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District discusses equity statement, BOE retreat
District discusses equity statement, BOE retreat
Senior portraits of valedictorian Noah Hirshfield and salutatorian Jenna Golub.
Getting to know the valedictorian and salutatorian
For the first time since the pandemic began, the Board of Education held their meeting in the auditorium.
BOE approves interim superintendent for district
Gundersen said that the District Equity Team is “totally voluntary,” meaning students do not have to join if they do not want to.
BOE approves district equity statement, club
The Trailblazer's 2021-22 editorial staff along with advisor Vani Apanosian.
Trailblazer announces 2021-22 editorial staff
Members of the Class of 2021 have had many accomplishments in a school year like no other.
Class of 2021 senior spotlights
“When I got the email that I had won second place, I was really shocked. It was really nice to see that my hard work had paid off,” said Mednard.
Hills sophomore places second in statewide writing contest
The PH Cares club recently organized a handprint activity to support people struggling with their mental health.
PH Cares promotes Mental Health Awareness Month
Hills band members perform Monday at their first concert in 17 months.
Hills band, choir hold first concert in 17 months
Co-President Lina Kim hanging a vaccination information poster.
The brand new club at Hills: PHHS Med
The team defeated the River Dell softball team.
Broncos softball wins first league title since 1975
“My next goal is 16 feet. I’m going to try to get this at my meet tomorrow,” Zuckerman said. 
Max Zuckerman breaks county pole vaulting record
Analyzing the NFL 2021 draft
Analyzing the NFL 2021 draft
The first game of the season at Morris Catholic High School. Junior Ally Green and sophomore Emily Sailer are pictured; Green is in possession of the ball. Hills players are dressed in brown.
Hills girls’ lacrosse: Week one overview
Alex Kostantas, middle, holding his state medal next to Coach Dave Bucco, left, and Coach Kevin Moran, right.
Alex Kostantas makes Hills wrestling history
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
Some students enjoy virtual school while others want to learn in classrooms again.
Will students miss virtual school?
A Hills student during class in-person.
Is it time to combine cohorts?
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
Aria Chalileh, pictured here checking out a customer, is a Hills senior who works part-time as a cashier at Wegmans.
Pandemic alters work life for Hills students with part-time jobs
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
According to guidelines, both football and cheerleading hold the same risk when it comes to exposure to the coronavirus. But according to state regulations for winter sports, cheer teams are deemed non-essential at basketball games.
Cowboys mascot removed, but gender inequity remains at Hills
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month is honored each year during the month of May.
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month begins
Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali attends an Armenian Genocide commemoration and speaks of the genocide’s history and recognition from the United States.
Armenian Genocide recognized in Montvale
March For Our Lives students protest for gun control.
Policy solutions debated amid spate of mass shootings
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
How I got here: Alex Dranovsky
Study materials for the SAT, including the Barron's 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?
Northeastern University is located within the city of Boston.
College overview: Northeastern University
Hills reacts: Ellen DeGeneres to end daytime show
War movies have been a major genre in the spectrum of film since the early 1900s.
Movie review: ‘Saving Private Ryan’
“The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” is a show that will easily satisfy old and new Marvel fans alike.
‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ proves Marvel can handle serious topics
New to Netflix this spring
The Oscars are still about a month away, yet there is already a lot of excitement among Hills students over who will win.
Hills students see progress in diversity of Oscars nominees
Left to right: Hills students Kaitlyn Verde, Gururoop Kaur, and Lily Plechner.
Simple ways to de-stress at the end of the school year
Get excited for May, because there’s lots of great news coming your way.
May horoscopes
Having the right lighting for your bedroom is very important.
Trending room decor of 2021
Chlorophyll-concentrated water has spontaneously ignited worldwide infatuation, especially among teenagers.
Chlorophyll water: Is it worth it?
These five TikTok food recipes are trendy and delicious.
The latest trends on food TikTok
Reporting with Hills Pride

The Trailblazer
Reporting with Hills Pride

The Trailblazer

Larissa Aquaviva, Staff Writer

All content by Larissa Aquaviva
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Senior trunk-or-treat event

May 10, 2021
Photo by Ms. Gamgort.

Hills students make change with community awareness project battling anti-Semitism

January 16, 2020
Cowboys in College: Sports Edition

Cowboys in College: Sports Edition

December 3, 2019
UMass Amherst in the snow. Photo by Liana Gudin

UMass Amherst: Is it the Right UMass For You?

December 17, 2018
On Saturday April 14, 2018 military and civilians alike took their passion to the streets of Concord, Massachusets and Rucked in honor of fallen military, police, firefighters, and EMTs. Prior to the race, participants raised money for military families in need and now will walk a 26.2 mile course with a 20-40 pound Rucksack on their back, commonly used in the military, where they will “carry” the names of who they are participating for. The Tough Ruck was its own independent event until on April 15, 2013, the day of the Boston Marathon Bombing, Tough Ruck finishers were at the finish line of the Boston Marathon and helped first responders by responding to the injuries following the attacks. After the help Tough Ruckers put in following the bombing the Boston Athletic Association affiliated the event with the Boston Marathon meaning every finisher receives the first official Boston Marathon Medals of the weekend and a certificate. At Tough Ruck 2018 Pascack Hills Alumni, John Aquaviva, ran the 26.2 mile marathon with the names of fallen soldiers on his back. In the months leading up to the Tough Ruck four members of Aquaviva’s battalion, the Cramer's Sabers Battalion, raised $4,186 towards struggling military families. In classic Hills fashion, multiple families and people in the community pitched in to help him reach his goal, including his old American Studies teachers Ed Sandt and Owen Haveron. Having this support from his former school and seeing that everyone was cheering him on, Aquaviva ran the marathon filled with Hills Pride and finished in 7 hours and 45 minutes. After the race Aquaviva stated, “It was a fantastic experience for a great cause. I saw the strength and bond of the military and first responder community while running with a friend and my sergeant.” This was a common feeling among most of the people attending knowing that the Tough Ruck raised $614,440 for the Military Friends Foundation to help a wonderful cause. Being at the event, seeing a large group of people cheer on the runners and come together for a great cause made the muscle aches and blisters all worth it and left every participant, civilian and military with a wonderful feeling of hope and relief for the future of the military families in need.

Tough Ruck Marathon Filled With Hills Pride

May 1, 2018
John and his drill sergeant in Fort Knox, Kentucky at the Cadet Summer Training Basic Camp. Photo by Larissa Aquaviva.

Is ROTC Right For You?

February 26, 2018
Dress code in the Student Handbook. Photo by Larissa Aquaviva.

“No Cheeks” are No Problem, Unless You’ve Read the Student Dress Code

November 1, 2017

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