WEST ORANGE, NJ — After years of advocacy by residents, the West Orange Board of Education and township officials, a traffic signal will finally be erected at the busy intersection where Pleasant Valley Way meets Alisa and Lakeview drives. According to the agreement and resolution unanimously passed by the West Orange Township Council on May […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School Jr. Air Force ROTC celebrated several major successes at the annual Military Formal and Awards Ceremony, held June 1 at the Wilshire Grand Hotel in West Orange. More than 200 cadets, family members and friends were on hand to recognize outstanding cadets and graduating seniors, and […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Fifty-one West Orange High School juniors were inducted into the National Honor Society in a ceremony held on May 24. The requirements for induction as a junior in the National Honor Society includes a cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 in both freshman and sophomore years. During the application process students must […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School boys’ step team placed fourth at the 2017 National High School Stepping Championship, held in Harrisburg, Pa., on May 27. The event is run by Step USA. After qualifying at the regional competition held at West Orange High School in February, the boys prepared for their […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange Township and West Orange School District were recognized for several environmental initiatives during the 14th annual New Jersey Clean Communities conference program, “Upstream to Essex County,” held May 24 through 26 at Turtle Back Zoo, McLoone’s Boathouse and Pleasantdale Chateau, all in West Orange. New Jersey Clean Communities is […]
WEST ORANGE / SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — West Orange High School seniors were captivated by a visit on May 16 by Shawn Simmons and Alvaro Llanos, two well-known survivors of the infamous Seton Hall University dorm fire on Jan. 19, 2000. The fire began on the third floor of the Boland Hall freshmen dorm at […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Countdown to graduation began May 26 as West Orange High School seniors dazzled at their prom, held at the Birchwood Manor in Whippany. The weather was picture-perfect and the seniors, ready to face the world, enjoyed the evening. For parents and family members, the evening was perhaps a bit bittersweet as […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange High School students continue to excel in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics competitions. Students taking the engineering and design solutions course competed in the Northern Regional STEAM Tank Competition on May 13. The highly successful program, launched at Workshop 2016, pits student teams in a contest modeled after the […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Despite the rain and having to move the township’s annual Memorial Day ceremony from Town Hall to West Orange High School, a large crowd turned out to honor all service members who have given their lives to protect the United States and all it represents. Photos Courtesy of Shari Quirk
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange High School Thespian Honor Society inducted a new group of students and board members for the 2017-18 school year on May 15. Adviser Wendy Mapes greeted parents and friends as new students were inducted. Following that, outgoing board members named their replacements. Graduating seniors will receive their Thespian […]