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.
Steven DeSalvo is musically focused. Instead of going on coffee runs and taking lunch orders, Montclair High School senior Steven DeSalvo had an envious and very hands-on senior option. DeSalvo spent his time working with his guitar teacher, Josh Rubin. Together, the two learned, practiced, played and recorded songs for a CD. “My senior option […]
Locals throughout the Montclair area adore the Wellmont Theatre, right off of Bloomfield Avenue in the heart of Montclair. However, Live Nation has recently taken over for the bookings and management of the historic theatre.
Live Nation is taking over. Up until just a few weeks ago, Bowery Presents has been in charge of bringing fantastic shows to the Wellmont Theatre in Montclair, N.J. In the past, fans have seen shows such as David Byrne and St. Vincent and the Flaming Lips. Now, Live Nation has taken over, promising to bring […]
Montclair High School’s traditional Project Graduation for the graduating seniors went off without a hitch. The Class of 2013 was transported from the high school on about 11 buses to an arcade and amusement center, I Play America, in Freehold, N.J.
Project graduation 2013 is a celebration for our seniors. Project Graduation 2013 is an all-night party that is organized for MHS graduates and begins right after the graduation ceremony finishes. Buses transport students to a fun location where they can hang out and have fun with their friends until the wee hours of the morning. To […]
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 […]
David Byrne and St. Vincent keep the crowd dancing throughout their jazzy, swingy set at the Wellmont Theatre.
Annie Clark better known as St. Vincent and David Byrne gave a memorable performance. Hipsters, punk rock fans, jazz fans and classic rock fans alike all congregated at the Wellmont Theatre on Wednesday, June 12, to see and hear David Byrne of Talking Heads fame and Annie Clark, a.k.a. St. Vincent, take the stage and […]
The YMCA of Montclair, N.J. will host their 31st annual run on Sunday, June 2. All proceeds of the Montclair Run go towards local community scholarships.
Montclair Run means you run for a cause. The Montclair community is getting ready for the 31st annual Montclair Run, an event co-sponsored by the Montclair YMCA and the township of Montclair. The run is composed of two different races: a two mile walk/run and a 10K. The walk/run begins at 8:30 a.m. and the […]
Sharron Miller and her dance academy will host their annual Scholarship Benefit Dance Concert on June 9 at 3 p.m. at Hillside School in Montclair.
Sharron Miller Academy awards those who truly love dancing. This year, the Sharron Miller Academy for the Performing Arts will be performing a concert that will also double as a “Salute to Our Teachers,” this year’s theme. This theme was chosen to honor the SMAPA faculty “for their dedication and incredible talent in passing on the […]
Montclair High School prepares to kick off Project Graduation, an event that begins right after graduation and goes all night in a safe environment for graduates to celebrate with their classmates.
Project Graduation is the annual celebration of our successful seniors. As the warm weather and sun come out of hiding, students across the country are getting ready for graduation. Parents, siblings and other relatives are preparing their congratulations; the same holds true for residents of Montclair. Every year, the faculty and parents of Montclair High […]
The Flaming Lips treated fans to a night full of crowd favorites and a dazzling light show.
The Flaming Lips light up Wellmont Theater. The Wellmont Theater was packed from wall to wall for The Flaming Lips’s appearance in Montclair. There was a wide range of fans in attendance, from seasoned devotees to teens that have been around for less time than the group has been in existence. Wayne Coyne, the band’s […]
David Byrne of Talking Heads fame and Annie Clark, a.k.a. “St. Vincent,” will join forces at Montclair’s historic Wellmont Theatre on Wednesday, June 12 to perform songs from “Love This Giant,” their debut collaborative album.
David Byrne and St. Vincent come to Wellmont. David Byrne may be most famous for his time with the popular 1970’s/1980’s American New Wave band the Talking Heads, complete with hits such as “And She Was,” “Life During Wartime,” “Burning Down the House” and “Wild Wild Life.” However, he has other accomplishments to add to […]
