Bloomfield HS students celebrate National College Decision Day

Bloomfield HS students celebrate National College Decision Day

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — On National College Decision Day, May 1, Bloomfield High School seniors were ecstatic to show off where they intend to study next year. Principal Chris Jennings said the Class of 2022 has overcome many obstacles “on their way to distinguishing themselves as one of the top academic classes in recent history, as […]

Family and friends discuss Fayola Howard’s caring nature

Family and friends discuss Fayola Howard’s caring nature

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The criminal trial of Fayola Howard, 36, a Bloomfield resident and 2005 Bloomfield High School graduate, will be scheduled this month, according to the office of Newark Superior Court Judge Ronald Wigler, who will hear the case. Howard is charged with six counts, including aggravated manslaughter, in the death of Kevin Thomas, […]

Bloomfield HS boys basketball players gain SEC honors

Bloomfield HS boys basketball players gain SEC honors

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Five members of the Bloomfield High School boys basketball team, under head coach Mike Passero, earned All–Super Essex Conference–Colonial Division honors, selected by the coaches in the division, this season. Julian Paulino and Uma Kalu, both seniors, made the first team. Shayne Hinton, a junior, made the second team. Ramuel Gotrasse and […]

Bloomfield High students create Valentine’s Day cards for local hospice residents

Bloomfield High students create Valentine’s Day cards for local hospice residents

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield High School club members provided patients in a local hospice with love and affection this past Valentine’s Day. Coordinated by history teacher Rachel Thomas, who estimated a combined effort of as many as 15 clubs, cards were handmade by students for individuals at Compassionate Care Hospice in Bloomfield. According to Thomas, […]

Bloomfield High School raises the curtain on winter musical ‘Rent’

Bloomfield High School raises the curtain on winter musical ‘Rent’

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — “525,600 minutes — how do you measure a year in the life?” This question seems particularly pertinent after nearly two years of pandemic. Enter the Bloomfield High School winter musical production of “Rent,” produced and directed by Brandon E. Doemling, with musical direction by Michelle Lampert, choreography by Tracey Turner Turano and […]

Bloomfield High names its November ‘Characters With Character’

Bloomfield High names its November ‘Characters With Character’

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield High School students, from left, Nathan Gordon, Charles Lisa, Mia Gonzalez and Giannie Passano were named the school’s “Characters With Character” for the month of November. Each month, selected BHS students are recognized for being a positive example to the school community by demonstrating exemplary character traits. The students are selected […]