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The new Broncos logo (PC: Tim Wieland)
Broncos logo design for Hills announced
BOE approves two mascot logo designs for school-wide vote
BOE approves two mascot logo designs for school-wide vote
District approves optional testing for Advanced Placement students, discusses mascot logo selection
District approves optional testing for Advanced Placement students, discusses mascot logo selection
Pascack Hills varsity girls soccer team entering the pep rally.
Fall Pep Rally Photo Gallery
‘We have to do what is right for the district’: BOE discusses masking during the school day
‘We have to do what is right for the district’: BOE discusses masking during the school day
Hills senior plans sleep out to raise awareness about homelessness
Hills senior plans sleep out to raise awareness about homelessness
Lily Kelly and her fellow freshmen at a Hills football game (PC: Lily Kelly)
Freshmen’s first impression of Hills
Interact Fall Food Drive Photo Gallery
Interact Fall Food Drive Photo Gallery
Lindsay Fleishman named Pascack Hills first Female Athlete of the Week
Lindsay Fleishman named Pascack Hills’ first Female Athlete of the Week
Michael Bease carrying the ball from the Broncos 40 yard line.
Michael Bease named Pascack Hills’ first Male Athlete 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
Eli Behar and other members of the Pascack Hills Cross Country Team
Eli Behar: Hills Athlete of the Week
Athlete of the Week - Maryellen Roche
Athlete of the Week – Maryellen Roche
Lindsay Fleishman named Pascack Hills first Female Athlete of the Week
Lindsay Fleishman named Pascack Hills’ first Female Athlete of the Week
Michael Bease carrying the ball from the Broncos 40 yard line.
Michael Bease named Pascack Hills’ first Male Athlete of the Week
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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
Some students enjoy virtual school while others want to learn in classrooms again.
Will students miss virtual school?
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
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
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
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?
Taylor Swift on her Red tour (photo licensed by Creative Commons)
The journey to “Red (Taylor’s Version)”
photo licensed by Creative Commons
Most anticipated movies of fall 2021
PC: forbes.com
2021 Met Gala generates wide array of responses
As great as this show is, and as fun as it is, it’s just not a challenge anymore, said DeGeneres.
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’
designed by Rebecca Lovett
October Horoscope
PC: Kaitlyn Lafferty
Study tips for the new school year
picture taken from Unsplash
Pascack Hills celebrates Mental Health Awareness Week
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
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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

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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