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The Latest—GSA Club, Student Council, Esports
The Latest—GSA Club, Student Council, Esports
May 22, 2025
The Latest—TSA Club, Class of 2025, Environmental Club, Theater Department
The Latest—TSA Club, Class of 2025, Environmental Club, Theater Department
May 21, 2025
The Latest - The Softball team competed in the Bergen County Tournament and won, Baseball competed in the Bergen County Tournament and won, and Boys Tennis defeated Cresskill
The Latest – The Softball team competed in the Bergen County Tournament and won, Baseball competed in the Bergen County Tournament and won, and Boys Tennis defeated Cresskill
May 13, 2025
The Latest—Portfolio Club, Theater Department, EMS Club, Hand in Hand Club
The Latest—Portfolio Club, Theater Department, EMS Club, Hand in Hand Club
May 12, 2025
The Latest - Senior Annabelle Lee and junior Mia Derrico scored their 100th goal, Boys Volleyball went 3-0 this week
The Latest – Senior Annabelle Lee and junior Mia Derrico scored their 100th goal, Boys Volleyball went 3-0 this week
May 6, 2025
The Ace Up Their Sleeve
The Ace Up Their Sleeve
June 4, 2025
Sweet Success: Fundraiser for a Cause
Sweet Success: Fundraiser for a Cause
March 25, 2025
NVOT DECA participants pose for a picture at the State Leadership Conference
DECA Shines at States
March 21, 2025
The red indicates the area of Central Avenue, without any crosswalks
One Step Closer to Safer Streets
February 11, 2025
Golden Knights Day
Golden Knights Day
January 31, 2025
Bet-idemic
Bet-idemic
April 21, 2025
Are “School Accounts” Harmless Fun or Crossing the Line?
Are “School Accounts” Harmless Fun or Crossing the Line?
April 21, 2025
Is love bombing being normalized in relationships?
Is love bombing being normalized in relationships?
April 11, 2025
Should the Death Penalty be Abolished?
Should the Death Penalty be Abolished?
April 11, 2025
Financial Literacy Should Be A High School Requirement
Financial Literacy Should Be A High School Requirement
April 10, 2025
The greatest ongoing debate of all time...
Dogs vs. Cats
October 30, 2020
This year's 2020 election sparks debate with the country's 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
The Rest of Trump’s Presidency in the Eyes of 3 Anonymous Students
The Rest of Trump’s Presidency in the Eyes of 3 Anonymous Students
March 4, 2025
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
What’s been happening to video game movies?
What’s been happening to video game movies?
April 21, 2025
The Lance Tries: Ordering What The Person In Front Of Us Ordered
The Lance Tries: Ordering What The Person In Front Of Us Ordered
April 9, 2025
Artist Spotlight: Isabella Guerra
Artist Spotlight: Isabella Guerra
March 26, 2025
Hot Takes: The Oscars 2025
Hot Takes: The Oscars 2025
March 10, 2025
February Fashion Student of The Month
February Fashion Student of The Month
February 27, 2025
Love Larry: Holiday Edition
Love Larry: Holiday Edition
December 19, 2023
June 16, 2023
June 16, 2023
June 16, 2023
June 16, 2023
By Kevin Ju
Music Madness
April 9, 2024
Review: Anyone But You
Review: Anyone But You
January 18, 2024
Graphic by Mia Cariati and Angela Nipitella
Does Snow Land on Top?
December 18, 2023
She Never Goes Out Of Style
She Never Goes Out Of Style
November 7, 2023
We Weren’t Ready For It
We Weren’t Ready For It
October 27, 2023
The Lance Playlist: Halloween 2023
The Lance Playlist: Halloween 2023
October 31, 2023
The Lance Playlist: Fall 2023
The Lance Playlist: Fall 2023
September 18, 2023
The Lance Playlist: Spring 2023
The Lance Playlist: Spring 2023
May 10, 2023
The Lance Playlist: Breakup Edition
The Lance Playlist: Breakup Edition
February 10, 2023
The Lance Playlist: Spotify Wrapped
The Lance Playlist: Spotify Wrapped
December 7, 2022
The Lance Tries: Ordering What The Person In Front Of Us Ordered
The Lance Tries: Ordering What The Person In Front Of Us Ordered
April 9, 2025
The Lance Tries: Pumpkin Carving
The Lance Tries: Pumpkin Carving
October 31, 2024
The Lance Tries: Crumbl
The Lance Tries: Crumbl
October 15, 2024
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
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
Hot Takes: The Oscars 2025
Hot Takes: The Oscars 2025
March 10, 2025
Hot Takes: Dancing with the Stars
Hot Takes: Dancing with the Stars
November 13, 2024
The Lance’s Hot Takes 10
The Lance’s Hot Takes 10
September 10, 2024
Hot Takes: Met Gala 2024
Hot Takes: Met Gala 2024
May 14, 2024
Hot Takes: Grammys 2024 Recap
Hot Takes: Grammys 2024 Recap
February 6, 2024
The People Behind the Desk: What You Don’t Know About Them
The People Behind the Desk: What You Don’t Know About Them
June 3, 2025
The Teacher that Keeps on Giving
The Teacher that Keeps on Giving
May 28, 2025
Signing out of the South Cafe
Signing out of the South Cafe
May 16, 2025
From Badges to Bagpipes
From Badges to Bagpipes
May 16, 2025
How To Survive High School
How To Survive High School
May 16, 2025
Brandon Gregory
Brandon Gregory
May 17, 2023
William Curts
William Curts
May 17, 2023
Marie Orr, Amy Luby, and Jenise Esposito
Marie Orr, Amy Luby, and Jenise Esposito
May 5, 2023
Daniella Ashbahian
Daniella Ashbahian
May 5, 2023
Michael Santa Cruz
Michael Santa Cruz
May 5, 2023
The People Behind the Desk: What You Don’t Know About Them
The People Behind the Desk: What You Don’t Know About Them
June 3, 2025
The People Behind the Desk: What You Don’t Know About Them
The People Behind the Desk: What You Don’t Know About Them
May 15, 2025
The People Behind the Desk: What You Don’t Know About Them
The People Behind the Desk: What You Don’t Know About Them
April 7, 2025
The People Behind the Desk: What You Don’t Know About Them
The People Behind the Desk: What You Don’t Know About Them
March 3, 2025
The People Behind the Desk: What You Don’t Know About Them
The People Behind the Desk: What You Don’t Know About Them
February 3, 2025
The Latest - The Softball team competed in the Bergen County Tournament and won, Baseball competed in the Bergen County Tournament and won, and Boys Tennis defeated Cresskill
The Latest – The Softball team competed in the Bergen County Tournament and won, Baseball competed in the Bergen County Tournament and won, and Boys Tennis defeated Cresskill
May 13, 2025
The Latest - Senior Annabelle Lee and junior Mia Derrico scored their 100th goal, Boys Volleyball went 3-0 this week
The Latest – Senior Annabelle Lee and junior Mia Derrico scored their 100th goal, Boys Volleyball went 3-0 this week
May 6, 2025
The Latest - The Track Team competed at Penn Relays, junior lacrosse players Jaley Mazzetti reached her 300th save, and Charlotte Malady reached her 100th assist.
The Latest – The Track Team competed at Penn Relays, junior lacrosse players Jaley Mazzetti reached her 300th save, and Charlotte Malady reached her 100th assist.
April 29, 2025
Bet-idemic
Bet-idemic
April 21, 2025
Selden Kolkeback sets up on the mound
The Latest – Boys Lacrosse, Girls Lacrosse, Softball, and Baseball remain undefeated
April 8, 2025
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 12
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 12
November 22, 2024
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 8
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 8
October 25, 2024
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 7
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 7
October 17, 2024
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 3
Still Keeping It Real With Fantasy – Week 3
September 19, 2024
Still Keeping It Real with Fantasy – Week 16
Still Keeping It Real with Fantasy – Week 16
December 23, 2023
This image is to represent the oposing sides in this article. Elaina (left) has question marks, while Adam (right) has a list of some of the teams from March Madness.
March Madness: Elaina versus Adam
April 4, 2025
Hallway Madness
Hallway Madness
April 9, 2024
By Kevin Ju
Music Madness
April 9, 2024
Movie Madness
Movie Madness
April 9, 2024
Starch Madness
Starch Madness
April 8, 2024
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Ava Petrilli

Ava Petrilli, Special Projects Editor

Hi everyone, my name is Ava and I am the Special Projects Editor for the Lance. Besides writing for the school paper, I enjoy watching sports, going on late night drives, and making friends.

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

Knights Remain Golden After Defeating the Mean Green

Brooke Ackerman and Ava Petrilli
June 1, 2022
Zoe Ottomanelli and Lily Corso swapped with child development teacher Amy Weir.

[Photo] Seniors Swapped

The Lance Staff
April 14, 2022
After the buzzer rang, Steffner sprinted to the scorer's 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

Ava Petrilli and Amanda Fausto
April 5, 2022
Some of the logos of teams in the tournament.

NON-(LOGO)ICAL March Madness Picks

Ava Petrilli and Amanda Fausto
March 17, 2022
"Kentucky, Gonzaga, Villanova, and Auburn" - Troy Essmann

[Photo] March Madness Picks

The Lance Staff
March 17, 2022
Players that will be featured in this year's tournament.

[Photo] March Madness Bracket Tips

Drew Maier, Staff Writer
March 15, 2022
The teams that make the tournament are put into a bracket

[Photo] Seeding

Evan Chrenko, Sports Editor
March 15, 2022
The most important conferences in the NCAA to know

[Photo] Conferences

Evan Chrenko, Sports Editor
March 15, 2022
Tips to help you understand everything about the NCAA tournament

[Photo] Bracketology 101

Evan Chrenko, Sports Editor
March 15, 2022
Mia Setrakian, Senior: “I am very happy that we do not have to wear them anymore and that we now can make our own decisions about wearing them are not. It’s been long enough and things will finally feel completely normal.”

[Photo] Mask On…Mask Off?

The Lance Staff
March 4, 2022
Mercado wrestling his opponent during his match against Teaneck.

Mercado Hits the Mat

Ava Petrilli, Special Projects Editor
February 8, 2022
The snow covers the football field at the school.

[Photo] The “Frost” Snow Day

The Lance Staff
January 7, 2022
Julius Randle will need to step up in this game against the Hawks.

Knicks vs. Hawks

Amanda Fausto and Ava Petrilli
December 23, 2021
Christmas Day games start at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday and continue throughout the day.

Five Golden Ring-Worthy NBA Games

Ava Petrilli, Evan Chrenko, Kevin Pulickal, Jake Cohen, Amanda Fausto, and Drew Maier
December 23, 2021
The cheer team promotes spirit among the golden knights.

[Photo] Varsity Cheer

December 13, 2021
The winter guard often practices in the north gym.

[Photo] Winter Guard

December 13, 2021
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[Photo] Varsity Boys Bowling

December 13, 2021
The winter sports season is in full effect.

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

The Lance Staff
December 13, 2021
Matthew Lee and Louis Long at their app's launch party.

“Conquering” the App Store

Siena Griffin and Ava Petrilli
November 24, 2021
The top five NVOT sports moments of all time.

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

Brooke Ackerman, Matthias Choi, Ava Petrilli, Kevin Pulickal, Jason Chung, and Jake Cohen
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

Siena Griffin and Ava Petrilli
November 10, 2021
A bittersweet goodbye to the block.

Review: On My Block Season 4

Tala Areiqat, Siena Griffin, and Ava Petrilli
October 8, 2021
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[Photo] Varsity Football

October 5, 2021
The Lance's Bracketology

The Lance’s Bracketology

Ava Petrilli, Managing Editor
April 2, 2021
The Lance’s Bracketology

The Lance’s Bracketology

Ava Petrilli, Managing Editor
March 26, 2021
The Lance’s Bracketology

The Lance’s Bracketology

Ava Petrilli, Managing Editor
March 19, 2021
Information from the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions

[Photo] What to Know About Climate Change

Luke Cammarata, Staff Writer
January 21, 2021
Say goodbye to snow days as NVOT implements an asynchronous learning day due to inclement weather.

Snow Days are on Thin Ice

Siena Griffin and Ava Petrilli
December 16, 2020
It is time that the United States of America become united again.

Keeping the United States United

Ava Petrilli, Managing Editor
December 1, 2020
The NBA draft is happening tonight; here is what The Lance thinks.

2020 NBA Mock Draft

Ava Petrilli, Managing Editor
November 18, 2020
Trump and Biden face off for the last time as the 2020 election presidential season is headed towards the end.

Last Presidential Debate Recap

Tala Areiqat and Ava Petrilli
November 2, 2020
Kamala Harris and Mike Pence take the stage to debate.

Vice Presidential Debate Recap

Tala Areiqat and Ava Petrilli
October 22, 2020
Dr. Luisella Marolda joins NVOT as one of the new assistant principals.

Putting the “Pal” in “Assistant Principal”

Ava Petrilli, Managing Editor
October 20, 2020
Trump and Biden in a heated debate on Tuesday night.

First 2020 Presidential Debate Recap

Tala Areiqat and Ava Petrilli
October 2, 2020
The Lance offers a survival guide to the new freshmen.

The Lance’s Declassified School Survival Guide 2.0

Ava Petrilli, Managing Editor
September 24, 2020
Dear Class of 2020

[Video] Dear Class of 2020

The 2020-2021 Editorial Board
June 15, 2020
Students continue to take online classes in the midst of the quarantine.

NVOT: Online School Edition

Tala Areiqat, Siena Griffin, Olivia Ackerson, Ava Petrilli, and Cara Chong
April 27, 2020
OMB cast.

Review: On My Block Season 3

Tala Areiqat, Siena Griffin, and Ava Petrilli
March 25, 2020
Students will now be continuing structured learning online.

A Global Nightmare but a Student’s Dream

Ava Petrilli, Staff Writer
March 13, 2020
Mambacita

Mambacita

Ava Petrilli, Staff Writer
February 7, 2020
Teams prepare to play in the tournament.

Dunk Alzheimer’s

Ava Petrilli and Tala Areiqat
January 30, 2020
Grey’s Anatomy Face Off

Grey’s Anatomy Face Off

Siena Griffin, Ava Petrilli, and Olivia Ackerson
January 23, 2020

[Video] The Six Best Christmas Movies

Ava Petrilli, Staff Writer
December 20, 2019
The Lance’s writers celebrate their favorite parts of the holiday season.

Four Fa La La Lattes

Ava Petrilli, Staff Writer
December 17, 2019
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