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  • May 24Junior Mackenzie Ward and sophomores Layla and Maya Giordano break 20 year old Bergen County Record in the girls relay discus
  • May 23Sophomore Abigail Dennis wins the girls 100m high hurdles at Bergen County Meet of Champs
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Putting the Pep in OT Pride
Putting the Pep in OT Pride
September 13, 2022
The Beginning of the End for the Class of 2023
The Beginning of the End for the Class of 2023
September 7, 2022
The graduation ceremony has been moved up.
Breaking News: Graduation ceremony time changed
June 23, 2022
Goodies & Goodbyes
Goodies & Goodbyes
June 21, 2022
A Great Day To Be a Knight
A Great Day To Be a Knight
June 21, 2022
The Mid 3
The Mid 3
September 23, 2022
Amman, the capital of Jordan.
In the Name of Dishonor
August 11, 2022
Its important to look back on how you got to where you are today.
Transformation
June 14, 2022
Graphic designs can turn any piece of clothing into a work of art.
Clothes As Canvas
June 13, 2022
Parasocial relationships: completely normal or totally unhealthy?
Stranger or Stalker?
March 30, 2022
The greatest ongoing debate of all time...
Dogs vs. Cats
October 30, 2020
This years 2020 election sparks debate with the countrys high schoolers.
Should the Voting Age Be Lowered to 16?
October 26, 2020
Fall Back... Into Seasonal Depression?
Fall Back… Into Seasonal Depression?
November 6, 2019
Word vs. Docs
Word vs. Docs
January 29, 2019
Olivia vs. Olivia: Christmas
Olivia vs. Olivia: Christmas
December 21, 2018
America must prioritize unity in order to reach its full potential.
Unity
June 22, 2021
Our school community must step up and stand against anti-Asian discrimination.
Not America’s Punching Bag
May 16, 2021
While Black History Month may be coming to an end, we must always honor the efforts and accomplishments of Black Americans.
Black History Month: Honoring Marsha P. Johnson
February 26, 2021
Why the U.S. Criminal Justice System Needs Reform
Why the U.S. Criminal Justice System Needs Reform
February 11, 2021
Gender Equality: A Human Fight, Not a Womans Fight
Gender Equality: A Human Fight, Not a Woman’s Fight
February 5, 2021
The Lance Playlist: Fall 2022
The Lance Playlist: Fall 2022
September 22, 2022
Alexx poses in a photoshoot.
Brooke Alexx-cellent
June 10, 2022
The cast of Urinetown performing The Cop Song
Ur-ine for a Treat
June 6, 2022
Seniors perform a medley of songs from the four musicals of their high school careers.
Setting Traditions and Saying Goodbye
June 2, 2022
The Lance Playlist: Summer 2022
The Lance Playlist: Summer 2022
June 1, 2022
A bittersweet goodbye to the block.
Review: On My Block Season 4
October 8, 2021
Olivia Rodrigo sweeps the charts.
“SOUR” is Pretty Sweet
June 21, 2021
A book to keep you busy this summer.
Review: Daisy Jones & The Six
June 10, 2021
A Movie Each Day of February Break
A Movie Each Day of February Break
February 26, 2021
OMB cast.
Review: On My Block Season 3
March 25, 2020
The Lance Playlist: Fall 2022
The Lance Playlist: Fall 2022
September 22, 2022
The Lance Playlist: Summer 2022
The Lance Playlist: Summer 2022
June 1, 2022
The Lance Playlist: AP Study Session
The Lance Playlist: AP Study Session
May 2, 2022
Enjoy these somber February songs.
The Lance Playlist: February 2022
February 2, 2022
The Lance Playlist: Winter 2021
The Lance Playlist: Winter 2021
December 2, 2021
Six sweeet holiday treats, recipes courtesy of the guidance department.
The Lance Tries: Guidance’s Favorite Holiday Desserts
December 13, 2021
Brooke and Spencer try the best (and the worst) Tik Tok food trends.
The Lance Tries: TikTok Food Trends
April 30, 2021
Olivia Genco takes on roller skating for a week
The Lance Tries: Roller Skating
June 9, 2020
Lines form in front of Popeyes as customers wait for chicken sandwiches
The Lance Tries: Popeyes’ Chicken Sandwich
December 20, 2019
Setting out to eat Kalbi.
The Lance Tries: Korean Barbeque—Phoods, Photos, and Phozilla
March 29, 2018
Slime makes its way back into the hands of high schoolers.
The Lance Rewind: Slime
September 28, 2021
The Rainbow Loom Bands
The Lance Rewind: Rainbow Loom
March 16, 2020
Josh Lee
The Lance Rewind: ASK.fm
January 29, 2018
The Lance Rewind: Does Hannah Montana still hold up?
The Lance Rewind: Does Hannah Montana still hold up?
March 3, 2017
The Lance Rewind: Silly Bandz
The Lance Rewind: Silly Bandz
October 21, 2016
The latest celebrity gossip, broken down by your PR editors.
The Lance’s Hot Takes 4
May 12, 2022
Keep up with the latest celebrity gossip.
The Lance’s Hot Takes 3
April 13, 2022
Oh, Kanye.
The Lance’s Hot Takes 2.5
February 18, 2022
The latest celebrity gossip, broken down by your PR editors.
The Lance’s Hot Takes 2
January 25, 2022
The latest celebrity gossip, broken down by your PR editors.
The Lance’s Hot Takes
December 14, 2021
Evan Brooks celebrating a Touchdown against Paramus (September 2, 2022)
EvHim Dominates in Football Team’s Win at Paramus
September 12, 2022
Organ donation is a cause close to the heart of some in the NVOT community.
Saying ‘Yes’ to Saving Lives
May 13, 2022
Germano celebrates her 500th strikeout with her teammates post game
GermaNO Way You Get A Hit
May 12, 2022
The 2022 spring sports season is coming to a close.
Good Knight: Virtual Spring Pep Rally 2022
May 12, 2022
Isabella Chugranis after making her 100th hit.
Un-Bella-lievable
May 12, 2022
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 4
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 4
September 30, 2022
The Mid 3
The Mid 3
September 23, 2022
Meeks finishes in first place at invitational meet.
Can’t Catch Kate
September 22, 2022
Tommy Caracciolo hands the ball off to Jack Diggins
Tom Tears through Highlanders Defense
September 22, 2022
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 3
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 3
September 22, 2022
Keep up with OT sports with this weekly recap!
What’s Happening in OT Sports
May 23, 2022
Keep up with OT sports with this weekly recap!
What’s Happening in OT Sports
May 16, 2022
Keep up with OT sports with this weekly recap!
What’s Happening in OT Sports
May 10, 2022
Keep up with OT sports with this weekly recap!
What’s Happening in OT Sports – Week of April 25
May 2, 2022
Keep up with OT sports with this weekly recap!
What’s Happening in OT Sports — Week of April 18
April 25, 2022
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 4
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 4
September 30, 2022
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 3
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 3
September 22, 2022
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 2
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 2
September 15, 2022
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 1
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 1
September 13, 2022
Its Been Real.
It’s Been Real.
January 10, 2022
March’s Maddest Moments
March’s Maddest Moments
April 8, 2022
After the buzzer rang, Steffner sprinted to the scorers table. She said, It felt necessary to celebrate in that fashion and make sure the 95% of the fans who were screaming at us, remembered us.
Be (Del)Aware of the Mother Hen
April 5, 2022
Celebrity Couple Madness
Celebrity Couple Madness
April 1, 2022
Some of the logos of teams in the tournament.
NON-(LOGO)ICAL March Madness Picks
March 17, 2022
March Madness Picks
March Madness Picks
March 17, 2022
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Brooke Ackerman

Brooke Ackerman, Editor in Chief

Hi! My name is Brooke and I'm one of the Editors in Chief this year. Beyond the Lance, I am one of the captains of the girls soccer team at NVOT, and I'm also the Editor in Chief of our yearbook!

All content by Brooke Ackerman
The boys pose for a team picture after capturing the 2022 Bergen County Title.

Knights Remain Golden After Defeating the Mean Green

June 1, 2022
The boys pose with their hardware after winning their fifth straight state sectional title.

NVOT Golf in the Driver’s Seat

May 24, 2022
The girls pose for a team picture after being named county champs

Catch Us If You Can

May 18, 2022
Germano celebrates her 500th strikeout with her teammates post game

GermaNO Way You Get A Hit

May 12, 2022
Isabella Chugranis after making her 100th hit.

Un-Bella-lievable

May 12, 2022
Baseball Brings Home Big North Title

Baseball Brings Home Big North Title

May 12, 2022
Girls Track Stays on Top

Girls Track Stays on Top

May 6, 2022
Cataldo poses with posters after earning her 100th hit.

100th Hit From Chicago Commit

April 29, 2022
Brooke Ackerman, Ari Lim, and Siena Griffin as English teacher Erica Sposa.

[Photo] Seniors Swapped

April 14, 2022
Mr. Tom Kaechele.

In Memoriam of Mr. Tom Kaechele

April 12, 2022
March’s Maddest Moments

March’s Maddest Moments

April 8, 2022
FBLA holds its annual food drive, working with the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey this year.

FBLA Hosts March Mega Food Drive

April 5, 2022
Marino and DECA State finalists pose for a picture.

DECA States Conference

March 8, 2022
The Pink Ladies react to wining the Big North championship.

The Pink Ladies Get Gold

March 8, 2022
Ryan Woo, Senior: I don’t even know what some of my teachers look like, and some of my classmates I haven’t seen since sophomore year. It’s weird that we are going “back to normal” when wearing the mask is what actually feels normal now.

[Photo] Mask On…Mask Off?

March 4, 2022
The girls finishing off their winning routine.

Flipping into a League Championship

February 9, 2022
NVOT DECA at States two years ago.

DECA Heads to States

January 25, 2022
Brooke Ackerman stays inside to keep warm

[Photo] The “Frost” Snow Day

January 7, 2022
Six sweeet holiday treats, recipes courtesy of the guidance department.

The Lance Tries: Guidance’s Favorite Holiday Desserts

December 13, 2021
The top five NVOT sports moments of all time.

Legendary Touchdowns, Iconic Buzzer Beaters, and Title-Winning Tips

November 17, 2021
2021 National Division MVPs.

Mack and Max

November 9, 2021
The team are crowned county champs.

A 4-2-itous Season

November 9, 2021
The girls pose for a group picture after winning their league.

[Photo] NVOT Soccer Sweeps Leagues

October 22, 2021
Varsity girls runners with their coaches.

Girls Cross Country Brings Home Bergen County Championship

October 25, 2021
Slime makes its way back into the hands of high schoolers.

The Lance Rewind: Slime

September 28, 2021
Mr. Kevin Hughes, teacher: Im not sure Im ready right now myself but I do want to see more kids and spend more time in school but Im not totally sure that Im ready and I dont know that our students are as well.

[Photo] OT Reacts: A Return to Full Days

May 14, 2021
Back on Track

Back on Track

May 12, 2021
Brooke and Spencer try the best (and the worst) Tik Tok food trends.

The Lance Tries: TikTok Food Trends

April 30, 2021
The Hidden Faces Behind the Pandemic

The Hidden Faces Behind the Pandemic

March 13, 2021
A GOLDen Knight: Sofia Berisha

A GOLDen Knight: Sofia Berisha

February 26, 2021
Back to the Fashion

Back to the Fashion

January 22, 2021
8 Things to Know About the 8 Nights of Hanukkah

8 Things to Know About the 8 Nights of Hanukkah

December 9, 2020
NVRHS COVID-19 Dashboard

COVID-19 Cases and Virtual Learning FAQ

November 17, 2020
Girls Soccer: Arta Kyqykaliu, Emily Derrico, Cammy Chiu, Natasha Cahn, Abby Fitzhugh, Avry Regan, Emma Busch

[Photo] Looking Bright on Senior Night!

November 16, 2020
The greatest ongoing debate of all time...

Dogs vs. Cats

October 30, 2020
Remembering.

Never Forget, They Said…

September 11, 2020
Dear Class of 2020

[Video] Dear Class of 2020

June 15, 2020
Morning Routine During Quarantine

Morning Routine During Quarantine

April 14, 2020
Dr. Nicholas Pellegrino shows off a tri-color bracelet

The Lance Rewind: Rainbow Loom

March 16, 2020
Derrico winds up to score .

Scoring Her Goal

January 28, 2020
Lines form in front of Popeyes as customers wait for chicken sandwiches

The Lance Tries: Popeyes’ Chicken Sandwich

December 20, 2019
A family dog-pile follows the girls victory against IHA.

Teammates by Chance, Family by Choice

November 26, 2019

Rallying to Victory

November 6, 2019
Team huddle.

Setting Up for Victory

October 18, 2019
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News
  • May 24Junior Mackenzie Ward and sophomores Layla and Maya Giordano break 20 year old Bergen County Record in the girls relay discus
  • May 23Sophomore Abigail Dennis wins the girls 100m high hurdles at Bergen County Meet of Champs
  • May 23Sophomore Layla Giordano breaks her own school record in girls discus at Bergen County Meet of Champs
  • May 23Baseball team advances to semifinals of Bergen County tournament
  • May 23Softball team advances to semifinals of the state sectional tournament, which will take place May 25
  • May 18Percussion Ensemble performed at the William Paterson University Percussion Festival
  • May 18Senior Rachel Tang won 2nd place in Northeastern Regional Japanese Speech Contest
  • May 14Boys track won second place in Group B at Bergen County Championships

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