What's the 411 @ 291?

The Lafayette Drop
What's the 411 @ 291?

The Lafayette Drop
What's the 411 @ 291?

The Lafayette Drop

2024-2025 Staff

Naylea Hernandez-Tapia
Co-Editor in Chief

Naylea Hernandez-Tapia

Naylea Hernandez Tapia is a senior at PASE, the co-editor of the Newspaper Club, and an active member of the yearbook club! Naylea aspires to have a career in medicine and is constantly working to better the club by participa...

Director of Photography and Staff Writer

Justin Rosas

Justin Rosas is in his junior year, enrolled in the Aerospace Engineering pathway at PASE, hoping to one day study architecture. He is currently a member of the Engineering Club, Yearbook, Robotics Club, and the newspaper's podcast,...

Staff Writer and Photographer

Isabella Lantigua

Isabella Lantigua is a senior at the Passaic Academy for Science & Engineering, currently in the Biotechnology Pathway. Isabella is a member of the Passaic Pep Band as a clarinet player, where she performs at school football...

Staff Writer, Podcast Co-Host and Photographer

Aldo Romero

Aldo Romero, a junior at the Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering, is a member of the Computer Science Pathway. Passionate about sports such as soccer, football, boxing, and wrestling, he is a very hardworking student....

Staff Writer and Photographer

Kevin Hernandez Martinez

Kevin Hernandez is a Junior at the Passaic Science Academy.  Studying in the Data Analytics pathway. He is most interested in sports. Closest to his family and friends. Proud dog owner, and very sociable. ...

Araly Rosas
Social Media Manager

Araly Rosas

Araly Rosas is a senior at Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering, studying in the Data Science pathway. She is interested in working in the medical field in the future. Her hobbies include reading, listening to music, and...

Pablo Tiro
Podcast Director and Co-Host

Pablo Tiro

Pablo Tiro, a Junior at the Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering. Director and Co-Host of the PASE Podcast! He is pursuing a career in Aerospace Engineering. His interests include sleeping, collecting Pokémon cards, and ...

Ashley Reyes
Editor in Chief

Ashley Reyes

Ashley Arianna Reyes is a Junior at the Passaic Academy for Science & Engineering currently in the Data Science pathway. Ashley is also in the BCCC program, working hard for a General Associate Degree. She is currently a memb...

Staff Writer and Photographer

Dilcia Colon

Dilcia Colon is a junior at the Passaic Academy for Science & Engineering currently in the Bergen Cohort 2025. She is in the National Honor Society, and Spanish National Honor Society with the position of treasurer. Addition...

Leonardo Martinez
Staff Writer and Photographer

Leonardo Martinez

Leonardo Martinez, a junior at the Passaic Academy of Science and Engineering, is a dedicated member of the data analytics pathway. Passionate about a future in data-aligned professions, he is currently developing a video gam...

Kenya Benítez
Advisor

Kenya Benítez

Mrs. Benítez is a mom of twin toddlers, a wife, a crafter, and a High School Spanish Teacher, for all levels up to AP Spanish Literature and Culture. She attended Rutgers University- Newark, Montclair State University, and Universidad...