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WOHS Drama Club presents a witty and hilarious rendition of "CLUE: Onstage" on November 15th and 16th
Suspense, Humor, and Mystery: A Review of the School Play “Clue”
National Honors Society for Dance Arts
National Honors Society for Dance Arts
Seniors' Lunch Breaks Boost Local Businesses
Seniors’ Lunch Breaks Boost Local Businesses
Professional and WOHS student filmmakers converse during the second portion of the Film Festival.
Students’ Creativity “Scene and Heard” at WOHS’ Third Annual Short Film Festival
"The Big Sick" vaping awareness poster taped outside of a girl's bathroom at WOHS
WOHS Health Teachers Aim to Spearhead Attack on Vaping
West Orange Diwali Festival 2024
West Orange Diwali Festival 2024
West Orange High School Students Walk for Palestine
West Orange High School Students Walk for Palestine
West Orange's favorite turkey prances around despite being hit by a dart.
Turkules: The Turkey Who Enchanted West Orange
Residents Left in the Lurch after the West Orange Public Library Pushes Completion Date- Again
Residents Left in the Lurch after the West Orange Public Library Pushes Completion Date- Again
Montclair Pride 2023
Montclair Pride 2023
WOHS Cross Country team poses for a picture after a meet at Ocean County Park
What it Takes to Run a 5K
Pete Rose: Ban Over?
Pete Rose: Ban Over?
Nine student-athletes from lacrosse, soccer, and basketball signed at West Orange High School on November 13, 2024.
Class of 2025 Signing Day at WOHS
United in Stride: How Team Chemistry and Commitment Drives West Orange Girl’s Soccer
United in Stride: How Team Chemistry and Commitment Drives West Orange Girl’s Soccer
West Orange Boys Soccer 2024–25
West Orange Boys Soccer 2024–25
Nine student-athletes from lacrosse, soccer, and basketball signed at West Orange High School on November 13, 2024.
Class of 2025 Signing Day at WOHS
Committed: Jake Jeffay to Hobart University
Committed: Jake Jeffay to Hobart University
Committed: Ricardo Camacho to Monroe College
Committed: Ricardo Camacho to Monroe College
Image via Dylan Wilkes
Committed: Dylan Wilkes
Image via Olivia Prescott
Committed: Olivia Prescott
The Family Found in the Loneliest Sport
The Family Found in the Loneliest Sport
The track and field team take a group photo at the 2023 Winter Sports Media day.
Teamwork Makes the Dreamwork
Swim teams enjoy a team dinner before counties.
Diving Deeper into the WOHS Swim Team
En-garde Into the Fencing Season
En-garde Into the Fencing Season
Girls Volleyball named Conference Champions!
Girls Volleyball named Conference Champions!
The Female Athlete Triad
The Female Athlete Triad
Dear Jo Koy: Sexism Isn't Comedy
Dear Jo Koy: Sexism Isn’t Comedy
Headphones, Earbuds, and a Connection to Reality
Headphones, Earbuds, and a Connection to Reality
Importance Of Fathers 
Importance Of Fathers 
The Importance of Food
The Importance of Food
Natural Disasters in 2024 and what to Expect in 2025
Natural Disasters in 2024 and what to Expect in 2025
War in Gaza Overshadows War in Ukraine
War in Gaza Overshadows War in Ukraine
A Ukrainian soldier retreats through a snowy forest after firing a propelled grenade.
New Dynamics in the Russia-Ukraine War
What will Kamala Harris do now?
What will Kamala Harris do now?
The Supreme Court's Ruling of Roe v. Wade and the Erosion of Individual Rights: A Domino Effect
The Supreme Court’s Ruling of Roe v. Wade and the Erosion of Individual Rights: A Domino Effect
Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene
Walz vs. Vance: A Clash of Ideologies in the Vice Presidential Debate
Walz vs. Vance: A Clash of Ideologies in the Vice Presidential Debate
National Park Service
Happy Earth Day!
2024 Presidential Election Preview
2024 Presidential Election Preview
Resisting The New Law To Ban Legacy Admissions
Resisting The New Law To Ban Legacy Admissions
War in Gaza Overshadows War in Ukraine
War in Gaza Overshadows War in Ukraine
A Ukrainian soldier retreats through a snowy forest after firing a propelled grenade.
New Dynamics in the Russia-Ukraine War
The Israel-Lebanon Conflict
The Israeli Hamas War
The Israeli Hamas War
The Meaning and History Behind the Swastika
The Meaning and History Behind the Swastika
What will Kamala Harris do now?
What will Kamala Harris do now?
The Supreme Court's Ruling of Roe v. Wade and the Erosion of Individual Rights: A Domino Effect
The Supreme Court’s Ruling of Roe v. Wade and the Erosion of Individual Rights: A Domino Effect
The Pioneer’s Ballot Breakdown
The Pioneer’s Ballot Breakdown
The Pioneer’s Crystal Ball
The Pioneer’s Crystal Ball
The Electoral College: How the US’s Unique Election System Works
The Electoral College: How the US’s Unique Election System Works
The Art of ASMR
The Art of ASMR
How Much Does the 12-Days of Xmas Cost?
How Much Does the 12-Days of Xmas Cost?
GMX album cover.
Kendrick Lamar GNX Review
Fame to Felon: The Fall of Sean “P. Diddy” Combs
Fame to Felon: The Fall of Sean “P. Diddy” Combs
Young Thug released from jail after pleading guilty
Young Thug released from jail after pleading guilty
Poetry Is Not That Bad
Poetry Is Not That Bad
Into The Woods
Into The Woods
The Show Must Go On at WOHS
The Show Must Go On at WOHS
My Last Musical
My Last Musical
The Growing Trend of Slowed and Reverb Music
The Growing Trend of Slowed and Reverb Music
History of Hanukkah
History of Hanukkah
The History and Traditions of Kwanzaa
The History and Traditions of Kwanzaa
Students vs. AI Detectors
Students vs. AI Detectors
Mental Health Tips for Seniors
Mental Health Tips for Seniors
Trunk of Treat is Killing Halloween
Trunk of Treat is Killing Halloween
Asian Hate
Asian Hate
CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 08: Members of Waihirere from Gisborne perform during the Te Matatini National Kapa Haka Festival 2015 at Hagley Park on March 8, 2015 in Christchurch, New Zealand. The National Kapa Haka festival is a biennial event celebrating Māori traditional performing arts. (original article on Block Hotel)
AAPI Month: The Māori Culture
Addressing the Gap: The Importance of Including AAPI Representation in Children's Books
Addressing the Gap: The Importance of Including AAPI Representation in Children’s Books
Moana Succeeds in Cash and Fails in Representation
Moana Succeeds in Cash and Fails in Representation
Representation in Hollywood and Why Avantika is Receiving Backlash
Representation in Hollywood and Why Avantika is Receiving Backlash
Women's Hockey Goes Pro
Women’s Hockey Goes Pro
The Rise Of Sabrina Ionescu
The Rise Of Sabrina Ionescu
Who is Ms. Towson?
Who is Ms. Towson?
Women In Tennis
Women In Tennis
The Female Athlete Triad
The Female Athlete Triad
Who is Ms. Towson?
Who is Ms. Towson?
An Interview With Ms. Binns & Mr. Thompson
An Interview With Ms. Binns & Mr. Thompson
Celebrating Black Excellence, Leader Spotlight: Mr. Hayden Moore
Celebrating Black Excellence, Leader Spotlight: Mr. Hayden Moore
Coach Darnell Grant has been coaching for 28 years.
Celebrating Black Excellence, Leader Spotlight: Coach Darnell Grant
Celebrating 30 Years of African American Literature: West Orange High School’s Annual African-American Read-In
Celebrating 30 Years of African American Literature: West Orange High School’s Annual African-American Read-In

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