Italian teacher Dina Marchesi remains committed to providing the best education possible for her students.

Teachers, Board of Education amid contract talks

Alex Cole, Staff writer
September 15, 2016
Finding Dory opens in theatres June 17.

Summer movies: The must-see-list for 2016

Alex Cole, Staff writer
June 14, 2016
Student Council Adviser Caryn Morrison presents a check for $4,000 to Steps Together board member Melissa Almendinger .

HHS donates large sum to Steps Together following successful Penny Wars

Alex Cole, Staff writer
May 23, 2016
The winning mural, worth 3,500 points, helped the Class of 2016 capture its second straight Spirit Night title.

Spirit Day’s festivities leave imprint on student body

Alex Cole, Staff writer
May 17, 2016
Sophomore Diana Voronin displays her work to a series of well known individuals at the White House Science Fair in April.

Sophomore Diana Voronin brings MotivateMe to the White House

Alex Cole, Staff writer
May 2, 2016
United Auto Workers union volunteers distribute bottled water, filters and informational fliers in the Mott Park neighborhood of Flint, Mich., a city of about 100,000 whose residents have recently been advised not to drink unfiltered tap water due to lead contamination.

Thirst Project works to bring clean water to those in need

Alex Cole, Staff writer
April 20, 2016
Senior Celia Terreri battles a defender in a scrimmage against Hopewell. Terreri has 19 points on the season.

Girls lax nets five wins in first seven games

Alex Cole, Staff writer
April 19, 2016
The existing turf's days are numbered. On March 8, township voters approved the referendum to replace the turf by an overwhelming majority.

Township residents approve turf replacement

Alex Cole, Staff writer
April 4, 2016
Sophomore Travis Finetto shreds the slopes behind CVS in Hillsborugh, NJ following the biggest snow storm of this winter.

Ski and snowboard club allows students to reach new heights

Alex Cole, Staff writer
April 1, 2016
Graphic on the Super Tuesday contests results.

Trump, Clinton, successful on Super Tuesday

Alex Cole, Staff writer
March 7, 2016
Trump, Sanders prove successful in New Hampshire

Trump, Sanders prove successful in New Hampshire

Alex Cole, Staff writer
February 11, 2016
Social studies teacher Jennifer Fraunberger leads her Genocide and Holocaust through sensitive and powerful material.

Electives you might have overlooked

Alex Cole, Staff writer
February 5, 2016
John Earl Jelks and Cleavant Derricks perform in August Wilson's "The Piano Lesson." The play runs through Feb. 7.

Students see production of “The Piano Lesson” at McCarter Theatre

Alex Cole, Staff writer
February 2, 2016
Senior Mike Grabon is proud of his whip and friends Kyle Hurley, Matt DiDomenico, and Cole Norfleet are always ready for a ride in the 300.

High school students on the road

Alex Cole, Staff writer
January 20, 2016

Students of the month- January 2016

Alex Cole and Conner Press
January 11, 2016
Senior Scott Hvozdovic gets his learn on during his period 7-8 class. Hvozdovic and the rest of the school are just weeks away from mid-term exams.

Five simple steps to survive midterms

Alex Cole, Staff writer
January 6, 2016
"Concussion" came to theatres Christmas Day, 2015, in what many see as Will Smith's best performance yet.

“Concussion” sheds new light on violence associated with contact sports

Alex Cole, Staff writer
January 6, 2016
GOP presidential candidates, Sen. Rick Santorum, left, and U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham take the stage during the CNN Republican presidential debate at the Venetian in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015.

Lindsey Graham ends presidential campaign

Alex Cole, Staff writer
December 22, 2015
Senior Samuel Hendrix displays the form that has led him to land the opportunity to swim for the University of Kentucky next year.

Boys swimming opens season with two wins in three meets

Alex Cole, Staff writer
December 22, 2015
Sophomore Dianna Cacace gives her final presentation to her classmates in the final dress rehearsal before the Johnson and Johnson Technology Awareness Program final presentation on Dec. 15, 2015.

Johnson and Johnson TAP students ready for final presentations

Alex Cole, Staff writer
December 10, 2015
The Xbox One is one of the most sought-after gifts this holiday season.

The gifts teens want this holiday season

Alex Cole, Staff writer
December 2, 2015
HHS Theatre members rehearse scene from Act I of Arthur Miller's The Crucible. The play ran Nov. 20-21.

The Crucible bewitches audiences

Alex Cole, Staff writer
November 30, 2015
Sophomore Travis Finetto participates at the Philadelphia Marathon in Philadelphia, PA. Finetto finished with a time of 3:22:56

Travis Finetto runs Philadelphia Marathon

Alex Cole, Staff writer
November 25, 2015
Sophomore Louis DiGirolamo serves up one of his handcrafted salads at SaladWorks.

Students see the workplace to offer more than just money

Alex Cole, Staff writer
November 24, 2015
Map of states not accepting Syrian refugees.

Why America should not take in Syrian refugees

Alex Cole, Staff Writer
November 23, 2015
Protesters raise their fists to celebrate Tim Wolfe's resignation during the Concerned Students 1950 protest on Monday, Nov. 9 2015, in Columbia, Mo.

Missouri president resigns amid student protest

Alex Cole, Staff Writer
November 12, 2015

HHS Theatre begins year with new director

Alex Cole, Staff Writer
October 29, 2015
Junior Patricia Schenfeld follows through on a shot. Schenfeld partnered with Suranjana Thakuria at No. 2 doubles this season.

Girls tennis enters new era under Katherine Daly

Alex Cole, Staff Writer
October 15, 2015
Senior Edward Michta launches a ball into enemy territory.

Boys soccer team begins new season

Alex Cole, Staff Writer
October 14, 2015

Lamar Odom changes his ways after death scare

Joey Bloch and Alex Cole
October 14, 2015
Donald Trump speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington, D.C.

Republicans square off at September debate

Alex Cole, Staff Writer
October 10, 2015
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