Rolling Through Holyoke: Residents Asked to be Cautious With Increased Amtrak Service
Zachary Baru, Faculty Advisor
October 29, 2019
For the first time in nearly half a century, Holyoke once again is connected to a busy passenger rail corridor linking to New York and Washington, D.C. But with this increased access to transportation comes a major safety concern: ensuring that everyone knows six passenger trains a day are now rolling th...
Spotlight On: Girls Who Code
Charlie Brunette, Staff Reporter
June 10, 2019
Girls Who Code promises to become a mover and shaker within Holyoke High next year. Watch out for their work within our community and stop by after school when they’re in session.
Class of 2019: First Class to Graduate Students with Seal of Biliteracy
Chamile Cruz, Staff Reporter
June 4, 2019
The Seal of Biliteracy is an award given by a school district or state that recognizes students with the ability to speak, write, listen, and read another language other than English fluently.
College Athletes of the Class of 2019
May 30, 2019
The class of 2019 has accomplished many things this year, especially in athletics. Some 45 percent of Holyoke High senior athletes have been recruited to play their sport at the college level in the fall - a big number considering the NCAA says only 7 percent of all high school athletes go on to play t...
Breakfast in the Classroom: Is It a Good Idea?
Raymond Lora Pena, Staff Reporter
May 24, 2019
"The cafeteria is no longer serving breakfast from 7:30 to 8 a.m. Instead, breakfast is being delivered into the homerooms.
Holyoke High at Western Mass 2019
Jack Shea, Staff Reporter
May 21, 2019
This year Holyoke High yet again hosted the Western Massachusetts track meet, also commonly referred to as the PVIAC meet. Although Holyoke High did not win the overall track meet, it still had many participating athletes that performed well for their school.
April Trip Abroad in Europe
Tessa Moriarty and Bridget Healy
May 21, 2019
An outline of the itinerary of the group of seniors who traveled to Europe over April break.
Summer 2019: Choose your Adventure!
Megan McGuinness, Digital Editor
May 16, 2019
With the school year winding down and the summer quickly approaching, many are eagerly planning day trips to take during the summer. In getting away, people sometimes spend a great deal of money, but you don’t have to spend a ton of money to have a good time! Find below a list of fun and affordable places to visit this summer that are not too far from home! Enjoy!
April Break Abroad
Bridget Healy, Knight Life Editor
May 13, 2019
Photos taken throughout the trip to Berlin, Prague, and the Swiss Alps taken by a group of 12th graders.
Ethnic Studies Pop Out Block Party
Helena Middleton and Meagan Breen
May 6, 2019
On Friday, May 3rd, 2019, the Holyoke High School Ethnic Studies Class held it’s first ever Ethnic Studies Pop Out Block Party. This event seeked to celebrate and bring awareness to Ethnic Studies in our schools and community. There was food, performances, and a number of games and activities!
Annual Juniors vs. Seniors Powderpuff Game 2019
May 2, 2019
It was a hard fought win by the Juniors over the Seniors 25-20 after a neck and neck game of flag football.
Holyoke High Herald celebrates 121 Years of Publication
Megan McGuinness, Digital Editor
April 27, 2019
In celebration of our 121st anniversary, The Herald takes it back to the 1940s and 1950s to compare how our newspaper and Holyoke life has changed through the years.
