East Orange students get to have that ‘My First Tie Experience’

East Orange students get to have that ‘My First Tie Experience’

EAST ORANGE — Brandon Frame, founder of The Black Man Can, brought “The My First Tie Experience” to the Mildred Barry Garvin School. The experience aims to inspire, empower, and celebrate the rites of passage among students. Through the engaging children’s book “My First Tie,” students were encouraged to share their stories, connect with peers, […]

Columbia High’s Ethan Parlin, Mei Lee honored as Essex County scholar-athletes

Columbia High’s Ethan Parlin, Mei Lee honored as Essex County scholar-athletes

MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Two Columbia High School scholar-athletes were honored by the Essex County Athletic Directors Association with the Karen Fuccello Scholar-Athlete Award. CHS football and boys lacrosse player Ethan Parlin was honored as the high school’s top male scholar-athlete. Parlin has committed to the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he intends to major in […]

West Orange HS fencer Jade Burnett enjoys inspirational journey

West Orange HS fencer Jade Burnett enjoys inspirational journey

By Max Shadow WEST ORANGE, NJ — In the glow of the television screen during the 2016 Summer Olympics, a spark ignited within Jade Burnett. The sport she witnessed – fencing – struck a chord with her, leading her down a path she could have never foreseen. Now, as part of the graduating class of […]