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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Teaneck High School Holds Chorus Concert [PHOTOS]

Students in the Teaneck High School chorus performed at the Helen B. Hill Auditorium on Sunday. 

Monday, April 22, 2013

Teaneck Top Scorer Commits to LIU-Brooklyn

THS athlete has host of accolades

Joel Hernandez, of Teaneck High School's Highwaymen, has committed to playing at Long Island University-Brooklyn, according to NJ.com.  Hernandez opted for LIU over Hofstra, Quinnipiac, Robert Morris and St. Joseph's, the report said.  He has racked up a host of athletic accolades during his Teaneck basketball career, including being named North Jersey Player of the Year and the Second Team All-State by the Star-Ledger, the website reported.  "He averaged 24.1 points and nearly 12 rebounds per game as he helped lead Teaneck to a third-straight Bergen County Jamboree title and third-straight NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 1, Group 3 title," the report noted.  He scored 50 points in a game against Demarest and finished his Teaneck career with …

Paul M

11:18 pm on Saturday, April 27, 2013

Is he the all time scorer at Teaneck? I'd love to see an all time top 10. Those are pretty small D-1 schools...schools that get 15 and 16 seeds when they make the NCAA...(other than St Joseph)   more ›

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Teaneck Project Graduation To Hold Plant Sale, 5K

Teaneck Project Graduation aims to offer a safe and fun celebration for township high school students.

The following announcement was submitted by Teaneck Project Graduation:    The mission of Teaneck Project Graduation is to provide a safe, substance-free celebration for our Teaneck High School seniors on the night of their high school graduation. For the past 21 years, we have accomplished our goal through the efforts of parents who organize and chaperone this event.  We want every graduating senior to be able to participate in Project Graduation regardless of income. Since there is no federal, state or school funding for this event, the Project Graduation Committee, which is comprised of volunteer parents, must organize various fundraising activities and solicit donations from parents, local merchants, the community and other school …

Sunday, March 17, 2013

Tickets on Sale for Teaneck High School Play

First showing set for Friday

Pre-sale tickets are on sale for Teaneck High School's presentation of RENT.  More information is available in the poster above. 

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Safety, Recreation on Teaneck Youth Forum Agenda

Township to seek feedback from local young people

Teaneck's Youth Advisory Board will hold its annual youth forum to collect feedback from local young people on ways to improve the township.  "Each year we hold a Youth Forum, where we talk to the Township’s youth and get their comments and suggestions regarding ways to improve the Township for them," a township news release said. "In this year’s Forum, we plan to discuss local schools, safety, recreation, and events, as well as, any issues attendees bring up." Ideas from the event will be brought to the town council for review. Teaneck's Youth Advisory Board is made up entirely of local teenagers.  "Because it is our goal to represent the thoughts of all of the youth of Teaneck, everyone of high school age and younger is encouraged to …

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

NASCAR's First African-American Female Driver Speaks in Teaneck

Tia Norfleet encourages Teaneck High School students to follow their passions and do what they love.

Tia Norfleet, the first and only African-American female licensed NASCAR driver, was the keynote speaker at Teaneck High School’s Honor Roll Assembly, Thursday. Norfleet addressed approximately 500 Honor Roll students in an assembly to celebrate their academic achievements. Norfleet, the 25-year old daughter of racing veteran Bobby Norfleet, made her NASCAR racing debut in August. Norfleet's career in racing began with go-karts and progressed to drag racing until she finally proved herself by obtaining her NASCAR license, breaking ground by being the first African-American woman to do so. Norfleet explained to the students that NASCAR requires a special license that must be signed off by professionals attesting to your abilities. "Even if …

Charelle Wilson Hanley

2:45 pm on Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Interesting that I don’t see the regular cynical cast of reader-writers making comments about this educational in-school event versus the off-color comments made after the recent “Harlem Shake” video. I was pleased to see 500 of Teaneck High School’s finest students came out to see and hear Tia Norfleet speak about her career as a NASCAR driver. As a THS alumna I am proud to see so many African-…   more ›

Letter: Resources for Teens Facing Dating Violence

Teaneck High School student details tools for teens experiencing dating violence

The following is a letter to the editor by Kamakshi Ranjan, a Teaneck High School student: It is now about two years since a bill to address teen dating violence was signed into law in New Jersey. This has resulted in many initiatives across New Jersey schools. Dating violence is now included in the school curriculum and schools have now begun to address the warning signs of dating abuse, reporting procedures and available resources for students. The NJ Department of Education’s Task Force on Dating Violence has developed a model policy and guidelines for Incidents involving dating violence for schools to use (available at http://www.nj.gov/education/aps/cccs/chpe/dating/policy.pdf). The passing of the law and establishment of the task …

Sunday, February 24, 2013

'Harlem Shake' Hits Teaneck High School [VIDEO]

Online dance craze performed on the steps of Teaneck High School

The "Harlem Shake," a new online dance craze sweeping across the Internet, has reached the steps of Teaneck High School.  A group of unidentified dancers performed their version of the fad outside the school in a YouTube video uploaded Feb. 24. Click above to watch the brief clip.  Know of any other Teaneck-themed "Harlem Shake" videos? Share them in the comments section below.  The video is one of tens of thousands like it to be uploaded to YouTube in recent weeks. The staff of Anderson Cooper "horrified" the news anchor and daytime TV host with their rendition. Corporations, marketing pros, senior citizen groups, The Dallas Mavericks and even a Norwegian army unit have also joined the e-fray of Shakers.    Follow Patch on Twitter, …

sandy jones

12:50 pm on Friday, March 1, 2013

WOW I can't believe these comments - does everything have to be so politically correct??? What happened to people having a little fun.   more ›

Monday, February 4, 2013

Hernandez Powers Teaneck to 82-52 Jamboree Win

Senior swingman Joel Hernandez banked 31 points in the Highwayman's County victory over Mahwah this weekend

Defending Bergen County Jamboree champion Teaneck muscled their way into the quarterfinals as senior swingman Joel Hernandez scored a game-high 31 points to lead the Highwaymen in an 82-52 victory over Mahwah. Hernandez, who is being heavily recruited by D-1 schools like Hofstra, St. Joseph’s, Robert Morris, Quinnipiac and LIU, provided Teaneck with an early lead by attacking the basket from 20-feet out. The 6-foot-3 senior connected on six treys in the first three quarters. Half of his three-pointers came in the third period alone as part of his 18 point run including turning a transition put-back into a three-point play for a 70-37 lead heading into the final quarter. Top seeded Teaneck (17-2) will continue their run for a third …

Friday, January 25, 2013

Teaneck Takes Top Seed in Bergen Jamboree

Teaneck seeks three-peat as Jamboree champs

Teaneck has earned the top seed for the Bergen County Jamboree after winning 51-straight games, NJ.com reports.  The Highwaymen are seeking a third championship in the Bergen Jamboree. Teaneck beat Don Bosco in 2011 and 2012.  Click for full details and schedule at NJ.com

John Santaella

1:10 pm on Saturday, January 26, 2013

This is news? Doesn't Teaneck do this every year? Congrats to the team.   more ›

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