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Athletic Director Dave Drozjock Retires After an Amazing Career in Education
Athletic Director Dave Drozjock Retires After an Amazing Career in Education
Emma Wolfelsperger, Staff Writer • September 22, 2024

Mr. David Drozjock has been a staple at Wayne Valley High School for years. He is retiring this year as our town’s athletic director. One Town, One Heart. This is his motto.  Mr. Dave Drozjock has been in education...

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College Admissions Uncertainty
Ekaterina Kozhevnikova, Journalism Staff Writer • September 15, 2024

College admissions have always been a nightmare. Generations have struggled to make a choice that sets the course for the rest of their lives. In school, everyone aims to set themselves apart for the sake of getting into...

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Life Skills Teens Should Know Before Leaving Home
Life Skills Teens Should Know Before Leaving Home
Kelsey Lewis, Layout Editor • September 11, 2024

Whether or not kids of today’s generation are prepared for adulthood has been an ongoing debate, especially with the rise of social media platforms highlighting people’s everyday lives. On apps like TikTok, there are...

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Unveiling Honors PE!
Unveiling Honors PE!
Jhanvi Patel, Staff Writer • September 6, 2024

What is Honors Gym? Honors PE, or High-Performance PE, is an upcoming program at Wayne Valley that allows students to participate more competitively in their gym class. This class will spotlight team sports rather than...

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Alumni Spotlight: Liz Vivino
Alumni Spotlight: Liz Vivino
Emma Wolfelsperger, Staff Writer • February 7, 2024

“Follow your dream and persevere through your journey!” says Wayne Valley Alumni and current Rutgers student, Liz Vivino. Liz has been dancing for 15 years and continues to pursue her dreams at Rutgers University....

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Tips to Stay Organized During School: “Organize, don’t agonize.” - Nancy P.
Tips to Stay Organized During School: “Organize, don’t agonize.” - Nancy P.
Sara Ann Wojohk, Staff Writer • January 9, 2024

We all know how hard school can be. With all the sports, schoolwork, housework, and jobs we have to juggle, it can be difficult keeping things organized. Although many of us want to be organized, we don’t know how to. That’s...

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Today in Sports
Today in Sports
Sports Writers with Featured Writers Garrett Zaremba and Rian Zuta, Sports and Clubs Editors • October 10, 2024

Fall Edition   CROSS COUNTRY (BOYS) - At the Big North Championship at Darlington Park, Mahwah, the boys varsity team placed 4th. Daniel Haddad placed second overall....

2024 Spring Sports Wrap Up
2024 Spring Sports Wrap Up
Jakob Kirz, Staff Writer • February 17, 2024

Wayne Valley is considered a powerhouse in Passaic County, as well as the state, in many sports. The spring sports especially dominate, where last year three out of the eight...

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