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The Highland Echo

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The student news site of West Milford Township High School

The Highland Echo

The student news site of West Milford Township High School

The Highland Echo

A biennial reminder to not drive under the influence.

DUI Reenactment 2025

Steph McManus, Editor- In-Chief June 17, 2025

     On June 2 the seniors and juniors watched a DUI accident reenactment that was organized by athletic director Mr.Trentacosta and the driving club. Seniors Dylan Preziosi, Laurel Space, Sarah Rottenberg,...

Congrats on your retirement! Many students favored you as a teacher.

Bruce Bialkin Retirement

Stephanie McManus, Chief-in-Editor June 17, 2025

The history wing at the West Milford high school is going to feel so different without the presence of Mr. Bruce Bialkin. Mr. Bialkin has left a major impact on the school for the 35 years he has been...

Happy St.Patrick

History of St.Patricks

Camila Romero, Bucky’s Backyard March 17, 2025

St.Patrick’s Day is extremely important to the people of Ireland who have celebrated it as a holiday for over 1,000 years. Originally, it was a holiday that was only celebrated in Ireland, and the first...

Would you say you're a lucky person?

Is luck real?

Valdrita Dauti, Opinion Editor March 17, 2025

     Around the world, luck is perceived differently, something may be lucky in one culture but also be unlucky in another. For example, four-leaf clovers, pennies, or even the Nazar, which is an eye-shaped...

a picture of the show "Derry Girls"

Shows and Movies set in Ireland

Arianna Polanco, News Editor March 17, 2025

 Most people may not see St.Patrick's day as any major holiday in their books. However, did you know that there are many movies/shows set in Ireland; deep driving into the culture, traditions, and language...

Have you ever wondered how Valentine’s Day came to be?

History of Valentine’s Day

Valdrita Dauti, Opinion Editor February 20, 2025

     Many countries around the world celebrate Valentine's day by gifting flowers and chocolates to their significant others, family members, or friends. However, do you know the real story behind this...

Flowers can be more sentimental once you’ve placed meaning to them.

A bouquet with meaning

Valdrita Dauti, Opinion Editor February 20, 2025

     We all know flowers are the most common gift for Valentine’s Day. Giving someone a bouquet of flowers shows you took time from your day to think about a loved one and to give her or him a token...

Spending time with your Valentine's on an evening dinner

Recipes for Valentine’s Day

Camila Romero, Bucky’s Backyard February 19, 2025

February 14 is a very special date for couples. It is the day people celebrate Valentine’s Day, which is dedicated to love and romantic moments between couples who give each other flowers, chocolate,...

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