MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Sjocquelyn Winstead did thorough research on the Columbia High School athletic history. She found that the Cougars sports programs have achieved a tradition of success. As the new CHS athletic director, Winstead strives to continue that rich tradition. Winstead, whose first name is pronounced “Shock-wa-lin,” came over from Newark West Side […]
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 […]
MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH OColumbia High School first-year athletic director Rich Porfido was given the Essex County Athletic Director of the Year Award during the 2022-23 Karen Fuccello Essex County Scholar Athletes Awards banquet on Tuesday, May 9, in Belleville. Columbia’s Garrett Dyson and Julia Roses also were honored as Essex County Scholar Athletes at the banquet. The […]
MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Columbia High School fall teams will begin their seasons. Here are the schedules for football, boys and girls soccer, girls volleyball, field hockey and girls tennis: Football Sept. 1: at Livingston, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 10: at Paterson Eastside, 1 p.m. Sept. 17: at Irvington, 1 p.m. Sept. 24: at Hudson […]
MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Rich Porfido is excited to be the new supervisor of athletics and activities at Columbia High School. He took over the position a few weeks ago. Porfido is quite familiar with the rich tradition of CHS athletics, as he has served as athletic director at two other Essex County high schools. […]