Jefferson Elementary School renamed to Delia Bolden Elementary School

Jefferson Elementary School renamed to Delia Bolden Elementary School

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The South Orange–Maplewood Board of Education, as per Resolution 4320, approved the renaming of Jefferson Elementary School to the Delia Bolden Elementary School during its meeting on Wednesday, June 29. Delia Bolden was the first African American woman to graduate from Columbia High School, which she did in 1912. Upon her graduation, […]

Joetta Clark inducted into NJSIAA’s hall of fame

Joetta Clark inducted into NJSIAA’s hall of fame

MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — When it comes to naming the greatest track-and-field athletes in New Jersey history, Joetta Clark is certainly on that list. Joetta, a Columbia High School alumna, was among a stellar group of 18 high school athletes, coaches, and contributors who were inducted on March 27 into the New Jersey State Interscholastic […]