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Isabella Manias, Editorial Staff ’25 May 12, 2025

Mr. Murphy:  Mr. Murphy has been a part of our Hills community since 2013, and has worked at Ramapo for two years prior. Mr. Murphy has had an extensive career, as he worked at the New York Stock Exchange...

Pictures taken in Orlando on the DECA ICDC competition

DECA Nationals 2025: Rising Leaders and Future Entrepreneurs Shine

Ava Silvestri, Editorial Staff ’25 May 7, 2025

This April, Indian Hills DECA competitors who qualified for nationals took part in the national competition in Orlando, Florida. Between Ramapo and Indian Hills alone, 24 members attended this year, going...

HOSA States competitors outside after the competition

HOSA States: Preparing Students for a Future in Healthcare

Karley Kurz, Contributing Writer ’27 May 7, 2025

Health Occupations Students of America, more commonly known as HOSA, has been an empowering and educational organization in the United States since the late 1960s. From its earliest years, HOSA’s main...

The members of the Indian Hills Environmental Club: Gabriella Romm, Julia Coppo, Hannah Savino, Marianna Adragna, Jacob Lee and Seulgi Park

Our Power, Our Planet

Julia Coppo, Editorial Staff ’27 May 7, 2025

On Tuesday, April 22nd, the Indian Hills Environmental Club celebrated Earth Day in the courtyard to honor our Mother Earth and spread awareness. The Environmental Club’s mission is to educate and inspire...

The Valedictorian and Salutatorian Have Been Chosen, but Who Are They?

Rocco Pineault, Contributing Writer ’26 May 7, 2025

At Indian Hills High School, the Salutatorian and Valedictorian are generally named in the spring. This year, Justin Vitale has been named Salutatorian and Jia Chen Valedictorian. This is a significant...

Photo Contest Winners

Shayna Pallarino, Editorial Staff ’27 May 7, 2025

Congratulations to the following winners in Drumbeat's 2025 Photo Contest!   First Place: Daniel Tramontozzi   Second Place: Lucas Baho   Third Place: Emma Best

Pie chart of the most played games at school.

What Games Are Students Playing?

Gavin Hicks, Contributing Writer ’26 March 10, 2025

Take a look around the cafeteria, and you’ll see plenty of students playing on their phones (myself included). If you don’t notice it, it is likely because you are playing a game yourself. Lately,...

Captain America: Brave New World Poster

The Newest Captain America, Whether You Like It or Not.

Matthew Pra, Contributing Writer ’26 March 5, 2025

In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, a new hero now wields the shield—Sam Wilson. Captain America: Brave New World hit theaters on February 14th, 2025, making it a perfect Valentine’s date night movie....

Yellowjackets is back(-stabbing) with yet another season of delicious suspense.

Yellowjackets Season Three: The Hunt for Redemption

Skylar Brown, Editorial Staff ’25 March 5, 2025

Since its debut in 2021, Yellowjackets has captivated audiences with its unique blend of psychological drama, survival horror, and mystery. However, the show is more than just a thriller; it’s an autopsy...

The winners for Best Actor (Adrien Brody), Best Actress (Mikey Madison), Best Supporting Actor (Kieran Culkin), and Best Supporting Actress (Zoe Saldana) in the Oscars 2025.

Oscars 2025: A Night of Surprises, Controversies, and Record-Breaking Wins

Isabella Brusco, Contributing Writer ’27 March 5, 2025

This year’s Oscars were full of surprises, emotional speeches, rising stars, and controversial moments, confirming its reputation as Hollywood’s biggest celebration of film. Since its inception in...

Cobra Kai Logo

Does Cobra Kai Truly Never Die?

Matthew Pra, Contributing Writer ’26 March 5, 2025

It's true—the legacy of Cobra Kai never dies. But the show, in fact, does. Netflix's original series, Cobra Kai, aired its third and final part of season six on February 13th, 2025. A spin-off of the...

"The Breakfast Club", one of the most popular teen movies of the 1980s.

High School Movies: A Real Escape for Every Generation

Isabella Brusco, Contributing Writer ’27 March 5, 2025

In the 1980s and 1990s, high school movies were all the rage. Fun, relatable, romantic, and sometimes sad films centered around teens have become some of the most iconic and critically acclaimed films...

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