Messages to the Class of 2022
  • Dear Alicia Acosta, we are so proud of all your accomplishments and achievements. Good luck on the next chapter in your life! We love you! Tio George, Titi Gina, Jay, Gigi & Joey.
  • Congratulations Charlie Amatrula! We are so proud of you. Love Mom and Dad. Go Cardinals!
  • Congratulations Daniel Rivera & Class of 2022! We are so PROUD of all your accomplishments over the last 4 years at NVOT. Keep shooting for the stars! We love you so much!❤️ Love, Mom, Dad & Sophia
  • Congratulations Daniel J! We are very proud of you! Love, Mom, Dad and Michael
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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
Ahads AP Biology and AP Environmental Science classes pose for a photo during their hike.
These Boots Are Made for Hiking
June 2, 2022
TSA poses at NVOT after bringing home state title.
TSA Advances to Nationals
June 2, 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
Firecrackers are a common Lunar New Year decoration.
New Moon, New Me
February 1, 2022
New Years Resolutions can be hard to keep, but they pay off in the end.
Managing a New Year’s Resolutions List
January 31, 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
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
The art show returns to the aux gym.
Fine Arts Festival Photo Gallery
May 20, 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: 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
The Lance Playlist: Summer 2021
The Lance Playlist: Summer 2021
June 1, 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
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
Cataldo poses with posters after earning her 100th hit.
100th Hit From Chicago Commit
April 29, 2022
The NFL season begins on September 8.
An Offseason to Remember
June 22, 2022
There have been recent victories in NVOT Esports.
The Golden Knights Are LEGENDS in their LEAGUE
June 14, 2022
The Golden Knights line up to shake hands with their opponents.
Baseball State Tournament Round 1 Photo Gallery
June 2, 2022
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
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
Its Been Real.
It’s Been Real.
January 10, 2022
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy - Week 16
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 16
December 23, 2021
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy - Week 15
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 15
December 16, 2021
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy - Week 14
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 14
December 9, 2021
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy - Week 13
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 13
December 8, 2021
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
Lessons Learned from the Class of 2022
Lessons Learned from the Class of 2022
June 22, 2022
Goodies & Goodbyes
Goodies & Goodbyes
June 21, 2022
Messages to the Class of 2022, Family Edition
Messages to the Class of 2022, Family Edition
June 14, 2022
NVOTs college athletes on signing day.
2022 Signing Day
May 16, 2022
Seniors from Northvale Public School pose together.
Feeling ’22
May 5, 2022
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Matthias Choi

Matthias Choi, Managing Editor

Hi, I'm Matthias. I'm a senior and a managing editor for The Lance. I love to listen to different genres of music like classic, R&B, and pop. I'm a huge New York sports fan and I will always rep the Giants and Knicks.

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Mr. Tom Kaechele.

[Photo] In Memoriam of Mr. Tom Kaechele

April 12, 2022
Fundraising With a Kick of Green

Fundraising With a Kick of Green

March 18, 2022
Matthew Choi, Senior: “I don’t think its a bad thing but the thing that concerns me the most about it is the potential rise of COVID. With less people wearing masks it increases the chance of getting it. Other than that I kinda hate how uncomfortable wearing a mask is.”

[Photo] Mask On…Mask Off?

March 4, 2022
Matthew Choi represents OT on Wellness Day.

[Photo] Spirit for Wellness

November 20, 2021
The top five NVOT sports moments of all time.

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

November 17, 2021
Keep up with OT sports with this weekly recap!

What’s Happening in OT Sports – Week of May 24

June 4, 2021
Keep up with OT sports with this weekly recap!

What’s Happening in OT Sports – Week of May 17

May 27, 2021
Back on Track

Back on Track

May 12, 2021
Decisions, Decisions

Decisions, Decisions

May 10, 2021
Screen Shot 2021-05-10 at 8.02.11 PM

[Photo] 2021 Virtual Athlete Commitment

May 10, 2021
GOAT Soccer

[Photo] The GOAT of Soccer

April 19, 2021
This virtual series will present five different athletes sharing their perspectives on college athletics.

Don’t Stand on the Sideline

April 9, 2021
Damian Lillard celebrates after hitting a clutch shot.

The Lance’s All-Star Rework

March 19, 2021
NVOT looks forward to the upcoming spring sports season.

Spring Sports Updates

March 17, 2021
Bae swings her golf club during a tournament.

The “Club” That Got Her into Duke

March 15, 2021
The Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers square off this Sunday in their Superbowl matchup.

[Photo] Super Bowl LV Preview

February 5, 2021
NVOT announces new updates to the winter season for sports teams.

Winter Sports Season Updates

February 3, 2021
GOAT

[Photo] The GOAT of the NBA

January 20, 2021
Old Tappan has many ongoing rivalries against other schools. Which one is the greatest rival?

Who is NVOT’s Greatest Rival?

November 23, 2020
OT commemorates seniors participating in fall sports by hosting senior nights.

Looking Bright on Senior Night!

November 16, 2020
The Lance staff predicts the NBA finals.

The Lance’s Take on the 2020 NBA Finals

September 29, 2020
Changes to the Fall Sports Season

Changes to the Fall Sports Season

September 18, 2020
2020 Virtual Athlete Commitment

2020 Virtual Athlete Commitment

June 17, 2020
Dear Class of 2020

[Video] Dear Class of 2020

June 15, 2020
Jordan Fuller at Ohio State University.

Shine On Fuller

May 29, 2020
View from the stands on Diversity Day.

Diversity Day Recap

March 2, 2020
Athletes paying their respect.

NVOT Reacts to Kobe

February 7, 2020
Swim team warming up for meet.

Swimming Season Recap

January 30, 2020
Samantha Martin, Kristen Brown, Samantha Derrico, and Jennifer Fernandez sign commitment letters.

2020 Signing Day

January 8, 2020
Hatano and Song prepare for a race

Crossing the Finish Line Together

December 17, 2019
How Far Can They Go?

How Far Can They Go?

November 15, 2019
Franklin Field Stadium at the University of Pennsylvania.

Old TapPENN takes on the Penn Relays

May 17, 2019
Freshmen Declan Jaeger taking on his Fordham Prep opponent.

Jaeger on the Move

May 3, 2019
Shakespeare Lives performance of A Midsummers Night Dream at NVOT.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream in the Middle of Winter

March 13, 2019
The EMS Club takes on Valentine’s Week

The EMS Club takes on Valentine’s Week

February 15, 2019
Bye Bye Mold Tappan

Bye Bye Mold Tappan

November 27, 2018
The First Concert Falls on a Thursday

The First Concert Falls on a Thursday

November 27, 2018
A New Light at College Night

A New Light at College Night

October 23, 2018
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  • June 16Dear Alicia Acosta, we are so proud of all your accomplishments and achievements. Good luck on the next chapter in your life! We love you! Tio George, Titi Gina, Jay, Gigi & Joey.
  • June 16Congratulations Charlie Amatrula! We are so proud of you. Love Mom and Dad. Go Cardinals!
  • June 16Congratulations Daniel Rivera & Class of 2022! We are so PROUD of all your accomplishments over the last 4 years at NVOT. Keep shooting for the stars! We love you so much!❤️ Love, Mom, Dad & Sophia
  • June 16Congratulations Daniel J! We are very proud of you! Love, Mom, Dad and Michael
  • June 4The Golden Knights Baseball Team wins 8-3 against Garfield in the second round of the state tournament
  • June 1The Golden Knights baseball team wins 4-3 against Tenafly in the first round of the state tournament
  • 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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