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Mercado wrestling his opponent during his match against Teaneck.

Mercado Hits the Mat

Ava Petrilli, Special Projects Editor February 8, 2022

While most seniors dedicate their final year of high school to goodbyes, Robert Mercado celebrated a new beginning. On Wednesday, February 2, Head Coach Robert Ortiz called out the names of eight wrestlers...

Yan Landaus guzheng, a traditional Chinese instrument.

Staying in Tune With Her Roots

Lara Areiqat, Olivia Connell, and Caroline Tharakan February 4, 2022

When social studies teacher Jennifer Fernandez's World History class walked in on Thursday, January 13, senior Yan Landau stood at the center of the room with her instrument at her side. As the students...

Chois skill at the viola has potentially earned her a spot at Carnegie Hall.

From School Halls to Carnegie Hall

Caroline Tharakan, Staff Writer January 3, 2022

Chloe Choi was doing her homework when she received an email from the New York Youth Symphony that caught her attention. A few days prior, she had auditioned for the Symphony’s Chamber Music Program...

The winter sports season is in full effect.

Proud to be a Golden Knight: Virtual Winter Pep Rally 2021

The Lance Staff December 13, 2021

After COVID took away an in-person pep rally, The Lance hyped up all of the fall teams with a virtual pep rally. Now, we're back to celebrate all the winter teams.

Matthew Lee and Louis Long at their apps launch party.

“Conquering” the App Store

Siena Griffin and Ava Petrilli November 24, 2021

Alumni Matthew Lee and Louis Long never imagined they’d be back at NVOT speaking to high schoolers about a business they started. But, on Thursday, October 14 they presented their app, Conquer., to students...

The team huddles before a game.

Brotherhood Beyond the Field

Tala Areiqat and Gianna Benasillo November 12, 2021

Family, honor, and tradition: the values that OT Football has carried for decades. But this year, the Golden Knights football team returned to their regular season in one of the most untraditional ways...

The student section at the first home football game of the year on September 3.

Bleeding Blue and Gold: Virtual Fall Pep Rally 2021

The Lance Staff October 12, 2021

COVID might have taken away an in-person pep rally, but The Lance is here to hype up all our fall teams.

Control what you can control.

2020-2021: School Year in Review

The 2021-2022 Editorial Board June 18, 2021

When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit in March 2020, forcing schools to operate remotely, no one knew what to expect. Online learning was unexplored territory, and stay-at-home orders prevented students...

Messages to the Class of 2021, Family Edition

Messages to the Class of 2021, Family Edition

The 2021-2022 Editorial Board June 18, 2021

In celebration of the class of 2021, friends and family were invited to submit photos, videos, and warm wishes to their graduating seniors.

Avery Linder reflects on her time at NVOT and looks ahead to the future.

Not Just the Top of Her Class

Charlie Dippolito, Staff Writer June 11, 2021

In her mind, Avery Linder associates a valedictorian with someone who does exactly what they are told. A person who will never leave their comfort zone or take risks for fear of losing their high status...

A few of Chongs viral Tik Toks raising awareness about modern slavery.

Making a Difference One TikTok at a Time

Sophie Atalla, Staff Writer May 1, 2021

TikTok is not just for dances or funny videos anymore—the app has brought activism and social issues to the fingertips of thousands of users. One student who has taken advantage of this platform is junior...

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