Ensemble of a Classical Play. Student organizations Do Anything Nice (D.A.N.) Do Anything Nice (D.A.N.) is a student-led organization that demonstrates the importance of acts of kindness in everyday life and leads in creative strategies for people to practice kindness in their daily lives. D.A.N. members engage in innovative new methods to bring community service to educational institutions. Founded by a small group of senior students, VHS D.A.N. is now in its 7th year active at Verona High School. In fall 2001 the first random act of kindness was to put candy in every student's locker during the evening hours of the night. Since then the club has expanded to include a second D.A.N. chapter located at Ithaca College, Ithaca, New York, that is now in its 3rd year active. Administration The school's principal is Joshua Cogdill. His core administration team includes the assistant principal. Controversies In April 2022, school librarian and technology coordinator Elissa Malespina was unexpectedly terminated from her role due to her attempts to include diversity within displays in the library. Her annual evaluation noted that her "approach to library displays creates a student space that is not inclusive enough," and that she would not be asked to return for the 2022-23 school year. Math and computer science teacher and 20 year veteran of the school Richard Wertz suggested that this sudden negativity followed outcries from parents in the community. Malespina went on medical leave for the remainder of the school year. Notable alumni Kevin Bannon (born 1957, class of 1975), basketball coach at The College of New Jersey (Trenton State College), Rider University and Rutgers University."Bannon Inducted Into Basketball Hall Of Fame", My Verona NJ, press release dates November 12, 2014. Accessed February 6, 2018. "Kevin Bannon, Verona High School class of 1975, was inducted into the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Basketball Hall of Fame Honor Roll on Saturday, November 1." Mel Behney (born 1947), former MLB pitcher who played for the Cincinnati Reds. Lorinda Cherry (1944–2022), computer scientist and programmer who spent much of her career at Bell Labs Jay Curtis (born , class of 1968), author, producer, writer, director and actor, who co-directed 75-0: The Documentary, about a 1966 loss by a score of 75–0 to Madison High School, part of a 32-game losing streak. Dan DePalma (born 1989), wide receiver who played in the Canadian Football League for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Anthony