West Orange HS student named AFJROTC Outstanding Cadet of the Year

West Orange HS student named AFJROTC Outstanding Cadet of the Year

WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange High School junior Delaney Kerr has been named the AFJROTC Outstanding Cadet of the Year in New Jersey. “This is a big award for Cadet 1st Lt. Kerr,” WOHS Junior Air Force ROTC Commander Maj. Joseph Marchesini said. “It’s our equivalent of winning a state championship.” Kerr was selected […]

West Orange HS wind ensemble represents at prestigious events

West Orange HS wind ensemble represents at prestigious events

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The award-winning West Orange High School wind ensemble performed at the Metropolitan Wind Band Invitational on April 2 at Roxbury High School and had the opportunity to work with nationally renowned conductor Craig Kirchhoff. The wind ensemble will also perform as an invited guest with the Rutgers University Symphonic Winds on […]

Military-style summer camp to take place in West Orange

Military-style summer camp to take place in West Orange

WEST ORANGE, NJ — For the first-time ever, students in grades seven through 11 will have the opportunity to train at West Orange High School, as well as nearby military bases, gaining access to military areas normally restricted to the general public while learning discipline, developing character, building self confidence, experiencing a sense of accomplishment […]

Celebrating AAPI Month in West Orange

Celebrating AAPI Month in West Orange

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The United Asian Voices of West Orange has partnered with the West Orange Board of Education and West Orange Human Relations Commission to host an afternoon of performances on Sunday, May 15, to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This celebration, which will be held from 4 to 6 […]

West Orange HS Class of 1972 to hold 50th reunion

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School Class of 1972 Reunion Committee has announced that the class’ 50th reunion will be held Saturday, Sept. 10, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Archer Hotel, 130 Park Ave. in Florham Park. All WOHS Class of 1972 alumni are invited to attend, along with one […]

West Orange native becomes member of elite Navy honor guard

West Orange native becomes member of elite Navy honor guard

WEST ORANGE, NJ — A native of West Orange recently completed an intensive 10-week training program to become a member of the elite U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard. Firefighter Parker Mitchell, a 2016 West Orange High School graduate and 2020 graduate of Saint Peter’s University, joined the Navy five months ago. Today, Mitchell serves as a […]

West Orange HS Future Business Leaders of America shine at conference

West Orange HS Future Business Leaders of America shine at conference

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Nine students from the West Orange High School Future Business Leaders of America Club traveled to the State Conference in Atlantic City from March 9 to 11 and came away with stronger leadership skills, awards and memorable experiences to prepare them for the future ahead. The event began with WOHS FBLA […]

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