West Orange HS unveils new tennis courts

West Orange HS unveils new tennis courts

WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange High School recently celebrated the unveiling of brand-new tennis courts on campus, marking an exciting development for student-athletes, physical education classes and the entire community.  The long-awaited project, managed by the West Orange Township, brings a state-of-the-art facility to students and residents alike, offering a fresh new home for […]

West Orange athletes honored at ceremony

West Orange athletes honored at ceremony

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The annual West Orange Athletic Awards, held June 6 in the Tarnoff Gym, recognized outgoing seniors in all sports with Mountaineer Pride awards, service awards and other outstanding athlete recognition. The evening began with a welcome from West Orange High School athletic director Stephan Zichella. “This is a sad time, but […]

West Orange HS’ Daniella Malanga and Jeremy Flitt are honored with Fuccello Scholar–Athlete Award

West Orange HS’ Daniella Malanga and Jeremy Flitt are honored with Fuccello Scholar–Athlete Award

WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange High School students Daniella Malanga and Jeremy Flitt were honored with the Karen Fuccello Scholar–Athlete Award at the annual Essex County Athletic Directors Association event on May 6 at Nanina’s in the Park in Belleville.  More than 80 scholar-athletes in Essex County attended the event. Malanga has played an […]

Trainers show passion to help West Orange HS athletes

Palatianos and Sivo bring vast experience as they embody essence of athletic training

Trainers show passion to help West Orange HS athletes

WEST ORANGE, NJ — In the heart of West Orange High School, two unsung heroes reign supreme: Gene Palatianos and Ashley Sivo.  As National Athletic Training Month takes center stage, we shine the spotlight on these dynamic athletic trainers, whose passion and dedication fuel the spirit of the game. With 26 years of experience in […]

West Orange HS fall athletes gain conference accolades

West Orange HS fall athletes gain conference accolades

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Super Essex Conference announced their fall all-conference honors, as voted by the conference coaches. The following are the West Orange High School honorees: BOYS SOCCER American Division: First team: senior Arthur Rosu and sophomore Marcus Jackson. Second team: senior Jack Dvorin. Honorable mention: seniors Cameron Morgan and Atticus LaFargue. GIRLS […]

‘Mountaineer Skycam’ makes soaring debut at West Orange HS

‘Mountaineer Skycam’ makes soaring debut at West Orange HS

WEST ORANGE, NJ — In the world of high school sports, capturing the essence of every moment is crucial. It’s about immersing the community in the excitement, the competition and the camaraderie. This year, the West Orange High School Sports Media Association has taken its coverage to new heights – quite literally – with the […]

Orange HS seniors are honored as Essex County Scholar Athletes

Orange HS seniors are honored as Essex County Scholar Athletes

ORANGE, NJ — Orange High School seniors Ca’moore Jones and Roderica Adeclat were honored as 2022-2023 Karen Fuccello Essex County Scholar Athletes during a banquet on Tuesday, May 9, in Belleville. This award is given to the top senior scholar-athletes in the county. The award is named after the late Karen Fuccello, who was the […]

West Orange HS seniors are honored as Essex County Scholar Athletes

West Orange HS seniors are honored as Essex County Scholar Athletes

WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange High School’s Selamawi Dani and Anna Deer were honored as 2022-23 Karen Fuccello Essex County Scholar Athletes during a banquet on Tuesday, May 9, in Belleville.   Dani lettered in cross-country and track and field, and Deer earned 11 varsity letters in soccer, basketball and softball, even though she lost […]

Stephan Zichella officially named West Orange HS athletic director

Stephan Zichella officially named West Orange HS athletic director

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Stephan Zichella, who has served in the district for 24 years, has been officially named as the West Orange High School athletic director. Zichella’s athletic background is impressive. He was a star player in high school, taking on the challenging trifecta of soccer, baseball and wrestling. At Montclair State University, Zichella […]

West Orange HS Sports Media Association hits 1 million photo views

West Orange HS Sports Media Association hits 1 million photo views

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School Sports Media Association (WOHSSMA) is celebrating an incredible milestone – 1 million views of their 10,000+ photos captured since the organization’s inception in spring 2022! This is a remarkable achievement that showcases the dedication and hard work of the team behind the camera. The photos include […]