Weequahic High School

National Girls and Women in Sports Day

February 2, 2022, marks the 36th annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day (NGWSD). This celebration inspires girls and women to play and be active, to realize their full power.

Congratulations to the following student-athletes who were recognized by the NJSIAA:

Serenity Loyal
American History High School
Jayliene Agosto
Arts High School
Sarah Wiltshire
Bard High School Early College
Anisha Able
Barringer High School

Destiny Hines
Central High School
Yeimy Rodriguez
East Side High School
Chelsea Mensah
Malcolm X Shabazz High School
Paula Marie Brown
Science Park High School

Kiarra Melendez
Technology High School
Sa'diyyah Robinson
University High School
Michelle Ikedi
Weequahic High School
Onessa Jeune
West Side High School

Soul Bowl 2021 – Shabazz vs Weequahic

Newark Native, Weequahic Alumni Ihmir Smith-Marsette is tapped to join the NFL

Ihmir Smith-Marsette, Iowa's wide-receiver is ready to join the NFL. Special thanks to Carolina Panther and West Side graduate Tahir Whitehead for hosting the Official NFL Draft Celebration for Ihmir.

The NFL Draft will air from April 29, 2021 - May 1, 2021.

Ihmir Smith-Marsette was drafted in the 5th round of the NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. Number 157 overall!

South Ward Thanksgiving Turkey & Warm Coat Giveaway

South Ward Thanksgiving Giveaway 2020 from Newark Board of Education on Vimeo.

On Saturday, November 21st, 2020, Weequahic High School and Chancellor Avenue School partnered to plan a Thanksgiving Turkey & Warm Coat Giveaway took place at Untermann Field.

Principal Pitts of Chancellor Avenue School noted "We managed to give out: turkeys, new warm coats, fresh fruits/veggies, Tropicana juice products, "Beyond Meat" for Vegans/Vegetarians, Muslims and/or those looking for healthy food options - Supported the Community with Medicaid/Medicare Sign-up, and Free COVID Testing."

It was truly an amazing and well-organized event. Thank You to the Newark Police Department who managed a safe event consisting of safety measures inline with Social Distancing.

We would like to thank the many sponsors and partners who supported us in making this event a success. We look forward to planning more events of this magnitude to spread the love and resources beyond our individual school communities.

NBOE, Rutgers School of Health Professions, and RWJ Barnabas Health announces Allied Health Academy at Weequahic High School

Life After Weequahic: Weequahic H.S. Debuts Wall of Graduating Scholars

[NEWARK, New Jersey – May 23, 2010] Weequahic High School has developed a wall of Fame for visitors and students to see photos and future plans for graduating scholars. The wall, entitled, LIFE AFTER WEEQUAHIC – MEET ME IN COLLEGE, features the photographs and graduating scholars with their plans after graduating from Weequahic High School in June.

The wall was designed by School Operation Assistant, Dequiandra Fradkin. Weequahic Principal Andre Hollis said, “I want to thank Ms. Fradkin for creating this special wall that is truly a centerpiece of promise and hope for our students.” He added, “Our students worked hard, dared to be great and now they are off to college and the United States ! IP! (Indian Pride)”

The 15 students featured in the display are listed below:

Oluwatimilehin Ajiboxe-Kafor
Francisca Boakye
Amajanae Crumbley
Dylan Scott Eley
Samuel Falowo
Kaimlee Asia Gillespie
Joyce Ikedife
Nyasiah Jackson
Shalom Jimoh
Nylah Monique Jennings
Jesse Obeng
Aleemia Robinson
Tyree Robinson
Hassatou Sow
Brianna Whitaker

The students will be attending a number of colleges and universities including: Rutgers, Montclair State, University of Bridgeport, New Jersey City, Fairleigh Dickinson, Lincoln, William Paterson, Kean, and State University of New York University and Bloomfield, Caldwell, and Felecian, College. Two students will also join the United States Navy and the Army.