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Finding Their Stroke: Hackensack's Hidden Rowing Renaissance
In the tranquil waters of Overpeck Creek in nearby Leonia, the rhythmic splash of oars cuts through the afternoon mist as members of Hackensack High School's rowing team push themselves toward excellence. This dedicated group is part of something bigger—the Bergen County Rowing Academy, a not-for-profit organization bringing the joy of rowing to students across the county.
Founded in 2014 by Clemens Reinke, the Academy now encompasses six schools: Hackensack, Bergen Tech, Saddle River, Leonia, Frisk, and Dwight Englewood. With 50 rowers total, the program has become a cornerstone of athletic achievement in an often-overlooked sport. -
Hackensack Red Oak Is Rooted in Legacy
In a touching tribute that intertwined environmental stewardship with community remembrance, the Hackensack Public Schools partnered with the Hackensack Shade Tree Advisory Committee to honor a beloved educator while celebrating the City’s 33rd annual Arbor Day.
As morning sunlight filtered through the leaves of existing trees, all 525 elementary school students gathered on the grassy field at the corner of Club Way and Maple Hill Drive. There, a Northern Red Oak sapling—New Jersey's official state tree—was planted in memory of beloved former Principal Lillian K. Whitaker, whose impact on the school and community had been as enduring as the mighty oaks that symbolize strength and wisdom. -
Please VOTE NOW for Martin Rojas Ortiz!
Let's go Comets! Our very own Hackensack High School music student, Martin Rojas Ortiz (a junior), has been selected as a finalist for the NJ Shout Down Drugs contest! He needs our help to win. We NEED you to vote for Martin. As a bonus, you can listen to his original composition and check out his lyrics! Martin is the first Hackensack music student to become a finalist in this competition. Let's help this talented musician win!
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Arbor Day in Hackensack: Celebrate Memory of Lillian Whitaker
The public is invited to Hackensack’s 33rd Arbor Day Celebration at Nellie K. Parker School to honor the memory of Lillian Whitaker with a tree dedication.
The Arbor Day Celebration is scheduled for Friday, April 25 at 9:30 a.m., 261 Maple Hill Drive.
Lillian, who died suddenly late in 2024 and was known as the “Mother Teresa of the Class”, was a beloved principal whose dedication to education profoundly impacted the community, according to city officials. -
Hackensack Baseball Defeats Wood-Ridge, 9-5
A five-run second inning put Hackensack into the lead, as the Comets defeated Wood-Ridge, 9-5, in an independent baseball game on Saturday morning in Hackensack. Hackensack is now 4-4 on the season, and Wood-Ridge is 5-5.
Wood-Ridge jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the top of the first, as Lucas Mendoza led off the game with a single, and moved to second on Jake Wall’s single. Nick Mabel bunted the runners over, and Mendoza scored on Dominick Buonomo’s ground out.
