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The 2018 Pascack Hills graduation.
No more cap decorations: PVRHSD admin votes for ‘unified’ class graduation ceremony
The BOE at the start of the meeting in the library of Pascack Hills.
BOE discusses committees, workshops, staffing
BOE recognizes student achievements, discusses fundraising
BOE recognizes student achievements, discusses fundraising
The BOE at the start of the meeting.
BOE observes moment of silence, listens to presentations
Joe McNeice at the Mr. Pascack Hills competition.
Hills mourns the loss of senior, Joe McNeice
From left to right: Pascack Hills Principal Timothy Wieland, Editor-in-Chief Kaitlyn Verde, Layout Editor Anna Stieglitz, Advisor Katherine Donahue, and Advisor Danielle Garretson.
Echoes Literary Magazine shines bright: Winning three awards and hosting its first-ever contest
From left to right: freshman Yasaswini Polamraju, juniors Zackary Ben and Sophia Padilla, and sophomore Alexander McKay.
PH History Club presents new podcast, ‘The Time Warp’
The cast of Cinderella during The Prince is Giving a Ball.
The Pascack Players present ‘Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella’
Pascack Players brings Cinderella workshop to Hills community
Pascack Players brings Cinderella workshop to Hills community
From left to right: senior Jocelyn Adereth, junior Reina Aliko, senior Bethany Chen, Elkin, senior Hadyn Hopper, senior Lily Plechner, junior Jordan Lewis.
Photo gallery: Tri-M Honor Society Induction
CJ Driver scored his 100th career goal against Passaic Tech on Friday.
Week in Bronco Sports: 4/8-4/13
Brendan Singleton warming up before scoring his first varsity win against Park Ridge.
Week in Bronco Sports: 4/1-4/6
March Madness preview
March Madness preview
Pascack Hills winter track team competes in Nike Indoor Nationals
Pascack Hills winter track team competes in Nike Indoor Nationals
Jake Wacha stands on the podium at the NJSIAA Wrestling Championships.
Week in Bronco Sports: 2/26-3/2
Jo Koy faces backlash for ‘Barbie’ joke during his Golden Globes monologue
Jo Koy faces backlash for ‘Barbie’ joke during his Golden Globes monologue
An image of the phone holders that students keep their phones in during class.
Pascack Hills reacts to newly enforced phone holders
Microtrends & beauty standards on young girls: Is it too much?
Microtrends & beauty standards on young girls: Is it too much?
Student employment at Hills
Student employment at Hills
Tik Tok’s popularization of Trader Joe’s Korean Kimbap
Tik Tok’s popularization of ‘Trader Joe’s Korean Kimbap’
The first picture Blanchard posted after her release from prison. Editor’s note: This photo was taken from Blanchard’s Instagram prior to its deletion.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard: What actually happened?
Thomas Samouhos
Beyond the Ballot: Immigration & the Election
Thomas Samouhos
Beyond the Ballot: Super Tuesday and Tik Tok order
Thomas Samouhos
Student Immigrant Alliance brings Peace Week to Hills
Thomas Samouhos
Beyond the Ballot: Current primary status and general election information
Bronco’s Breakdown, Episode 5
Bronco’s Breakdown, Episode 5
Broncos Breakdown, Episode 4
Bronco’s Breakdown, Episode 4
Broncos Breakdown, Episode 3
Bronco’s Breakdown, Episode 3
Broncos Breakdown, Episode 1
Bronco’s Breakdown, Episode 1
October screencap
October screencap
How I got here: Jared Mitovich
How I got here: Jared Mitovich
Fred Fish is the Founder of Treeco, a real estate development firm in Englewood, NJ ​​that develops, owns, and manages a diversified portfolio of properties in urban and highly populated suburban locations along the Northeast corridor.
How I got here: Fred Fish
The military requires a person to be a minimum age of 17 to join, with varying ages from 28 to 39 as a maximum.
Postgraduate plans: Military academies and the armed forces
A day as a social media manager ranges from managing marketing campaigns in order to raise popularity to spotlighting a person, product, or service.
Career spotlight: Social media marketing
Some students have a clear preference on what they want to learn, whether it be something purely academic or artistic.
Navigating course selections
From left to right: Pascack Hills Principal Timothy Wieland, Editor-in-Chief Kaitlyn Verde, Layout Editor Anna Stieglitz, Advisor Katherine Donahue, and Advisor Danielle Garretson.
Echoes Literary Magazine shines bright: Winning three awards and hosting its first-ever contest
The cast of Cinderella during The Prince is Giving a Ball.
The Pascack Players present ‘Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella’
​Ryan Gosling steals the show with ‘I’m Just Ken’ performance
​Ryan Gosling steals the show with ‘I’m Just Ken’ performance
Beyoncé on the Renaissance World Tour at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on June 1, 2023.
New country star… Beyoncé?
Movie review: ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbird and Snakes’
Movie review: ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbird and Snakes’
April horoscopes
April horoscopes
The solar eclipse is coming our way!
The solar eclipse is coming our way!
Little kids “taking over” Sephora: The influence media has on kids today
Little kids “taking over” Sephora: The influence media has on kids today
Thomas Samouhos
Do Hills students have plans on March 17?
Embracing the blooms: 10 spring activities
Embracing the blooms: 10 spring activities
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The Trailblazer
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The Trailblazer
Briana Keenan

Briana Keenan, Editor-in-Chief

Briana Keenan is a senior at Hills. She joined the Trailblazer her freshman year as a staff writer and edited for the In-Depth and School News sections her sophomore and junior years, respectively. This year, Keenan is looking forward to being the publication's Editor-in-Chief and continuing to write, edit, and manage stories for the Hills community.

Fun fact: Over the summer, Keenan went to the School of the New York Times for two weeks.

All content by Briana Keenan
James Devaney to retire after 17 years at Hills

James Devaney to retire after 17 years at Hills

June 7, 2023
Michele Olszewski-Garcia announces retirement

Michele Olszewski-Garcia announces retirement

June 7, 2023
The BOE at the start of the meeting.

BOE recognizes student, staff achievements

June 5, 2023
(From left to right in the back): Piccini, Pollinger, and Wieland stand with Doyle and Sulzer (front).

Ellen Doyle wins Pascack Hills Support Staff Member of the Year

April 28, 2023
Earlier in the meeting, students in the district were acknowledged by the BOE for their achievements.

District math department to switch course order

March 27, 2023
In the coming meetings, members will listen to presentations about the curriculum in respective subject areas.

BOE listens to new presentations, reports

March 13, 2023
The Hills Band playing at the Prudential Center.

Hills Band performs at Devils game

February 16, 2023
Cake and pie originated from Ancient Egyptian and Ancient Greek civilizations.

Cake vs. pie: Which is better?

February 9, 2023
Members of the PVRHSD Board of Education at the start of the meeting.

BOE approves new athletic appointments, resignations

February 6, 2023
Earlier in the meeting, Superintendent Sarah Bilotti discussed the district’s Day of Service, which was held on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 16.

BOE recognizes student achievements

January 23, 2023
Some students have a clear preference on what they want to learn, whether it be something purely academic or artistic.

Navigating course selections

January 20, 2023
Calderone being sworn in by Usami.

District inaugurates new BOE member, re-elects president and vice president

January 4, 2023
Photo gallery: Winter Pep Rally

Photo gallery: Winter Pep Rally

December 15, 2022
From left to right: Pascack Hills assistant principals Christine Pollinger and Derek Piccini, Watters, Hills principal Tim Wieland, and district Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Barry Bachenheimer.

Marissa Watters named Educational Services Professional of the Year

December 13, 2022
From left to right: Pascack Hills athletic director Steven Papa, district Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, Barry Bachenheimer, Hills assistant principal Christine Pollinger, Sandhage, Hills principal Tim Wieland, and Hills assistant principal Derek Piccini.

Lorrie Sandhage named Teacher of the Year

December 13, 2022
Wieland announces Teacher, Educational Services Professional of the Year

Wieland announces Teacher, Educational Services Professional of the Year

December 13, 2022
At the beginning of the meeting, BOE members listened to different reports. BOE representative Olivia Ge and superintendent Sarah Bilotti gave their monthly reports, and committee reports were given for Finance, Facilities, and Health and Wellness. 

BOE recognizes Advanced Placement, National Merit Scholars

December 12, 2022
Molinelli (left) and Stankus (right).

BOE election 2022: The breakdown

November 9, 2022
Starting on Nov. 4, new shows and movies will be coming out for the month.

Screencap: Upcoming movies and shows in November

November 2, 2022
The film centers on a man named Jabari, voiced by Cudi.

‘Entergalactic’: A film like no other

October 25, 2022
Bilotti acknowledging the staff achievements.

Staff achievements, state testing acknowledged by BOE

October 17, 2022
A survey was sent to Pascack Hills students about their thoughts on these hairstyles, and some of their responses are embedded within the article.

New hair trends

October 6, 2022
This year’s BOE and district goals were also approved at the meeting.

BOE approves staff to retire, listens to district goals

September 19, 2022
An overview of the track from the main gate entrance.

Track installed for use at Hills

September 9, 2022
Towards the end of the meeting, members approved policies for the upcoming school year.

District approves policies for upcoming school year

August 29, 2022
The floor and mats against the wall in the main gym are fully replaced; however, the mascot name on the scoreboard still needs to be changed.

Hills gyms renovated for logo change

August 28, 2022
Topics that were suggested for this year’s goals include graduation/strategic planning, wellness, professional development, BOE member event attendance, and participation in New Jersey School Board Association (NJSBA) events.

BOE discusses goals, ethics at annual retreat

August 15, 2022
Walsh with the girls lacrosse team (top), Stewart (bottom left), and Bucco with some members of the boys lacrosse team (right).

NJ.com recognizes Hills lacrosse player, coaches in postseason honors

June 29, 2022
One of the boxes Gudin made through her project.

Rising Hills senior starts ‘Project Shoebox’

June 23, 2022
Outside of working, Bilotti enjoys reading, traveling, hiking, and tending to her indoor plants.

Meet the district’s new superintendent, Sarah Bilotti

June 15, 2022
From left to right: Pollinger, Wieland, and Piccini; Hills principal (center) and incoming assistant principals.

Piccini to join Wieland and Pollinger ‘as a team’

June 14, 2022
From left to right: BOE secretary Yas Usami, BOE president Joseph Blundo, and interim superintendent Daniel Fishbein.

Derek Piccini approved as another new Hills assistant principal

June 6, 2022
Each skin care technique has positive and negative aspects that can impact ones skin.

The effects of Tik Tok skin care trends

June 2, 2022
Students waiting for the ceremony to begin.

History Club holds Memorial Day Ceremony at Hills

May 27, 2022
A sign outside of the student center on Busch Campus in Piscataway, N.J.

College overview: Rutgers University

May 25, 2022
BOE vice president Gini Varghese (left) with some students from Hills and Valley. Junior Trayee Jha (second from right) was recognized for receiving an award in social studies.

BOE recognizes student accomplishments

May 23, 2022
Contributed by Charleen Schwartzman

‘The classroom has been calling me to come home’: Schwartzman explains resignation

May 13, 2022
Some of the 2022-23 staff pictured with advisor Vani Apanosian. Top row (from left to right): Briana Keenan, Paige Geanopulos, Vani Apanosian, Kaitlyn Verde, Anabelle Joukhadarian, and Sam Goldstein. Bottom row (from left to right): Rily Alexander, Sabrina Moe, Bethany Chen, Olivia Ge, Julia Bang, and Ethan Kaufman.

Trailblazer announces 2022-23 editorial staff

May 12, 2022
Assistant principal Charleen Schwartzman, also known among the community as CSchwa.

Charleen Schwartzman to resign as assistant principal

May 9, 2022
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