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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
Contributed by Charleen Schwartzman
‘The classroom has been calling me to come home’: Schwartzman explains resignation
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
Assistant principal Charleen Schwartzman, also known among the community as CSchwa.
Charleen Schwartzman to resign as assistant principal
Some of the members of the boys track team.
BOE acknowledges sports achievements of students, coaches
Dear Kathy
Dear Kathy
Hills choral director Margarita Elkin (bottom right) with members of the Chamber Choir.
Graduation Concert Photo Gallery
A few of the Day of Silence participants
GLSEN Day of Silence at Pascack Hills
Talent Night Photo Gallery
Talent Night Photo Gallery
Fashion Show Photo Gallery
Fashion Show Photo Gallery
Sailer holding her 100th goal poster.
Junior Emily Sailer scores her 100th goal
Playoff opponents and former teammates, Nets’ guard Kyrie Irving and Celtics’ forward Jayson Tatum. Photo licensed under Creative Commons.
NBA Playoffs: Round One Analysis and Recap
Cosgrove (middle) and his Big North Coach of the Year award.
Sean Cosgrove wins Big North Coach of the Year
PC: Alexis Mayers Instagram
April Athletes of the Week
The current NBA League MVP frontrunners: (left to right) Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Photos licensed under Creative Commons
The NBA season so far: what you need to know
Depp (left) and his ex-wife Amber Heard in the courtroom during the trial.
Johnny Depp: A legacy reduced to a lawsuit?
Screenshot by Anabelle Joukhadarian TikTok notifies its users of the ability to upload 10-minute videos
Are 10-minute TikToks worth it?
[Sean Gallup: Getty Images] [Ukrainian soldiers prepare for Russian invasion]
2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Is It Justified?
Wallpaper Abyss
Is 28 minutes enough to learn?
Tiktok’s Damage to Self-Image
Tiktok’s Damage to Self-Image
Students, staff comment on Hills going mask-optional
Students, staff comment on Hills going mask-optional
BOE discusses school employee vaccination requirements
BOE discusses school employee vaccination requirements
BOE announces optional masking for district
BOE announces optional masking for district
Another year navigating through the covid pandemic
Another year navigating through the covid pandemic
Fishbein updates public on district Covid-19 policies
Fishbein updates public on district Covid-19 policies
Businessman Elon Musk bought Twitter in April.
Elon Musk bought all shares of Twitter for $44 billion
Plastic bag ban takes effect across New Jersey
Plastic bag ban takes effect across New Jersey
Observing Autism Acceptance Month
Observing Autism Acceptance Month
[Sean Gallup: Getty Images] [Ukrainian soldiers prepare for Russian invasion]
2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Is It Justified?
Spring Cleaning- A Health Hazard?
Spring Cleaning- A Health Hazard?
Talent Night Photo Gallery
Talent Night Photo Gallery
Fashion Show Photo Gallery
Fashion Show Photo Gallery
Patrick Rotella, Chief of Police of the Upper Saddle River Police Department.
Career Day Photo Gallery
Pascack Recap Episode 4: May 31, 2021
Pascack Recap Episode 4: May 31, 2021
Senior trunk-or-treat event
Senior trunk-or-treat event
A sign outside of the student center on Busch Campus in Piscataway, N.J.
College overview: Rutgers University
How I got here: Dean Maltz
How I got here: Dean Maltz
Kreindel at the University of Michigan.
How I got here: Alexandra Kreindel
A photo of M.S.U.’s hawk statue on campus.
College overview: Montclair State University
The reality of college loans
The reality of college loans
The Goodreads Choice award-winning historical fiction novel follows the story of a fictional Hollywood actress, Evelyn Hugo.
‘The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo’ to become a Netflix film
PC: Marvel
Did “Multiverse of Madness” live up to its title?
Favorite Book of the Month
Favorite Book of the Month
From left to right: Leah Sava Jeffries, Walker Scobell, and Aryan Simhadri. They will portray Annabeth Chase, Percy Jackson, and Grover Underwood in the series, respectively.
“Percy Jackson and the Olympians” completes main trio
Stranger Things 4 (Part 1) will premiere on Netflix on May 27.
Movies and shows coming this May
May Horoscope
May Horoscope
Screenshot by Anabelle Joukhadarian TikTok notifies its users of the ability to upload 10-minute videos
Are 10-minute TikToks worth it?
April Horoscope
April Horoscope
A look into the sleep schedules of Hills students
A look into the sleep schedules of Hills students
Tiktok’s Damage to Self-Image
Tiktok’s Damage to Self-Image
Reporting with Hills Pride

The Trailblazer
Reporting with Hills Pride

The Trailblazer
Riley Solomon

Riley Solomon, Editor-in-Chief

Riley is a senior and is so excited to be in her fourth year on the Trailblazer Staff! Riley has served as both the In-Depth Editor and College Corner editor, and is now thrilled to lead the Trailblazer Team as Co-Editor-In-Chief!

Fun Fact: Riley has memorized every episode of Glee.

All content by Riley Solomon
PC: Alexis Mayers Instagram

April Athletes of the Week

April 25, 2022
Smith Colleges Paradise Pond

College overview: Smith College

January 25, 2022
Soltman and his daughter hug after being presented Teacher of the Year.

James Soltmann awarded Pascack Hills Teacher of the Year

December 7, 2021
Hills Teacher and Education Services Professional of the Year announced

Hills Teacher and Education Services Professional of the Year announced

December 7, 2021
Meet the BOE candidate: Eli Moallem

Meet the BOE candidate: Eli Moallem

October 30, 2021
Meet the BOE candidate: Debra Stephans

Meet the BOE candidate: Debra Stephans

October 30, 2021
Four candidates run for 2021 BOE election on Nov. 2

Four candidates run for 2021 BOE election on Nov. 2

October 30, 2021

Gabby Petito case sparks national awareness for missing persons cases… why don’t all?

October 15, 2021
Kelly and her classmates cheering on Brazil at the fall pep rally (photo taken by Trailblazer Staff)

First Week of School Photo Gallery

September 3, 2021

Pascack Recap Episode 4: May 31, 2021

May 31, 2021

Pascack Recap Episode 3: April 30, 2021

April 30, 2021

Pascack Recap Episode 2: March 26, 2021

March 26, 2021

Pascack Recap Episode 1: Feb. 26, 2021

February 26, 2021
Hills senior Arielle Solomon, right, and Alyssa Alhadeff the last time that they were together.

Arielle and Alyssa: Two best friends holding onto each other forever

February 14, 2021
Hills students at the Bergen GSA Summit last year.

Language evolves with gender-neutral pronouns

January 19, 2021
Pascack Hills Players adapt to pandemic challenges with virtual show

Pascack Hills Players adapt to pandemic challenges with virtual show

December 3, 2020
What colleges are doing to motivate young people to vote is hugely important in determining what this election could look like.

How young people are being motivated to vote in record numbers

October 27, 2020
Among other things, the census determines what resources are sent to an area, such as during a natural disaster, and how much money is allocated to an area.

The importance of completing the census

August 29, 2020
While many say acknowledging the situation and contacting the students is good, many students have been urging their schools to take further action. 

‘Now is the time for action’: colleges respond to protests

June 11, 2020
Photo credit: The New York Post

The complicated legacy of Kobe Bryant

February 19, 2020
Podcast: Growing Up Overexposed

Podcast: Growing Up Overexposed

April 2, 2019
(PC: Comic Book)

Reflecting on 72 Years With Steven Spielberg

December 20, 2018
PC: Rolling Stone

“The Man. The Music. The Show.”

December 11, 2018
PC: Rachael Lokshin

The Freshest Student At Pascack Hills: Frank Scott V

November 29, 2018
PC: Olivia Rakocy

The Opportunity of a Lifetime for Musical Theatre Lovers

October 18, 2018
PC: Aaron Solomon

Crazy Rich Asians Opening New Doors

September 12, 2018

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