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Field hockey off to undefeated start

BY OLIVIA VAN DEURSEN Editor-in-Chief The field hockey team currently holds a record of 6-0, dominating the Red Division as well as out-of-division opponents. The success has come in their second straight year playing in the more challenging division, moving up from the White Division. The team features many seniors, including team captains Jamie Hazel,Continue reading “Field hockey off to undefeated start”

Sun, sand, and so many feelings

BY KAYLEE WEINGARTEN Over the summer, teens tuned in every Wednesday to watch the new episode of The Summer I Turned Pretty based on the novels by Jenny Han. The show, which focuses on a love triangle, has had viewers feeling the angst and emotions of the main characters. Brothers Conrad and Jeremiah have aContinue reading “Sun, sand, and so many feelings”

Undefeated volleyball team set for success

BY DAYAMI VILORIA The girls volleyball team has started the season undefeated in their first five games without even losing a single set. Last fall, the girls won GMCs and The Central Jersey Group IV Championship. The girls began the season by defeating Woodbridge, 2-0. “We worked very hard during the summertime to prepare forContinue reading “Undefeated volleyball team set for success”

Farewell, Mr. Cittadino

BY SAM PRADO ROBERTS Mr. David Cittadino has resigned, effective August 15, 2025, from the Superintendent position after 11 years of service. Cittadino, who worked as a Jonas Salk Principal, High School Principal, and Superintendent accepted a position at Wayne schools for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. Prado Roberts: My first question is out ofContinue reading “Farewell, Mr. Cittadino”

Girls lacrosse wins 4th straight Red Division Championship

BY ANALISE SAINVIL With a 12-2 record and a roster full of rising stars, the girls lacrosse team continues to dominate the GMC Red Division with another regular season championship. This year, the team aims even higher, turning their focus from county to statewide recognition. Girls lacrosse claimed the GMC Red Division onceContinue reading “Girls lacrosse wins 4th straight Red Division Championship”

An Italian Easter

BY SAFIJA SHATKU The Italian Honors Society hosted an after-school meeting on April 9 to celebrate Pasqua, better known as Easter. Around 20 attendees and society members came to learn about Pasqua, enjoy snacks, and participate in many activities. IHS kickstarted the event with an informative presentation teaching attendees the importance of Pasqua as Italy’sContinue reading “An Italian Easter”

Baseball takes down top-three team

BY JAMIE HAZEL The 9-8 baseball team shut down Seton Hall Prep, a top three team in the State. The win stands as highlight in an inconsistent season in which the team has had to adjust after losing many top contributors to graduation. On April 19, in front of Major League Baseball Scouts, the boys facedContinue reading “Baseball takes down top-three team”

Coding with creativity

BY BAILEY OPRAMOLLA On February 19, the Society of Women Engineers and Girls Who Code hosted the first Hackathon. The event gave students the opportunity to use their creative skills in addition to their coding skills. “The event was both a Hackathon and Ideathon,” said Anya Kaul. “The motive was to encourage both non coder and codersContinue reading “Coding with creativity”

“Spike”-tacular volleyball showdown

BY OLIVIA VAN DEURSENThe annual volleyball tournament held on March 10 had the Main Building gymnasium filled with over 200 students eager to find out who would be named 2025 Volleyball Tournament Champions. The tournament consisted of 6-minute rounds, with bracket-style elimination to determine who would advance further. “We only won one or two games,Continue reading ““Spike”-tacular volleyball showdown”

MAPS Champs take on the (WGI) World

BY ATLEY GABRIELThe Indoor Percussion ensemble won the Mid Atlantic Percussion Society (MAPS) Finals on April 5. The Knights currently rank 5th in the country for the Percussion Scholastic Open (PSO) division, three places higher than where they ended last year. The group scored 91.7 to take home a close win. “We felt relieved andContinue reading “MAPS Champs take on the (WGI) World “