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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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Siena Griffin

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I'm Siena and I am one of The Lance's managing editors. When I'm not working on the publication, I'm probably reading, listening to music, or bugging my friends to indulge my latest TV or movie obsession.

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Senior Logan Yhu swings before stepping up to bat.

[Photo]

The team meets with Coach Timothy Byron after the game.

[Photo] Baseball State Tournament Round 1 Photo Gallery

June 2, 2022
The Lance Playlist: Summer 2022

The Lance Playlist: Summer 2022

June 1, 2022
“We decided to [run the DR booth] because Isabella is Dominican, and a lot of the photos on here are from her trip to the Dominican Republic. We have lots of snacks that are made in the Dominican Republic—we have cookies, we have plantain chips, we have mints, we have crackers. My favorite thing about Diversity Day has been talking to people who come to the booth and ask questions. We had a lot of Dominicans come up to us.” - junior Ally Manteiga, pictured with junior Isabella Alvarez

[Photo] Diversity Day is Back

May 24, 2022
A comprehensive timeline of every installation in the MCU.

[Photo] A Casual Marvel Fan’s Guide to the MCU

January 31, 2022
Over the course of the year I explored the idea of “How do our own perceptions of beauty positively/negatively impact our lives?” I originally started out with a completely different investigation about the negative influences on the modern teen, but slowly cut it down to beauty... Recently I rediscovered my love for mixed media which allowed me to explore and experiment new materials and techniques. I experimented with sewing, spray painting, collaging, and so much more and it really opened my eyes to a whole new world of art. I drew a lot of inspiration from beauty standards throughout the years and urban graffiti; I researched through books, pinterest, and magazines which included the history of fashion and new techniques. - Helene George, senior (AP Studio Art)

[Photo] Fine Arts Festival Photo Gallery

May 20, 2022
Seniors Sam Yi and Brandon Scheinbach salute future West Point Cadet Logan Yhu.

[Photo] Feeling ’22

May 5, 2022
The Lance Playlist: AP Study Session

The Lance Playlist: AP Study Session

May 2, 2022
Brandon Scheinbach and Ryan Leocata getting lunch with history teacher Nicholas Pellegrino.

[Photo] Seniors Swapped

April 14, 2022
Olivia Ackerson, Senior: I’m conflicted about the lifting of the mask mandate. For now, I’ll be wearing my mask, but I’m not sure about the future.

[Photo] Mask On…Mask Off?

March 4, 2022
The cast of Spongebob rehearses during tech week

[Photo] Who Lives in a Pineapple Under the Sea? N-V-O-T

March 2, 2022
Joe Burrow and Jamarr Chase will lead their team to a championship win

[Photo] Grid(dy)iron Champions

February 11, 2022
Matthew Stafford and Odell Beckham Jr. will lead their team to a championship win

[Photo] Rams’ House!

February 11, 2022
After the game, the winning team pours Gatorade on their head coach

[Photo] Lemon-Lime Time Television

February 11, 2022
Enjoy these somber February songs.

The Lance Playlist: February 2022

February 2, 2022
The SAT will switch to a fully digital test.

[Photo] SAT Goes Digital

January 31, 2022
Siena Griffin watches the snow begin to clear up.

[Photo] The “Frost” Snow Day

January 7, 2022
There will be a delayed opening Friday, January 7.

[Photo] Breaking News: School closed January 7

January 7, 2022
Christmas Day games start at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday and continue throughout the day.

[Photo] Five Golden Ring-Worthy NBA Games

December 23, 2021
Festive baked goods are a great way to get in that holiday mood.

[Photo] My Annual Holiday Itinerary

December 22, 2021
Senior Ella Weiss signs her name on the clipboard outside room F108.

Breaking News: Early Dis-mistletoe

December 21, 2021
The guidance office is chillin as penguins this year.

Open the Door to Holiday Break

December 20, 2021
Consider these 25 gift ideas this holiday season.

[Photo] 25 Holiday Gifts for Under $25

December 9, 2021
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[Photo] The Lance Playlist: Winter 2021

December 2, 2021
Matthew Lee and Louis Long at their apps launch party.

“Conquering” the App Store

November 24, 2021
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[Photo] Spirit for Wellness

November 20, 2021
The cast celebrates after completing their first dress rehearsal.

[Photo] Out of the Frying Pan and Onto the Stage

November 19, 2021
NVOT teams have amassed many accolades over the years.

[Photo] What Are Teachers’ Favorite Sports Moments?

November 17, 2021
The NVOT girls cross country team are the 2021 North I, Group III State Sectional Champions.

Cross Country Sweeps at State Sectionals

November 10, 2021
Field hockey senior day.

[Photo] What’s Happening in OT Sports – Week of Oct. 11

October 18, 2021
A bittersweet goodbye to the block.

Review: On My Block Season 4

October 8, 2021
Returning to the building full-time brings new school policies.

[Photo] New School Policies Shared at Wellness Day

October 8, 2021
The graduation ceremony has been moved up.

[Photo] Week of October 4 NJDOE Testing

October 3, 2021
Although a closet staple, AF1s are worn out.

[Photo] Trends to Leave in Summer

September 24, 2021
Quannah Chasinghorse, Yara Shahidi, and Debbie Harry at the Met Gala.

The Best and Worst Looks of the 2021 Met Gala

September 17, 2021
Control what you can control.

[Video] 2020-2021: School Year in Review

June 18, 2021
Seniors Tiffany Cowan, Daniel Kim, and Amy Tony and juniors Tala Areiqat, Ace Kim, and Ava Petrilli with Dr. Bruce Sabatini, Advisor Katie Gallagher, and Senator Cory Booker.

Sitting Down With Senator Cory Booker

June 16, 2021
The Lance Playlist: Summer 2021

The Lance Playlist: Summer 2021

June 1, 2021
Posters for seniors on the girls lacrosse team.

Spring Sports Celebrate Seniors

May 28, 2021
Mr. Brook Zelcer, teacher: I don’t support the initiative and wish that the administration could have had this time to prepare for the return to school in the fall. Our administrators and front office staff [are working hard], and I don’t want to see them burned out. But that’s just one of a number of objections I have to returning to a full day schedule at this late stage of our school year.

[Photo] OT Reacts: A Return to Full Days

May 14, 2021
Decisions, Decisions

Decisions, Decisions

May 10, 2021
The SAT, originally scheduled for March 24 but cancelled due to COVID, has been moved to April 27.

SAT Rescheduled for April 27

March 20, 2021
The Lance Playlist: Spring 2021

The Lance Playlist: Spring 2021

March 1, 2021
A Movie Each Day of February Break

A Movie Each Day of February Break

February 26, 2021
Five shows and movies to watch over the break.

Winter Break Watchlist

February 10, 2021
The schedule change will go into effect April 8.

Breaking News: Junior Prom postponed

February 5, 2021
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[Photo] Most Anticipated Albums of 2021

January 28, 2021
The PSAT, originally scheduled for January 26 at NVOT, has been canceled.

January 26 PSAT Cancelled

January 22, 2021
A cup of hot chocolate is one of the best ways to get into the holiday spirit.

[Photo] 25 Ways to Get into the Holiday Spirit

December 21, 2020
Say goodbye to snow days as NVOT implements an asynchronous learning day due to inclement weather.

Snow Days are on Thin Ice

December 16, 2020
A definitive ranking of the top ten sitcom Christmas episodes to keep your watchlist full this season.

Top 10 Sitcom Christmas Episodes

December 10, 2020
Limit your Redbubble browsing or soon enough, there will be stickers on everything you own.

[Photo] A Teenager’s Guide to Gifts

December 3, 2020
The Lance Playlist: Winter 2020

The Lance Playlist: Winter 2020

December 1, 2020
NVRHS COVID-19 Dashboard

COVID-19 Cases and Virtual Learning FAQ

November 17, 2020
If youre looking to get out of the house, movie theaters are open in New Jersey!

[Photo] Upcoming Movies to be Hyped For

November 3, 2020
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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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