In the 2024-25 school year, Communications High School (CHS) has embraced the idea of “new year, new me” by updating both its logo and curriculum. Not everyone is a fan of this change, however, as such alterations have changed the school’s overall appearance to prospective students.
The logo, board-approved over the summer, was one of the first major changes put into place. Replacing the crown of laurels with the colorful camera lens was a big decision, spearheaded by Principal Emily Bonilla.
While student reactions to the logo change have varied, a significant amount of people dislike the modifications made.
Sophomore Max Estrada of Tinton Falls believes that the logo did not need changing in the first place, and that it takes away from the schools’ reputation.
“It doesn’t [make us] look like a Monmouth County Vocational School, it looks like a joke,” Estrada said. “The other one looked very prestige, and it looked very ‘smart school-esque.’”
Senior Isabela Delgado of Eatontown shares Estrada’s distaste, stating that the new logo isn’t showcasing CHS as the school truly is.
“The old logo was a lot better because it was a lot more uniform and more sophisticated,” Delgado said. “Just having a camera lens doesn’t show all of what CHS is.”
CHS guidance counselor Sandra Gidos is also confident that the new logo can make it easier for colleges to know what CHS offers.
“By just looking at the color[s], it’s just a visual representation of what we are,” Gidos said. “I think it will be easier to understand all the different categories, all the pieces of the puzzle that we have here at CHS.”
Curriculum changes have also been made regarding some of the course titles. Previously titled Mass Media and Communications Technology courses have been renamed to Intro to Journalism and Adobe Foundations.
“When you’re applying for colleges on your transcript, I think it will show that CHS is way more than just an art school, it shows it’s so much more than that,” Delgado said, expressing her approval of the changes.
While changes may draw different opinions, some believe this new image has the power to better convey the message CHS shares.
“It’s going to be easier to see all that’s involved in Communications High School without looking at the school profile,” Gidos said.
