November News: Chapel Recap
Woodbury’s: On October 16, students gathered in Hamilton Chapel to welcome the finalists of the latest Woodbury Public Speaking Contest. The finalists included Will Achtmeyer ’26, Alex Black ’26, Budom…
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Mr. Harder Sabbatical
After a semester away from Belmont Hill that consisted of traveling around the world and reconnecting with himself and family, Mr. Harder has returned to teach Spanish and Math, as…
November Sustainability Update
The Belmont Hill Sustainability Club has revamped its structure with one clear goal: to accomplish more and create a greater impact at school. Recent accomplishments include successful cleanups, collaboration with…
Government Shutdown Update
As of Monday, October 24th, the federal government has officially been shut down for almost four weeks—24 days and counting—making it currently the second-longest shutdown in U.S. history. The standoff…
Turkey Drive Preview
This year marks the 16th anniversary of the annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drive, a cherished Belmont Hill tradition that connects students and members of the broader community. The Drive supports local…
Charlie Kirk Assassination
On September 10, 2025, Charlie Kirk, a well-known right-wing and Christian political activist, was shot and killed while speaking at the University of Utah. Kirk, one of the most notable…
Should the Driving Age be Raised to 18?
For the first time, the streets of Belmont have seen drivers in the graduating class of 2028. And, as a Form IV student, it is fascinating to see my peers…
DOTI: The SAT or The ACT?
As high school students look toward the application process, one of the most important components is their standardized test scores. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, colleges have begun reinstating the standardized…
Effectiveness of Political Discussion Club
Especially in failure, there are important lessons to learn. This was certainly the case with Blue Club and Red Club, which have now combined into the much more successful and…
Is Disney Evil?
Is Disney evil? Yeah, I am talking about that Disney, The Walt Disney Company. The same Disney that has theme parks all over the world, created countless iconic childhood characters,…