The Herald

Spotlight On: Mr. Cotto

Emily McGuinness, Editor-in-Chief • March 28, 2017

Holyoke High Science Teacher Mike Cotto wins the Grinspoon Award!

Spotlight On: The Athletics Department

Lauren Ryan, Staff Reporter '19 • March 16, 2017

The three individuals behind The Purple Knights: Melanie Martin, Sabrina Brassil, and Kevin Auffery!

Spotlight On: James “Pirate” Sullivan

Megan McGuinness, Staff Reporter '19 • November 10, 2016

If you are a student at Holyoke High School, you are almost guaranteed to know the teacher in "the hidden classroom" of 305, Mr. James Sullivan, also known as "Pirate."

Spotlight On: Dante Angelini

Maeghan Desmarias, Public Relations • October 30, 2016

For the November Spotlight, we profile a young man who brightens people's day and has a lot of school spirit: Dante Angelini.

Spotlight On: Mr. Moro

Feroze Sibdhanny, Staff Reporter '18 • April 8, 2016

For our (real) April Spotlight, Feroze Sibdhanny profiles the sole HHS Latin teacher: Mr. Moro!

Spotlight On: Maeghan Desmarais

Nicole Lussier, Staff Reporter '17 • March 31, 2016

For our April spotlight, we ask that take a moment to #prayformae and help a student in need.

Spotlight On: Carlos Joquin

Siobhan Brennan, Staff Reporter '18 • March 3, 2016

Our March spotlight profiles HHS junior Carlos Joquin: a student who uses past mistakes to try and help his peers.

Spotlight On: Aleyx Bernard

Summer Kaeppel, Public Relations • January 25, 2016

Our February Spotlight profiles a remarkable HHS student, Aleyx Bernard, that models how to over-come adversity and rise up to become a school leader.

More Than Just A Spotlight: Coach Dave Reinhart

Marty Keane, Staff Reporter '18 • November 23, 2015

Holyoke High Cross-Country (XC), has been revived in the past decade. They have gone from being non-competitive to a perennial division champ and a top team in Western Massachusetts. Many would say this...

Spotlight On: The Golf Team

Matthew Antil, Features Editor • November 5, 2015

Holyoke golf is a sometimes a forgotten sports team at Holyoke High, but that didn’t stop them from becoming a dominate force in Western Mass. While other sports teams are basking in the glory under...

Spotlight On: Dr. Stephen Zrike

Melanie Kos, Editor-in-Chief • October 1, 2015

As school comes back into session, there is a new face at the helm of the Holyoke Public School District following the state takeover of the district. That man is Dr. Stephen Zrike Jr. Zrike was born...

Spotlight On: Upward Bound

Ellen Rice, Staff Reporter '15 • April 27, 2015

For our final Spotlight of the year, Ellen Rice looks at a program that has benefited countless Holyoke students over the years: Upward Bound!