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Adolf Hitler's baby photo published in N.J. middle school's yearbook: ‘Stupid prank'
By Jen Maxfield at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· June 29, 2026
· 2 min read
A New Jersey middle school is trying to figure out how a baby picture of Adolf Hitler ended up in their yearbook.
The baby photos from the graduating eighth graders at East Brook Middle School in Paramus are from 2012 and 2013. But a black-and-white photograph of Hitler shortly after his birth...
Key takeaway It’s not funny at all, it’s just gross,” said 17-year-old Jackson Tarabokija.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
The incident at East Brook Middle School in New Jersey raises questions about the level of oversight and sensitivity training in schools. In Trophy Club , where community values and education are highly regarded, such an incident would likely spark a similar reaction. Parents and residents would expect school administrators to take swift action to address the issue and prevent similar incidents in the future. The fact that the photo made it through the proofreading phase and into print is concerning, and local schools may take this as an opportunity to review their own publication processes. Additionally, the response from Paramus Mayor Chris DiPiazza, emphasizing that one incident does not reflect the values of the entire community, is a sentiment that would likely resonate with Trophy Club residents, who take pride in their community's character and values.
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Category: schools ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A New Jersey middle school is trying to figure out how a baby picture of Adolf Hitler ended up in their yearbook.
The baby photos from the graduating eighth graders at East Brook Middle School in Paramus are from 2012 and 2013. But a black-and-white photograph of Hitler shortly after his birth...
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