Hilltop Star

By Rosa Valentin and Brandon Cisneros “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou During the month of February, we celebrate the achievements by African Americans and it is a time for recognizing the fundamental […]

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By Armando Martinez For decades, Passaic High School has boasted a successful Auto Tech program. PHS students have the opportunity to gain skills through a hands-on experience every day. Many schools do not have the space or budget to build an auto shop, but PHS has offered this opportunity to students for many years. This […]

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By Yakelin Victoriano Hernandez Learning a language is more than just about speaking it; it is about the history and culture that makes the language what it is. At PHS, students have the opportunity to learn three different types of languages: Spanish, French, and American Sign Language (ASL). Mr. Jose Maria, one of the teachers […]

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By Anayelly Juarez Career Pathways are new classes that offer much more information than regular elective classes. They were recently implemented to the school in the 2016-17 school year. These career pathways range from Engineering to Biomedical Science courses. The Engineering pathway for example, allows the student the opportunity of obtaining college credits by the […]

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By Daisy Gonzalez On Dec. 22, 2016, the PHS Band, Strings and PHS Choir performed their annual Winter Concert in our PHS auditorium. However, there is always a long road to create a fantastic final product. Soon after the 2016 Marching Band season ended, it seemed like a happy ending to all, but the reality […]

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By Stephanie Ocampo Students at Passaic High School have the opportunity to take a variety of AP courses throughout their time in high school. If students perform well on the AP exams, they may be able to earn college credits. AP courses at PHS include: Art History, Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Comparative Government and Politics, Computer […]

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By Ginelis Rodriguez and Juliana Disla Each day there are dozens of electronic devices such as cell phones and ear phones confiscated from students. Is it worth the risk to use cell phones and headphones in school, especially since students know it is against the rules in the first place? On Dec. 6, Class of […]

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By Adrian Serrano The coaches waited eagerly at the finish line on top of the hill at Garret Mountain waiting to see who would take the County Champion title. Joseph Zisa from Wayne Hills appeared at the bottom of the hill leading the race. The tension grew as Clifton, Passaic County Technical Institute, and the […]

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