Hills Review

It's Wednesday, June 25th, 2025 and welcome back to the graduation edition of Hills Review. We begin today's final episode with Tyler Giambrone, who shares his appreciation for the help he received from the ladies in the testing room. Mikhail O'Garro recalls sophomore year and a snow-filled, team building workout during winter track practice. Next, Mark Kamel explains how dissecting a pickle and a pig in anatomy class provided one of the most memorable experiences he had at High School East. We conclude this series with Arden Sarner's account of how winning student of the month during her sophomore year helped pave the way to future success. Hills Review is produced by members of the Podcasting and Filmmaking Club. If you're interested in contributing – and aren't graduating – see Mr. Beatty in room 216 in the fall. Thank you for listening – have a great summer – and best of luck to the Class of 2025! Congratulations Seniors!

It's Tuesday, June 24th, 2025 and welcome back to the graduation edition of Hills Review. In the days leading up to commencement, we're hearing reflections from this year's graduates. First, we hear from Harris Brown – and how he learned the value of a positive attitude after taking a music class that he was sure he'd hate. Kerry Yeung shares a story from sophomore year about how a regular fencing practice turned into an unexpected memorable moment. Next, Tristan Dicks recalls the challenges – and rewards – of high school chemistry. Finally, Jake Kugler talks about how fulfilling the challenge of AP Research turned out to be. Join us again tomorrow, as we hear more from this year's graduating seniors.

It's Monday, June 23rd, 2025 and welcome to the graduation edition of Hills Review -- the High School East Student Podcast. With commencement coming this week, we will hear from several members of the Class of 2025 as they look back on memorable moments from their time at High School East. We begin with Arbin Chowdhury and his story about AP Environmental class and the teamwork associated with the famous bubble lesson. Next, Ava Gugin, a member of Future Teachers of America, describes what it was like returning to her old elementary schools to teach. Up next, High School East football player Noah Chlap re-lives the moment when he ran back an interception in a playoff game that helped secure the Suffolk County Championship for the Red Hawks. Finally, Malakye Moss tells a whimsical tale of wearing several wigs to hide a rather extreme haircut he received freshman year. Join us again tomorrow, as we hear more from this year's graduating seniors.

Have you ever wanted to learn a new language? Do you like cartoons? If the answer to both of these questions is yes, you're in luck. Minnah Ahmad tells us why watching cartoons can be a pathway to language learning.

The physical and mental demands of orthopedic surgery make it one of the most difficult professions in all of medicine. Kaeri Mukora explores the profession – and the long, academically demanding path that one must take to reach this goal.

Dancing is a much loved form of expression, so it makes sense that many would want to pursue it as a career. However, with thousands of people auditioning for the same jobs, rejection is more common than success. Joshua Pollack talks to several dancers – from those just starting out to Radio City Rockettes – about the ups and downs of this profession.

The development of self-driving cars has advanced tremendously in the past few years, but is this a good thing? Sitabjo Bhowmick explores the negative aspects of this technology and explains why he thinks self-driving cars should be banned.

It's Monday, April 7th, 2025 and welcome to the spring edition of Hills Review -- the High School East Student Podcast. The development of self-driving cars has advanced tremendously in the past few years, but is this a good thing? On Tuesday, Sitabjo Bhowmick explores the negative aspects of this technology and explains why he thinks self-driving cars should be banned. Dancing is a much loved form of expression, so it makes sense that many would want to pursue it as a career. However, with thousands of people auditioning for the same jobs, rejection is more common than success. On Wednesday, Joshua Pollack talks to several dancers – from those just starting out to Radio City Rockettes – about the ups and downs of this profession. The physical and mental demands of orthopedic surgery make it one of the most difficult professions in all of medicine. On Thursday, Kaeri Mukora explores the long, academically demanding path that one must take to reach this goal. Have you ever wanted to learn a new languag

Extra credit can motivate students to go above and beyond – both in and out of the classroom. Extra credit can help students improve their mental health if they struggle with stress about grades. Given these facts, why isn't there more of it? April Stewart makes a case for more extra credit.

Interacting with others, joining new clubs, and encountering different situations can have an effect on an individual’s experience in high school. But are these the only influences? Sanaii Clyburn, Mercy Jean-Baptiste, and Adonis Tyrell ask students and staff at High School East whether or not they think parents have an effect on their children's high school experience.

The value of participation trophies has been questioned ever since the first one was handed out. Stella Kreitzman explains why these trophies do more harm than good and why they should not be awarded to kids.

While many actions have been taken by big business to combat climate change, some may question whether the efforts go far enough. Akash Shah looks at the challenges businesses face – and at proactive steps some companies are taking to address climate change.

It's Monday, March 3rd, 2025 and welcome to Hills Review -- the High School East Student Podcast. While many actions have been taken by big business to combat climate change, some may question whether the efforts go far enough. On Tuesday, Akash Shah looks at the challenges businesses face – and at proactive steps some companies are taking to address climate change. The value of participation trophies has been questioned ever since the first one was handed out. On Wednesday, Stella Kreitzman explains why these trophies do more harm than good and why they should not be awarded to kids. Interacting with others, joining new clubs, and encountering different situations can have an effect on an individual’s experience in high school. But are these the only influences? On Thursday, Sanaii Clyburn, Mercy Jean-Baptiste, and Adonis Tyrell ask students and staff at High School East whether or not they think parents have an effect on their children's high school experience. Extra credit can motivate students to g

If you're like most people, you love gathering with friends and family to watch the Super Bowl, but hate waking up early the next day. Dennis Manfredi makes the case that Super Bowl Monday should be declared a national holiday.

By studying, people give themselves the most likely chance of success. But what does it mean to study and what is the best method? Jordan Cador looks closely at a variety of evidence to figure out the most effective ways to study.

Many companies around the world test chemicals on innocent animals, often causing long-term harm or death. Darren Figueroa examines the many reasons why animal testing should be stopped.

Students face many challenges over the course of a day. But what is the biggest? Stella Kreitzman, Cody Peltzman, April Stewart, and Aviva Kramer ask the students and faculty of High School East to disclose what they think are the biggest challenges facing students.

It's Monday, February 3rd, 2025 and welcome to Hills Review -- the High School East Student Podcast. Students face many challenges over the course of a day. But what is the biggest? On Tuesday, Stella Kreitzman, Cody Peltzman, April Stewart, and Aviva Kramer ask the students and faculty of High School East to disclose what they think are the biggest challenges facing students. Many companies around the world test chemicals on innocent animals, often causing long-term harm or death. On Wednesday, Darren Figueroa examines the many reasons why animal testing should be stopped. By studying, people give themselves the most likely chance of success. But what does it mean to study and what is the best method? On Thursday, Jordan Cador looks closely at a variety of evidence to figure out the most effective ways to study. If you're like most people, you love gathering with friends and family to watch the Super Bowl, but hate waking up early the next day. On Friday, Dennis Manfredi makes the case that Super Bow

Some people believe that NIL (name, image, likeness) payments to college athletes are a good thing for the sport, while many others feel as though it has ruined amateur college athletics. With the college football playoffs currently taking place, Luke Schimel explains why he thinks the NIL should be banned.

Can posting content, watching short films, and interacting with others really be so harmful? With a potential banishment from US markets looming, Sanaii Clyburn takes time to explain why she doesn't think TikTok should be banned.