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NVOT coaches Owen Ross and Johnny O'Hanlon together at a meet.

Two Paths, One Track

Nora Lee and Allison Mimeles April 14, 2025

After competing together at Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest (NVD) and college, a pair of former track athletes are now coaching side by side to guide the future generation of track athletes...

February Fashion Student of The Month

February Fashion Student of The Month

Violet Oster, Arts and Entertainment Editor February 27, 2025

Koda Augustyn, a sophomore at NVOT, has a passion for fashion that began in middle school. Known for her unique, eclectic style, Augustyn has been crafting her look since the 7th grade, inspired by the...

Setting the Legacy

Setting the Legacy

Eva Saric, Staff Writer December 18, 2024

After leading her Paramus Catholic volleyball team to seize both the Bergen County and NJSIAA championship title in 1993, setter Diane Gioffre was dubbed The Record Athlete of the Week. Thirty years later...

October Fashion Student of the Month

October Fashion Student of the Month

Violet Oster, Arts Editor November 4, 2024

This month, we celebrate Tim Lee, an inspiring fashion enthusiast whose unique style has made a mark at NVOT. With a passion for experimenting with clothing and a nod to family heritage, Lee is a true...

September Fashion Student of the Month

September Fashion Student of the Month

October 7, 2024

There is nothing more exciting than showing off our most fashionable knights through their creativity and dynamic styles. This year, we strive to not only showcase fashionable knights, but also tell their...

Honoring Legacies

Honoring Legacies

Christine Kim and Lara Areiqat June 19, 2024

MRS. BONAFEDE Math teacher Jacquelyn Bonafede is retiring after 27 years. While she certainly engaged students academically, her ability to emulate a family dynamic within the classroom has proved...

Artist Spotlight: Kimin Kang

Artist Spotlight: Kimin Kang

Christine Kim, Social Media Editor April 9, 2024

From the humble beginnings of sketching in the margins of notebooks, making chalk art on driveways and sidewalks, even scribbling on bedroom walls, many people first experience art with the simple...

Fashion Student of the Month: Erin Cho

Fashion Student of the Month: Erin Cho

Sam Cruz, Staff Writer January 31, 2024

As we enter the new year, we're delighted to revive our Fashion Student series, a showcase of diverse and dynamic styles and individuality and creativity within our student community.  January's Fashion...

Not Throwing in the (Paper) Towel

Not Throwing in the (Paper) Towel

Yarden Drillich and Jennifer Kelly January 22, 2024

We're accustomed to politicians making promises during campaigns that end up unfulfilled. However, Student Senate Liaison Jake Ellengold's pledge to reinstate paper towels broke that pattern. In December,...

Courtesy of Ryan Sullivan

Kevin Kills the Competition

Ethan Hong, Staff Writer December 7, 2023

The score was 2-1 against Dover with the opportunity to move the team to the finals for the first time since 2017. With a minute left, Dover scored an equalizer to set the score at 2-2. However, what seemed...

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