Crusader News

CLARK, NJ – Recently, Arthur L. Johnson High School held its seasonal pep rally to cheer on its Spring athletes. It was momentous because it was the first indoor pep rally since the start of Covid. Everyone at ALJ was looking forward to restarting the tradition. 

The students filled up the bleachers with happiness and excitement, each grade ready to show off the most spirit and ...

CLARK, NJ - The pitter-patter of little feet is not something one hears at Arthur L. Johnson High School very often. The exception is on Bring Your Child to Work Day, which is very popular with teachers, staff and administrators at the school.

All day long, young children assisted their parents in the classroom, handing out work, collecting assignments, even participating in ...

CLARK NJ- Jon Spricigo was named the April Student of the Month for Arthur L. Johnson High School based on his academic performance and school participation. 

Spricigo has committed to attend The College of New Jersey where he plans to major in astrophysics.

“I will be majoring in astrophysics because I enjoyed learning about it during my junior year in AP Physics 1,” ...

ROME, ITALY – They say that all roads lead to Rome and that is exactly where ALJ travelers spent their last two days before their return to the United States.

Walking over 25,000 steps, they began their tour at the iconic colosseum, followed by the Forum. Their guide was able to get entry to a new exhibit displaying the twin Roman temples.

The group continued to the presidential ...

CAPRI, ITALY - On Tuesday the ALJ international travelers boarded a high-speed train known as the Feccia Rossa ( mred arrow in English) from Florence to Naples where they continue their journey by luxury bus.

One of their first stops was a local pizza restaurant in Naples, the birthplace of pizza. They enjoyed an afternoon touring the nearby ancient city of Pompeii which was destroyed by the ...

FLORENCE, ITALY - The intrepid ALJ travelers arrived in Florence on Easter Sunday. After checking in at the Hotel California, they began two whirlwind days in the birthplace of the Renaissance.

After a two-hour tour which included the world-famous Duomo, Baptistry, Ponte Vecchio, and the designer district, the group visited the Accademia and Michelangelo’s David.

In the evening, the ...

Clark, NJ: “When in Rome . . .” has become a catch phrase without even having the ending “Do as the Romans do.” Students from Arthur L. Johnson High School are taking up that age old adage as they enjoy a ten day trip to Italy.

Led by Mr. Fredy Reyes and Mrs. Alessandra Bonacchi, the trip started in Venice and will head to Florence, Sorrento, and Rome ...

CLARK NJ– Sarah Scepkowski is Arthur L. Johnson High School’s April Crusader of the Month. She has earned this honorable title by exemplifying educational and athletic excellency. 

Scepkowski is in her senior year of high school, and so her commitment to a college is just around the corner. She has applied to Sacred Heart University, The College of New Jersey, Fairfield ...