BY RON FOX SPECIAL TO THE RECORD | THE RECORD Her teachers at Emerson High School can be sure that Katie Falotico always will be prepared for class. "When I was little, people told me, don't worry about homework. It's only elementary school; it isn't important," the...

By JJ CONRAD STAFF WRITER | The Record It may have taken a Hail Mary, but football will continue at Queen of Peace. Just days after the 86-year-old North Arlington high school announced it surpassed a $1 million fundraising goal to keep its doors open, North Jersey...

BY LINDA MOSS AND JIM NORMAN STAFF WRITERS | THE RECORD NORTH ARLINGTON — Queen of Peace High School announced Tuesday it had surpassed a $1-million fundraising goal to avoid being closed — less than six weeks after launching its Save QPHS Campaign. The school was...

CHRIS PEDOTA/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER:   Waldwick pitcher/outfielder John Apgar has excelled since he grasped the mental aspect of the game. ...........................................................................................................   By GARY PHILLIPS...

BY KEITH IDEC STAFF WRITER | THE RECORD Far from satisfied following a good sophomore season, Joey Castellanos committed more time than ever last off-season toward reaching his potential. Winter workouts were voluntary for members of the St. Mary baseball team....

  Mike Carcich, Wood-Ridge Wood-Ridge did not win a North 1, Group 1 title. That was just about the only thing the Blue Devils didn't do in one of the most successful season's in program history. Mike Carcich capped his sixth season at the helm by leading the...

  BY MARK J. CZERWINSKI STAFF WRITER | THE RECORD Ryan Moore graduated from thrower to pitcher this season. That’s why the Waldwick senior right-hander won a North Jersey-best 10 games, including three in the state baseball tournament for the North 1, Group 1...