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All That Jazz About NHS Chicago!

“Chicago: Teen Edition” opened its doors on February 10, 2022, with a 5, 6, 7, 8. Set in Chicago during the Roaring Twenties with its lead murderesses, Roxie Hart played by Caroline Ritacco and Velma Kelly played by Valeria Flores, “Chicago” follows the story of Roxie Hart and her unique adventures on Murderess Row at Cook County Jail. It provides an incredible mix of scandal, jazz, fame, and humor with a hint of love.

 

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Freshman Paves Way to Become a Professional Violinist

 

Freshman Catalina Narvaez recalls the time when she first discovered the violin at the age of four. She was attending a concert with her mother, and she instantly saw herself as a musician. "I begged my mom to buy me one. From then on I officially started playing and practicing at the age of 5.” Since then, her goal has been to become a professional violinist. 

 

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Participants of February Concert Rave about Show

The February concert took place in the NHS auditorium on February 15 and exhibited both the orchestra and the band ensemble. There were about fifty students in the band ensemble and about forty kids in the orchestra. Drums were incorporated into all of the songs for the band. Percussion instruments were also used in many of the songs played in the show.

 

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Mom of Senior Shares Thoughts On Rise In College Tuition

The drastic increase in college tuition has become a prominent factor in determining where graduating seniors attend college following graduation. These financial concerns are impacting families around the country and it is a topic that many people feel very strongly about. Anna Quinn, mother of NHS senior Adriana Quinn, said, “The increase in tuition is unsettling, especially with the current cost of living with inflation on the rise.

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Spanky's Storefront Comes To Life

NHS students will soon have new food options for lunch and weekend meals that have their roots deeply planted in Nutley history.  Adam "Spanky" Jernick, a 2001 NHS graduate, is opening a restaurant across the street from the high school that will offer award-winning burgers, cheesesteaks, sandwiches, sides, and beverages. 

 

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Students and Teachers New Year's Resolutions

The onset of a new year gives people time to reflect about what transpired during the prior year, and also how they might make the upcoming year even better. New Year's resolutions have become a tradition among many people looking to make improvements in their lives, whether small or large. The most popular resolutions are to exercise more, eat healthier, lose weight, save more money, do better in school, or spend more time with friends and family. 

 

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Vice Principal Jandoli Brings Holiday Spirit To The Halls Of NHS

Vice Principal Craig Jandoli started a new holiday tradition, a "Deck The Halls" fundraiser,  where the teachers participate in a door decorating contest, and the winner gets to choose a charity to donate the prize money to. Vice Principal Jandoli said, “Initially it wasn’t going to be a fundraiser, but just an opportunity to bring life into the school, give students a different scenery, and get into the spirit of the season.

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Key Club Helps Nanina's In The Park Help The Less Fortunate

Key Club members spent five hours helping the employees at Nanina’s In The Park put together baskets of food for Thanksgiving for the less fortunate and load them into trucks on Tuesday, November 22. Key Club Vice President Elizabeth DeSantis said, “It’s nice that Key Club always makes an effort to get the student body involved in events like these.

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Key Club Hosts Annual Blood Drive

The Key Club held their annual Blood Drive in the small gym on Tuesday, October 18. The event started once the morning announcements were over around 8:15 and didn’t end until approximately 2:45 pm.

Fourteen Key Club members participated in this event along with Ms. Mazza, Mrs. D'Urso, Mrs. Zarillo and Mr. Alberti. 

 

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Get To Know New Vice Principal Craig Jandoli

         Nutley High School has welcomed Craig Jandoli as its new vice principal. He fills the vacancy left by Jackie Devore, who accepted the position of coordinator of physical education. Jandoli began his first year this past September and has a lot to bring this year. “I’m looking to bring in a fresh energy of pride, I want NHS students to be proud to be Raiders,” he says. 

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Key Club Represents The High School In The Annual Nutley-Belleville Columbus Day Parade

The Key Club represented Nutley High School at the Annual Nutley-Belleville Columbus Day Parade on Sunday, October 9, hosted by the Nutley-Belleville Columbus Day Parade and Italian Heritage Month Committee. Some of the other activities that Key Club hosts are the annual Blood Drive which takes place at the high school and pumpkin painting at the Nutley Museum.

 

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Pie an Administrator!

Earlier this month, Nutley High School did something special that has never been done before: “Pie an Adminsitartor!” During last block of lunch, students who spent between $2–$7 had the opportunity to toss a pie at an administrator of their choice, choosing among Mr. Williams, Mr. Materia or Mr. Jandoli. The greater amount that the student paid, the closer they could get to their target. The event took place in the Senior Courtyard. 

 

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Nutley High School's First Ever Raiderfest

June 3, 2022 marked Nutley High School’s (NHS) first ever Raiderfest: a series of different events taking place on the Oval, where all the grades competed against one another. Because of the lack of school activities in the last few years due to the Coronavirus, the NHS Student Council is working hard to bring back many events that were once enjoyed by all, and to even start new traditions in the future. 

 

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Celebrating Identities & Orientations Outside of the Spectrum

As of June 2022, it is the 23rd celebration of Pride Month. During this time, individuals, whose sexual or romantic attraction and gender identity fall outside the mainstream, commemorate the freedom to be themselves. Pride parades and gatherings are traced back to the history of minority groups who have endlessly fought the decades of prejudice to be accepted for who they are.