Winter choral concert rings in the holidays at West Orange High School

Winter choral concert rings in the holidays at West Orange High School

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The annual winter choral concert rang in the holidays at West Orange High School on Dec. 8, brightening spirits and highlighting the talent that comprises the music department. Several highlights punctuated the evening, including a step performance during “White Winter Hymnal”; a clever tongue-in-cheek version of “Jingle Bells,” by student Paige […]

Farley named Teacher of the Year at West Orange HS

Farley named Teacher of the Year at West Orange HS

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Beloved West Orange High School music director William Farley has been named West Orange High School’s Teacher of the Year for 2022-23. The surprise announcement came on Dec. 9, as Farley was conducting class. Farley has taught at WOHS for 22 years, where he has served as the music director for […]

West Orange HS senior receives full scholarship to Vanderbilt Univ.

West Orange HS senior receives full scholarship to Vanderbilt Univ.

WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange High School senior John Osajie has received a full scholarship, including all fees, tuition, room, board and books, from Vanderbilt University, located in Nashville, Tenn., thanks to the QuestBridge organization. QuestBridge is a national nonprofit organization founded in 1994 and based in Palo Alto, Calif., with a goal to […]

West Orange High FCCLA Club garners awards at competition

West Orange High FCCLA Club garners awards at competition

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Club at West Orange High School attended the FCCLA fall competition from Nov. 11 to 13 and returned with more medals to add to their already large cache. In the banner category, Daniella Aghahawa and Vanessa Palta Carchi won a silver medal. In […]

Christmas tree lighting brings joy to West Orange community

Christmas tree lighting brings joy to West Orange community

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Christmas tree-lighting event in West Orange on Saturday, Dec. 3, brought residents together to kick off the holiday season. Hosted by Mayor Robert D. Parisi, the event included a petting zoo; a bouncy castle; vocal performances by the West Orange High School glee choir, led by director John Hellyer; and […]

Local food pantry gives thanks for generous West Orange community

Local food pantry gives thanks for generous West Orange community

WEST ORANGE, NJ — In a year filled with challenges, the Holy Trinity–West Orange Food Pantry was able to provide more than 400 turkeys and Thanksgiving side bags to needy families via its distribution on Nov. 21 and 22, mainly due to the generosity of the West Orange community. “Don’t believe the naysayers that have […]

WOHS students, employees hold clap out for Hayden Moore on his last day

WOHS students, employees hold clap out for Hayden Moore on his last day

WEST ORANGE, NJ — In an emotional and heartfelt clap out, Hayden Moore was feted by staff and students at West Orange High School on Nov. 18 as his last day as the school’s principal came to a close. Moore has moved on to serve as West Orange assistant superintendent of schools under interim Superintendent […]

Redwood celebrates Blue Ribbon status with student, staff, former principals

Redwood celebrates Blue Ribbon status with student, staff, former principals

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Redwood Elementary School celebrated its Blue Ribbon status with a special parade for students, staff and former Redwood principals on Nov. 7. The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program is a U.S. Department of Education award program that recognizes exemplary public and nonpublic schools on a yearly basis. The Redwood community donated […]