Hilltop Star

The PHS Drill team went to Daytona, Florida in May to participate in the 2014 National High School Drill Team Championships.

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In the quest to be the best urban school district in the state of New Jersey, students and faculty have come together to strive for success. The club S.T.R.I.V.E. was created to allow students and teachers to work together, to find ways to motivate students to strive for academic success. Created in 2011 by Mrs. […]

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The freshman class was treated to a great assembly program, created and presented by Teen Pep, of PHS. Teen Pep stands for Prevention Education Program, and this club aims to create awareness in peers about teen pregnancy. (more…)

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What better way is there to pay tribute to the great accomplishments of black historical figures than to prepare a new generation of great pioneers for the future? That was the goal of the faculty unity luncheon hosted and organized by the African-American Club. (more…)

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In an attempt to enliven the institutional colors of PHS hallways, art classes are endeavoring to showcase student talent. Art is not just for class papers and projects but brought to the very school building itself. Mr. Fumero, art teacher, is passionate about art and bringing art to the masses. (more…)

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The Octagon club, the selfless and optimistic group that they are, has spread cheer and good tidings around Passaic. But where do they get this drive? The young optimists promise to “… honor my parents and those to whom wisdom has come through years of experience, respect the beliefs of others, prize friendship and keep […]

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The annual ROTC military ball was postponed once, due to snow, but held on January 25. All the cadets and guests had a blast. While some students might think that the military ball is just some kind of ROTC prom, actually, there is a long history of balls in naval tradition. (more…)

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With the holidays rapidly approaching and students (and teachers) counting the days until our Christmas vacation, it is easy to get wrapped up in the things that people do this time of year. People get so busy doing the shopping and other preparations with family and friends. Club Interact wants to remind the family of […]

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By Hilltop Staff— “I promise to honor my parents and those to whom wisdom has come through years of experience, respect the beliefs of other, prize friendship and keep its sacred truth,” (more…)

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By Lisaura Garcia— DECA (An Association of Marketing Students) has been extremely busy! (more…)

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