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The Highland Echo

The student news site of West Milford Township High School

The Highland Echo

What are the true meanings behind quirky sayings?
Why do we say that: the history of quirky sayings
Valdrita Dauti, Opinion Editor • March 19, 2025

     Many people use quirky sayings such as “break a leg” or “spill the beans,” but where did they come from, and why do people use...

5 books that will make you believe in love
WallKill Show Features WMHS Artists

WallKill Show Features WMHS Artists

December 19, 2024

     The yearly invitational art exhibit in Wallkill is a phenomenal place for young artists to be recognized for their...

Holiday Favorites for viewing in front of the fire

Holiday Favorites for viewing in front of the fire

December 19, 2024

     When thinking of Christmas movies the iconic classics always come to mind first-- of course there is Kevin in “Home...

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Back-to-back champs, because once just wasn’t enough! 💪🎉 #DoubleTheGlory #ChampionsAgain
WM Cheer is back to back champs
Ethan Garcia, Sports Editor • February 24, 2025

The cheer team wasn’t so cheery at the beginning of the season when they realized that Ms. Tripodi could no longer coach the team after taking her new position as Assistant Principal...

The team hoists their trophy after their victory that earned them the Big North Silver Cup.
WMPQPL Ice Hockey clinches the Silver Cup
Ethan Garcia, Sports Editor • February 24, 2025

After a solid season last year, the West Milford-Pequannock-Pompton Lakes Ice Hockey Team went back to the sectional tournament, where they fell to Kinnelon by a score of 8-2. The team...

Araujo drops his opponent to the ground during a win over Fair Lawn
Wrestling rebuilds
February 3, 2025
Fencing fights on
January 30, 2025
The bench looks on late in the game against Fair Lawn
Basketball barrels ahead
January 29, 2025
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What are the true meanings behind quirky sayings?
Why do we say that: the history of quirky sayings
Valdrita Dauti, Opinion Editor • March 19, 2025

     Many people use quirky sayings such as “break a leg” or “spill the beans,” but where did they come from, and why do people use them? Some of the reasons are to sound friendly...

Would you say you're a lucky person?
Is luck real?
March 17, 2025
Students and staff honor the sacrifices of Veterans
Seniors celebrate success at annual On Site Decision Day
From student to teacher:
College Necessities
WallKill Show Features WMHS Artists
5 Fun Fall Activities
Areas to go see Fall Foliage

Areas to go see Fall Foliage

November 12, 2024

CEO of major insurance company murdered
Biden pardons son of tax fraud
The 2024 Presidential Election
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Why do we say that: the history of quirky sayings
History of Valentine’s Day
A bouquet with meaning

A bouquet with meaning

February 20, 2025

     We all know flowers are the most common gift for Valentine’s Day. Giving someone a bouquet of flowers shows you...

The struggle of weight and the warmer seasons

The struggle of weight and the warmer seasons

February 20, 2025

     After enjoying chocolates and fancy meals for Valentine’s Day some may have gained a pound or two and may be looking...

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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Attention students! The yearbook club wants you as a member, any student interested in layout, design, photography, and writing, should attend our meetings! EVERY WEDS. in 103! _______________________________________________ Do you like writing? Would you like to have your work on the front page of a newspaper or in the literary magazine? If so, our Newspaper Club may be for you! Contact Mrs. Petrosillo in room 123 if you're interested or just come to 123 after school on WEDNESDAYS! ______________________________________________ National Honor Society Tutoring Sessions Need help in a class? Drop in Mondays in room 124 or Wednesdays in room 123 after school

Fantastic work on this issue! Very impressive, Highland Echo Staff!
Ms. West

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Perhaps a Pulitzer is in order! Highlanders write!
Mr. Gorski
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In response to "Where in West Milford High School is this?"

Submitted on 2013/10/31 at 2:22 PM
it is on the highlander chorus or highlander band sign
Jillian Dittimer
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Submitted on 2013/10/31 at 8:28 AM
Outside my room! Band/Choral honors board. Enjoyed the site and all articles, great job!
Mr. Gramata

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Awesome, awesome job! The articles are very interesting (I especially liked the one on Clinton Rd!) and it is obvious that all of the writers did their research. Excellent job - keep up the good work!

Mrs. Pry
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To my Journalism Class,
I am beyond proud of all of you!!!!!!
Our first issue is GREAT!!!
Love, Mrs. Petrosillo

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To the staff of The Highlander Echo,

I wish to congratulate each of you for the professional Website edition of The Highlander Echo. The professional presentation of information on this new Website is obviously the result of many hours of hard work and dedication.

Best of luck with future editions.

Neil Holster, Supervisor of Occupational Education

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