The Valley Echo

The Valley Echo
The Valley Echo

The Valley Echo
The Valley Echo

The Valley Echo
Madison Gallo

Madison Gallo, Editor in Chief

Madi Gallo graduated in 2019.

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New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal speaks about his experiences with discrimination while as a federal prosecutor. He presented at Unity in the Valley with community members, students, and religious leaders on Tuesday, March 19.

PVRHSD holds Unity in the Valley event at PV

Rachel Cohen and Madison Gallo
March 20, 2019
The first Sikh Attorney General, New Jersey's Gurbir Grewal spoke at Pascack Valley's Unity in the Valley event on Tuesday, March 19. Grewal chatted with Smoke Signal Editor in Chief Madison Gallo prior to the event.

Exclusive interview with NJ Attorney General

Madison Gallo and Josh DeLuca
March 20, 2019
A swastika was found in one of PV's boys bathrooms upstairs in September, and, consequently it was closed for investigation. After a string of hate and bias incidents at PV, a minor was charged and is being held responsible for at least one of the incidents.

Minor charged in hate and bias incident

Madison Gallo and Rachel Cohen
March 4, 2019
PVRHSD faculty to attend seminar on MLK Day

PVRHSD faculty to attend seminar on MLK Day

Madison Gallo, Editor in Chief
January 17, 2019
Thank you, Rawson

Thank you, Rawson

Madison Gallo, Editor in Chief
November 20, 2018
The Pascack Valley Regional High School District implemented the Gradebook Pilot Program earlier this school year. It is set to continue for the duration of the school year.

Gradebook to remain closed during school day

Madison Gallo, Editor in Chief
November 19, 2018
PV students took the final sections of PARCC testing Tuesday.

‘Student-led Movement of Unity’ planned for Wednesday

Madison Gallo, Editor in Chief
November 19, 2018
Hate crimes on the rise across United States

Hate crimes on the rise across United States

Madison Gallo, Editor in Chief
November 19, 2018
The Smoke Signal broke the news last week that two swastikas were found inside of PV bathrooms. More instances of hate speech were found etched into plaques along the back of PV's third base dugout.

Hateful graffiti found on plaques along baseball dugout

Madison Gallo, Editor in Chief
November 12, 2018
The Smoke Signal takes home the gold

The Smoke Signal takes home the gold

Madison Gallo and
November 7, 2018
The second floor boys bathroom in Pascack Valley has been closed since September. At the recent PVRHSD Board of Education Meeting, it was revealed that this bathroom and another one were defaced with anti-Semitic illustrations.

Superintendent confirms anti-Semitic graffiti

Madison Gallo, Rachel Cohen, and Josh DeLuca
November 6, 2018
A student logs onto the online gradebook, Genesis, to check their grades. Genesis is closed from Monday to Thanksgiving after teachers expressed concern about the gradebook being distracting.

Online gradebook temporarily closed during school hours

Madison Gallo, Editor in Chief
October 3, 2018
(From top left clockwise): Rachel Cohen, Tara Healy, Josh DeLuca, Noah Schwartz, Jeremy Lesserson, Katie Mullaney, Kayla Barry, Madison Gallo, Ava Devincenzo, and Molly Heintze

Welcome back!

Madison Gallo, Editor in Chief
August 29, 2018
Members of Jasper’s first team play a basketball game in 1973. Their uniforms were cut-off jeans and reversible t-shirts with numbers taped on them.

The start of the long gold line

Madison Gallo and Trey Herenda
January 29, 2018
Jeff Jasper carries his bride, Lois Jasper, on their wedding day on March 5, 1972. They have been married for almost 46 years.

Love and basketball

Madison Gallo, Editor in Chief
January 24, 2018
The hallways were empty of students on Wednesday morning, as students reported to school at 10 a.m. Teachers used the morning for professional development.

Students face possible discipline for possessing inappropriate images

Madison Gallo, Lauren Cohen, and Molly Heintze
January 19, 2018
Joe Poli, left, and Jeff Jasper pose together in 1985. The PV Christmas Tournament was renamed to the Joe Poli Memorial Holiday Tournament in order to commemorate the late principal and Jasper’s friend.

Dressed with a smile

Madison Gallo, Editor in Chief
January 16, 2018
Pascack Valley girls basketball coach Jeff Jasper could achieve his 1,000th career win Thursday against Northern Highlands. The game will be home at 4 p.m.

Jasper’s journey: from soldier to teacher

Madison Gallo, Editor in Chief
January 11, 2018
Jeff Jasper cuts down the net after winning his first state title.

Life before the 1,000th win

Madison Gallo, Editor in Chief
January 11, 2018
Madison Gallo, currently a PV junior and Editor in Chief of The Smoke Signal, reflects on her years at PV and the impact that the Class of 2016 has had on her life.

Becoming an example for underclassmen

Madison Gallo, Editor in Chief
October 11, 2017
Officers Travis Woods and German Decena are among the group of cops that participated in the event.

Hillsdale Police Department hosts ‘Coffee with a Cop’ event

Madison Gallo and Kayla Barry
October 5, 2017
From left: Smoke Signal Managing Editor Kayla Barry, Editor in Chief Lauren Cohen, and Editor in Chief Madison Gallo.

Welcome back!

Lauren Cohen and Madison Gallo
August 23, 2017
LOL was hosted in the cafeteria on January 19.

OMG! Check out LOL!

Madison Gallo and Kayla Barry
February 1, 2017
Dinner and a show

Dinner and a show

Kayla Barry and Madison Gallo
November 16, 2016
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[Photo] PV says goodbye to beloved video production teacher

May 25, 2016
Students refusing to take the PARCC are not allowed to use any electronic devices, including laptops and cell phones.

[Photo] PARCC testing day 2: students refusing to take the test not allowed to use electronics

Jamie Ryu, Staff Writer
May 15, 2016
Two representatives from High Focus Centers, a provider of group therapy for substance abuse and psychiatric, teach PV students at the Wellness Fair.

PV hosts its first Wellness Fair

Kayla Barry, Brian Sumereau, Madison Gallo, and Kyle Comito
May 4, 2016
Students get excited for the basketball playoff game on March 2 at Ramapo High School. Bleachers were damaged that night by PV's student fan section and efforts have been made to reimburse Ramapo for repairing the bleachers.

“Fear the Indian” t-shirt controversy

Madison Gallo, Staff Editor
April 19, 2016
This picture was displayed in an email to the school advertising the sale of the shirts as well as published on Twitter by the PV Sports (@feartheindian) account. Several members of the PV community thought that the Indian head logo appearing on this shirt was being phased out by the administration and were surprised to see the image reemerge.

Indian head logo to stay

Madison Gallo, Staff Editor
April 16, 2016
This picture was put on Twitter on March 2 by the PV Sports "Fear the Indian" account. It is one of the photos that could have been used to identify which students were at this game.

Students use controversial Indian head logo in t-shirt fundraiser

Madison Gallo, Staff Editor
April 16, 2016
The Kids in the Hall: Ashley

The Kids in the Hall: Ashley

Vanessa Rutigliano, Madison Gallo, and Kayla Barry
April 6, 2016
Teachers Roast Teachers: Koch Vs. Jerome Edition

Teachers Roast Teachers: Koch Vs. Jerome Edition

Kayla Barry and Madison Gallo
April 1, 2016
The Canvas homepage.

[Photo] PV adopts Canvas as main LMS

Jake Topolosky, Staff Writer
March 22, 2016
"Urinetown" cast holds flashmob during lunch

“Urinetown” cast holds flashmob during lunch

Madison Gallo, Staff Editor
March 20, 2016
Steven

The Kids in the Hall: Steven

Vanessa Rutigliano, Madison Gallo, and Kayla Barry
March 8, 2016
TurnItIn representative Melissa Perlman presenting products to educators.

EdSurge educational technology company tours: TurnItIn

Evan Jones and Madison Gallo
February 26, 2016

EdSurge Exclusive: Cory Booker

Madison Gallo, Staff Editor
February 26, 2016
virtual day

[Photo] Park Ridge holds its first Virtual Day

Jamie Ryu, Staff Writer
February 17, 2016
The Kids in the Hall: Jack

The Kids in the Hall: Jack

Vanessa Rutigliano, Madison Gallo, and Kayla Barry
February 11, 2016
The Kids in the Hall: Lisa

The Kids in the Hall: Lisa

Vanessa Rutigliano, Madison Gallo, and Kayla Barry
February 10, 2016
The Kids in the Hall: Veronica

The Kids in the Hall: Veronica

Vanessa Rutigliano, Madison Gallo, and Kayla Barry
February 3, 2016
Students explore Pascack Period Courses

Students explore Pascack Period Courses

Madison Gallo, Kayla Barry, and Bryanna Testino
January 28, 2016
Mr. DelSanto teaches his Pascack Period class.

Pascack Period Tour: Trivia & Game Shows- Battle of the Brains

Bryanna Testino, Madison Gallo, and Kayla Barry
January 19, 2016
Ms. Francesca Silvano leads Pascack Valley students in yoga during her Pascack Period class.

Pascack Period Tour: Yoga

Madison Gallo, Bryanna Testino, and Kayla Barry
January 12, 2016
Teachers "whip" into 2016

Teachers “whip” into 2016

Kayla Barry, Madison Gallo, and Bryanna Testino
December 22, 2015
Brandon Alvarado shares his experiences about writing a book with Mrs. Valerie Mattessich's freshman English class.

PV alumnus speaks about Senior Project

Madison Gallo, Staff Editor
December 21, 2015
Pascack Period Tour: Mural Painting

Pascack Period Tour: Mural Painting

Kayla Barry, Madison Gallo, and Bryanna Testino
December 16, 2015
PV senior Laura Santo sings the Italian National Anthem on stage with one of the 24 Italian exchange students.

[Photo] PV welcomes the Italian foreign exchange students

Madison Gallo, Staff Editor
December 10, 2015
Pascack Period Tour: Smoking & Barbecuing

Pascack Period Tour: Smoking & Barbecuing

Bryanna Testino, Madison Gallo, and Kayla Barry
November 23, 2015
Pascack Period Tour: Cake Decorating

Pascack Period Tour: Cake Decorating

Madison Gallo, Kayla Barry, and Bryanna Testino
October 28, 2015

Pascack Period Tour: “Cars! Cars! Cars!”

Kayla Barry and Madison Gallo
October 15, 2015
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