[5] The first freshman class started in 1983, and one grade was added per year, until the 19851986 school year, which was the first graduating class. Take a tour of RHS before kickoff and enjoy the game from a tent in the end zone! [65] Notable runners in previous years include Joe Lemay, who went on to represent the United States at the World Half Marathon Championships and the World Cross-Country Championships, and Bob Keino (son of Kenyan Olympian Kip Keino), who won the New Jersey State Meet of Champions in both 1992 and 1993. [1], The school closed at the end of the 201718 school year for conversion to Wendell Krinn Technical High School, a technical high school named after Ridgewood's first principal, Wendell Krinn. The building, designed by Rowe Holmes Associates of Tampa, cost $3.2 million to construct. regarding this website, please contact: ", "The Story of a SuicideTwo college roommates, a webcam, and a tragedy. at this time. amsc: 1, More bravos at: Class of 2021. That Ridgewood education has carried them forward into lifetimes of achievement, success and fulfillment. It will be in the. Ridgewood NJ, At sunrise today, a group of Ridgewood High School Alumni Association (RHSAA) trustees, friends and family members as well as Superintendent Dr. Tom Gorman (RHS '87), Bergen County Commissioner and former Mayor Ramon Hache (RHS '91) and recently named RHS Principal, Jeff Nyhuis, all came together to hang 436 maroon and white senior Trust us you dont want to miss your next reunion! Pre-payment for this event will not be accepted. [3] Ridgewood High School athletics are broadcast locally on RHS-TV Sports, a student-produced sports television network, every Tuesday night at 8PM throughout the school year. , 07677. [1], The campus includes one central building, which, along with the original gym, was completed in 1919 at a total cost of $285,000 (equivalent to $4.5million in 2021). "I don't want to lose sight of what this memorial is. EA Backspin is a 1977 graduate of Ridgewood High School in Ridgewood, NJ. (ending October 7th, 2023 11:00pm), Hilton Woodcliff Lake Theme of party: LOUD Hawaiian Shirt Contest. Class of 2014. . restaurants, etc. Follow us on Instagram. Approaching our 100th year of education, Ridgewood School has left and continues to leave, a lasting impression on our past and present students and their families. Ridgewood High School Class Reunion Is Happening, Join the Class of 1973 50th Reunion Now! "We have to do this right. She was the project manager for the memorial. [61] The 1991 team finished the season 19-0 and brought their streak to 34 consecutive wins after taking their second straight state title with a 10-8 win against Montclair in the championship game. through Reunions Unlimited 1-732-617-1000, info@reunions-unlimited.com. [2] Its dropout rate of 2.2% was lower than both the district and state averages at the time. , 07677. Thank you! The date is set and the details are being finalized. Less than a year after it was created, part of a memorial that was dedicated to three Ridgewood High School students has shattered. [70] In 2008, the boys' outdoor track and field team placed 6th nationally in the Sprint Medley Relay, the first sprint team to place at Nationals for RHS after numerous previous Top 6 finishes in the Distance Medley Relay. [46] The team defeated Passaic County Technical Institute in 2016 to win the North I, Group V state sectional championship by a score of 14-13, finishing the season undefeated for the first time since 1957, with a 12-0 record. As part of the transition to a high school, Ridgewood underwent a $1.6 million renovation project, which included a gym added to the back of the main building, a stadium built by the football field, as well as a new weight room and tennis courts. Join our FB reunion page: Ridgewood High School Class of 71 50 Year Class Reunion. Ridgewood High School was named a Grammy Signature School in 2004. "This thing is going to return, and this thing is going to honor these young men.". [49], The girls tennis team won the Group IV state championship in 1977 (against Cherry Hill High School East in the final match of the tournament) and 1980 (vs. Cherry Hill East). 10/3/2017, "Thanks for all your hard work and ingenious spirit." [64] The team, headed by Coach Mike Glynn since the 1970s (with the exception of a two-year break), has won multiple titles at the Bergen County Meet of Champions since the 1990s, earning Glynn recognition from The Record in 2010 as its Coach of the Decade. "[2] At one time a real ram was brought in as a mascot for sporting events who would soon be replaced by the present day Rocky the Ram. The colors orange and blue were adopted,[2] matching those of the University of Florida Gators. Anthony J. Siciliano was on the steering committee. Check our reunion website, http://ridgewood-high-school-class-of-60-reunion-nj.com, for full schedule. If you are the site owner (or you manage this site), please whitelist your IP or if you think this block is an error please open a support ticket and make sure to include the block details (displayed in the box below), so we can assist you in troubleshooting the issue. The building features brick walls, a slate roof and other stone features. A high school building was established in 1895, and the school received formal recognition from the state as an approved high school. High school in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. Bravos. The Reunion will be held at the Hasbrouck Heights Hilton, in the Sky Ballroom overlooking New York City, on Saturday, October 6th from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. [53] The team, coached by Patricia Auger, won the 2005 Bergen County Championship and 2006 North I Group IV state sectional championship, defeating Bloomfield High School by 3-0. Thanks for inventing it all!" VIEW ALL, There are no biographies on file Hribar, who hopes for more project management control, said, "I was concerned about the structural integrity from the very beginning." at 7 the MAIN EVENT at the BrickHOUSE! [14] The school had been ranked 28th in the state of 328 schools in 2012, after being ranked 20th in 2010 out of 322 schools listed. [6], In 1998, Dr. Arthur O'Donnell became the second principal in Ridgewood's history after transferring from Hudson High School. According to Wendell Krinn, the first principal, the school board intended from the start that the school would become the third high school in western Pasco County. To each and every one of our alumni, please accept our sincere gratitude and thanks for your contribution to a proud tradition and mission: Ridgewood School, The Light of Learning. Here we go- Friday June 5 it starts with a tour of RHS at 5 pm. It looks GREAT!" Bring your friends and family Friday night to the Elks Club for 79ers live acoustic jam. Ridgewood High School Class of 1967 Peter Debeer Ridgewood High School Class of 1967 Weissman Debra Ridgewood High School Class of 1986 Elizabeth Dee Ridgewood High School Class of 2015 Lynn Deg Ridgewood High School Class of 1988 Steven Degalbi Ridgewood High School Gre Degerdon Ridgewood High School Gregory Degerdon Ridgewood High School We would like to hear from you. Copyright 2023 AlumniClass, Inc. All rights reserved. Carol Jean Risch Mori. Angie Murphy, principal of J.W. "It's not super obvious why it cracked.". Verona High School is a four-year comprehensive community public high school, serving students in ninth through twelfth grade in Verona, in Essex County, New Jersey, United States, operating as the lone secondary school of the Verona Public Schools.The school has been accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools since 1947. , New Jersey Download the full chronological list of the Ridgewood School Graduates . Randall Koenigsfeld succeeded O'Donnell as Principal of Ridgewood High, a position he held until July 2009, when he was transferred to Schwettman Education Center. Ridgewood High School Class of '71 - RHS Class of 1971 Ridgewood High School Class of 1971 50 Year Reunion Celebration IS OFFICIALLY ON! [63] In 2011, Ridgewood High School won the Gibbs League and won the Bergen County Tournament Championship vs. Don Bosco Preparatory High School. In the 2013 spring season, the Maroons boys won the Bergen County Relays championship, Big North league championship, the Bergen County Team championship, (over perennial powerhouse Don Bosco Preparatory High School), and their fourth consecutive North I Group IV state sectional championship. Please read through the information presented on this page and follow the links for additional information or to purchase ticket and make your reservations. August 13, 2018. The first fracture appeared on May 26, and "a little over one week later, there was another crack," Valentino-Barry said. [59], The girls' outdoor track and field team won the Group IV state championship in 1988 and 1989.[60]. Like the rest, this event is optional. LEARN MORE OR TO VOLUNTEER. [82], Ridgewood High School's music department offers three orchestras, three choirs, three concert bands, a marching band, two jazz ensembles, and numerous small ensembles. This Reunion is another chance to visit warmly with some old and dear friends. Class of 2019. Updated: Saturday, February 4, 2023. ADD NEW Class of 1971. Please support this site with your voluntary contributions. Saturday tours of schools, luncheons & dinner at the Ridgewood Country Club. books, movies, music, We cannot provide this service without your support. If you require a paper copy of any of the information on our website, please email your request to info@ridgewood.dudley.sch.uk. [76] At the New Balance Nationals, the team set a new school and county record in the 4x800 meter relay, finishing fifth in the nation with a time of 7:39.57. , New Jersey [12][13], The school was the 28th-ranked public high school in New Jersey out of 339 schools statewide in New Jersey Monthly magazine's September 2014 cover story on the state's "Top Public High Schools", using a new ranking methodology. There are no fees required for participation on this site. [36] In 2007, the boys' tennis team won their second state sectionals title in three years, defeating Livingston High School 3-2 to win the North I, Group IV championship. There is no charge for the tour. Unlike our last reunion which was held in a windowless dungeon-like cavern, the Ramsey CC is surrounded by well-lit windows with an outdoor venue for cigars, a putting contest, a stroll, etc. Hoodlums will be dispatched to collect the stragglers. [3] The school's closing ceremony took place on May 22, 2018, and was attended by faculty and alumni. Due to their proximity to the Ho-Ho-Kus Brook, the school's fields often flood during heavy rains and spring runoff. Valentino-Barry welcomes suggestions via email at cbarry@ridgenet.org. Please visit our website for details: http://rhs1977reunion.info​/. The windowed Bathroom is wrapped in Italian marble, has a custom vanity, glass-enclosed shower and beautiful soaking tub with unobstructed views. "[4], The Pasco County School Board approved the creation of a new junior high school north of the City of New Port Richey in response to population growth in the area during the 1970s, with the expectation that the school would ultimately become west Pasco's third high school. Join us to see how the school has changed over the last 50 years! We need a Class Administrator. The grotto would include a plaque with the names of the three deceased students plus five other servicemen representing Harwood Heights, Norridge and Norwood Park Township.