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Cablethon Earns While Entertaining

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Rachel Damelio
May 7, 2013

On Sunday April 14, from 5:00-9:00pm West Milford High School hosted their annual Cablethon to raise money for project graduation. The Cablethon is a live television event hosted for the benefit of graduating seniors.The goal of the night is to raise as much money as possible for Project Graduation.... Read more »

Students Bring Luck to Elderly

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Hannah Gordon
May 7, 2013

The students of Mrs. De Angelis’ class have continually provided their services to Milford Manor Nursing Home. Students work to make items or purchase decorations, finding ways to contribute to seasonal events. When asked about how these frequent donations to the nursing home benefit her students,... Read more »

Cove Buttons

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Nicole Gervasi
May 7, 2013

                                 Mother’s Day is right around the corner. Are you in need of an inexpensive gift to give?  If so, the Highlander Cove is the place for you to go. Everyday in the Highlander Cove, room 100, “cove buttons” are sold. These buttons make... Read more »

Coaches vs. Cancer

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Hannah Gordon
May 7, 2013

On Friday, March 22, 2013, West Milford High School participated in a program that is actively participated in across America called Coaches vs. Cancer. This event stems from the widely known Relay for Life event. The American Cancer Society believes that this event has a very strong objective, according... Read more »

Mr. Padilla’s Students Succeed!

April 22, 2013

Mr. Padilla would like to congratulate his TV Science students on another great showing at the Passaic County Film Festival! In the music video category, Becky Hewitt got 3rd and Krista Campbell got 2nd place. In the documentary category, Katie Schiller, Brianna Romer and Jack Romano got 2nd and Vinnie... Read more »

The Drowsy Chaperone

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Rachel Damelio
March 11, 2013

This year’s spring musical is “The Drowsy Chaperone.” Last year, WMHS welcomed a new director, Heather Burns along with her musical directors John and Faith Hartledge. After the successful production of last years “Beauty and the Beast”, Burns was excited to return again and start working on... Read more »

Students Make Their Own Phone Apps- Verizon Innovative App Challenge

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Hannah Gordon
March 7, 2013

Out of all the apps on your cell phone, how many can you say you actually designed? It is not everyday that a group of students are able to create their own app, however this was made possible via the Verizon Innovative App challenge. Fourteen West Milford High School students competed in this challenge,... Read more »

Dinner-Theater for Seniors

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Nicole Gervasi
March 5, 2013

            On Tuesday, February 26, 2013, the Italian, French, German and Spanish honor societies hosted an International Dinner for senior citizens at West Milford High School.             Starting at 4:30, senior citizens were welcome into WMHS cafeteria where a plethora of... Read more »

Jesse’s Journey

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Laura Freedman
March 4, 2013

“There is no time or place when the decision to do drugs and alcohol is the right one,” Maureen Morella’s voice echoed through the hushed auditorium.  On January 8, 2012, the students of West Milford High School attended a very poignant assembly. The presentation called “Jesse’s Journey”... Read more »

Halls Filled with Familiar Faces- Alumni Day 2013

Hannah Gordon
March 1, 2013

West Milford High School was filled with an energetic buzz when 50 alumni, ranging from freshman to seniors in college returned toWest Milford High School on January 10, 2013 for Alumni Day.  When asked what the purpose of Alumni Day is, Mrs. Copperstein, the guidance counselor who orchestrated the... Read more »