It was great. The Wharf - 587 3rd Avenue (between 38th & 39th) - New York, NY. A Great Time Was Had (This page updated 10/25/2022) Three years in the planning, twice COVID-19 delayed, we finally pulled off the 52 nd reunion of RHS Class of 1970. culminating in a dinner dance Sat. February 23rd Wine Tasting Tickets Here 2023 Reunions Class of 2003 Reunion Class of 2014. . Jane McKinley, Eddie O'Keefe and Cole Sherman were named to the All-State Team [79], In 2019, the boys baseball team also won their first ever NJSIAA Group IV state title, defeating Eastern Regional High School by a score of 2-1 in the group final. Ridgewood is proud of our alumni. Classreport holds a special place in the hearts of our users: ), "Just discovered your product today while trying to locate classmates ahead of our 50th reunion in 2020. Main event: Arcola Country Club, 6-10 p.m. All events priced at cost and a la carte. [22], In its 2013 report on "America's Best High Schools," The Daily Beast ranked the school 363rd in the nation among participating public high schools and 32nd among schools in New Jersey. Join us to see how the school has changed over the last 50 years! $5 at the door. . CLICK HERE TO It's still the best website out there for classmates to meet, collect their info and advertise their reunions. Saturday October 18th will be a RHS football game / family event and Saturday night will be a cocktail reception. Late last year, a memorial was dedicated at the Norridge school. Our website can help you to reconnect with Ridgewood, your former classmates and the wonderful experiences you shared, while rekindling fond memories of your past. Thank you and good luck in all your endeavors." This has been true since the school was founded in 1919, as charitable gifts from alumni and supporters are a primary resource that sustains our viability. [28] Until the NJSIAA's 2009 realignment, the school had participated in Division A of the Northern New Jersey Interscholastic League, which included high schools located in Bergen, Essex and Passaic counties, and was separated into three divisions based on NJSIAA size classification. 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. , Ridgewood This site is to be operated by members of our class. [31][32] The school was classified by the NJSIAA as Group V North for football for 20182020. I've posted a link to the website on our FB group page and vigorously encouraged other classmates to contribute" Angie Murphy, principal of J.W. $99 per person for the Saturday party at the Sheraton Crossroads / Mahwah. Ridgewood High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school in Ridgewood, in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States, serving students in ninth through twelfth grades as the lone secondary school of the Ridgewood Public Schools. We are one of the premier social networking sites dating back to 2003. CLICK HERE TO See attached flier. Classreport, Inc. All Rights Reservede1 "What happened is unfortunate, but this is an opportunity for us to improve on the KIA memorial, and rededicate it to include the larger community of veterans, families and friends of those in uniform who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country," said Deputy Secretary of State Thomas Benigno of Norridge, who served on the memorial steering committee. It doesn't really compute," she said. 9/14/2017, "We have been using the website for more than 10 years now. [67], The ice hockey team won the Handchen Cup in 1999 and the McMullen Cup in 2006. At least 50 classmates have registered so far. [38] In 2009, the Maroons defeated Bergen Tech 4-1 at Paramus High School for their fourth consecutive North I Group IV state sectional championship. Recent successes have included victories in 2013 and 2014 at various local tournaments. First and foremost, all weekend days were booked because of pandemic delayed weddings. [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. This is the kick-off event for our reunion weekend, Sept. 23-26, 2010. Sign up on Classmates for free to reconnect with EA Backspin and other high school alumni. Saturday tours of schools, luncheons & dinner at the Ridgewood Country Club. 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. The Ramsey CC is 6.1 miles from RHS due north on Franklin Turnpike. You can register & pay online or print the registration form and mail in by 04/15/22. 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. Park Ridge Marriott, 300 Brae Blvd, Park Ridge, NJ (near Ridgewood) 1-201-307-0800 Room rate $130 per night (mention RHS '63). VIEW ALL BIOGRAPHIES. 8 PM to ??? Class Administrator "I didn't realize that there was an engineering problem until I found out the glass case was an inch and a half thick, four by eight feet," Petrakis said. There were 22 students (1.2% of enrollment) eligible for free lunch and 14 (0.8% of students) eligible for reduced-cost lunch. This site is to be operated by members of our class. How to Post Your Reunion Announcement Thank you for your support! www.classreport.org/bravos, There are no fees required for participation on this site. Admittance to the Saturday night event will not be permitted without prior registration & payment. 444 Central Park West, Apt. It was very helpful. "We have to do this right. Onsite registration is $140 per person CASH ONLY! A block of rooms at Springhill Suites Chicago OHare (8101 West Higgins Road, Chicago, IL 60631) has been reserved for the nights of April 27, 28, 29 & 30, and May 1, 2022. As of the 201415 school year, the school had an enrollment of 1,133 students and 73.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a studentteacher ratio of 15.5:1. Trust us you dont want to miss your next reunion! Note: Ridgewood did not have graduating classes in: 1932,1942, 1958, 1960, and 1962. Tickets for the brunch are $35 per person. at this time. If you are not a member of our group, Ridgewood High School Class of 1971 50 Year Class Reunion, we encourage you to visit the site and request to join. The first fracture appeared on May 26, and "a little over one week later, there was another crack," Valentino-Barry said. Would you like a sneak peek at anon-functioning view of The Office? 444 Central Park West, Apt . Mail your form and payment to: Glen P. Campbell. VIEW ALL MEMBER WEBSITES. Wendell L. Krinn became the first principal of the school and would serve in that position for 20 years. [24], In Spring 2013, Medha Kirtane, a Social Studies teacher at RHS, was honored as an "exceptional" secondary school teacher by Princeton University. Ridgewood is proud of our alumni. Our list of Maroons reunions will give you all the details you need to know about your Ridgewood High School reunion! Your gift honors and continues that tradition that has existed for almost a century. REUNIONS, Your participation is requested! [6], After winning the "Pride of Pasco" academic award, in 1988, the title stuck as the nickname of the school. We start Friday night with an informal cocktail party and followed by a full day of events Sat. During the establishment of the school in the late 1970s, the student body at Ridgewood voted to make the official nickname and logo the Ram, "which symbolizes the endless determination of our spirit to strive for high standards in every aspect within our institution. Valentino-Barry said a courtyard rededication would be appropriate. [5] The school was built for $3.2 million and opened on August 22, 1978. Please contact me, Carl Carvell, rhs54.60th / / gmail.com, Contact:- Carl Carvell, rhs54.60th@gmail.com. [8][9], The newest part of the school, the science wing, was completed in 2001 and contains 15 laboratory classrooms, three computer labs and a new industrial arts center. 9/25/2017, "I love your service and will continue to support you." RHS73REUNION at VERIZON.NET Location Are you invited? 10/3/2017, "Thanks for all your hard work and ingenious spirit." [41] Since the playoff system was introduced in 1974, the team has won the North I Group IV state sectional championships in 1991, 2003 and 2004, and won the North I Group V state sectional title in 2016, 2018 and 2019. High School. "I am just absolutely devastated. Reunions - Alumni | Ridgewood High School Reunions Having a reunion? The glass portion has shattered, and that part of the memorial was removed before school began last month. Please read through the information presented on this page and follow the links for additional information or to purchase ticket and make your reservations. 6 PM to Midnight 50 Year Reunion Celebration Dinner To be held at the Harwood Heights Recreation Center, 7300 W. Wilson Ave, Harwood Heights. This Reunion is another chance to visit warmly with some old and dear friends. Up and Down arrows will open main level menus and toggle through sub tier links. But it was too late.". "So we have to make it right.". Various locations in the Ridgewood area. August 13, 2018. ", "The Story of a SuicideTwo college roommates, a webcam, and a tragedy. Sunday breakfast gathering at the Hilton, and then back to your respective locations. Ridgewood High School Class of 1979 40th Reunion, Class of 1954 60th Year Reunion date change, Ridgewood High School Class Of 1992 20 Year Reunion, 50th Reunion--Friday night Jr. High Mini-reunions, (multiple event dates, click here for full details), We have the Ramsey Country Club for our venue on Thursday October 6th. 9/5/2017 , Woodcliff Lake [6] The building was designed by the architectural firm of Tracy and Swartwout, which also designed the Missouri State Capitol building. You have benefitted so many high school alumni in organizing their class reunions." VIEW ALL Myron Petrakis, a former Norridge resident of nearly 60 years and a retired mechanical engineer, also served on the steering committee. Upon learning of the fractures, Hribar said, "selfishly, I felt vindicated, but I felt really saddened. Friday at 8 - party at the Elks -79'ers play live, cash bar, general mayhem. If you plan to attend this session, please indicate your intention on the Reunion Registration Form. We planned this as a fun and informal evening. We cannot provide this service without your support. We'll kickoff the weekend with a Friday night get together at the Elks Lodge in Ridgewood. Did you know that many families have three or more generations that have or currently attend Ridgewood School? Follow Ridgewood High School on Twitter. RHS's feeder schools are Benjamin Franklin Middle School and George Washington Middle School. Download the pdf, log in, sign up, don't miss it! Thank You! All rights reserved. Like Hribar, Petrakis said he had misgivings about the memorial's structure. [86], As of the 2020-21 school year Ridgewood High was 66% White, 18% Asian, 10% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0.1% Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander, and 0% American Indian/Alaskan Native.[87]. family-owned business and yet freely host over a million class websites. IMPORTANT: if you haven't contacted me elsewhere, please contact me (Jill) at rhsreunion78@yahoo.com to confirm receipt of this message! Ridgewood High School excelled during this period, leading the county in HSC Test scores four consecutive years. Mozilla/5.0 (iPhone; CPU iPhone OS 15_4_1 like Mac OS X) AppleWebKit/605.1.15 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/15.4 Mobile/15E148 Safari/604.1. The football stadium is also the winter and spring break home to the Phi Delta Theta cycling team from Indiana University. Ridgewood High School has made it to the final four of the Tournament of Champions (which includes all six state group champions) both in 2012 when they lost to Bridgewater-Raritan High School in triple overtime (Ranked top 20 in the country by InsideLacrosse magazine in 2012) and in 2013 to Don Bosco Prep High School (Ranked 25th in the country by InsideLacrosse magazine in 2013). (NJ legalized recreational marijuana on April 21). Download the full chronological list of the Ridgewood School Graduates . or email form to: campbellglenorchy@gmail.com . and pay via Venmo: @glenorchy-campbell. Some of our Ridgewood High School alumni have already started planning their next reunion. March 14, 2018. For more information about the Alumni Hall of Fame Brunch & Raffle, or to purchase tickets, Click Here for RHS Alumni Hall of Fame Info & Ticket Sales. Class of 2015. [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). The use of method books and exercises is supplemented by appropriate concert selections (Level 2.5 to 3), and these skills are developed in an enjoyable environment. A Ridgewood High School memorial, which stood in honor of three former students who were killed in action in the Vietnam War, has been damaged. RSVP on the official website and get details. Class of 1973. Friday evening casual get-together. Remember it is up to each class to plan their reunion and anyone can do it! The memorial, costing an estimated $30,000, was funded mostly by an Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity grant, Valentino-Barry said, with financial support by the American Legion Post 974. Telephone:- 01384 818445. We greatly appreciate your wonderful support." 10/4/2017, "Thanks to classreport.org our class website played a huge part in the success of our Reunion. [47] In 2018, the team won their second North II Group V title with a 27-7 win against Montclair High School in the sectional finals. RIDGEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 234PARENTSTUDENT HANDBOOK7500 West Montrose Avenue Norridge, Illinois 607061196 (708) 4564242 FAX: (708) 4560342 www.d234.orgTABLE OF CONTENTSRidgewood High School Board Fill & Sign Online, Print, Email, Fax, or Download Get Form . Saturday night formal dinner will be at Biagio's. [3] The school's closing ceremony took place on May 22, 2018, and was attended by faculty and alumni. Ridgewood (NJ) High School Class of 1973 50th Reunion [7] Rowe Holmes Associates designed the main building of Ridgewood High School after the Tampa Bay Center in Tampa, Florida, with its courtyard, high ceilings, and second floor overlooking the building. (Ridgewood High School). DoubleTree sign in Friday 4-8, Dinner Dance Sat. If you plan to attend this session, please indicate your intention on the Reunion Registration Form. [43][44] In 2003, the football team defeated Morristown High School by a score of 35-6 in the NJSIAA North I Group IV title game at Giants Stadium. This tradition and the strong foundation to which Ridgewoods successes are attributed, is the primary reason why families continue to choose Ridgewood School as their first choice for education. Click on the link below to visit our Facebook page. Ridgewood Junior High School opened on July 1, 1978. "We really don't have funding at the moment," she said. and will be used to provide support [2], The school's curriculum offered 14classes of Advanced Placement, an honors program, and many Dual-Enrollment options due to the proximity to Pasco-Hernando State College. [10], During the 198687 school year, Ridgewood High School was recognized with the National Blue Ribbon School Award of Excellence by the United States Department of Education,[11] the highest award an American school can receive. Kaitlyn Devir won the Overall State Championship and Jane McKinley placed 3rd. 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 IF YOU NEED ANOTHER FORM, PLEASE CONTACT US. Ridgewood High School was a four-year public high school serving residential suburbs in New Port Richey, Florida on the Gulf of Mexico, part of the Pasco County Public School System in Pasco County, Florida. That Ridgewood education has carried them forward into lifetimes of achievement, success and fulfillment. Saturday 6/6 9:30 am - golf at Great Gorge CC. Rhs73reunion@verizon.net. Thursday evening attending a play in NY City is planned, and Friday there is a picnic at John McHugh's home in Ho-Ho-Kus. Sat. Desserts will be provided by Allegrettis Bakery. In 2003, he retired after working for 35 years in the Pasco County School system. Here we go- Friday June 5 it starts with a tour of RHS at 5 pm. January 01, 1800. For more than nine decades, beginning with our first graduating class of 1924, eight hundred and twenty-three students have earned a education. The base remains, but the top part, which had been made of glass, was shattered. 1 PM Tour of Ridgewood High School Tour will begin around 1 PM, immediately following the Alumni Hall of Fame Brunch, and last between 60 and 90 minutes. Hribar, who hopes for more project . "CIBA cited as one of the best by Education Department". Class of 2019. They finished the season undefeated, 20-0. 9/11/2017, "Thank you for your assistance. For more than nine decades, beginning with our first graduating class of 1924, eight hundred and twenty-three students have earned a education. [55], The girls volleyball team won the Group IV state championship in 1986 (against runner-up Paramus High School in the final match of the playoffs), 1987 (vs. Paramus Catholic High School) and 1996 (vs. Immaculate Heart Academy). ADD NEW We cannot provide this service without your support. There is no charge for the tour. The professional artist commissioned to create the memorial's concept was James Hribar of Rockford, a member of the Ridgewood High School class of 1966. 3F. We choose a Thursday for several reasons. 200 Tice Blvd 20th Anniversary! [54], The girls' cross country team won the Group IV state championship in 1980, 1992, 1998 and 1999. "It felt like the memorial was screaming," she added. Ridgewood High School Class of 1944 Kathy Auteta Ridgewood High School Class of 1978 Wolfgang Babasade Ridgewood High School Class of 1966 Theadora Bacalkis Ridgewood High School Elizabeth Bagley Ridgewood High School Class of 1957 Laura Bagnaturo Ridgewood High School Class of 1980 Lucy Baker Ridgewood High School Class of 1972 Lisa Bal Thank You! The program's four state group titles are tied for tenth-most in the state. 1 team in the state from 1979 to 2015", NJSIAA Girls Cross Country State Group Champions, History of the NJSIAA Indoor Relay Championships, NJSIAA Boys Lacrosse Championship History, NJSIAA Boys Cross Country State Group Champions, "Cross-country: Ridgewood boys, Baginski win Bergen County Meet of Champions", NJSIAA Girls Basketball Championship History, NJSIAA Ice Hockey State Championship History, NJSIAA/Star-Ledger Track & Field Championships Sectionals - North I - Groups III and IV - 5/25/2007 to 5/26/2007, History of the NJSIAA Girls' Lacrosse Championships, Girls' Lacrosse - 2010 NJSIAA Tournament of Champions - Round 2 - Game 1 - Girls' Lacrosse, "Ridgewood girls' lax team wins second straight Tournament of Champions title", "Girls' soccer: Ridgewood's Jeff Yearing wins 400th", "H.S. Planning your reunion for the night of a home football game? Get-Together at Cucina Biagio (7319 W. Lawrence Ave, Harwood Heights) Come join us for a casual get together with classmates. E-mail: info@ridgewood.dudley.sch.uk. Petrakis, 94, who served on the Norridge Board of Fire and Police Commissioners for 51 years, is pitching a courtyard grotto design that he hopes will be funded and built by Memorial Day next year. Tab will move on to the next part of the site rather than go through menu items. Ridgewood-High-School-Class -of-60-Reunion-NJ.com. There s still time to bookJust mention RHS Beach Blast when you book your room. , New Jersey Tour will also be offered at 1 PM ( immediately following the Alumni Hall of Fame Brunch) on Saturday. Copyright 2023 AlumniClass, Inc. All rights reserved. Location and date are coming for the event. Ridgewood NJ, lost in the hubbub surrounding the BOE decision to implement late-start for the High School in September is another item that was voted into policy on February 13, 2023. Continue reading Posted on February 11, 2023 Last Year, Jamboree Awarded over $250,000 in Scholarships to Ridgewood High School Seniors Written by James Posted in (ending October 7th, 2023), Park West Tavern 6 PM Tour of Ridgewood High School Tour will begin at 6PM and last between 60 and 90 minutes. We would like to hear from you. [23] The school was ranked 273rd in the nation and 25th in New Jersey on the list of "America's Best High Schools 2012" prepared by The Daily Beast / Newsweek, with rankings based primarily on graduation rate, matriculation rate for college and number of Advanced Placement / International Baccalaureate courses taken per student, with lesser factors based on average scores on the SAT / ACT, average AP/IB scores and the number of AP/IB courses available to students.