WEST ORANGE, NJ — The awards continue to roll in for students in the West Orange High School theater program following the virtual Speech and Theatre Association of New Jersey competition on Feb. 22. Thirty-seven theater students from WOHS competed against students from across the state for awards in categories including dramatic and comedic monologues, […]
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 — The West Orange Special Education Parents Advisory Council, in conjunction with Parents Advocating for Special Services in Education, has announced an inclusive camp fair to be held Friday, April 1, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Tarnoff Cafeteria at West Orange High School, 51 Conforti Ave. The event will provide […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Through a partnership with the visual and performing arts program at West Orange High School, the West Orange Arts Center’s latest show features rising stars of the arts community. The exhibit, which runs from Saturday, March 5, through Saturday, April 23, is open for viewing on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to […]
By Cynthia Cumming WEST ORANGE, NJ — As environmental issues continue to grow in importance nationally and around the world, the township of West Orange has expanded its efforts to effect improvements and research sustainable approaches to climate and energy concerns. The West Orange Environmental Commission has been an important part of the process, hosting […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School Jubilee Choir and the boys and girls step teams honored Black History Month with a moving program of song and dance on Feb. 17. Photos Courtesy of WOSD
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Students in West Orange High School teacher Wendy Mapes’ advanced theater class took home several awards at the annual New Jersey Thespian Festival Chapter Select Competition, held virtually January 22 to 23. The WOHS Thespian Society and advanced theater class competed in a variety of theatrical events with students from across […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Lunar New Year, or Chinese New Year as it is also known, was celebrated in style in a diverse program held at West Orange High School on Feb. 15 that was sponsored by the school district and United Asian Voices of West Orange. United Asian Voices was formed in response […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange High School nurse Denise Makri-Werzen has received her doctorate in public health, specifically community health. Makri-Werzen has worked in the West Orange School District for the past 14 years and has served as a nurse at WOHS for the past 11 years. After receiving a Bachelor of Science in […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School Student Council has continued its fundraising efforts and recognition of Black History Month with a campaign on its Instagram page. Each year, the Student Council holds a large Black History Month dinner and event featuring guest speakers and student performances. Due to the recent COVID-19 surge, […]