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Drumbeats

A Teenager’s Guide to Trending Couple Gifts

Tess Amador, Contributing Writer ’27 January 30, 2025

The age-old question has plagued adults and teenagers alike for years—What should you get your significant other? Whether you spent this past Valentine’s Day single or taken, its influence on the...

The Science Behind New Year’s Resolutions, and How to Create Them More Effectively

Tess Amador, Contributing Writer ’27 January 30, 2025

With each year that comes to a close, an opportunity to start another chapter opens. New Year’s is known to many as the day to start fresh and begin the new year on a good note, which oftentimes comes...

Tortoise roaming freely on the El Chato Reserve.

Ecuador: A Traveler’s Guide to Rainforests & Islands

Gaby Becker, Editorial Staff ’25 January 30, 2025

The Galápagos Islands, an archipelago in Ecuador, are known for their diverse wildlife, volcanic landscapes, and Amazon rainforests and are roughly a seven-hour flight from Newark Liberty International...

Class of 2025 Senior Spotlight: Meet Charlotte Manning and Andrew Jabaly

Gaby Becker, Editorial Staff ’25 January 30, 2025

The Indian Hills community features many seniors committed to a wide range of leadership within extracurricular activities. On Friday, January 24th, Drumbeats sent an anonymous survey to students and...

Tunes, Talent, and Treats: Open Mic Night

Gavin Hicks, Contributing Writer ’26 January 30, 2025

On Wednesday, January 21st, Harmonic Outreach, Student Council, and Interact collaborated to host Indian Hills' first Open Mic Night in years for its students in the cafeteria. The event featured a...

Mr. Michels covering one of his last classes before winter break

Retirement: Mr. Michels Can Feel the Warmth

Matt Pra, Contributing Writer ’26 December 6, 2024

Indian Hills’ beloved Mr. Michels believes that it is finally time to hang it up here at IHHS after a whopping 25-and-a-half years of teaching. As students approach the final days of school before the...

Visit the Balkans and Beyond

Gaby Becker, Editorial Staff ’25 December 6, 2024

The Balkan region, known for its fascinating history, diverse cultures, and stunning beauty is less than a three-hour flight from major European cities such as Rome and Paris. The countries of Croatia,...

Locations in the FLOW AREA Hiring Students

Dean Tully and Tess Amador November 6, 2024

As the fall sports season comes to a close, students may be looking for a job, whether that be part-time or full-time. Luckily, the FLOW area offers many opportunities for teens to find employment in various...

An officer meeting for the Italian Club

Cultural Club Review

Gaby Becker and Ava Silvestri November 6, 2024

Interact, DECA, HOSA, and Environmental Club are just a few of the many clubs that are seen posting daily on Schoology, but what are the cultural clubs in Indian Hills all about? Indian Hills is home...

Indian Hills Student walking to grab free sample of Dunkin Refresher

Braves Run on Dunkin’

Gaby Becker, Editorial Staff ’25 November 5, 2024

On Monday, October 21st, Dunkin'  Donuts hosted a pop-up event at Indian Hills High School during the lunch periods. This event, run by Dunkin’s marketing company, featured a Dunkin'  Branded Jeep,...

Preview: Costa Rica Summer Abroad Trip 2025

Preview: Costa Rica Summer Abroad Trip 2025

Eve Nevelos, Editor in Chief ’24 July 7, 2024

The Braves Abroad program, run by Ms. Murphy, Mrs. Smalley, and Mrs. Miller, plans an international trip through Education First Educational Tours (EF) each year. Prior to 2020, the trip was run biannually...

English Department Teacher Mrs. Stanczak Retires

English Department Teacher Mrs. Stanczak Retires

Pauline Tsui, Editorial Staff ’25 July 7, 2024

At the end of this school year, Mrs. Stanczak, the teacher of English 3 CPE, Dystopian Literature, and Senior Seminar, will be retiring. Reflecting on her time at Indian Hills, Mrs. Stanczak remarks,...

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