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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
The Student News Site of Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan

The Lance
The Student News Site of Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan

The Lance
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

Brooke Ackerman and Ava Petrilli
June 1, 2022
The boys pose with their hardware after winning their fifth straight state sectional title.

NVOT Golf in the Driver’s Seat

Brooke Ackerman and Evan Chrenko
May 24, 2022
The girls pose for a team picture after being named county champs

Catch Us If You Can

Brooke Ackerman, Editor-in-Chief
May 18, 2022
Germano celebrates her 500th strikeout with her teammates post game

GermaNO Way You Get A Hit

Brooke Ackerman, Editor in Chief
May 12, 2022
Isabella Chugranis after making her 100th hit.

Un-Bella-lievable

Brooke Ackerman and Jonah Kim
May 12, 2022
Baseball Brings Home Big North Title

Baseball Brings Home Big North Title

Brooke Ackerman and Joshua Lim
May 12, 2022
Girls Track Stays on Top

Girls Track Stays on Top

Brooke Ackerman, Editor-in-Chief
May 6, 2022
Cataldo poses with posters after earning her 100th hit.

100th Hit From Chicago Commit

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

[Photo] Seniors Swapped

The Lance Staff
April 14, 2022
Mr. Tom Kaechele.

In Memoriam of Mr. Tom Kaechele

Brooke Ackerman, Editor in Chief
April 12, 2022
March’s Maddest Moments

March’s Maddest Moments

Brooke Ackerman, Evan Chrenko, Jonah Kim, and Kevin Pulickal
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

Brooke Ackerman and Tala Areiqat
April 5, 2022
Marino and DECA State finalists pose for a picture.

DECA States Conference

Brooke Ackerman, Editor-in-Chief
March 8, 2022
The Pink Ladies react to wining the Big North championship.

The Pink Ladies Get Gold

Brooke Ackerman and Evan Chrenko
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?

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

Flipping into a League Championship

Brooke Ackerman and Evan Chrenko
February 9, 2022
NVOT DECA at States two years ago.

DECA Heads to States

Brooke Ackerman and Joshua Lim
January 25, 2022
Brooke Ackerman stays inside to keep warm

[Photo] The “Frost” Snow Day

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

The Lance Tries: Guidance’s Favorite Holiday Desserts

Brooke Ackerman, Editor-in-Chief
December 13, 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
2021 National Division MVPs.

Mack and Max

Brooke Ackerman, Editor in Chief
November 9, 2021
The team are crowned county champs.

A 4-2-itous Season

Brooke Ackerman and Evan Chrenko
November 9, 2021
The girls pose for a group picture after winning their league.

[Photo] NVOT Soccer Sweeps Leagues

Drew Rosenblum, Staff Writer
October 22, 2021
Varsity girls runners with their coaches.

Girls Cross Country Brings Home Bergen County Championship

Brooke Ackerman, Evan Chrenko, and Mike Yang
October 25, 2021
Slime makes its way back into the hands of high schoolers.

The Lance Rewind: Slime

Brooke Ackerman, Editor in Chief
September 28, 2021
Mr. Kevin Hughes, teacher: "I'm not sure I'm ready right now myself but I do want to see more kids and spend more time in school but I'm not totally sure that I'm ready and I don't know that our students are as well."

[Photo] OT Reacts: A Return to Full Days

The Lance Staff
May 14, 2021
Back on Track

Back on Track

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

The Lance Tries: TikTok Food Trends

Brooke Ackerman and Spencer Walsh
April 30, 2021
The Hidden Faces Behind the Pandemic

The Hidden Faces Behind the Pandemic

Brooke Ackerman, Managing Editor
March 13, 2021
A GOLDen Knight: Sofia Berisha

A GOLDen Knight: Sofia Berisha

Brooke Ackerman, Managing Editor
February 26, 2021
Back to the Fashion

Back to the Fashion

Brooke Ackerman and Olivia Klein
January 22, 2021
8 Things to Know About the 8 Nights of Hanukkah

8 Things to Know About the 8 Nights of Hanukkah

Brooke Ackerman and Jonah Kim
December 9, 2020
NVRHS COVID-19 Dashboard

COVID-19 Cases and Virtual Learning FAQ

Brooke Ackerman, Siena Griffin, and Olivia Klein
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!

Matthias Choi, Managing Editor
November 16, 2020
The greatest ongoing debate of all time...

Dogs vs. Cats

Brooke Ackerman and Olivia Klein
October 30, 2020
Remembering.

Never Forget, They Said…

Brooke Ackerman, Managing Editor
September 11, 2020
Dear Class of 2020

[Video] Dear Class of 2020

The 2020-2021 Editorial Board
June 15, 2020
Morning Routine During Quarantine

Morning Routine During Quarantine

Brooke Ackerman, Staff Writer
April 14, 2020
The Rainbow Loom Bands

The Lance Rewind: Rainbow Loom

Brooke Ackerman, Staff Writer
March 16, 2020
Derrico winds up to score .

Scoring Her Goal

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

The Lance Tries: Popeyes’ Chicken Sandwich

Brooke Ackerman, Evan Chrenko, and Jason Chung
December 20, 2019
A family dog-pile follows the girls' victory against IHA.

Teammates by Chance, Family by Choice

Brooke Ackerman, Staff Writer
November 26, 2019

Rallying to Victory

Brooke Ackerman, Staff Writer
November 6, 2019
Team huddle.

Setting Up for Victory

Brooke Ackerman, Staff Writer
October 18, 2019
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