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Matt Adams - MyKayla Ahern - Freddie Almond - Helana Amos - Jack Amos - Will Amos - Michael Anthony - Megan Anzalone - Joe Arigbamu - Josh Arigbamu - Richard Armiger - Beata Assadi - Madysen Ayres - McKinley Ayres - Aubrey Baier - Garrett Bakhsh - Nick Balducci - Jake Baldwin - Dana Barbakoff - Zach Barnard - Jen Barranco - Jake Bass - Kendall Battle - Sarah Beck - Lily Bedwell - Ian Bennett - Nya Bennett - Gabby Beyer - Justin Bishop - Nicco Boggan - Sydney Bonbrest - Hunter Bortner - Amanda Bosse - Stephanie Boyle - Aidan Brannigan - Hannah Brannigan - Chad Brent - Will Brosnan - August Bubier - Sully Burget - Eva Burr - Kendall Butler - Rose Cabral - Riley Callahan - Jack Callis - Morgan Camenga - Luke Caplan - Cameron Carden - Greta Carrier - Seamus Carton - Emma Charles - Thomas Chase Alex Childs - Hailey Clark - Jane Clark - Bayly Cogan - Anna Coleman - Levis Contreras - Maggie Cook - Gianni Constantino - James Crane - Jake Crowley - Morgan Currey - Hadley Dagan - Janene Daniel - Jenna Dausch - Isabella Davis - Cooper Day - Jay Delozier - Caroline Dias - Megan Dickerson - Katelyn Dixon - Charlie Doxzen - Jake Doyle - Gaige DuBois Connor Dugan - Jacob Dunk - Jordan Faith - Shannon Feeley - Cecily Dunn Feliz - Julia Fick - Jenna Field - Rachel Fiorini - Reider Fleischmann - Malorie Flynn - Sarah Flynn - Mikayla Foo - Emily Francis - Sophia Franz - Sophie Freisen - Sam Furman - Lizzy Gamble - Lauren Garcia - Val Garcia - Magdalene Gaultney - Caitlin Giancola - Amera Gianotti - Katelyn Godfrey - Josh Goodwin - Mason Greenspan - Grafton Griffey - Nate Grisez - Madison Hackett - Nathan Hamidi - Dean Harmon - Rileigh Hartman Colin Hawkins - Ian Hawkins - Dalton Hendrix - Ashlyn Hettleman - Antonio Hill - Tyler Hilliard - Brian Hitchcock - Brianna Hitchcock - Michael Hofmann - Alyssa Hofmeister - David Hojnowski - Olivia Holbrook - Iyana Holley Carmon Honeywell - Bruce Hoosier - Anna Hough - Jennie Howard - Ndya Howard - Oliver Huber - Ethan Hudson - Tim Hundertmark - Jimmy Huston - Zach Hyde - Joe Inglisa - Madeline Jaramillo - Caroline Jerrems - Chloe Johnson Grayson Johnson - Edward Jones - Summer Jones - Stephanie Joyce - Maria Karvounis - James Kells - Lillian King - Kathryn Kirkpatrick - Jacob Kline - Abigail Klink - Justin Knott - Emily Konkus - John Kousouris - Molly Krucenski - Phoebe Kurniawan - Garrett Lane - Brian Le - Vaughn Ledford - Zachary Lee - Marissa Leeland - Anna

Lime - Sydney Lippe - Angelo Levon - Amelia Lobb - Brandon Low - Haley Mabe - Timothy Mahoney - Connor Mann - Brynne Marquez-DeLuzio - Jack Marshall - Sam Martin - Haili Mathis - Libby May - Maggie May - Liam McCann - Daniele McCormick - Zachary McKennedy - Mackenzie McKillop - Ryne McMurdy Emily McNicholas Jacob McVicker - Denise Merryman - Thys Millan William Miller - Maralee Mitchell - Jack Mooney - Nick Moore - Justin Moreira - Lucy Morris - Agnes Mugure - Hunter Murphy - Bailey Musolf - Jessica Myers - Olivia Naraval - Kiernan Nedeau - Jason Norris - Isaac Nozick - Hannah O’Brien Cate O’Connor - Summer Olney - Sarah Openshaw - Kotim Ouedraogo - Nick Page - Mahima Pande - Isabella Peterson - Lyal Peyton - Jake Pfitzinger - Tasha Polek - Cassie Powers - Halli Powers - Rachel Praydis - Sydney Pursley - Janette Rallis - Maria Rallis - Paul Rapuzzi - Kayla Reedy - Andrew Reese - Nate Reichert-Wilson - Will Reider - Haven Reuter - Amani Richardson - Karl Riemer - Lynzie Ritz - Lily Robertson - Amanda Rodier - Garrick Rodman - Olivia Rodriguez - Bryan Roeper - Lauryn Roeper Sean Roeper - Gemma Rossi - Shannon Rowan - Sophia Rubino - Helena Rudolph - Bryce Ryan - Nathan Sakinejad - Rachel Saunders - Emily Schloer - Emily Schucker - Ethan Scott - Maya Seitz - Joseph Sementa - Jackson Seufert - Demi Shaffer - Justin Shepard - Sarah Shiflett - Eli Shumaker - Nick Simeone - Matthew Simmons - Emma Simon - Daniel Singh - Alyssa Slater - Emma Slyker - Anna Smith - Cameron Smith - Dabriella Smith - Chris Snyder - Ryan Snyder - Timothy Soots - Kayla Sparkman - Gordon Spence - Andrew Stevens - Anna Strader - Darby Subotich - Mark Suchy - Nevin Taggart - Jack Taormino - Morgan Tarnai - Finley Thibodeaux - Dalton Thomas - Ashley Thompson - Elizabeth Thompson - Trey Tootill - Noah Traband - John Trouland - April Troyer - Victoria Tsygan - Jake Turner - Caroline VanDuzer - Paige VanHoy - Jack Vantran - Luke Vantran - Matt Vantran - Jon Volz - Carly Walker - Emma Wallner - Abby Walters - Damian Warfel - Julia Watt - Sydney Watts - Frank Weaver - Wayne Weber - Daniel Weiss - Brandon Whitehead - Sydney Whitlock - Heidi Wiggins - Molly Wilhelm - Lily Wilkinson - Madeline Wilkinson - Zyan Williams - Cassy Wilson - Jeff Wilson - Aaron Winsker - James Wisniewski - Esther Yu - Corinne Zibell

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Community

May 2019

Where is the class of 2019 going?

Maryland Capital Technology University

Jake Crowley Zach McKennedy Jack Vantran

Carroll Community College

Morgan Camenga

Community College of Baltimore County

Helana Amos Madysen Ayres Gabriella Beyer Stephanie Boyle William Brosnan Cameron Carden Seamus Carton Levis Contreras Maggie Cook Joseph Delozier Gaige DuBois Magdalene Gaultney Caitlin Giancola Colin Hawkins Anthonio Hill Iyana Holley Oliver Huber Jimmy Huston Tim Hundertmark Jimmy Kells Justin Knott Lilly King Haili Mathis Ryne McMurdy Denise Merryman Jack Mooney Lyal Peyton Rachel Praydis Haven Reuter Amani Richardson Emily Schucker Joe Sementa Eli Shumaker Daniel Singh

1 - 3 SENIORS

Anna Smith Cameron Smith Dabriella Smith Christopher Synder Kayla Sparkman Andrew Stevens Anna Strader Nevin Taggart Dalton Thomas John Trouland Damian Warfel Trey Whiting Madeline Wilkonson

Frostburg State University

Zachary Barnard John Marshall Andrew Reese

Garrett College

John Amos

Goucher College

Brianna Hitchcock Ndya Howard

Harford Community College

Amelia Lobb

Anastasia Polek

Hood College

Brian Hitchcock Lily Wilkinson

Loyola University of Maryland

Mykayla Aherne

Maryland Institue College of Art

Carmen Honeywell Kathryn Kirkpatrick

McDaniel College

Jake Doyle Madeline Jaramillo Bailey Musolf Alyssa Slater

4 - 6 SENIORS

7 - 14 SENIORS

Morgan State University

Zyan Williams Mount St. Mary’s University

Garrett Lane

Salisbury University

Chad Brent Isabella Davis Sophie Friesen Molly Krucenski Vaughn Ledford Jason Norris

Stevenson University

Kendall Battle Brynne DeLuzio Anna Hough Haley Mabe Liam McCann Darby Subotich

St. John’s College

Garrick Rodman St. Mary’s College

Dana Barbakoff

Lauryn Roeper Emma Slyker Gordon Spence

Towson University

Joe Arigbamu Amanda Bosse Rose Cabral Luke Caplan Thomas Chase Alex Childs Jane Clark Bayly Cogan Janene Daniel Cooper Day Megan Dickerson Katelyn Dixon

15 + SENIORS

Charles Doxzen Julia Fick Mikayla Foo Lauren Garcia Rileigh Hartman Zachary Hyde Summer Jones Maggie May Jacob McVicker Isaac Nozick Kotim Ouedraogo Sydney Pursley Kayla Reedy William Reichert-Wilson Karl Riemer Gemma Rossi Shannon Rowan Emily Schloer Jack Taormino Morgan Tarnai Finley Thibodeaux Carly Walker Frank Weaver Brandon Whitehead Heidi Wiggins Jeff Wilson

University of Baltimore

Ian Bennett University of Maryland Baltimore County

Freddie Almond Brian Le Nick Simeone Luke Vantran

University of Maryland College Park

Matthew Adams Beata Assadi Aubrey Baier Jake Baldwin Jen Barranco Aidan Brannigan

community

May 2019

August Bubier Jenna Field Ryder Fleischmann Sam Furman Elizabeth Gamble Maria Garcia Taranto Amera Gianotti Mason Greenspan Grafton Griffey Bruce Hoosier Chloe Johnson Maria Karvounis Phoebe Kurniawan Libby May Cate O’Connnor Mahima Pande Jake Pfitzinger Paul Rapuzzi Bryan Roeper Nathan Sakinegad Maya Seitz Matt Simmons Page Vanhoy Julia Watt Daniel Weiss Cassy Wilson

Washington College Lily Bedwell Madison Hackett

Alabama

Auburn University

Sophia Franz

Huntingdon College

Arizona State University Megan Anzalone Dean Harmon Demi Shaffer

Iowa State University

Louisiana State University

Suffolk University Ryan Dunk

Mississippi

University of Mississippi

Olivia Naraval

Missouri

Washington University St. Louis Emily Konkus

New Jersey

Monmouth University Shannon Feeley Mackenzie McKillop

Stockton University Aaron Winsker

New York

Nathan Hamidi Sydney Lippe Anna Coleman Mark Suchy

Lafayette College

Ethan Scott

Misericordia University Hailey Clark

Penn State York

Penn State University Park

McKinley Ayres Hadley Dagen Helena Rudolph

Robert Morris University Nathan Grisez

University of Pittsburgh

Rachel Fiorini Lily Robertson Esther Yu

Villanova University

Elizabeth Thompson

West Chester University

Jessica Myers

York College of Pennsylvania

Caroline Jerrems

Emily Francis

Coker College

North Carolina High Point University

Meredith College

Tennessee

Emma Wallner

Delaware

University of Delaware Josh Arigbamu Jake Bass Emma Charles Caroline Dias

Florida

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Sydney Bonbrest

Flagler College

Cecily Dunn-Feliz

Florida Atlantic University Sophia Rubino

Florida International University

Jordan Faith

Jacksonville University

Cassie Powers

University of Florida

Justin Moreira

University of Tampa Ryan Synder

Georgia

University of Georgia

Emily McNicholas

Hannah Brannigan Corinne Zibell

University of North Carolina Charlotte

Joe Inglisa

University of North Carolina Wilmington Brandon Low

Wake Forest University

Sam Martin

Ohio

Kent State University Grayson Johnson

Ohio State University

Jake Kline

University of Northwestern Ohio Michael Hofmann

Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg University Lynzie Ritz

Carnegie Mellon University

Tim Mahoney

Drexel University Lucy Morris

Garrett Bakhsh

College of Charleston Abby Walters

University of South Carolina William Amos Janette Rallis

Belmont University Jackson Seufert

University of Tennessee Knoxville Malorie Flynn John Kousouris Halli Powers

Vanderbilt University

Nicco Boggan

Utah

Ashley Thompson

Wingate University

Stephanie Joyce

Savannah College of Art and Design Amanda Rodier

Connor Mann

Queens University of Charlotte

Jake Turner

West Virginia

West Virginia University Morgan Currey Jenna Dausch Marissa Leeland

England

University College London Thys Millan

Military

Army

Nick Moore

Gap Year

Manhattan College

Yale University

Georgetown University

Charleston Southern University

Olivia Holbrook

SUNY College Cobleskill

Abby Klink Molly Wilhelm

Connecticut

George Washington University

South Carolina

Summer Olney

Maria Rallis

Eva Burr Greta Carrier Anna Lime Will Reider Rachel Saunders Emma Simon Matthew Vantran

Hamilton College

James Crane

Sarah Beck Ashlyn Hettleman Daniele McCormick Nick Page Victoria Tsygan

Virginia Tech

Washington D.C.

Colorado

Colorado State University

Fashion Institute of Technology

Katelyn Godfrey

Alfred University

Elizabethtown College Franklin and Marshall College

Kiernan Nedeau

Massachusetts

Sullivan Burget

Louisiana

Nick Balducci

Arizona

Iowa

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Utah State University Hunter Bortner

Virginia

Bridgewater College

Josh Goodwin

Christopher Newport University

Sydney Watts

James Madison University Sarah Flynn Isabella Peterson Sarah Shiflett Jennie Howard

Roanoke College

Jack Callis

University of Richmond

Sean Roeper

College of William and Mary

Caroline VanDuzer

Marine Corps

Connor Dugan Noah Traband

Air Force

Ian Hawinks

Riley Callahan Alyssa Hofmeister Edward Jones Agnes Mugure Hannah O’Brien Olivia Rodriguez

Work

Richard Arminger Dalton Hendrix Maralee Mitchell Hunter Murphy Bryce Ryan April Troyer Wayne Weber

Trade School

Tyler Hilliard David Hojnowski

Undeclared

Gianni Costantino Ethan Hudson Zach Lee William Miller

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sports

May 2019

Harbinger selects exemplary senior athletes Boys Soccer

Girls Soccer

Boys Cross Country

Girls Cross Country

Aidan Brannigan, who started playing soccer when he was five, became a vital center defensive midfielder for the varsity soccer team his junior and senior years.

During his junior year, he scored three goals off headers.

Even though Brannigan will miss the summer workouts in the scorching heat the most, he will always the remember winning the county championship game against Eastern Tech and the regional championship against Patterson during his senior season.

“Aidan was a solid leader, always gave 100 percent effort when he was in the game,” teammate Nicco Boggan (’19) said. “[He was] good in the air heading the ball [and] could make tackles that could motivate the team.”

At the end of his senior campaign, he was selected to compete in the senior all-star game.

Brannigan will attend the University of Maryland to study business in the fall.

Emma Charles has been playing varsity soccer since her freshman year, but her career started at soccer camps at age three. She played holding midfield, acting as the link between the field and the goal with an affinity for heading the ball and wrecking people on the field. In her four years on the team she’s made many friends, who now reminisce on their successful seasons.

“Her positive attitude always reflected to the rest of the team and she never failed to make us all laugh” teammate Katie Blair (’20) said.

“She’s the type of teammate that makes even the toughest practices enjoyable and her shoes will be hard to fill.”

Charles says the thing she’ll remember most from varsity soccer is going to state championships in 2018, followed by just joking with her teammates at practice.

“We’re just so weird, it’s what makes us all so close” Charles said.

She hopes to continue her career playing club soccer and plans to attend the University of Delaware in the fall.

Jake Turner began his running career freshman year as a cross country runner. He has been running ever since.

Turner has been a great runner and leader for the Bulls.

“Jake always has a positive attitude and helps us get through our work outs,” Conor McCue (’20) said. “He often leads us on our trail runs and hosts great pasta parties.”

During his senior year, he ran 3 miles in a PR of 17:28.5 at the Frank Keyser Invite for cross country.

“I was really excited about this because it was my first time breaking the 18-minute milestone,” Turner said.

Turner plans to attend Georgetown University to study International Political Economy and Business. While there, he intends to continue his running career on the club running team and enjoy the trails in the D.C. area.

Boys Golf

Olivia Holbrook is a four-season cross-country runner. She placed 18th in the state championship this year and has been on varsity since freshman year.

“I loved the ability to run wherever we wanted,” Holbrook said.

Although it was challenging, her favorite run was the Prettyboy Dam run, which is 11 miles long with challenging hills and terrain.

Reese Miller (’20), a fellow teammate, says she will miss Holbrook’s leadership.

“Olivia has always been a leader [on] the team and always encourages and pushes everyone to do their best,” Miller said. “She serves as a role model for the rest of the team because she works so hard and she never makes excuses.”

Holbrook will miss the closeness of her small team and all of her coaches who have been supportive of her.

Holbrook will run Division III cross country at Hamilton College in upstate New York.

Girls golf Ryder Fleischman has been playing golf since he was six years old. His most memorable moment was his first match he ever played— especially his first tee shot—with everyone watching him.

He was a member of the States’ team and also golfed for Hereford in the County Championships.

“Ryder hits the ball long ways, so his strength is off the tee,” teammate Justin Moreira (’19) said.

His personal best is around 38-39 for nine holes and 80 for 18 holes.

“I see him as a mentor and someone who always makes sure that everyone is positive and not taking the game too seriously. [He is a] huge asset to the team and a strong player,” Moreira said.

Next year, Fleischman will continue his education at University of Maryland.

Anna Lime, or as Coach Bibaud calls her, “his number one,” started playing golf with her dad when she was younger and has been on varsity all four years.

At the state qualifier, Lime shot an 82, her personal best from all four years. Her most memorable memory was “winning the team county championship this past season.”.

Lime has won individual medals at the county tournament for three years along with the team county championship her sophomore and senior year.

“She develops fantastic leadership skills this year, being named team captain for the second year,” Bibaud said. “She turned an induvial sport into a team sport.”

Lime will be attending Virginia Tech, where she hopes to join a club golf team.

sports

May 2019

football

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Volleyball Sean Roeper has played football for 13 years and has been on the high school team each year, two on JV and two on varsity, playing offensive and defensive line. Sean made second team All-County his junior year but missed out on the teams this year.

“Sean was a two-way player for us, a leader and a starter on offense and defense, and he just gave his all every time he was out there,” football coach Ric Evans. “Just by being there every day and working hard with his work ethic was something for [the younger players] to follow.”

Sean’s hardwork showed during his time on the team and set a positive example for those coming up through the football program.

“Sean might be considered one of the ‘quiet’ ones to some, but a lot of people look up to him,” teammate Zach Barnard (’19) said. “He made a big impact on the team.”

Sean is attending the University of Richmond next year where he plans on majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance.

Maggie May has played volleyball for eight years, competing on the high school teams all four years. May was a captain her senior year and made First Team All-County and Second Team-All Metro and was an outside hitter.

“Maggie is the best outside hitter that I have ever had the opportunity to coach at Hereford, and one of the best in the area,” volleyball coach David Schreiner said. “Her teammates looked up to her especially the younger players; they appreciated her skill and her quiet way of doing things.”

Her leadership and athletic ability helped the team make multiple runs to state-semis in the past four years and varsity’s first county championship in recent years.

“Maggie’s insane,” teammate Sydney Pursley (’19) said. “Maggie She’s like 100 feet and she has an iron arm.”

Maggie is attending Towson University next year and plans to play club volleyball her freshman year and tryout for the school’s team her sophomore year.

Boys Basketball

Girls Basketball

Boys INDOOR TRACK

GIRLS INDOOR TRACK

Although Mason Greenspan is known for his varsity career, he didn’t start off at that level.

He began playing basketball at the age of six and was pulled up to the varsity team halfway through his sophomore year. Greenspan’s presence on the team added to the overall dynamic of the group, according to fellow teammate Justin Rhoads (‘20).

“Mason brought a lot of energy and humor to the team,” Rhoads said. “He was always in a good mood and [was] a good teammate.”

His best game was his junior year, when he scored 17 points to help the team compete in a close game against a strong Dulaney team.

Greenspan spent 12 years playing basketball in the community and is leaving many of his close friends behind.

“I’ll miss playing with some of my best friends and competing against good talent,” Greenspan said.

He is attending the University of Maryland in the fall, where he will major in Finance and continue playing at the club level.

Daniel Weiss has participated in indoor and outdoor track since his freshman year and has pole vaulted all four years.

“Daniel guaranteed points each and every meet,” pole vault coach Weston Fellows said.

“He couldn’t clear anything when he first started, and this year has been a huge jump; he came in from a summer of training that made a huge difference.”

Among his many accomplishments, Weiss was most proud of improving his personal record by a foot to 12’6”.

“I’ve been doing track with Daniel since my freshman year; we’ve grown to become good friends and he’s always willing to help out,” teammate Wyatt Parks (’20) said. “He’s valuable because of his consistency, he performs well in all weather and is always adaptable to the equipment we have.”

Weiss is considering walking on at the University of Maryland (College Park) where he will be majoring in computer science this fall.

Rachel Saunders, four-year member of the girls’ basketball team, helped lead the team to become regional champions for the 2018-19 season.

Reese Harden (’20) has been playing with Rachel for eight years and adds that Rachel’s communication skills will be missed on the court next season.

“She’s always been a leader, but these past four years she has become more outspoken and fun to be around,” Harden said. “We have been close for so long and she helped me break out of my shell when I was very shy. She will definitely be missed on and off the court next year.”

Saunders said that out of her four years as a basketball player her favorite memory was getting to the state semifinals for the first time in 20 years.

“It felt so cool to accomplish something that hasn’t been done in so long,” Saunders said.

Saunders said that the coaches have helped her to learn fundamental skills and how to work as a team. Her teammates have made the seasons really fun and have challenged her to be competitive at all times Saunders said.

Jen Barranco began her racing career with indoor track freshman year and has been a varsity team member on the indoor and outdoor teams ever since.

All of her teammates respect Jen; she is noted as one of the most dedicated and encouraging athletes on the team.

“She’s probably the strongest runner and hardest worker on the team and we both really push each other in practice, which made a big difference this year,” Julia Watt (’19).

Barranco earned her title as the 4x800 school record holder and even got the opportunity to run at Nationals her junior year. She also made game-changing contributions which led to County and State Championship wins three out of her four years.

“Track has been a huge part of my high school experience,” Jen Barranco (’19). “It taught me a lot about perseverance and how good it feels to watch hardwork pay off.”

She is attending University of Maryland, College Park in the fall and majoring in biology. She says you can plan on seeing her running around campus and possibly joining a running club.

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Sports

Wrestling

May 2019

Cheerleading Jack Amos has been a varsity wrestler since his freshman year of high school and has been to three state championships across his wrestling career.

“Jack is a valuable asset because every time he’s on the mat, we can not only expect him to win but to pin his opponent,” wrestling coach Brett Baier said. “His confidence and ability in all three positions have improved; it didn’t really matter where we put him, we assumed he would score!”

Among Amos’s favorite memories are his times spent with teammates at states.

“Jack is really good because of his experience,” teammate Jake Doyle (’19) said. “He’s probably the only one that has wrestling experience all the way back to middle school.”

Amos is planning to continue his wrestling career next year at Garrett College where he plans to major in either International Business or Business Management.

Rachel Praydis has been cheering all three seasons for all four years at Hereford.

Praydis finished her high school career with two county championships and a 3rd place medal from states in the fall of 2018. Her county championships were from the fall of 2018 and the winter of 2019.

During her four years on the team, Praydis has brought several great aspects to her team.

“She really helped me as a freshman when I first came into the team and made me feel welcome,” teammate Amelia Nickel (’21) said.

“She’s an amazing athlete and definitely showed me how to grow as a cheerleader.”

Her favorite memory from cheer was the 2018 fall county championship when everyone on her team hit their stunts and they secured the county title.

After high-school, her plans include attending CCBC and becoming a paramedic.

Photo by Trevor T. Kilgore Photography

Badminton

Baseball

Anna Hough has been playing badminton all four years of high school. She rose to be a singles two starter her junior and senior years, with an overall record of 28 wins to two losses. She finished her senior season winning 14 matches in the regular season. The highlight of playing to Hough was this amazing winning streak and “being one of two women singles two players to make it to counties.”

She says she will miss “all the connections and bonds [she] made with the team and just being able to play regularly.”

“Her quiet style of leadership and her ability to outreach to young players will be missed,” badminton coach Geoff Grace said.

Hough plans on attending Stevenson in the fall to get her master’s degree in crime scene investigation. Sports-wise, she plans on playing badminton, but if there is no formal team, she plans on playing soccer, a sport she has been playing for 11 years.

Aaron Winsker has played baseball for 14 years and has played on varsity for Hereford since he got pulled up his sophomore year.

“Aaron is a straight up ball player. He shows off his athleticism by being a very versatile player, playing the infield, outfield, and pitching,” teammate Connor Mann (’19) said.

“He is always bringing a positive attitude to the team and has a filthy mullet.”

He has improved and matured as a player tremendously since his freshman year. Being a versatile player is one of his many strengths.

“As a senior, he’s really emerged and became our number-one starting pitcher, and he’s doing really well with batting and [playing] in the field,” varsity baseball coach Ric Evans said. “We moved him into the outfield which he’s never played before and he’s done a fantastic job.”

“The relationships I have with the players and coaches are what makes the game fun,” Winsker said. “I play the game with confidence because of my mullet. You can’t grow a mullet in a day and you can’t win a state championship in a day.”

After his last season at Hereford, Winsker will continue to play division three baseball at Stockton University next year.

Field Hockey

Throughout her four years on the varsity field hockey team, Mackenzie McKillop has competed in four state championships, contributing to the victory in three. Although, just the wins and losses are not what she will take away from her experience.

“My favorite moments were the team dinners and being able to bond with the team,” McKillop said. “I’ll miss the family aspect of Hereford field hockey and I’ll miss how fun it always was being able to be with the team every day after school.”

Her coach, Caitlin Duvall, remarked that McKillop was an essential part of the Hereford offense, not only because of her skill, but her presence. “It was her natural leadership and work ethic on and off the field that contributed to the Bull’s success,” Duvall said.

“Hereford field hockey has taught me so much,” McKillop said. “I’m so glad I was able to be a part of it. Good luck to the Hereford Field Hockey team in the future!”

McKillop will continue her field hockey career at Monmouth University in the fall.

Softball Jennie Howard has been playing Softball for 13 years, four of which included playing for varsity softball at HHS. This year Jennie has had seven runs, nine hits, one homerun, 28 at bats, seven strike outs, and has a batting average of 321.

“I grew up with [baseball] and loved it when I started to play,” Howard said. “[I love] the atmosphere from the team, playing with [them] in games, and all trying our best and getting competitive to try and win our games.”

Howard’s favorite memories are getting closer with the team and some plays she has made throughout her years of playing.

According to teammate Holly Wilson (’20), Howard is a supportive athlete, she will miss laughing with her and having fun at the team dinners.

The coach of the softball team, Whitney Williams, said that Howard plays to the best of her ability and never complains. “Jennie is always ready to compliment her teammates and she helps motivate them to improve,” said Williams.

She will continue her career at James Madison University.

sports

May 2019

Boys Lacrosse Midfielder Jake Baldwin began his lacrosse career in kindergarten. After playing on travel and club teams throughout elementary and middle school, he became a key player on the JV team freshman year. He earned a spot on varsity sophomore year. His teammates respect his dedication to the game and the heart he puts out on the field.

“Jake has an amazing impact on the team,” Jake Zanotta (’20) said. “He always pushes us to do our best, and I really do think that everyone looks up to him like an older brother.”

His first year on varsity he won honorable mention for County and junior year he was awarded second team All-County.

“Hereford lacrosse is the reason I know how to work hard, and it is responsible for some of my fondest memories in high school,” Jake Baldwin (’19) said.

Next fall he’ll be attending University of Maryland, College Park and majoring in Computer Science. Although he doesn’t plan on furthering his lacrosse career, you can be sure to find him pumping iron in the gym to keep those washboard abs.

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Girls Lacrosse Four year varsity starter, Libby May, has been playing lacrosse for 13 years and counting. May plays midfield at Hereford where she uses her versatile skills on both attack and defense.

“Libby has an incredible field sense, is a good leader on the attacking end, and calls the plays,” fellow captain Rachel Sanders said.

“When she comes down to the defensive end she brings a strong sense of understanding for the game and handles any defense that is thrown at her. It is an honor to play with her because her skills elevate the team as a whole.”

May was voted as one of the four team captains for her senior year and strides to help her team become the best they can be.

“This year, our team chemistry was the best it has ever been. I’ll miss playing with my teammates, crushing teams, and playing against rivals while representing Hereford High,” May said.

May has won first team All-County awards all four years. She has won 3 County Championships with the Bulls and was a 2A State Finalist in 2018.

She will continue her lacrosse career as an attack player for the University of Maryland in the fall. She will major in Public Health on a Pre-Med track.

Boys Outdoor Track

Girls Outdoor Track

Boys Tennis

GIRLS Tennis

Nate Reichert has been on the boys’ outdoor track team for the past two seasons, specializing in shotput and discus. The shotput weight is 12 pounds, and the discus weight is 1.6 kilograms. “[Nate] works hard and is competitive, but he is an excellent teammate as well,” Coach Adam Hittner said.

Reichert qualified for states in his first season on the track team last year, placing 15th in shotput.

“He brings a lot of humor to track,” teammate Zach Barnard (‘19) said. “[It] takes away from some of the not-so enjoyable parts of track.”

“My favorite memory [from track] was at regionals last year when I knew I had made it to states my first year doing track,” Reichert said.

As he wraps up his final season, he reflects on his time on the track team.

“I will miss the camaraderie and friendships that I [have] made the past two years,” Reichert said.

Reichert will attend Towson University.

Luke Caplan and Bruce Hoosier have played on the tennis team together for all four years of their high school careers. The two became partners for the boys’ doubles tournaments this year.

Throughout his tennis career, Caplan’s biggest accomplishments are winning counties freshman and sophomore year and placing second in Regionals his sophomore year.

“My favorite part about the team is how we’re all friends no matter what grade you’re in or what position you play on the team,” Caplan said. “My favorite memory is getting Rita’s with the team after practices.”

Caplan began playing tennis in 7th grade at Boys Latin and Hoosier started his freshman year here.

Hoosier started playing as a freshman and has been a vital component of the tennis team ever since.

“My biggest accomplishment is [placing] second in the region for boys’ doubles,” Hoosier said.

The team values Caplan and Hoosier’s work ethic, positivity, and enthusiasm for the sport and will miss having them during practices and matches next year.

At an astounding 17’ 6”, Julia Watt holds the school record for long jump, and she placed third in the long jump event at States last year.

Along with long jump, Watt’s main events include 300-meter hurdles, and the 200- and 400-meter relay races.

Her first season of running was as a freshman during indoor track. From there, she has completed an additional ten seasons of running and two seasons of soccer.

“Julia is incredibly fast, especially at the 400,” running teammate Jen Barranco (’19) said. “She also has a great work ethic and is always trying to push herself.”

She has won three indoor track state championships and was awarded all county as a freshman.

Out of her four years of running outdoor track, her most memorable moment was winning Counties her freshman year.

Watt will attend the University of Maryland next semester, where she will major in Business.

Ever since she was five years old, Emma Wallner has played tennis. She has been on the high school team since she was a freshman, and has made many accomplishments throughout her four years of playing.

Wallner was undefeated both her freshmen and sophomore seasons. She is also a threetime county and two-time regional champion.

“My best accomplishment has probably been being a part of developing a winning program. Tennis had barely won any titles before Coach Hal and the Classes of 2017, 18, and 19 came in,” Wallner said. “Together, we’ve won not only our first county and regional titles, but four in a row.”

Her favorite part of playing has always been the people. According to Wallner, most of them typically wouldn’t hang out during school, so she loved spending time with her funny and supportive teammates during the tennis season.

She hopes to continue to play club when she attends Yale University in the fall.

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Senior editors share final words about time with the Harbinger Editor-in-Chief -- Libby May

Journalism is easily one of the greatest experiences I’ve had at Hereford. As a rising sophomore in search of a schedule-filler, I chose Journalism. To my surprise, I would have countless hours of chaos in the pub lab ahead of me. Whether it was a late-night with Mrs. Stuller’s famous brownies or an enrichment full of screaming Journalistic jargon (to Mrs. Hamilton’s demise), Journalism was always mayhem... in the best way possible. Being faced with strict deadlines and endless amounts of articles and pages to edit, I learned more than my sophomore-self ever thought I would when signing up for Course #XYZ. I have formed personal and professional relationships, and I have learned the value of a sturdy work ethic. This fall, I’ll be attending the University of Maryland, College Park to study Public Health on a Pre-Med track while also competing at the Division I level for the Maryland women’s lacrosse team.

Sports Editor-- Mark Suchy

I have been writing for the Harbinger since the sophomore year. I began as a wide-eyed sophomore who hung on every word that Mrs. Stuller foolishly uttered. Since then, I have experienced a plethora of incredible memories in the newsroom. The Harbinger has provided me an avenue to publish my writing, more specifically my sports writing. I was able to cover nationwide sports topics like the National Anthem debate, Nike controversy, and multiple Super Bowls, World Series, and my personal favorite, the NBA. In addition to writing, the Harbinger helped foster my creativity—an area in which I needed vast improvement. I had to help guide other writers as the sports editor, and worked alongside some very talented people. I would like to thank Mrs. Stuller for sticking with me through the bad layouts, missed deadlines, and published errors. I would also like to thank Mrs. Hamilton for taking over and maintaining the positive spirit which accompanies the Harbinger: a task that I am sure was not easy. I will certainly miss writing, editing, and publishing.

Managing Editor -- Emily McNicholas “Don’t drop this class. We write things and eat things,” Mrs Stuller said while shoving cookies into my lap on the first day of school my freshman year. My schedule read “M129 Honors Journalism” which was a class I hadn’t signed up for. Walking into my homeroom filled with seniors, juniors, sophomores, and two freshmen, Paul and Will (who made it the past four years with me), I planned on walking right back out. But you guessed it, I didn’t! Throughout my four years with the Harbinger I have had the honor to fill many positions including Videographer, Business Manager, Community, and Managing Editor. Whether it’s writing stories, editing pages, or eating food, we are always productive in the pub lab. This class has brought so much joy... and stress... to my high school experience between mistaking bowls for rats and rushing to send the paper out on time. I cannot begin to explain how much this class has affected my high school experience, and I owe a huge thanks to Mrs. Stuller and Mrs. Hamilton for opening their classrooms to the craziest newspaper staffs ever. I plan to carry the relationships, memories, and skills I have gained from Journalism to the University of Georgia next fall where I plan to major in Finance. Go Dawgs, Sic’ em!

Online Illustrator -- Joe Inglisa

I started my Harbinger career as junior in a room full of underclassman and a teacher by the name of Mrs. Stuller, who I was honestly scared of at first. However, I quickly came to know and love this group of oddballs as a family. After an interesting year in the Honors class it was time to move up to the big leagues: Advanced Journalism. This class provided me with an environment to discover and expand my ability as an artist and a writer, and for that I am truly grateful. Thank you Mrs. Stuller for pushing me to express myself and showing me that there truly are many ways to skin a cat. Thank you also, to Mrs. Hamilton, for taking over a job that we make especially difficult, and executing it with great confidence and devotion. How do I describe my feelings about leaving the Hereford Harbinger? It’s like I am retiring from my own TV show, and passing the torch off to a new cast. I am excited to see what this group of amazing students can create in the future.

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Graduating staff members reflect on their Harbinger experience Online Editor-- Will Amos

It all started off in the Hereford Middle School library, taking a placement test with Paul Rapuzzi and a bunch of girls probably trying to take yearbook.

Loud is probably the best word to describe the class.

As I’m writing this, Mark Suchy is yelling across the room for people to turn in their articles and photos. Having a platform to write what I wanted and seeing something I helped make every month was so satisfying and made me realize I want to further pursue journalism in college. From all the memories made to all the articles published, the impact this class has had on me has been monumental. Shout-out to Mrs. Stuller for three great years on staff and making this class by far my favorite every year. Shout-out to Mrs. Hamilton for stepping in as adviser and doing a great job at it. Shout-out to all the staff members who’ve been on this crazy ride with me these last few years and Paul and Emily specifically for being there all four. I can’t possibly forget this class, but it’s not like I’d want to.

Reporter-- Jen Barranco

As a freshman, countless reports of the crazy arguments and fun times that take place in the Journalism pub lab had reached my ears. I decided I had to be a part of it. Sophomore year, I joined the Intro to Journalism class, immediately falling in love with it.

My favorite memories are the countless food parties and the heated debates that would last entire class periods. Journalism has taught me many things: conversational skills, presenting yourself in a professional manner, how to write an article in journalistic style, and how to maintain a strict work ethic. Over the course of the three years I have been the online editor, social media coordinator and a sports reporter. This fall, I will be attending the University of Maryland to study biology.

Reporter--Emma Charles

Taking journalism is one of the few good decisions I made during high school, and I’d highly recommend it to anyone looking for a class where you yell a lot, cry a little, eat a bunch and oh yeah, write a little bit too (Rate: 10/10). It’s got it all. I took intro sophomore year, and boy, I did not know what I was getting into. I know this is cliché and something I never thought I’d say this about a class in school, but we’re a family. We fight like siblings, and yes, like I said earlier, some tears have been shed, but we’ve all got each other’s backs. I mean this class knows all my juiciest gossip. I’ll never forget all of our holiday parties and friendships made. Anyway, it has been a truly unforgettable experience—so a big thank you to my classmates, Mrs. Stuller, and Mrs. Hamilton. And, if you were wondering, I’ll be attending University of Delaware next fall and majoring in Marketing.

Reporter--Olivia Holbrook

I joined the Harbinger Staff my senior year, after taking AP English 11 with Mrs. Stuller. Before English 11, I had no idea that I enjoyed writing, but when I registered for my senior classes, writing was a close second to art. I joined the Harbinger as an opinion writer which was quite a challenge due to the seemingly endless rules for writing and formatting. I am far from knowing them all as evidenced by my drafts which are always covered in red ink. I have enjoyed covering topics that are important to me such as politics, the environment, and art. I hope that through writing these articles I have opened people’s minds to different perspectives. Some people believe the controversy surrounding an article deems its worth. However, I strongly believe that writing that opens one’s mind is all the more powerful. I will be attending Hamilton College in upstate New York where there is a writing intensive curriculum. I plan on majoring in Geosciences and Art.

Reporter--Halli Powers

I joined the Harbinger my junior year as a member of the Intro to Journalism class. Looking back, I regret not joining the class earlier, because I have had fun in class and formed friendships with my fellow “Big J Journalism” classmates. I have also gained knowledge from both advisers I have worked under, Mrs. Stuller and Mrs. Hamilton. Most notably, Mrs. Stuller was always quick to give me — along with my Intro classmates — constant reassurance that no matter what, “there’s more than one way to skin a cat.” As a firstyear member of the Advanced Staff, I have developed valuable skills, such as better organization and communication, and of course how to have a good laugh to avoid our near-mental breakdowns. I will utilize and cherish these skills as I major in Journalism and Electronic Media at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Go Vols!

Online Editor-- Paul Rapuzzi

Where do I even begin? Four years of the most entertaining, loud, and intense class of my life. I’m one of only three seniors that can say I’ve seen the dramatic shift of the Harbinger from an unorganized group of writers to a professionally unprofessional group of talented wordsmiths (shout-outs to Will and Emily for making the four years with me). I could never have predicted the people I would meet, things I would write and the impact that one class could have made on my high-school experience. There are far too many stories, inside jokes, and Harbingerisms to share; I could never cram four year’s worth of memories into just 200 words. So, I’ll just say my thanks. Thank you to Mrs. Stuller for being an ever blunt and encouraging adviser for us.

Thank you to Mrs. Hamilton for stepping into big shoes with candor and tolerance for our unruliness. Thanks to everyone past and present that have been a part of the Harbinger staff for making this one of the most valuable experiences of my high-school career. I will never forget all that the Harbinger has done for me. #BigJJournalism.

Illustrator-- Amanda Rodier

I began making illustrations for the Harbinger my junior year. It was the first time I really put myself and my art out there. I was extremely nervous, but the support from the staff members and Mrs. Stuller helped to build my confidence in my work and allowed me to grow as an artist. This year, I joined the Advanced Journalism class as an illustrator and pushed myself to meet deadlines. I learned to make art that would match the writers’ visions and supplement their articles well, while not compromising my own style.

Contributing to Hereford’s Harbinger, Pioneer, and Brillig in high school challenged me to work on my time management skills and made me realize how passionate I am about my art and putting together publications. In the fall, I will be attending the Savannah College of Art & Design and plan to major in Illustration and Publication Design.

Photographer-- Gemma Rossi

I joined the Hereford Harbinger staff my junior year of high school. Although late to the “BigJJournalism” game, this class has had the most substance and personality of all my classes over the past four years. A lot of yelling, discussions of Shark Boy and Lava Girl, combined with the sounds of Queen/ KidzBop and a massive sugar rush are some of the things that made this class unique. It has taught me that taking a picture is a lot more complicated than one would think and how to collaborate with more than one person without telling them to “go die” (love you Paul). These things that I’ve learned will be carried with me into college along with the memories that have been made. Next year I am attending Towson University and plan to major in Anthropology and will continue my love for photography and writing through classes at Towson.

Reporter-- Sydney Watts

Sitting in room M224, also known as the pub lab, has been one of the most rewarding and entertaining experiences. Even though I have only been a part of the Harbinger staff for two years, I have created plenty of memorable moments and eaten a plethora of food. As a sports reporter, I enjoyed covering prenominal athletes and featuring the improvements the sport booster program has made to our stadium. One memory I will never forget is our monthly struggle of brainstorming double truck ideas. This class has taught me valuable life lessons like the key factors of conducting an interview, the confidence needed to create a great article, and how to properly microwave popcorn. I will take these experiences and lessons to Christopher Newport University next semester where I will be majoring in Business and playing lacrosse.

To our seniors:

Thanks for all of the laughs, disagreements, yelling, and insight. You have taught us what it means to be good journalists, but even more importantly, how to be good people. Good luck in whatever lies ahead. We’ll miss you!

-The (remaining) staff

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Harbinger staff elects “Best of the Best” for senior art and tech AMANDA RODIER–ART

CORINNE ZIBELL–WRITING

Corinne Zibell began writing in fourth grade, when her teacher praised her for a short story she wrote. She has been an avid writer since.

“I wrote a short story about a girl who adopted a puppy she named Peppermint Twist, and I emailed it to my fourth-grade teacher,” Zibell said. “He pulled me out of line the next day–I panicked, thinking I was in trouble–and he told me it was really good, and he was proud of me.”

Writing is a source of relief for Zibell.

“I enjoy the freedom and the creativity that comes with writing,” Zibell said. “A blank page is tangible potential. It pushes you to keep learning and to keep living because anything and everything can be used in a story.”

Zibell will be attending Meredith College where she will major in graphic design and minor in Photography and Professional Writing and Media Presentation. She hopes to end up with a career focused in designing book covers.

Amanda Rodier has participated in the art program throughout middle and high school. During her high school career, Rodier realized her hobby was something she wanted to pursue after graduation.

“It’s not about other people validating your art,” Rodier said. “For me, that doesn’t feel as good as when I’m proud of what I made.”

As her first year as the illustrator for the journalism program, Rodier has contributed artwork that is unique to each article. The Harbinger Staff is extremely grateful to have such a reliable, talented artist in the class.

“It feels good to help get things done and accentuate other peoples’ work,” Rodier said.

Rodier will continue her art career at the Savannah College of Art and Design and plans on majoring in illustration. However, she will go into college with an open mind leaving her options open while encompassing new skills.

HUNTER BORTNER–CHOIR

NATHAN HAMIDI–MUSIC

RACHEL FIORINI–DANCE

Hunter Bortner has been singing for the choir since freshman year. Over the past four years, he has found comfort in the class. “[Choir] is a break from the stress of school,” Bortner said. “It’s a relaxing environment where you know everyone is friends.”

Since being in the choir, he has been a big influence on his fellow choir members, leading the group and acting as a role model. “[Bortner] is a big part of the tenor group, I feel like he is the section leader and keeps the tenors together,” said Andrew Spence (’21). “Ever since I got into Chamber [Choir] he’s always been there for me; he kind of took me in and taught me.”

After high school, he plans to major in history at Utah State University. While completing his degree, he aspires to continue singing with a choir program at college and in the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

Nathan Hamidi has been playing the accordion for 2 and half years. With a background in piano, Hamidi said that playing the accordion wasn’t that much different.

Hamidi loves the accordion because it can play a wide variety of music and is a foreign instrument. The accordion can be a jazz instrument, a blues instrument and play everything else.

“My favorite memory is probably when I played the national anthem at [the] basketball game last year,” Hamidi said.

“It’s a lot of fun playing with Nathan because he plays almost a different style of percussion from me,” Addison Leisher (’20) said. “He brings a lot of experience and professionalism to the band.”

Janet Sovich, the music teacher, said that over the years Hamidi’s versatility has improved. Sovich said that Hamidi is able to play many different instruments naturally.

He plans to continue playing at Franklin and Marshall next year.

Rachel Fiorini established herself as a dancer when she earned a spot in the Dance Company as a freshman. Since then, her 15 years of dance training and four years with the Company have undoubtedly paid off.

“Rachel changed the whole dynamic of the dance program,” fellow Company member Hadley Dagen (‘19) said.

“Her talent and determination have increased the level and choreography of every dance class.”

Fiorini’s favorite piece was her trio that she performed with Katelyn Dixon (‘19) and Esther Yu (‘19) at this year’s spring performance. It meant a lot to her and to her trio partners because they dedicated the dance to their teacher Erin Norton to thank her for the program that she has built.

“Hereford’s dance program has given me so many opportunities to strengthen my leadership skills,” Fiorini said.

“The ability to share what I have learned with my peers has given me an even greater appreciation for dance.”

Fiorini will be attending the University of Pittsburgh in the fall, where she plans on majoring in nursing and minoring in dance. She also hopes to continue her dance career through groups on campus and teaching.

AMANDA BOSSE–PHOTOGRAPHY

Amanda Bosse has been involved in photography since her sophomore year when she enrolled in art teacher Geoffrey Grace’s Studio 1 class. Bosse enjoys expressing herself through photography and said she will miss the people she works with the most.

“We’re very close and we’re always helping each other and trying to bring up new ideas and collaborate together,” Bosse said. “I’m especially going to miss Mr. Grace’s guidance. I feel like he’s been one

of the best teachers I’ve ever had.”

Both Bosse and Grace agree that one of her biggest accomplishments is her AP Photo concentration and independent portfolio.

“Her independent portfolio is a great example of blending of technique and ideas,” Grace said.

Bosse will be attending Towson University in the fall.

“I always want to keep taking pictures, no matter what I do,” Bosse said.

JAKE CROWLEY–TECH

Jake Crowley has been involved in computer programming since the beginning of high school. Crowley’s interest was inspired by his uncle. He began programming when he saw his uncle did.

“I saw him programming and I was like, ‘that’s cool I want to do that,’” Crowley said.

He is currently enrolled in AP computer science.

Crowley says his favorite thing about computer science is the ability to come up with ideas and make them into something through coding. Crowley is able to type 102 words per minute on a keyboard, which is 40 words over the average. One of his biggest accomplishments involving computer science was making it to the World Robotics Competition with his team. His plans for after high school include going to Capitol Technology University in Laurel, MD to study cybersecurity, and he hopes to start a career in that field in the future.

ZACH MCKENNEDY–ENGINEERING

Zach McKennedy has been involved in the engineering program since 10th grade through Mr. Dodd-o’s classes. He has also been involved in the tech program all four years of high school through VEX robotics.

“Zach is amazing [at engineering]. He just makes all these robots on his own and practices and practices,” Matt Simmons (’19) said.

McKennedy said that his best memory was “placing 5th in the world at the VEX robotics world championships as well as win-

ning state championships two years in a row”.

Fellow robotics teammate Nathan Sakinejad (‘19) enjoyed working alongside McKennedy as well.

“Zach was very immersed in robotics,” Sakinejad said. “His dedication really shows with how well he does at all of our competitions.”

McKennedy plans on majoring in mechatronics at Capitol Technology University in DC.

SARAH FLYNN–THEATRE

Sarah Flynn has been a part of the theatre program for all four years.

She did her first show when she was seven years old and immediately developed her love for theatre.

Throughout high school, her favorite musical was Mamma Mia. “It was a such a dream come true,” said Flynn. “I remember sophomore year telling my friend how it would be my absolute dream show.”

Flynn likes that theatre allows her to embody different kinds of people. She can learn from the qualities expressed in the characters she plays.

Although she has made many memories in theatre, her favorite memory would have to be the finale for Mamma Mia’s opening night. It was a moment that she would never forget.

In the future, she doesn’t know what theatre holds in store for her.

She went through auditions this past year, which gave her a sneak peek of what the theatre industry is like.

She will be attending James Madison University in the fall.

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EDITOR -IN-CHIEF Libby May MANAGING EDITOR Emily McNicholas EDITORS Katie Blair Lindsay Clarke Sydney Powell Katie Salko Mark Suchy Molly Szymanski ONLINE EDITORS Will Amos Paul Rapuzzi REPORTERS Will Amos Jen Barranco Sarah Borton Emma Charles Midori Day Anna DeLibro Olivia Holbrook Joe Inglisa Conor McCue Maggy McGuigan Rebecca Meldron Chloe Parker Halli Powers Paul Rapuzzi Sydney Watts BUSINESS MANAGERS Joe Inglisa Conor McCue ILLUSTRATORS Joe Inglisa Amanda Rodier Keegan Whittle

Our View: Class of 2019 lives up to its name

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If someone were to list off the suc- of 2020 Presto Hereford.” cesses of the class of 2019, it would end ident Brooke It’s easy up as an encyclopedia. As we’ve seen Wilson (‘20) to remember classes come through the years, it’s hard said, who spirit They really brought positivity back past to find one that’s filled with as many pas- r e m i n i s c e s weeks and pep to Hereford. sionate, kind, and intelligent kids that ac- upon workrallies where tually care about what they’re doing. ing with 2019 Jamie Higgins-Shaull the class of Coining the phrase “legacy” as their officers for 2019 outshone slogan was something hard to live up to, the first uneveryone but this group managed to do it with the derclassmen else— whethfundraisers they’ve thrown together and dance and er we liked it the spirit they’ve shown while doing it. sharing the hallway with them during or not. Something about hearing “We Are “Our goals were fairly simple: to start spirit week. the Champions” by Queen being blared new, impactful traditions and to make a This class makes those of the past from an overly-decorated pirate ship hallton of money. We did both of those things pale in comparison because of their ded- way makes the rest of us cringe but fill in the underclassmen dance and Carniball, ication and spirit. As of now, there are with nostalgia at the same time, and it intwo events that I was and still am incred- students committed to Yale, Georgetown, spired us to go all out the next year. ibly proud of,” Vi l l a n o v a , “Most importantly, I believe, we Class President Vanderbilt, wanted to make sure that our legacy didn’t Emma Wallner and many fade, prompting us to mentor and support We took it to the next level— (‘19) said. “We other pres- younger class officer teams, classmates, took it to the tigious uni- teammates, and peers who we know will a common theme for this class. next level—a versities, as continue to do amazing work” Wallner Emma Wallner (‘19) well as four said. common theme for this class.”

National AP We’ll remember members of the Any group Scholars. class of 2019 for the relationships they of students can “ T h e r e formed and the mark they left in the halls come together are no teach- on campus, both metaphorically, with and make serious bank and have fun doing ers, as far as I know, that are thinking, ‘oh, their new traditions left behind and physit; that’s the easy part. What sets this class thank God these guys are leaving,’ [about ically, with the tape marks on the science apart in our eyes was the hand they never the class of 2019], which hasn’t been the wing walls from spirit week. They rose to hesitated to lend to anyone that needed it. case in past years” class advisor and so- their slogan and left a legacy that won’t “They’re super inclusive and in- cial studies teacher Jamie Higgins-Shaull soon be forgotten. volved with the younger grades,” Class said. “They really brought positivity back

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By Olivia Holbrook Reporter

Before I leave Maryland for college in upstate New York, I feel the need to reflect upon some of my very favorite things that have been a cherished part of my life in and around the Hereford Zone. In no particular order here it goes: Every year, to signify the start of summer, a friend and I bike to Bonkey’s Ice Cream in New Freedom, PA by way of the NCR. I always get the grasshopper flavor because it reminds me of chilling by the river and lightning bugs and things that stay the same forever. High on a sugar rush and heading downhill back the ten miles we came; it takes us less than half the time it took to get there. The sights along the trail whiz by in a fast forward fashion. That same feeling is how I am now, as the end of high school speeds towards me. It was just yesterday I walked perplexed and fascinated into seventh grade at Hereford Middle School, a complete newcomer.

On the subject of food, two other favorite spots that I never get tired of are The Filling Station for breakfast burritos and Mexican hot chocolate and hanging out with teammates after track practice at Wegmans for sushi.

Even before I moved to the county in seventh grade, I always went to the Hunt Cup with my family. I have seen most of the races from the vantage point of the 17th fence with sweeping views of the Worthington Valley and the race course. This year the race was particularly beautiful and sentimental for me.

I already felt nostalgic for something I was experiencing in the moment. For many years I had returned to the same spot to watch in awe as horse and human athletes fluidly swooped over the tall timber fence line. This year was the last for the foreseeable future. I will miss the timeless and distinctive beauty of Maryland horse country.

I love the drive to school in the morning when it is misty and the air smells like the woods and the fields. Sometimes I spot the occasional fox or turtle to the side of the road as I rush to make it on time. By the time I get to the track, I usually must back-in or parallel park as the lot is full. I will quite honestly miss the mornings that I practically run from Bunker to make it in by a minute just as I will miss the many traditions of the Hereford Zone.

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Libby’s last hurrah

Illustration by Keegan Whittle

Everything I’ve learned in high school

By Libby May Editor-in-Chief

Over the course of my four years here, I’ve had the opportunity to learn a few things. Of course, I’ve learned that the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell, that Fnet = ma, and that 2 + 2 does, in fact, equal 6. But, I’ve also acquired some understanding of friendship and what the term used so loosely entails.

I have been a part of 12 separate sports teams at Hereford, plus another unrelated to school, four clubs, and at least six classes each year. Each of those experiences acted as an avenue in which I could meet new people—classmates, teammates, teachers, administrators, coaches—and learn their instincts, motives, and subsequent styles of friendship. I’ve witnessed the good, the bad, and the ugly: the kind and genuine, the dishonest and disloyal, and the insincere and disrespectful, respectively.

Sparked by common interest, I’ve made some of my closest friends in specialty classes, those taken by choice.

That is also where I’ve formed some of the best relationships with my teachers, getting to know them as people rather than simply Mr./Mrs. So & So whose class I can’t wait to escape. But one thing they all have in common is their genuine nature.

So how come I chose to deliver an analysis of the bonds I’ve made as my last (not so) Mad Lib? Well, as we seniors venture into “the real world,” a few things accompany our effort: meeting new people, forming friendships, and interacting with professors and other adults. We will inevitably make valiant efforts to expand our limits and make new friends: something that every 18-year-old girl internally pledges to do.

But upon doing so, our instincts and innate motives shine. For some of us, it seeps through our makeshift masks. You know how you’re supposed to act. But, try to name someone, other than Will Ferrel, capable of acting as something they’re not for as long as you’ll be in close contact with your roommate. There exists no escape similar to that of high school, where we can return home and let our true colors show. It’s no wonder our siblings hate us so much.

Thus, there is a demand for sincerity. Putting on a show in order to impress or seek approval of peers will land us nowhere near true friendship. In high school, we use “friendship” too often, thereby decreasing its intensity: a situation similar to the overuse of “I love you.” We therefore only scratch the surface of friendship, failing to make true friends. And we’ll see the evidence. We’ll see which friends from high school we stay in touch with and which we only see in the feminine product aisle of Wegmans.

The true friends, ones whose bonds do confer “friendship,” will be those who have always expressed interest in us, our lives, our problems, and our undertakings, who have had our backs, and who have been absolutely sincere and genuine.

With something to think about, this is (not so) Mad Lib signing off! Make it a great college experience or not.

The choice is yours.

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By Emma Charles Reporter

This is my last article for the Harbinger, and who would I be if I didn’t follow the precedent set by the opinion reporters before me of writing some cheesy article about my high school experience? So here are a few things I’ve learned over the past four years here at Hereford High School.

First of all, I’d just like to say we walk through the front doors on the first day of freshman year as idiots, and when we walk across the stage to receive our diploma, we’re only slightly less idiotic. So, I’m not sitting here, typing in the Pub Lab, thinking that I have everything figured out. But these four years are a coming-of-age story all of their own, and although the seniors might not be the wisest souls out there, we’ve gotten some formative experiences under our belt.

The first thing I’d like to make a point of is that you’ll come to realize that none of the superficial things you worry about as a freshman—popularity, having cool clothes, talking to older boys (OMG), getting likes on Instagram—matter in the long run. It’s so much more rewarding to have broad circles of different types of people you associate with than one clique y , exclusive group of friends. Who you talk to, or who likes you, doesn’t define who you are. I’d recommend focusing on yourself and what you are actually passionate about, instead of what you’re told to because it’s ‘cool.’

My next piece of advice is simply, be nice. Don’t be petty, don’t hold grudges, and don’t ever make someone feel worse to make yourself feel better, no matter what they’ve done to you that could’ve warranted that behavior. I can promise you right now that any of the things I’ve

listed will only make you feel worse. Holding on to anger and hatred is exhausting and places a burden on yourself. Confront people when you have an issue; don’t talk about them to others and involve other people. Be mature, forgive people, move on; if you don’t, you are your own worst enemy.

It’s easy to get caught up in drama with all of the social media, finstas, etc. But just make it a goal for yourself to help people when you have the chance and remember to put yourself in other people’s shoes before you assume anything about them. Everyone has their own struggles no matter where they live, their family situation or how much money they have. It’s a whole lot easier to get through high school if we have each other to support and lean on.

Be yourself. This is probably the most important thing. You’re going to change throughout high school. When I think about my four years, I think I’ve been a different person each one. Take pride in your interests. Don’t be afraid to express yourself.

Sticking to trends and what’s ‘in’ is boring.

Stick out, be different. Trust me, opening up to people and focusing on what you really enjoy doing is going to make you a much happier person. You wanna wear Birks with socks to school? Go off sis. You decide you want to quit club lacrosse and focus on the arts, even though that’s not what any of your friends do?

More power to you.

You

chose to do Boy Scouts instead on playing on the football team? God, you deserve it all.

I’m not sure that everyone is going to agree with me on this one but it’s important to try hard in school, and everything you do for that matter. Everything means a whole lot more if you part some heart into it. Yes, Senioritis is a real thing—if you thought you were losing motivation any other year, just wait. I’m not saying I’ve never slacked off a little bit, because I definitely have, but the feeling of putting in the time and effort to study and then earning all 5s on your AP tests, or busting your butt every day for seven months at soccer practice and then securing a spot in the State Championship game, is so much more rewarding than lazing around your family room, binge-watching “The Office” (and I’m obsessed with “The Office” so that’s saying a lot).

And lastly, have fun. Don’t ever say no to something outside of your comfort zone (obviously be smart and stay safe, I’m not saying go do anything stupid). But a lot of my best memories from high school are when I took a chance and hung out with a different group of people, or threw together some spontaneous, last-minute plans with my friends and just went where the night took us.

High school is about starting to figure out who you are. Make mistakes and learn from them (you’re not going to learn from anybody else’s). Go out and do everything so you never have to look back and think, “what if?” And, hey, if you screw up a little bit along the way, what are we, 15, 16, 17, 18 years old? You’ll make it out just fine. Participate in events, stay involved and don’t pass up any opportunity without looking into it.

Don’t wish away time, because these four years have the potential to be some of the most memorable of your entire life.

Illustration by Molly Szymanski

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In Focus

May 2019

Remember When...

Grafton Griffey

Stephanie Joyce

Aaron Winsker

The Harbinger invited seniors to submit photographs from their childhoods.

While it is obvious how much they have grown, it is interesting how recognizable these graduates are. The Harbinger staff wishes the Class of 2019 abundant success and happiness.

Joe Inglisa

Hannah Brannigan and Aidan Brannigan

Rachel Saunders

Anna Coleman