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The Student News Site of Barrington High School

The RoundUp

The Student News Site of Barrington High School

The RoundUp

The Student News Site of Barrington High School

The RoundUp

Anna McCoy

Anna McCoy, Features Editor

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The chorus of my life: How music shaped my identity

The chorus of my life: How music shaped my identity

Anna McCoy, Features Editor
Published April 13, 2022

In every period and moment of my life, music was a surefire constant. I remember exactly what music I listened to on my Dad’s ipod the minute I got home from school. I remember what songs I sang on my...

Songs for a New World rehearsal

Songs for a New World rehearsal

Anna McCoy, Features Editor
Published May 17, 2021

Musical director Brandon Pemberton rehearses with students for the upcoming musical, Songs for a New World. Students were casted in unique musical numbers that are a new format for everyone involved....

Caitlin (left) and Fraser from "We Are Who We Are"

We Are Who We Are review

Anna McCoy, Features Editor
Published April 1, 2021

Streaming platforms such as Netflix, HBO, Hulu and Amazon Prime rule the media world these days. Show options are endless and appeal to all kinds of people. Lovers of drama, royalty, crime, mystery,...

Singing through a black screen

Singing through a black screen

Anna McCoy, Features Editor
Published February 25, 2021

A day in the life of a teacher changed so rapidly in such a short period of time. Black screens are the new faces of students. Hallways are empty and quiet. In the fine arts hallway especially, laughter...

Velcro Tunnel's rise

Velcro Tunnel’s rise

Anna McCoy, Features Editor
Published December 22, 2020

The icy breeze of Halloween night made its annual appearance on October 31st. This year it swept through Barrington leaving fingers and ears numb. The full moon produced a warm glow, with help from...

Orchesis takes the virtual stage

Orchesis takes the virtual stage

Anna McCoy, Features Editor
Published November 15, 2020

Barrington High School features many activities that showcase a variety of student talent. Unfortunately, the Coronavirus is back in full force, creating continuous challenges that would have been unimaginable...

Covid coffee break

Covid coffee break

Anna McCoy, Features Editor
Published October 22, 2020

A Barrington favorite, Cook Street Coffee, features new door signs that share the same message: “wear your mask.” However, inside of Cook Street Coffee, the iconic smell of coffee grinds, the sound...

POTW: In-person choir

POTW: In-person choir

Anna McCoy, Features Editor
Published October 9, 2020

In person choir is back at Barrington High School. Students have been rehearsing weekly with choral director, Brandon Pemberton, in a covid friendly environment. “I look forward to choir because it’s...

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