April Teen Book Reviews
Katherine Vasilik reviews Tracking Trash : Flotsam, jetsam, and the science of ocean motion, Audrey, Wait! and Someone Named Eva…
Archive for the Category ‘High School’
Decathlon Awards
The last RIH School Board meeting gave recognition to the Ramapo and Indian Hills decathlon teams for the recent wins and best wishes as they pursue additional awards and scholarships at the State level.
RIH School Board 2/9
Student achievements, technology plans, consistency in the classroom, and the vote on out of school conduct were all on the agenda at the Fe. 9th meeting
February Teen Book Reviews
Into the Wild, Climbing the Stairs and Repossessed reviewed by Kate Vasilik.
Witches & Jesuits - Book Review
Ted Odenwald, of Oakland, NJ, reviews Garry Wills’ Witches and Jesuits: Shakespeare’s Macbeth…
A Gift to The World
“I am not alone at all, I thought. I was never alone at all. And that, of course, is the message of Christmas. We are never alone. Not when the night is darkest, the wind coldest, the world seemingly most indifferent. For this is still the time God chooses.” ~ Taylor Caldwell
The Professor and the Madman
Ted Odenwald of Oakland NJ writes a review on Simon Winchester’s book about Dr. William Chester Minor, who was truly one of the most productive contributors to the English language’s most wonderful dictionary…
Marching Band Refused to Yield
They did not beat the drum slowly, nor play the fife lowly, at the drum off held after the Indian Hills football game against…
Jokers or Terrorists?
Threats concerning “violent activities” purported to take place at the local high schools on Dec.1st appears to have been a promotional event gone awry …
RIH School Board
The regional high school Board of Ed continues to debate tough topics such as the controversial out of school conduct code, nepotism, and the unusual 6 point grading….
Student Spotlight
The Journal spotlights local student Hena Choudhry on her accomplishments, along with thoughts on homeschooling and the debate on SAT…
Oakland Java Back to School Coupon
Oakland Java has a coupon for 99 cent 16oz. coffee on…
September 9, 2008 | Posted in High School | Read More »
Robert Van Saders Honored
Mr. Robert Van Saders, Athletic Director at Indian Hills High School, has been awarded “Athletic Director of the Year” for Bergen County. With the enormous opportunities offered by the school district, this award is a…
Good-Bye… Indian Hills
I am taking this opportunity to say good-bye to my second hometown, Oakland. After 42 years as an English teacher and English supervisor at Indian Hills, I would like to …
Contribute Articles
Articles, news or opinion pieces do not have to come through school to appear in The Oakland Journal. We encourage kids of all ages to contribute….This is an inspirational video from a youth website in Australia….maybe it will inspire you….
