Bayonne High School Drama Society is proud to announce its upcoming spring musical, Mean Girls. The production is directed by Lori Alexander, a former Broadway performer whose professional experience and passion for theatre bring exceptional energy and expertise to the BHS stage. Featuring more than 70 talented student performers, musicians, and members of the technical and stage crew, this high-energy show promises an unforgettable theatrical experience for the entire community.

Mean Girls follows Cady Heron as she navigates the wild and hilarious world of high school cliques after moving from Africa to suburban Illinois. As she encounters “The Plastics” and learns the ups and downs
of popularity, the story delivers sharp humor, catchy songs, and a heartfelt message about friendship, identity, and staying true to yourself.

Ms. Alexander shares that she is thrilled to bring this vibrant production to the Bayonne community. “The themes of Mean Girls are always timely,” she says. “There’s so much heart beneath the humor, and I’m
incredibly proud of the dedication and talent our students have brought to this show. Audiences are going to have a wonderful time.”

Performances will be held at Bayonne High School’s Alexander X. O’Connor Auditorium, 669 Avenue A, Bayonne, New Jersey.

Performance Dates:
Friday, March 13 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, March 14 at 7:00 PM
Sunday, March 15 at 2:00 PM

Ticket Prices:
$15 Adults
$10 Students and Senior Citizens

*Mean Girls is recommended for ages 12 and up.

Tickets are available online at bhsdrama.booktix.com.

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Hoboken

Thursday, December 11, 2025
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
Festive entertainment with Elvis the Elf, live performances by Hoboken youth, a special visit from Santa Claus, and complimentary hot cocoa/baked goods from local businesses.
11th and Washington Streets, Hoboken, NJ
5:00 pm

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Bayonne’s annual Holocaust Remembrance Service is scheduled for Thursday, April 24, at 6:00 p.m., in the Dorothy Harrington City Council Chambers at 630 Avenue C.  The event is sponsored by the United Jewish Appeal (UJA) Federation of Bayonne and the Bayonne Interfaith Clergy and is hosted by the City of Bayonne.  Mayor Jimmy Davis is the honorary chairman of the program.

          At the memorial program, elected officials will offer brief remarks and present proclamations, resolutions, and citations.  Clergy from various faiths will offer prayers and reflections. Members of Bayonne’s veterans’ groups will carry the colors and the banners of their posts.  Bayonne students will also participate in the procession.  The Bayonne Interfaith Choir will sing. 

Hara Lynn Benjamin, a cantorial singer with the Temple Beth-El Religious School, will lead the singing of Hatikvah.  Alan Gordon Smulen, a cantorial singer from Temple Emanu-El and President of the board of Amore Opera, will lead the singing of the Star-Spangled Banner.  The accompanist will be Sidney Hagans, Director of the Bayonne Interfaith Choir.  Lee Smulen is also a member of the event’s music committee. 

          The event will include a candlelighting ceremony to remember the victims of the Holocaust. 

          The winners of the Holocaust writing contest at Bayonne High School will read from their compositions.  The students will receive awards sponsored by the Preminger and Epstein families.

          Arnold Wendroff is President of the UJA Federation of Bayonne. Dr. Ellen Goldberg is the Executive Director of the UJA Federation and the Jewish Community Center. Ilona Rosenberg is President of the Bayonne Jewish Community Center.  Helene Kessel Nagiar and Joseph E. Ryan will co-chair the service.

          This memorial program is free and open to the public.

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          The Bayonne High School Soccer Program announced that the first annual Super Soccer Saturday will take place on Saturday, August 20, 2022, from 12:00 noon until 6:00 p.m., at Ahern Veterans Memorial Stadium.  The stadium is located by Newark Bay near the foot of West 25^th Street. 

The event will include several soccer games that will feature current Bayonne High School soccer players, BHS alumni players, and veterans of Bayonne Youth Soccer Association (BYSA) Travel Teams.  The games will include BYSA Youth Travel Teams: Boys under 9; Boys under 12; Girls under 9; Girls under 10; Girls under 12; and Girls under 19.  There will also be a Bayonne High School Boys Varsity game and a Bayonne High School Girls Varsity game.  The Bayonne High School Alumni game will feature Team Arszulowicz vs. Team Breyan, which are named after two pioneering Bayonne High School Soccer Coaches. Ray Arszulowicz initiated the Girls Soccer Program and served as Girls Soccer Coach for many years.  He also served as Boys Soccer Assistant Coach. Jim Breyan was an early Bayonne High School Boys Soccer Coach.  Under his leadership, the Boys Soccer Program gained notoriety on both the county and state levels.

Super Soccer Saturday will also feature prizes, a concession stand, contests, food trucks, raffles, and more.  All proceeds will benefit the Bayonne High School Soccer Program.  

The event is being hosted by the Bayonne High School Girls Soccer Parents Booster Club, which is called SPORT-BHS. Club President Jim Mock said, “I would like to encourage the entire Bayonne community to join us for a great day of soccer and fun on Saturday, August 20.  We look forward to bringing together current and former players from Bayonne High School and the BYSA, along with soccer fans from the community.  Come join us to support our great high school soccer players.”

This event was originally planned prior to the COVID pandemic and was shelved after the virus outbreak. Mr. Mock said, “The time now seems perfect with the entire BHS Soccer Program evolving with the addition of new coaches at all levels.  The Boys Head Coach is Jim McCaffery.  The Girls Head Coach is Victor Pesantez. We are hopeful that this event will become an annual celebration.”  He continued, “Our mission for this event is evident in our slogan, Bringing Bayonne Together.  Having a day of soccer showcasing the many teams that represent Bayonne will hopefully increase the support for our high school program.”

          Follow the BHS Soccer Program on Facebook at S.P.O.R.T.-B.H.S.  You can show your Bayonne pride by wearing maroon and white, Bayonne High Schoolâ€s colors.

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Tammy Blanchard  loves her hometown of Bayonne, New Jersey. The Emmy-winning and Tony-nominated actress makes no secret of her love for the City of Bayonne. Check any of her interviews  and you will always find a reference to Bayonne  and her love for the people and the places the City has to offer.

Ms. Blanchard co-star of the recently released   INTO THE WOODS, and the soon to be released suspense film THE INVITATION stopped by Bayonne City Hall on Tuesday, April 28th and met with Bayonne Mayor Jimmy Davis.

Mayor Davis and Ms. Blanchard discussed the future of the arts in Bayonne and the Bayonne school system which Ms. Blanchard attended both grammar school and high school in Bayonne.

In 2014 Ms. Blanchard was inducted in to the Bayonne High School Hall of Fame for Arts & Entertainment.

Tammy Blanchard INTO THE WOODS Interview

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Dionna Lenardo lead the scoring for All Saints with 8 points, along with Gabby Ogbin scoring 6, to help All Saints, No.2 in the City , earn a 20-19 victory against Oresko No. 1 .

According to John Ricard League Coordinator both the All Saints Panthers and Nicholas Oresko Jaguars have been in the championship for the past 5 years and the Championship has always gone to Bayonne. “The rivalry of these two teams has made for some wonderful basketball.”

The first quarter started with Gabby Ogbin and Stephanie Peters giving All Saints an early lead followed by Nicholas Oresko’s Katie Boyle and Sophia Polycheck to take the lead for Oresko. Alyssa Reynold scored on a fast break in the second quarter to keep it close.

The half time score stood at 7-6, with Nicholas Oresko in the lead. Lenardo comes back in the game to score two quick baskets with Gabby Pellicio, getting one from the foul line at the beginning of the third quarter, allowing All Saints to take back the lead.

In the fourth quarter, Nicholas Oresko tied the score at 17-17 when Jesse Semeniak scored 2 and Katie Boyle hit a 3 point shot with two minutes left to tie it. Then Dionna Lenardo went to the foul line and made two key free throws; followed by Ogbin who made one. The Panthers never looked back.

Scoring for the All Saint’s Panthers were Dionna Lenardo with 8 points, Gabby Ogbin with 6 points, Alyssa Reynolds with 2 points, Stephanie Peters with 2 points and Gabby Pellicio with 2 points.

Katie Boyle led the Nicholas Oresko Jaguars with 10 points, followed by Sofia Polishchuk with 7 points and Jesse Semeniak with 2 points.

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 In photo – L to R:   Kester Canda, Abraam Tawfik

.The original designs of two BHS Computer Graphics students were selected for the annual Senior Day and Project Graduation T-Shirts.

 Abraam Tawfikâ€s design was chosen for the Senior Day T-shirt and distributed to all seniors on Monday, June 17 to be worn at the annual event held at Veteranâ€s Stadium that day.  Once Abraam was informed that his design was chosen, he was directed to create a second design for the back of the shirt which read “B.H.S. and I.M.T.T.  Partners in Education”.

 Kester Candaâ€s design for the Project Graduation T-shirt was worn by all those who attended the event after the 2013 BHS graduation ceremony.

 Over 45 designs from the Computer Graphics classes were submitted for consideration under the direction of Mrs. Charlann Meluso, Computer Graphics teacher. Both Abraam and Kester each received a $25 award for their efforts.

 

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Worthy of any Broadway production from elaborate costumes and scenery these youngsters in this production directed by Lori Alexander and Laura Craig made the trip out worthwhile for the audience.

Our River View Observr photographer was at the show and took these photos and video .

The Little Mermaid will also be shown on Saturday at 2pm and 7pm- February 9th, and Sunday at 2pm February 10th.

Alexander X.O’Connor Auditorium at Bayonne High School

Tickets $10 for children $12 for adults

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