WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange High School musicians Owen Butler, left, and Andrew Strom have been named to the Region I North Jersey Symphonic Band. The WOHS seniors, Butler, a percussionist, and Strom, a trumpeter, are also both members of the school’s award-winning wind ensemble and marching band.
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The award-winning West Orange High School Marching Mountaineers ended their competitive season on a high note. The Marching Mountaineers competed on Oct. 29 in the Bands of America New Jersey Regional Championship at Rutgers University, where they qualified for the finals competition for only the second time in school history, finishing […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The annual Senior Night for football, marching band and cheer was held Oct. 21 prior to the start of the West Orange vs. Irvington game. Graduating seniors and their families were recognized for their commitment and dedication to their teams during their high school years. All sports teams hold a Senior […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Verona High School took top honors at the West Orange Marching Band Invitational, held Oct. 8 in Suriano Stadium. Bands from across the area participated in different categories based on the size of their school. The West Orange Marching Mountaineers performed in exhibition as hosts of the event, but brought the […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The award-winning Marching Mountaineers debuted their 2022 routine, “Postcards from New York,” during the West Orange High School game opener on Sept. 16. The Marching Mountaineers staff includes band director Lewis Kelly; associate band director Erin Lagatic; assistant band directors Michael Denburg, Christina Doherty and Katie Westerlund; Nasir Foster and Kaitlin […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Nearly 1,300 staff members from the West Orange School District gathered together for a first-of-its-kind “Infinite Possibilities” celebration on Sept. 1 to provide an uplifting start to the school year. The award-winning Marching Mountaineers made an appearance to perform “We Are the Champions” and members of the boys step team danced […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School Music Department held its annual awards ceremony outside on May 23. Supervisor of fine arts Louis Quagliato welcomed students and family members. Music educators — Elena Peres in orchestra; Lew Kelly, Erin Lagatic and Josh Zimmer in band; William Farley and John Hellyer in choral; and […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange High School students and staff enjoyed an exciting array of activities designed to engage their senses at the “Move the Spectrum” event in Suriano Stadium on May 13. “West Orange High School physical education teacher Chuck Mound decided to create the event after WOHS students were unable to attend […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The 69th annual West Orange St. Patrick’s Day Parade went off without a hitch on Sunday, March 13, along Main Street. Despite the snowstorm from the day before, marchers enjoyed a clear, sunny day. Leading this year’s parade were Mellen Dangler as grand marshal, and John A. DeMars Jr., Patrick F. […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Seniors athletes and marching band members were honored at the annual West Orange High School senior night, held Oct. 22 in Suriano Stadium. The event brought seniors together with their families as a way to thank them for their Mountaineer spirit in sports and music. Photos Courtesy of WOSD