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New school climate survey presented to BOE
New school climate survey presented to BOE
Hills AP scholars take a photo with Blundo.
BOE recognizes student achievements from Hills and Valley
The Trailblazers 2021-22 editorial staff along with advisor Vani Apanosian.
Four awards given to Trailblazer in Garden State Scholastic Press Association contest
Meet the BOE candidate: Eli Moallem
Meet the BOE candidate: Eli Moallem
Meet the BOE candidate: Debra Stephans
Meet the BOE candidate: Debra Stephans
Picture taken at recent Cooking for a Cause meeting
New clubs at Hills this year
Nicole DiCaprio commits to Colgate for soccer
Nicole DiCaprio commits to Colgate for soccer
Meet the senior who’s brought Hollywood to Hills
Meet the senior who’s brought Hollywood to Hills
Boys varsity football
Eighth grade orientation photo gallery
Female Empowerment Movement donates proceeds from fundraiser to Strengthen Our Sisters
Female Empowerment Movement donates proceeds from fundraiser to Strengthen Our Sisters
Nicole DiCaprio commits to Colgate for soccer
Nicole DiCaprio commits to Colgate for soccer
Alejandro Camarena Athlete of the Week
Alejandro Camarena Athlete of the Week
Athlete of the Week - Brooke Bonanno
Athlete of the Week – Brooke Bonanno
Rachel Schulman and Dasia Jarvis: athletes of the week
Rachel Schulman and Dasia Jarvis: athletes of the week
The JV volleyball teams at Pascack Hills and Pascack Valley prepare for their game.
Pascack Hills vs. Pascack Valley Junior Varsity Volleyball Game Photo Gallery
Information from the New York Times
Should Hills students be travelling to see families for Thanksgiving and attending school on Monday?
photo licensed by Creative Commons
Hills community share opinions on in-person and remote learning
People who are currently traveling must continue to follow safety guidelines.
Is it time to travel again?
This year, some AP tests will be taken by students in-person, while others they will take from home.
Hills students voice thoughts on AP testing
Black people and Black Lives Matter supporters engaged in peaceful protests to fight against systemic racism and lobby for Chauvin to be charged.
Holding Derek Chauvin accountable is only a first step towards racial justice
Information from the New York Times
Should Hills students be travelling to see families for Thanksgiving and attending school on Monday?
People who are currently traveling must continue to follow safety guidelines.
Is it time to travel again?
Some students enjoy virtual school while others want to learn in classrooms again.
Will students miss virtual school?
Just about everyone is waiting, anxiously, for life to return to normal and for this pandemic to end. 
The risk of rushing to a normal lifestyle
Unless you are allergic to one of the ingredients in one of the vaccines, there is no reason to choose one vaccine over another.
The best vaccine is the one you can get
A video addressing Rand Paul’s violation of new guidelines set by YouTube that was removed on YouTube for violating community guidelines. Screenshotted by Paige Geanopulos
The ban against anti-vaccine misinformation on YouTube
Texas Heartbeat Act raises controversy
Texas Heartbeat Act raises controversy
photo licensed by Creative Commons
How and Why Colleges are Requiring Covid-19 Vaccinations
PC: Gabby Petitos Instagram
Gabby Petito case sparks national awareness for missing persons cases… why don’t all?
Ms. Harmon, left, after being named 2005-06 Hills Teacher of the Year. She is pictured with former Superintendent Benedict Tantillo, center, and 2005-06 Valley Teacher of the Year Karen Kosch.
‘Deeds not words’: Remembering Ms. Harmon
Pascack Recap Episode 4: May 31, 2021
Pascack Recap Episode 4: May 31, 2021
Senior trunk-or-treat event
Senior trunk-or-treat event
Pascack Recap Episode 3: April 30, 2021
Pascack Recap Episode 3: April 30, 2021
Pascack Recap Episode 2: March 26, 2021
Pascack Recap Episode 2: March 26, 2021
Pascack Recap Episode 1: Feb. 26, 2021
Pascack Recap Episode 1: Feb. 26, 2021
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College overview: Syracuse University
I help people in the lab design good experiments, carry them out, and get answers to some of the questions that we have.
How I got here: Alex Dranovsky
Study materials for the SAT, including the Barrons SAT book, which is widely used by students to prepare.
‘Test-optional’ is here to stay
The “5 Steps to a 5” preparation book for the AP Physics 1 exam. Teachers of the course recommend it to students for studying.
Hills prepares to hold AP exams in person, at home
Perri Cochin on the day of her high school graduation.
Hills alum Perri Cochin: Where is she now?
Two of “Squid Game’s” main characters, Cho Sang-woo and Seong Gi-hun. (Picture taken from Netflix)
Squid Game Season Two confirmed by creator
“The Song of Achilles” review
“The Song of Achilles” review
Review of Netflix’s newest hit: “Squid Game”
Review of Netflix’s newest hit: “Squid Game”
“Dune,” the movie we need right now
“Dune,” the movie we need right now
People’s Choice Award categories & nominees
People’s Choice Award categories & nominees
December Horoscope
December Horoscope
Designed by Rily Alexander
November Horoscopes
Candy corn: It’s history and how to make it
Candy corn: It’s history and how to make it
designed by Rebecca Lovett
October Horoscope
PC: Kaitlyn Lafferty
Study tips for the new school year
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The Trailblazer
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The Trailblazer
Justine Marinkovic

Justine Marinkovic, Editor-in-Chief

Hills senior Justine Marinkovic is very excited to be involved with the Trailblazer for her fourth year.  She is one of the Editors in Chief for the 2021-22 school year. She was an editor for the Arts & Entertainment section for two years before she made the transition to Editor in Chief.

All content by Justine Marinkovic

Pascack Recap Episode 4: May 31, 2021

May 31, 2021
Hills band members perform Monday at their first concert in 17 months.

Hills band, choir hold first concert in 17 months

May 19, 2021

Pascack Recap Episode 3: April 30, 2021

April 30, 2021

Pascack Recap Episode 2: March 26, 2021

March 26, 2021
2021 Grammys highlights and winners

2021 Grammys highlights and winners

March 18, 2021

Pascack Recap Episode 1: Feb. 26, 2021

February 26, 2021
Apanosian is an English teacher at Hills and is an advisor for the Trailblazer.

Hills teacher to speak at Montclair State University seminar

February 4, 2021
Harris was born in Oakland, Calif., in 1964 to a mother of Indian descent and a father of Jamaican descent.

Madam Vice President: Hills students react to history being made

January 15, 2021
Even though there will be no crowds supporting the performance in person, several theatrical performers will make their appearance for viewers who watch from their television screens. 

What the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will look like this year

November 18, 2020
Introducing Hills’ new Culinary Arts teacher: Mrs. Downes

Introducing Hills’ new Culinary Arts teacher: Mrs. Downes

November 11, 2020
Artist Demi Lovato at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards.

Highlights of the 2020 Billboard Music Awards

October 26, 2020
Researchers predict that the loss in ticket sales has potentially resulted in the loss of millions of dollars put to helping both Broadway and boosting the New York City economy.

From thriving to declining in months: Broadway to remain closed until 2021

October 6, 2020
The new Netflix show Outer Banks is ranked highly among most viewers, and even though the show isn’t confirmed for a second season, writers are preparing a script due to the show’s clear success. 

What Outer Banks fans want in a second season

May 18, 2020
The Richard Rodgers Theatre on West 46th Street in July 2019. The Broadway theatre, which is closed because of the coronavirus, has hosted productions such as In The Heights, Romeo and Juliet, and Hamilton.

The fall of Broadway

April 28, 2020
Jennifer Lopez and Shakira, both of Latin origin, performing. Photos courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Miami brings diversity to Super Bowl LIV

February 11, 2020
Andresini and Freshman Riley Solomon at a performance of Under Pressure

New Theater Director Tackles Pressure and Performance at Pascack Hills

December 10, 2019
PHHS Players are Under Pressure

PHHS Players are Under Pressure

December 3, 2019
Chicago: Behind the Scenes

Chicago: Behind the Scenes

February 25, 2019
The new Mary Poppins movie. (PC: Slash Films)

Best Movies to See this December

December 17, 2018
PC: TMZ

Remembering Stephen Hillenburg

December 7, 2018
(PC: CBS Philly)

Will Stranger Things End After the End of the Third Season?

November 21, 2018
(PC:Metro News)

Shocking Riverdale Return

October 18, 2018

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