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First Fall Regatta Yields Nine Medals For Ridgewood Crew

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Ridgewood NJ,  Nereid Boat Club and Passaic River Rowing Association co-sponsored the Head of the Passaic River Regatta (HOPR) this weekend, a growing headrace located in Northern New Jersey on the tidal waters of the Passaic River. Conveniently located just 12 miles from New York City, the regatta attracts rowers from the tri-state area and beyond. The ~ 2.5 mile course passes through sections of Belleville, Clifton, Lyndhurst, and Nutley. The start is just half a mile downstream from the Nereid Boat Club, and the finish is roughly 1.5 miles downstream from the Passaic River Rowing Association. The course is challenging with two bridges, turns and tidal current.

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What Humanities Education Can Do For You

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Many students these days are laser-focused on getting a degree that will lead to a well-paying job. And while there’s nothing wrong with that, it’s important to remember that there are other benefits to getting a college education besides just making money. A humanities education, for example, can do wonders for your critical thinking skills, writing ability, and more. Here is why you ought to consider signing up for a few humanities classes in college.

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Ridgewood High School Marching Band 12th Annual 7/8 Grade Marching Band Night

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood High School Marching Band hosted the 12th Annual 7/8 Grade Marching Band night at Ridgewood High School and it can only be described as a HUGE success!  85 7/8 graders who came out to the event .

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Ridgewood Maroons Roll to a 35-7 Victory

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Ridgewood Nj, unlike last year’s Ridgewood Maroons thriller Defeat of Wayne Hills in Overtime 13-7, this year saw the Maroons take the early lead and never look back.  Leading the whole game , scoring 14 in the first quarter and 21 in the second quarter giving the Maroons (5-1) their 5th win of the season  and a much needed victory after a heartbreak loss to Paterson Eastside a week ago.

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Buses a No Show , Rain is Non-stop, but the Ridgewood High School Marching Band Played On !

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Ridgewood NJ, on Sunday October 2nd the Ridgewood High School Marching Band didn’t let a few mishaps get in their way . The Band Buses failed to show , leading to a 20 car parent caravan to Randolph HS (45 min). Then a quick unloading of  the trucks, no time for a warm up and right onto the field , just when it started to really rain!
Despite all that ,Ridgewood placed 3rd place with a 78.2 in a great grouping of bands at the NJMBDA Randolph HS competition.

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Ridgewood High School Runner Makes North Jersey Poll for Best Performance of the Week

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Ridgewood sophomore Luke Pash Ridgewood  High School high cross-country is appearing in this week’s poll by North Jersey Media as one of the options for best performances of the week . Pash is a Somerville and Benjamin Franklin alumni , nominated by North Jersey Media twice and the only sophomore nominated. Pash led all North Jersey runners at the Shore Coaches Invitational at Holmdel County Park, the unofficial state championships preview race and was the fifth fastest sophomore in the meet.

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Murphy Administration Consolidates Controversial New Child Grooming Sex Curriculum Standards

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Trenton NJ, Senator Joe Pennacchio today chastised the Murphy Administration for the autocratic management of the New Jersey State Board of Education after several board members who opposed the controversial new sex curriculum standards were set to be replaced.

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89% of Likely U.S. voters think it is important that public schools fully inform parents about what is being taught in classrooms

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Ridgewood NJ, Voters overwhelmingly oppose sexually explicit books in public school libraries, and believe schools have an obligation to inform parents what their children are being taught.

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Paterson Eastside Knocks off Unbeaten Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, Paterson Eastside knocks off unbeaten Ridgewood after a kick is missed on final play. A missed field goal sealed a big upset upset when Paterson Eastside earned a 12-10 victory over Ridgewood, on Saturday night in Paterson.

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Come Out And Support the Ridgewood High School Ladies Varsity Soccer

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Ridgewood NJ, the girls varsity soccer team will host Bergen Tech on Sunday at noon at Ridgewood High School . Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students and senior citizens.
Any students, of any grade, who show up wearing Ridgewood Soccer apparel will get in for free (that’s for RHS, MSC, and RSA).

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Oktoberfest is back ,support our kids’ schools and our Ridgewood community!

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Ridgewood NJ, Oktoberfest is back! German Biergarten, Authentic Food, Live Auction and ‘The Dad’s Night Band’ … all to support our kids’ schools and our Ridgewood community!
Times running out!! Get your Oktoberfest tickets – you definitely don’t want to miss the LIVE auction items we have for you!!

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Ridgewood High School Alumni Association Hosts Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Duffield STEAM Initiative

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood High School Alumni Association is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the opening of the Duffield STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) Initiative on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. on the front lawn of Ridgewood High School (RHS). The ceremony is the cornerstone event of the three-day Homecoming Weekend and will showcase three exciting projects that were made possible by the incredible generosity of esteemed alumnus, David Duffield, RHS Class of 1958, and the Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation.

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Ridgewood Marching Band Takes Best in Show

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood High School Band Program took the top spot in the Marching Band Competition Saturday at Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan. NVOT Marching Band competition is a local show in USBands, the nation’s largest competitive Marching Band circuit.

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RHS Jamboree Casting call dates October 12, 13, & 17 at RHS Campus Center, 7-9pm

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Ridgewood NJ, 1 Week to go: ALL parents of high schoolers residing in Ridgewood and RHS Jamboree Alumni are welcome to come to Intro to Jamboree 102 Happy Hour at MacMurphy’s next Thursday, October 6th from 7:00 PM onwards ????????????????????????
If you have not yet signed up for the upcoming casting calls, please do so using the sign up at forms.gle/DbKbpfiznSAqdcP96
Casting call dates October 12, 13, & 17 at RHS Campus Center, 7-9pm .

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