BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Julie Cortese, a Bloomfield High School art teacher, primarily in computer art and photography, will be retiring at the end of this month. In a Friday, June 3, interview at the school, Cortese, who attended Brookdale Elementary, North Junior High and graduated from BHS in 1974, said she began teaching in 1997, […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — For the past few months, Brookdale Reformed Church in Bloomfield has held a get-together at the Good News Cafe, the church’s meeting room. At the April get-together, the Bloomfield High School string orchestra performed. On May 14, the BHS jazz band, directed by Natalie Kerr, entertained the crowd. Also, four poets — […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield High School will present its 10th annual spring theater project on Friday, May 13, and Saturday, May 14, with the curtain going up both evenings at 7 p.m. The production, “One Step Closer,” puts student theatrical talent in the spotlight with the script being a mix of music, dance, poetry and […]
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 […]
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, NJ — Someday, former Bloomfield High School students will recall teacher and coach Lenore Imhof, saying that they were taught by her or perhaps competed on her mock trial or swim team. Recollections will be said for other educators in the district, of course, but today, March 31, 2022, is the day that Imhof […]
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, NJ — The curtain goes up tonight, Feb. 24, at Bloomfield High School on the rock musical “Rent.” Based on Puccini’s “La Boheme” and winner of the 1996 Tony Award for best musical and Pulitzer Prize for drama, the story focuses on a struggling group of bohemians living in New York City’s East Village […]
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, 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 […]