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Ridgewood NJ, North Jersey native David Madden of Ridgewood emerged as the victor on Tuesday’s episode of the beloved game show “Jeopardy!” as he advanced to the semifinals of the TV program’s invitational tournament.
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Ridgewood NJ, RHS and Harvard fencer Mitchell Saron ’23-’24, known for his dominance in the sport, is poised to represent the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Saron, a standout athlete for the men’s fencing team across three seasons, has earned this prestigious opportunity through his dedication and hard work during his post-graduate year. This will mark his debut appearance at the Olympic Games.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood High School’s Guidance Department hosted the annual College Fair in Gym 1 on March 19th. More than 75 colleges attended the event and met with RHS students and parents.
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Ridgewood NJ, Francesca Gusfa and Kamila Castro on being named first team All North Jersey Girls Wrestling!
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood boys #XCTFMaroons are 6th in the nation!
In a distance medley race representing the best from the United States, the Ridgewood team took home 6th place and was named All-American! Losing only to the best team from Oregon, Florida, California, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania. DJ Murphy, Gavin Kim, Jack McKenna, and Luke Pash teamed up on this great accomplishment
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Ridgewood NJ, during Friday’s North 1, Group 4 sectional final, Johnny Jackson faced a rough start, scoring only two points by halftime. However, the second half transformed into a memorable night for him.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Ladies Swim Team has finally broken through to claim the championship title, led by an outstanding performance from Isabel Lee that left no doubt about the outcome.
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Ridgewood NJ, spring sports season is eagerly anticipated by students in the Ridgewood School District, but currently, athletes find themselves without fields to play on due to repeated damage caused by flooding.
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This Week Only! February 8th, 9th, and 10th!
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Climb aboard as we take you on a journey to exciting places near and far. Over 130 Castmates will entertain you with spectacular . Singing, Dazzling Dancing… and a few laughs in between!
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood girls flag football team has earned a trip to Orlando to witness the national flag football championship at the Pro Bowl, marking the culmination of a championship season for this trailblazing group.
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Ridgewood NJ, Scholarships from Friends of Music are now open for high school seniors intending to pursue a major in music! Recognizing the possibility that eligible students might overlook this information, we’re directing this opportunity straight to parents. If your high school senior plans to major or minor in music in college, they qualify to apply for a Friends of Music scholarship. FOM offers two scholarship options for high school seniors—the first is exclusive to those majoring in music in college, while the second extends eligibility to those minoring in music as well.
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George Washington Middle School 8th grade orchestra visited Ridgewood High School for a side-by-side performance with the Chamber Orchestra. Students enjoyed lunch, an ice cream break(yum) and Q&A session with the Chamber Orchestra and Principal Nyhuis.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood’s junior standout, Johnny Jackson, achieved a momentous milestone in the thrilling victory against Hackensack on Thursday, surpassing 1,000 career points for the Maroons.
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Ridgewood NJ, Scheduling your December events? Don’t forget to buy tickets to Amadeus, the latest New Players Co. performance! Tickets are on sale now for December 14th through December 16th performances at https://rhsnewplayers.ludus.com.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood’s remarkable season concluded in the Group 4 State Final against Freehold Township, finishing with an impressive 17-2-2 record and securing a third consecutive sectional title championship. Despite this success, they faced a 3-0 defeat in the Group State Finals, marking only their second loss of the season and the third in the past two years, with two defeats against the Patriots. Coach Kay emphasized that the loss doesn’t hurt more than losing to any other team. The 2023 season showcased Ridgewood’s continued dominance in the Big North Conference since the COVID-affected 2020 year. The Maroons have consistently triumphed in the sectional finals since 2021 and made consecutive appearances in the state final. Wait till next year !
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