2019, the boys’ baseball team also won their first ever NJSIAA Group IV state title, defeating Eastern Regional High School by a score of 2-1 in the group final. That same season, the team won their first championship in the 61-year history of the Bergen County Tournament, defeating Saint Joseph Regional High School by a score of 10-7 in the tournament final. Music Ridgewood High School's music department offers three orchestras, three choirs, three concert bands, a marching band, two jazz ensembles, and numerous small ensembles. Ridgewood High School was named a Grammy Signature School in 2004. The three curricular bands are the symphonic band, concert band, and wind ensemble, conducted by John W. Luckenbill III and Jeffery G. Haas. The symphonic band is an entry-level band where students focus on sharpening their skills in rhythm, pitch, and balance. The use of method books and exercises is supplemented by appropriate concert selections (Level 2.5 to 3), and these skills are developed in an enjoyable environment. Administration The school's principal is Jeffrey M. Nyhuis. His core administration team includes two assistant principals. Demographics As of the 2020-21 school year Ridgewood High was 66% White, 18% Asian, 10% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0.1% Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander, and 0% American Indian/Alaskan Native. RHS's feeder schools are Benjamin Franklin Middle School and George Washington Middle School. Notable alumni Robert T. Bakker (born 1945, class of 1963), paleontologist Guy Benson (born 1985), conservative talk radio personality; Fox News contributor Alex Bleeker (born 1986), musician and guitarist best known as the bassist of the American indie rock band Real Estate. Andy Blitz (born 1971, class of 1989), comedian, writer, producer and actor best known for his sketch comedy and writing work on the late-night talk show Late Night with Conan O'Brien Tara M. Chaplin, psychologist. Tyler Clementi (1991-2010, class of 2010), Rutgers University student who committed suicide after his intimate encounter with another man was streamed online Kelly Conheeney (born 1991), soccer player; midfielder for Sky Blue FC in the NWSL Martin Courtney (born 1985), founder of indie rock band Real Estate Andy Daly (born 1971, class of 1989), actor, comedian, and writer Gerry Duggan (born 1974, class of 1992), television writer and comic book author Willie Geist (born 1975), co-host of MSNBC's Morning Joe Elizabeth Hawes (1903-1971), clothing designer, outspoken critic of the fashion industry, and champion of ready to wear and people's right to have