Check out WCTV's May Schedule

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See coaches discuss the coming Bergen County Softball Championship tournament during a live show at 8 p.m. on May 3 broadcast over WCTV. The May 3 show features guests including coaches and players, with long-time Exit 168 show host Larry Lifrieri and John Francolla, known for his years as a local softball and baseball umpire. The tournament games begin May 4. The tournament is sponsored by the Bergen County Women Coaches Association. Weather permitting, WCTV will cover the May 18 quarterfinals from Immaculate Heart Academy, the semifinals May 25 at Indian Hills High School and the championship game June 1 at Montclair State University. The all-volunteer station offers 8 p.m. Friday shows. In May, they include a media presentation from …

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Immaculate Heart Students Support Vice Principal During Illness

IHA Vice Principal Toni-Marie Hals has been battling cancer for six years. She has been home resting for a few weeks, but her students wanted her to know they were still supporting her.

Current and former students of Immaculate Heart Academy in Washington Township have banded together over the past few weeks to support the school's vice principal during her battle against ovarian cancer. The vice principal, Toni-Marie Hals, is a member of IHA's class of 1989 and has been working in different positions at the school for 15 years. Hals, who is affectionately reffered to as "Dean Hals" since she was named director of students in 2001, has been an active member of the IHA community for years, working with the soccer team, student council and Students Against Drunk Driving. Hals was initially diagnosed with cancer in 2006 and the school community has supported her in raising money for ovarian cancer awareness in the Revlon Run…

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Two IHA Seniors Attending Naval Academy

Graduating IHA seniors Elizabeth McCarty and Briana Gorman will start at the academy in the fall.

  Immaculate Heart Academy seniors, Elizabeth McCarty of Ringwood and Briana Gorman of Pearl River, N.Y., will both be attending the United States Naval Academy in the fall. This is the first time that two IHA students from the same graduating class will be attending the U.S. Naval Academy. Commander Bill Squires presented McCarty and Gorman with their letters of acceptance to the U.S. Naval Academy at IHA’s Baccalaureate Mass on June 2, 2012. McCarty was named a Finalist in the 2012 Competition for National Merit Scholarships and also recently won the National Latin Exam award. She has taken part in track and cross country all four years at IHA and has been a member of the National Honor Society for the last two years. McCarty said she is…

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John Downey Named New BC Cross Country Head Coach

School welcomes sixth coach in program history as Downey serves in dual role with Bergen, IHA

Bergen Catholic Athletic Director Jack McGovern announced the hiring of John Downey as the school’s 6th cross country coach in program history on Thursday afternoon.  Downey comes to Bergen Catholic as one of the most accomplished cross country coaches in all of New Jersey. As the head coach at Immaculate Heart Academy, his program has captured state championships in three of the past four seasons, and have emerged as the most dominant girls cross country program in Bergen County. Downey will remain as the head coach at IHA while serving in the same capacity at BC. “I am so pleased to announce the hiring of John Downey as our new head coach of our cross country program,” said Jack McGovern. “John is young, dynamic, energetic, knowledgeable…

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Immaculate Heart Student Brings Prom Dresses to Girls in Need

Dana Scheffler runs the local chapter of Becca's Closet to help every girl have a special night.

Immaculate Heart Academy student Dana Scheffler has hundreds of dresses at home, but they're not all for herself — Scheffler volunteers her time by gathering prom dresses for girls who cannot afford to buy their own. She volunteers with a group called Becca's Closet, a national nonprofit which donates dresses to girls in need. Scheffler said she and her sister started the local chapter when she was in seventh grade and they wanted to find a charity to get involved with. "We started Googling stuff — that's how it always starts — and we found Becca's Closet," Scheffler said. "They didn't have a New York or New Jersey chapter, so we started it." They originally ran their chapter of Becca's Closet through IHA, but Scheffler said she found they…

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IHA Girls Lead in Soccer

IHA, Northern Highlands and Ramapo Lead in All-Suburban Girls' Soccer

Zoning Board Grants IHA Variance for Solar Panels

The school can install the solar panels on the roof after the Washington Township Zoning Board agreed to grant a variance

IHA Seniors Sign Letters of Intent

Five girls have committed to attend various colleges to play sports

Five Immaculate Heart Academy student athletes recently signed letters of intent to attend college and play sports. Casey Fazio of Washington Township will attend Penn State University for swimming; Kayla McAvoy of Wyckoff will attend Davidson College in North Carolina for swimming; Ashleigh Podhayny of Dumont will attend Towson University in Maryland for swimming; Brittany Tarantino of Ho-Ho-Kus will attend Boston University for lacrosse; and Raque Scott of Ridgewood will attend College of the Holy Cross in Massachusetts for basketball. Editor's Note: This information was provided by Immaculate Heart Academy.

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IHA Opens New Fitness Center

The facility offers a variety of exercise equipment

Immaculate Heart Academy officially opened its brand new Fitness Center Nov. 1. Senior athletes joined together with IHA religion department chair Sr. Margaret Gaffikin, principal Patricia Molloy and Rev. James Burke, who blessed the new facility. It offers state-of-the-art exercise equipment and an on-site Fitness and Sport Performance Coordinator, Tommi Paavola. Athletic Director and Assistant Principal of Building and Grounds Jason Schlereth said that the Fitness Center will be great for both students and faculty/staff. “The Fitness center is important because it will encourage students and staff to live a healthy lifestyle,” he said. “It will also be important for athletes to have a place to train right on site, especially with our …

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Township Residents Honored at IHA

Kevin and Barbara O'Halloran had the Trophy Lobby named after them

Three generations of the O’Halloran Family gathered at Immaculate Heart Academy Nov. 1 in celebration of Township of Washington residents, Kevin and Barbara O’Halloran as the Trophy Lobby was named in their honor and a plaque was unveiled. Legends of the IHA community, the O’Hallorans sent five daughters to the school throughout the 1970s and 1980s – Mary ’75, Kathleen ’76, Sheila ’78, Alice ’81 and Maura’ 86. They remain connected to the community through the activities of three granddaughters – Julie Ubriaco ’09, Madeline Ubriaco ’12 and Maeve Kenny ’15. Students, parents, alumnae and staff will be reminded of the O’Halloran legacy as they enter and exit the building through this high-traffic area at the rear of the school, a testament …

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