South Orange second-grade teacher gets a marathon-sized surprise

Marshall School’s Frydlewicz wins sponsorship to run in the New York City Marathon

South Orange second-grade teacher gets a marathon-sized surprise

SOUTH ORANGE — Marshall Elementary School second grade teacher Sarah Frydlewicz was in the middle of a typical Thursday morning when a group of visitors entered her classroom. She was taken aback at first. But then, Frydlewicz’s concern turned to elation when she read the sign one of the visitors held that read, “Sarah, You […]

Columbia HS senior athletes announce college decisions

Columbia HS senior athletes announce college decisions

MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Photos, hugs, and best wishes were given to more than two dozen graduating Columbia High School student-athletes at a special college announcement ceremony on Wednesday, June 5, in the school’s cafeteria. “This is a great day to be a Cougar,” said Rich Porfido, district supervisor of athletics and activities. “Our student-athletes […]

Columbia HS track standout Mae Dowling eclipses 1,600m school mark set by current Maplewood Middle School principal and CHS alum Dara Crocker Gronau

Columbia HS track standout Mae Dowling eclipses 1,600m school mark set by current Maplewood Middle School principal and CHS alum Dara Crocker Gronau

MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Call it a meeting of two women’s history makers. Just days after Columbia High School girls track runner Mae Dowling broke the school record for running the 1,600-meter race, she met the woman who set the previous record 26 years ago. Dowling didn’t have to travel very far – just a […]

Columbia HS girls basketball standout Talia Baptiste reflects on scoring 1,000th career point

Senior will attend FDU, shoots for a career in medicine

Columbia HS girls basketball standout Talia Baptiste reflects on scoring 1,000th career point

MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — When Talia Baptiste began her final season with Columbia High School’s girls basketball team, it was far from certain that she would achieve 1,000 high school career points. “I wasn’t really sure if I was going to get it,” said Baptiste, a senior. “I was only at 552 points.” A bone […]