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Ang and "her puppy" pose for a birthday picture.

Ang’s Dedication Stretches Beyond Her Doors

Abby Bartelloni, Staff Writer March 6, 2025

Behind the scenes of all the games, matches, and meets at River Dell High School is our one-of-a-kind athletic trainer: Angela "Ang" Sterzer. Ang, known for her welcoming smile and open-door policy,...

Mrs. Hartman smiles upon returning after her maternity leave.

The Teacher With the Biggest Hart

Sajen Apanich, Staff Writer March 6, 2025

Mrs. Hartman always knew she wanted to be a teacher “I never really considered doing anything else,” she says. At first, she thought she’d teach elementary school, but she realized she liked working...

A Teacher Who Makes Bonds With Her Students

A Teacher Who Makes Bonds With Her Students

Reese Hornidge, Staff Writer March 6, 2025

Lori Dunn is a chemistry teacher here at River Dell and has been teaching RD for 25 years. She may be known for her hard quizzes and tests and the complicated topics she teaches, but her positive energy...

Miss McGinley Champions Positivity In and Out of the Classroom

Miss McGinley Champions Positivity In and Out of the Classroom

Sabrina Klein, Staff Writer March 6, 2025

Ms. McGinley has had aspects in her life that made teaching seem like a given: She taught swim lessons for ten years when she was a lifeguard, she was a stage manager for the drama club in high school,...

Dr. Houston being interviewed outside his robotics lab at RDHS.

Robotics Team Moves On to State Tournament

Emily Aguliar, Staff Writer February 25, 2025

River Dell’s robotic teams have been crushing the competition over their past few seasons. Last year, they won the states’ competition and made it to the World Competition which they got to go to Texas...

Daibes with an armbar against an opponent.

Freshman Slamming His Wrestling Season

Avery Barr, Staff Writer February 25, 2025

River Dell wrestling is off to a great season so far. They have been doing very well, showcasing their dedication, skill, and teamwork. There are many people from all grades contributing to the team’s...

LJ Van Dam (easily confused with Jean Claude in this picture) engages with a Spartan.

Grapplers Top Paramus

Jake Hughes, Staff Writer January 21, 2025

After a six-game road trip to start the season RD Wrestling had their home opener vs Paramus. The Golden Hawks came into the match-up at 4-2 while the visiting Spartans were 1-0. The game was well attended...

Coach Armen is plunged into the pool in celebration.

Coach Armen Earns 100th Win

Allison Zagroba, Staff Writer January 17, 2025

On January 4th, the boys swimming team walked into their home pool ready to win. However, this meet was different. There was more riding on it. At this point, the boys were 3-0 in their young season completing...

Uncles Sams wants yous.

CYO: River Edge’s Other Basketball League

Kevin Hart, Staff Writer December 19, 2024

When people think of high school basketball they think of the tightly contested games in a packed gym with a raucous student section. But when people think church basketball they think of low-level...

This year's team poses in the gym.

Girl’s Basketball Gears Up for Season

Reese Hornridge, Staff Writer December 13, 2024

As the weather changes, head coach of the Girl's Basketball team, Lindsay Steffner, preps for the season, excited to see what’s in store for the team. The senior captains for the 2025 season are Senior...

Girls' Swimming Defeats Cutters in Opener

Girls’ Swimming Defeats Cutters in Opener

Jayne Jo, Staff Writer December 10, 2024

At the girls’ swimming meet on December 4, 2024 between River Dell High School and Fair Lawn High School, RD secured a decisive win of 106 – 64, dominating in most events with strong individual and...

Jump right in!  The water's fine.

Boy’s Swimming Takes Off

Joshua Kizhnerman, Staff Writer December 10, 2024

The River Dell Westwood Boys Swim Team started out strong, winning their first meet of the season. This brings their record to 1-0. The River Dell Westwood Swim Team had their first meet on December 4th,...

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