WOHS program boasts 100% college acceptance rate

WEST ORANGE – The curriculum at West Orange High School includes a unique elective called the Collegiate Institute that addresses the needs of average students that have the potential for greatness. “We have about 88 students in the program,” said Patricia Aldworth, who has been an educator in the program for 12 years. “There are […]

West Orange HS’ Lucinda Edwards named NJSIAA Scholar Athlete

West Orange HS’ Lucinda Edwards named NJSIAA Scholar Athlete

WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange High School girls volleyball star Lucinda Edwards was named a New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association Scholar Athlete for 2023.  Edwards and her peers from other schools in New Jersey were honored at a reception on Sunday, May 21, held at the Pines Manor in Edison.  In addition to […]

West Orange HS football team receives championship rings

West Orange HS football team receives championship rings

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School football team, coaches, parents, and friends gathered in the Library Media Center on Friday, March 31, for a championship ring ceremony, hosted by head football coach Darnell Grant and the Mountaineer Endzone Booster Club. The “Road Warriors,” as West Orange became known during the season for […]

West Orange HS title teams celebrated at Town Hall

West Orange HS title teams celebrated at Town Hall

WEST ORANGE, NJ — It was history in the making at West Orange Town Hall on Dec. 10 as the community gathered for a Hometown Champions Celebration to recognize the exceptional fall sports season at West Orange High School. Here are the teams that were honored. Football: North Jersey, Section 2, Group 5 champions, first […]

West Orange HS title teams celebrated at Town Hall

West Orange HS title teams celebrated at Town Hall

WEST ORANGE, NJ — It was history in the making at West Orange Town Hall on Dec. 10 as the community gathered for a Hometown Champions Celebration to recognize the exceptional fall sports season at West Orange High School. Here are the teams that were honored. Football: North Jersey, Section 2, Group 5 champions, first […]

West Orange runner blazes trail in college

Sebastian DeSimone sets national inclusivity precedent

West Orange runner blazes trail in college

WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange High School Class of 2021 alumnus Sebastian DeSimone is not only enjoying his college experience at Gwynedd Mercy University, in Gwynedd Valley, Pa., he is also changing the face of sports for students with intellectual disabilities at the national level. DeSimone was a popular student and teammate at WOHS, where […]

West Orange HS golfer Samantha Galantini signs with Quinnipiac University

West Orange HS golfer Samantha Galantini signs with Quinnipiac University

WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange High School star golfer Samantha Galantini has signed with Quinnipiac University. A ceremony celebrating the signing was held at the high school on Nov. 16 and attended by family, friends, and fellow athletes. “Samantha has impressed me more than many other athletes,” said acting Athletic Director Stephan Zichella. “She […]

West Orange HS soccer teams advance to their respective sectional finals

West Orange HS soccer teams advance to their respective sectional finals

WEST ORANGE, NJ — In another history-making sports event for West Orange High School sports, both the boys and girls soccer teams have advanced to the finals of their respective New Jersey State Interscholastic Association’s North Jersey, Section 1, Group 4 state tournament. The second-seeded boys will visit top-seeded Clifton at 2 p.m, while the […]