CIP: Trying Out the Real World

Students at Montclair High School step into the real world before they even receive their diploma by participating in the CIP (Career Internship Program).

CIP:  Trying Out the Real World

CIP (Career Internship Program) lets Montclair High School seniors explore career opportunities in their field of interest. Senior students at Montclair High School are given the opportunity to have a different kind of work experience the last four weeks of their high school career. The Career Internship Program (CIP) at Montclair High School lets senior […]

Sam Grossier and Jason Smith Earn Senior Spotlight

Sam Grossier and Jason Smith put their love for the theater to test as they co-direct for School of Visual and Performing Arts (SVPA)

Sam Grossier and Jason Smith Earn Senior Spotlight

 Sam Grossier and Jason Smith collaborate to make a memorable show. Montclair High School seniors, Sam Grossier and Jason Smith, are co-directing a show through the School of Visual and Performing Arts (SVPA) for their senior option. SVPA is the performing arts community at Montclair High School which is known for the three shows they […]

Lydia Gilbert Earns Senior Spotlight

Since May 17, a large portion of Montclair High School seniors have been interning at various local businesses in lieu of going to school. The program is the “Career Internship Program” or more commonly known as “CIP” or “Senior Option”. The program has been running at MHS for a few years now and is enjoyed by all MHS seniors, both present and past.

Lydia Gilbert shares her historical experience. Montclair High School senior Lydia Gilbert spent her senior option working at Glenfield Middle School with Mr. McCarthy. He is a history elective teacher. Gilbert helped, observed and participated in McCarthy’s History of Rock and Roll Music course. “I really like Mr. McCarthy so I contacted him very early […]

Cassie Walter Earns Senior Spotlight

Since May 17, a large portion of Montclair High School seniors have been interning at various local businesses in lieu of going to school. The program is the “Career Internship Program” or more commonly known as “CIP” or “Senior Option”. The program has been running at MHS for a few years now and is enjoyed by all MHS seniors, both present and past.

Cassie Walter teaches with a old teacher of hers. Montclair High School senior Cassie Walter spent her senior option interning at Watchung Elementary School in a second grade classroom with one of her old teachers, Mrs. Blafer. “I got the internship by sending an email to the principal of Watchung, Mr. Schmidt, asking him if […]

Savannah Bigelow Earns Senior Spotlight

Since May 17, a large portion of Montclair High School seniors have been interning at various local businesses in lieu of going to school. The program is the “Career Internship Program” or more commonly known as “CIP” or “Senior Option”. The program has been running at MHS for a few years now and is enjoyed by all MHS seniors, both present and past.

Savannah Bigelow learns the beauty of Bobbi Brown. Montclair High School senior Savannah Bigelow just finished up her internship at the Bobbi Brown Studio in Montclai. It is located at 10 Lackawanna Plaza. Bigelow interned there for Brown and learned about the philosophy of Brown’s company, about all of the products, the process of applying […]

Emma Fishman Shares Senior Spotlight

Since May 17, a large portion of Montclair High School seniors have been interning at various local businesses in lieu of going to school. The program is the “Career Internship Program” or more commonly known as “CIP” or “Senior Option”. The program has been running at MHS for a few years now and is enjoyed by all MHS seniors, both present and past.

Emma Fishman and Moriah Engleberg work as an incredible duo. Montclair High School seniors Emma Fishman and Moriah Engleberg did something a little different for their senior option. Instead of working a regular internship like most of their classmates, Fishman and Engleberg decided that they would work on a project. They chose a volunteer project […]

Theresa Meyer Earns Senior Spotlight

Since May 17, a large portion of Montclair High School seniors have been interning at various local businesses in lieu of going to school. The program is the “Career Internship Program” or more commonly known as “CIP” or “Senior Option”. The program has been running at MHS for a few years now and is enjoyed by all MHS seniors, both present and past.

Theresa Meyer was born to stand out. Montclair High School senior Theresa Meyer spent her senior option working in the Montclair government. Meyer is assisting the Montclair Town Council’s Senior Citizens Advisory Committee in running a town-wide survey of senior citizens. The survey will be used to help orchestrate a lobbying platform for future action. […]

Jason Thinger Earns Senior Spotlight

Since May 17, a large portion of Montclair High School seniors have been interning at various local businesses in lieu of going to school. The program is the “Career Internship Program,” more commonly known as “CIP” or “Senior Option.” The program has been running at MHS for a few years now and is enjoyed by all MHS seniors, both present and past.

Jason Thinger loves production Senior Jason Thinger is currently working at Montclair High School in the high school’s theater department, also known as SVPA. Thinger, who has been involved in SVPA as a stage manager since freshman year, is directing his own production of the Broadway hit Hair. The proceeds of the musical will benefit SVPA […]

Nora OLeary Earns Senior Spotlight

Since May 17, a large portion of Montclair High School seniors have been interning at various local businesses in lieu of going to school. The program is the “Career Internship Program,” more commonly known as “CIP” or “Senior Option.” The program has been running at MHS for a few years now and is enjoyed by all MHS seniors, both present and past.

Nora OLeary is passionate about media production and documentary filmmaking. Senior Nora OLeary is currently in the middle of her senior option program. OLeary is interning at Talking Eyes Media, a non-profit documentary filmmaking studio in Montclair. There, OLeary is working on a documentary of her own, while also preforming day to day tasks for […]