Stranger Things turns OBHS upside down
On November 26, Volume 1 of the last season of Stranger Things dropped on Netflix.
Winter Sports Preview: Boys Wrestling
The boys wrestling team finished second in the GMC Red Division and reached the NJSIAA CJGV Finals, and some individuals made it to the NJSIAA Sectionals.
Freshman Focus: What is your favorite activity to do in the winter?
“Lie inside with a fire and watch TV shows or movies with my family” – Jason Kelly 
“Watch Christmas movies in my Christmas PJs” – Regina Kwan 
“I like playing in the snow with my friends.” – Benjamin Blatt 
“Go ice skating with my friends” – Olivia Bonilla 
“Wrestling” – Yunus Morataya 
“Play in the snow” -Emaan Tareen 
“I love to go snowboarding in the winter with family and friends.” -Paige Green 
“Play Roblox” – Haseen Stevens 
“Make gingerbread houses” -Jasmin Nunez 
“My favorite thing to do in the winter is go to New York City.” -Gabrielle Aaron 
“I like to watch Christmas movies and drink hot cocoa.” -Naina Chhabra
Winter Sports Preview: Girls Basketball
Following an 11-15 season, a quarterfinal loss in the GMC Tournament, and the loss of several seniors, the girls basketball team returns for the upcoming season.
Winter Sports Preview: Boys Basketball
With multiple players graduating or moving on, the boys basketball team enters the new season with opportunities for fresh talent to step into key roles.
Dumplings done right
On November 12, the National Chinese Honor Society hosted Dumpling Day after school in the main cafeteria.
Winter Sports Preview: Track
The winter track team has a big season ahead. For the many seniors returning to the team this year, this season’s races will conclude their high school running career.
Winter Sports Preview: Girls Wrestling
After making it to the quarterfinals of the State tournament last year, the team plans to come back even better with the addition of new team members.
Freshman Focus: What is your favorite Thanksgiving tradition?
“The leftovers in the morning because they taste even better.” – Mikayla Harris 
“Going to my Nana’s and having a big dinner” – Nathaniel Fescoe 
“Meeting with all my family and close friends” – Naisha Agrawal 
“I love eating, cooking, and spending time with my family.” – Vedika Shah 
“Breaking the wishbone since it’s always about luck.” – Pola Mousa 
“I just really love to eat.” – Olivia Templo 
“I like playing left, right, center with my family after dinner; it is a big tradition in my family.” – Kayla Sparacino 
“Eating the food. I love to eat.” – Derek Kraese 
“I like going on a walk with my whole family right after dinner. We walk around and listen to music; it’s sweet.” – Korla Amporful 
“My favorite Thanksgiving tradition is to help my family cook the food so I can eat it all later.” – Gabrielle Aaron 
“The leftovers because I be hungry the next morning too.” – Jordan Whitehurst 
“I like coming together with all my family. I don’t get to see them often, and it’s nice to see them.” – Amyah Gonzalez 
“I love eating and my family coming to visit.” – Natalie Quevedo 
“Eating food with my family at my grandma’s house.” – Caleb Mesina
Winter Sports Preview: Swimming
After the swim teams’ challenging seasons last year, they go into this season optimistic.
Marching Champions
On November 8, the MarchingKnights won the US Bands Group I Open National Championship and earned wins for Best Music, Best Visual, and Best Percussion.
Knights charge to State Finals
The football team powered to the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV Tournament Finals. with steady defense, explosive scoring, and relentless determination.
Harvest for the community
The Community Care Club hosted Harvest for Care, their first event of the year, on November 19. Around 75 attendees and club members fundraised for the Old Bridge Food Bank, listened to the guest speaker, played games, and more.
Winter Sports Preview: Bowling
After tough seasons last year, the bowling teams plan to rebuild. This year, the bowlers set a high standard and started working towards a better season.
Winter Sports Preview: Ice Hockey
The hockey team comes off their second winning season in a row, ready to succeed once again. This year, they expect to defend their Community Cup title and take home more victories.
Volleyball wins State Championship
The 32-1 girls volleyball team won the NJSIAA Group IV Tournament for the first time in school history. The Knights beat Westfield 3-2 in the tournament finals.
Welcome, Superintendent Sasso!
On December 1, Dr. Vincent Sasso will become the superintendent of Old Bridge Township Public Schools after serving as principal of OBHS since 2013.
Soccer streaks to success
The boys soccer season ended with a 14-6-2 record, including a 12-game undefeated streak lasting over a month. The boys made it to the NJSIAA CJ Group IV Semifinal game with many impressive wins along the way.
Crossing the finish
The boys cross-country team competed at NJSIAA Sectionals where Daniel McFarland and Ronald Ciaccia qualified for the Group IV State Championship. The boys and girls raced well in the GMCs, with the boys placing seventh and the girls placing fifth.
Over the Moon for Mooncakes
The National Chinese Honors Society led the Mid-Autumn Festival celebration on October 6 during both lunch periods.
Have you heard the “Rumors”?
The drama department will premiere the annual fall comedy, “Rumors,” on November 20. The cast and crew have worked extensively to produce an outstanding show.
OBHS hosts college fair
On September 30, Old Bridge High held a college fair organized by Grace Patella of the Guidance Department. The college fair allowed students to learn about schools and ask questions about various programs.
Champion volleyball team blocks to the top
The 32-1 girls volleyball team secured a win in the NJSIAA CJG4 Finals to set up a rematch with Williamstown, the team that knocked them out of the NJSIAA Tournament last year.
Freshman Focus: How does ninth grade compare to the middle school?
“So far high school is so much harder than middle school. Mainly because grades actually matter for high schools.” – Peyton Kugel 
“I feel free in high school, but it is a lot harder than middle school.” – Caleb Mesina 
“There’s a lot more responsibilities, and the work is definitely harder.” – Maggie Attaya 
“We have more freedom and classes, and it can be a lot more fun. ” – Jamie Kopitskie 
“Middle school felt too hard on us, and high school feels so much freer.” – Logan Rosenvinge 
“There are so many new people. I get to meet and many more opportunities and clubs!” – Maheen Jibran 
“High school is better than middle school.” – Fabian England 
“There are more people, and it’s harder, but I have the opportunity to meet more people and get exposed to new things.” – Mira Trivedi 
“Ninth grade is hard compared to middle school. The work is harder, and we need to manage our time carefully.” – Jayden Yu 
“High school is a lot more relaxed and easy going.” – Savannah O’Brien 
“Ninth grade is different than middle school because the work we get is way harder than the work we did in middle school.” – Maurizio Coco 
“I feel ninth grade gives us the ability to become responsible. It lets us be more independent. It also helps us prepare for the future.” – Elizabeth Barsoum 
“It’s a lot harder. The workload is a lot and since there is so much work, it’s hard to get sleep.” – Jason Kelly
Tennis serves wins in Red Division
After moving up to the GMC Red Division this year, the girls tennis team earned a record of 10-8.
What is your favorite thing about the fall?
“Picking out cute fall outfits” – Karolina Parashchuk 
“Going apple picking” -Mark Figueiredo 
“Taking part in community service for ROTC” – Dania Sanchez 
“Drinking pumpkin spice lattes” – Chris Ugorji 
“I like going pumpkin picking.” – Ciara Alves-Guintela 
“I like to do fall makeup on my cousin.” – Giselle Mejia 
“Going pumpkin picking” – Ryan Jaico 
“I enjoy making leaf collages as a fall activity.” – Ibtihaaj Aminu 
“Baking fall themed cookies” – Eric Tanner 
“I like painting pumpkins.” – Leena Awad
Field hockey hits milestones
The field hockey team has rolled to a 17-4 record and many other accomplishments, including making it to the GMC Tournament Finals, finishing first in the Red Division, and setting school records.
Girls soccer wins GMCs
On Friday, October 31, the girls soccer team won the GMC tournament for the first time in school history. After two overtimes, the team secured the win with a shoot-out.
What is your favorite movie to watch this time of the year?
“The Michael Myers movies because he pops up out of nowhere, and it scares me.” – Marcial Rodriguez 
“The Conjuring because it’s scary.” – Madeline Szakielo 
“Lights Out because it’s genuinely scary, and there is a lot of of jump scares. It also includes funny moments.” – Justin Burch 
“Scream because I love the series and the plot.” – Jolie Pardo 
“The Conjuring because there are a lot of jump scares. It’s a really old and good movie.” – Chingiz Saydiloev 
“It because it’s scary.” – Michael Nasr 
“Hell Fest because it’s scary and a lot of people die.” – Jasmine Elsherbini 
“Scream because it’s like a mystery.” – Jeremy Gloria 
“I like the Paw Patrol movie because it’s cute.” – Jordan Hernandez 
“Ghost Face. It tends to have me on edge, and it’s funny.” – Felix Montero-Ruggiero
Success in GMCs leads to Sectionals
The gymnastics team placed third overall in the GMC Championship with a total score of 102.175. The season resulted in a multitude of personal highlights and a 4-4-1 record.
What is your favorite Halloween candy?
“Smarties, because they’re fun and very colorful and tasty.” – Isabella Monaco 
“Lollipops and Skittles, because they come in many flavors and they are sweet.” – Raphael Capangpangan 
“Twix, because the chocolate and caramel mix well together.” – Olivia Ruperto 
“M&M’s because you can put a bunch in your hand and throw them into your mouth.” – Justin Weiner 
“Candy corn, because it is nice and sweet.” – Kamaiya Penson 
“Reese’s, because they are yummy.” – Noah Rivera 
“Skittles, because I like the different flavors.” – Esther Bedell 
“Skittles, because they’re colorful and rainbow.” – Nicholas Velasco 
“Snickers, because they are just good.” – Ileany Encarnacion Castellanos 
“Snickers, because they taste good.” – Sashin Karki 
“Kit-Kats, because of the wafers, and the milk chocolate taste.” – Juliana Vittitoe
Marching to 1st Place
The Marching Band has carried a wave of momentum through their fall season, taking first place at multiple competitions while earning top honors in music, visual performance, and overall effect.
What are you doing for Halloween?
“I’m going to my friend’s house to watch Halloween movies and bake.” – Morgan Sanogo 
“I’m going to knock on doors and ask for candy.” – Rachel Nagy 
“I’m going trick-or-treating at my friend’s house and wearing matching onesies with them.” – Eva Bhatt 
“I’m going to my friend Kate’s party dressed as Chica.” – Tatum Jones 
“I’m either going trick-or-treating or watching scary movies.” – Yasmine Dahou 
“I’m going to an ROTC Halloween party.” – Angelina Molina 
“I’m going to go trick-or-treating with my friends and family.” – Sitaara Patel 
“Having a sleepover with my friends.” – Maria Kennedy 
“I’m doing a scary movie night with my family.” – Alex Oh 
“Having my friends over at my house.” – Ishaan Patel 
“I’m going out with three different costumes: Barney, a sailor, and Rita from Dexter.” – Katie FitzPatrick 
“I’m going to Spirit Halloween and I’m gonna buy something that looks cool.” – Liam Chung
Return of late buses
Last school year, the Board of Education removed all late buses for after-school activities due to budget issues. Starting in October, the 4pm late bus will run every Wednesday.
Bingo brings the buzz
On October 7, underclassmen gathered in the cafeteria to have a great night with friends and take their shot at winning various prizes.
What was the song of the summer?
“I think the song of the summer was ‘Callaita’ by Bad Bunny becasue it makes me feel like I am at the beach.” – Mariah Mack 
“I personally think the song of the summer was ‘3005’ by Childish Gambino has a very summery vibe to it. You’ll always hear this song playing in fairs, amusement parks and more.” – Evelisse Frias 
“I think the song of the summer was ‘Just Keep Watching’ by Tate McRae because it’s just so good and such a vibe.” – Bella Velez 
“I think the song of summer was the ‘Manchild’ by Sabrina Carpenter because for like a good solid month or two it was the only song you would see people dancing to.” – Luke Tenebruso 
“The song of the summer was ‘TBH’ by PARTYNEXTDOOR because it has a nice vibe to it and reminds me of going to the amusement park or the beach.” – Delilah Innocent 
“I think the song of the summer was ‘Club paradise’ by Drake because it reminds me of a night at the beach on vacation or a late-night drive to dinner.” – Miley Vargas 
“The song of the summer is ‘Mystical Magical’ because it fills me up with lots of emotions, and it’s such a good song.” – Daniel Levenhar 
“I think the song of the summer was ‘Midnight Sun’ by Zara Larson because the instrumental and the dance to the song gives off summer song of the year.” – Tashpia Uddin 
“I’d say the song of the summer is ‘Beaches’ by Beabadoobee because it’s a perfect fit for summer and one of my favorites.” – Alexa Ross 
“The song of the summer is ‘Ocean Drive’ by Duke Dumont because it just reminds me of driving in the sunsets.” – Laila Shahin
Knights Fall for Homecoming
Seniors and juniors danced the night away at Homecoming on October 9. The event had the main cafeteria filled with students celebrating their return to school through music, dance, and their best attire.
All out for Pink Out
On October 3, students and staff came together to attend the biggest event of the season, Pink Out. Various clubs and classes held fundraisers to help support the cause and the scholarship fund.
Girls soccer beats biggest rivals
The girls soccer team has a strong record of 12-2-1and 6-0-1 in the Red Division. They have found success against two of their toughest opponents, East Brunswick and Monroe.
What is your favorite pop culture moment?
“Rachel Berry saying ‘Pleak’ in her NYADA audition on Glee” – Isabella Lugo 
“Pete Davidson and Timothy Chalamet singing Skeet Yurt on SNL” – Sandro Quinones 
“Lady Gaga’s VMA performance in 2009” – Krysten Cotango 
“The announcement of Taylor Swift’s new album” – Juliana Vittitoe 
“Lady Gaga’s meat dress” – Evan Van Name 
“Little Timmy Tim” – Raphael Capangpangan 
“When Jennifer Lawrence was drunk at the Oscars” – Ahrabella Pagano 
“Fergie doing the one-handed cartwheels on Good Morning America” – Camille Johnson 
“Debby Ryan’s red carpet moments” – Riley Cleary 
“‘I love your confidence’ from Jennifer Aniston” – Michelle Lam
Knights run up the score
Knights football started the season 4-1 while outscoring their opponents 163 to 48. The players already have some huge wins under their belt, such as Cedar Creek and South Brunswick.
All aboard, seniors!
On September 15, 440 seniors dressed to the highest degree made their way to the Dinner Cruise. The cruise allowed seniors to take in the sights of the New York City skyline while enjoying the luxuries of the ship.
Girls tennis starts strong in Red Division
With three straight wins to start the season, girls tennis team quickly proved themselves in the GMC Red Division after moving up from the White Division.
What are you looking forward to this year?
“Meeting new people.” – Neo Mohapeloa 
“I’m looking forward to doing hair!” – Jacob Rosa 
“Prom!” – Abby Mahmoud 
“Graduating” – Sophia Egan 
“The last day of school” – Alexander Oh 
“Senior events.” – Alyssa Bumbico 
“Finishing college applications” – Victoria Porowski 
“Knights Out.” – Sandro Quinones 
“I’m most looking forward to running Metropolitan club and all the senior activities this year!” – Scarlett O’Brien 
“The senior events!” – Esha Mehta
Field hockey off to undefeated start
The field hockey team currently holds a record of 6-0, dominating the Red Division as well as out-of-division opponents.
Sun, sand, and so many feelings
Over the summer, teens tuned in every Wednesday to watch the new episode of The Summer I Turned Pretty based on the novels by Jenny Han.
Undefeated volleyball team set for success
The girls volleyball team has started the season undefeated in their first five games without even losing a single set.
What advice do seniors have for freshmen?
“Nothing is as serious as you might think and go to every event.” – Michelle Sienkiewicz 
“I would give the advice of don’t be afraid to go for it. Whether it be a sport, or a show, etc. The rejection can hurt, but you won’t know unless you try!” – Lila Feldman 
“Always try your best.” – Amelia McNulty 
“Don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone.” – Jessica Orloff 
“Take your classes seriously and don’t take everything for granted.” – Harold Denney 
“Participate and try everything.” – Alana Phillips 
“Be kind to others and put yourself out there as who you are.” – Landon Moscariello 
“Pass your classes and don’t get into any unnecessary drama.” – Jolie Vasfailo 
“You only live once; don’t be afraid to be who you are!” – Zoe Chin 
“Be involved and never change for others. Be yourself in and out!” – Jordan Rosenthal 
“Participate in everything you can and have fun!” – Sophia Torre
Boys golf swings to success
Ending off last season with an 11- 4 record, Boys golf ranked third in the blue division last season and started their 2025 season with five consecutive wins.
Knights hold drive to save lives
On May 5, the high school’s American Red Cross Club hosted its annual blood drive with the national American Red Cross organization.
Coachella puts a pop back into festivals
The famous music and arts festival, Coachella, leaves people stunned every year. With fabulous outfits, celebrities, and music, the festival keeps a grip on viewers from everywhere.
Freshmen get a taste of France at Maloney’s
On April 30, several freshmen French classes attended a field trip to the Maloney’s restaurant on Main Street in Matawan.
Students enjoy delicious crepes
The French Honor Society hosted the La Fête des Crêpe event on April 28 in the courtyard. The event featured crepes made by the FHS using a variety of ingredients.
JSU rises to the occasion with annual Challah Bake
On May 14, the Jewish Student Union held their second annual Challah Bake, an event where students took on the challenge of making challah, a traditional Jewish bread.
Proposed New Jersey bill bans cell phones in schools
In January, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy proposed a bill that would ban cell phone use in K-12 classrooms for non-educational uses at a minimum.
Picking the perfect college
As each new school year begins, many Old Bridge seniors start their college applications. After looking into schools and waiting for results, students finally pick where they’ll go.
Fast lane to victory
As the track season kicked off, the girls strove to succeed throughout the season by breaking school records, winning championships, and building excellent sportsmanship.
The BRAT era – A cultural movement
On June 7, 2024, Charli XCX released her sixth studio album BRAT. Almost a year after its release, this album has continued to make waves in the music industry.
Farewell, Mr. Cittadino
Mr. David Cittadino has resigned, effective August 15, 2025, from the Superintendent position after 11 years of service. Sam Prado Roberts interviewed Mr. Cittadino, looking back on his time in Old Bridge.
Girls LAX wins 4th straight Red Division Championship
With a 12-2 record and a roster full of rising stars, the girls lacrosse team continues to dominate the GMC Red Division with another regular season championship.
An Italian Easter
The Italian Honors Society hosted an after-school meeting on April 9 to celebrate Pasqua, better known as Easter. Around 20 attendees came to learn about Pasqua, enjoy snacks, and participate in many activities.
Baseball takes down top-three team
The 9-8 baseball team shut down Seton Hall Prep, a top-three team in the State.
Freshman Focus: What are you looking forward to this summer?
“Riding bikes with my friends because it’s fun” – Aiden Ritz 
“Hanging out with my friends and family” – Natalie DeNota 
“I’m looking forward to hanging out in my pool with my friend because it makes me happy, and I love my friends.” – Jasmine Elsherbini 
“I’m looking forward to the gym because it’s cool over there” – Daniel McFarland 
“I’m looking forward to my birthday because I’m turning 15.” – Chelsy Garnica 
“I’m looking forward to going out everyday because why would you want to be inside during the summer?” – Christopher Tolwinski 
“Tanning at the beach because I look pale” – Bella Velez 
“Beach volleyball because I’m excited” – Shawky Ali 
“Vacation because I get to do whatever I want” – Tashpia Uddin 
“I’m looking forward to the parties because it’s for the plot.” – Romeo Roman 
“The beach or water park because its gonna be hot and its good to spend time with friends and family before times up” – Ibtihaaj Aminu 
“I am looking forward to going to Carvel and Rita’s and the beach.” -Ethan De Coteau 
“I am looking forward to spending time with my family and sleeping later because time with people and feeling rested are my favorite things.” – Jennifer McCann 
“Football because it’s my favorite sport” – Michael Vincent 
“Hanging out with my friends and making memories” – Kaylyn Arhakos 
“Football because I get to play a sport I love with friends” – Gavin Bender 
“Kalihari waterpark and staying home rotting on my PS5” – Abdallah Deraz 
“Beach volleyball because I love it” – Jannah Khalil 
“I look forward to going out side everyday in the warm weather.” – David Deak 
“I am looking forward to hanging out with my friends to play soccer and going on vacation.” – Marcial Rodriguez 
“Football because I miss hitting” – Johnny Jablonski 
“Going to the beach and hanging out with my friends because we always have so much fun, are always laughing, and everyone always has a good time” – Jessa Rowan 
“What I am looking forward to for the summer is hanging out with friends and going to the beach and pools and going on vacations to different states or countries with family and friends.” – William Rose 
“Playing football because I’m starting varsity” – Latrell Alexander
Coding with creativity
On February 19, the Society of Women Engineers and Girls Who Code hosted the first Hackathon. The event gave students the opportunity to use their creative skills in addition to their coding skills.
Freshman Focus: What is your favorite social media app?
“TikTok because you can endlessly scroll with many different videos curing boredom or taking your mind off stuff.” – Morgan Sanogo 
“My favorite social media app is TikTok because it keeps me occupied.” – Mariah Mack 
“Instagram since I can share memories with my friends.” – Maria Kennedy 
“My favorite social media app is TikTok because you have multiple things to do on the app and the people there are pretty cool.” – Daniel Levenhar 
“TikTok because it gives you inspiration and is a good way to waste time.” – Catherine Shapiro 
“Snapchat because I can talk to my friends and send them like videos and pictures of my life” – Kaylyn Arhakos 
” My favorite social media app is TikTok because it’s a fun way to pass the time.” – Luke Tenebruso 
“My favorite social media app is TikTok because I can look at others’ reposts.” – Emma Daci 
“My favorite social media app is TikTok because whenever I’m bored, I go on TikTok and just scroll to pass time” – Lili Siegert 
“TikTok because my feed is very entertaining to me, and I can spend time on it whenever I’m bored.” – Ethan De Coteau 
“My favorite social media app is TikTok because I spend most of my day laughing at funny and relatable things people post.” – Miley Vargas 
“My favorite social media app is TikTok because there is a lot of different types of entertainment by other content creators to watch.” – Isabella Dieguez 
“My favorite social media app is TikTok because it gives inspiration.” – Christopher Nebab 
“Snapchat because it’s convenient to text, call, and obviously snap.” – Tashpia Uddin 
“I would say my favorite social media app is TikTok because it’s something that passes time extremely fast and it’s entertaining.” – Delilah Innocent 
“Well, most obvious answer of them all: TikTok. Mostly because there are humorous videos, cool edits of my favorite celebs and shows and movies, and all the funny skits people make.” – Jayden Camacho 
“My favorite social media app is TikTok because I love how my for you page is basically personalized, and I can always get a good laugh from just scrolling through the endless videos.” -Emily Olesky 
“TikTok because it’s a fun and creative app.” – Safula Kallon 
“TikTok because it is entertaining and easy to use.” – Caroline Plouff
“Spike”-tacular volleyball showdown
The annual volleyball tournament filled the gymnasium with over 200 students eager to find out who would be named 2025 Volleyball Tournament Champions.
Freshman Focus: What is your favorite song right now?
“’Sorry’ by Justin Bieber because I love him.” – Shreya Rao 
“‘The Way I Am’ by Eminem because I like the song, and I understand the lyrics.” – Dominic Locurto 
“‘Sorry’ by Justin Bieber because I love him.” – Anya Persaud 
“‘Chanel’ by Frank Ocean because he pours his heart out in the song.” – Xander Monteleone 
“‘No Pole’ by Don Toliver because it’s really catchy, and I like the beat to it.” – Chelsy Garnica 
“‘Let Down’ by Radiohead because it’s my 2 minute obsession right now.” – Lisa Tooley 
“‘Fashion Killa’ by A$SAP ROCKY because I like the song.” – Jesse Bender 
“‘Can’t Tell It All’ by ABLAZE because the vibe is so happy.” – Hillary Obasohan 
“‘All Too Well’ by Taylor Swift because it’s sounds nice to listen too.” – Katie Fitzpatrick 
“‘Don’t’ by Bryson Tiller because he’s my favorite artist and his music is the best.” – Leilani Gardner 
“‘Darling, I’ by Tyler the Creator because I really like the song.” – Ishaan Patel 
“‘Best Part’ by H.E.R. featuring Daniel Caesar because I like the song.” – Jannely Hallenbeck 
“‘360’ by Charli xcx because I like the beat and vibe throughout the song. It empowers and motivates me to get up and keeping going whenever I have a hard time so I can feel better about myself.” – Angelina Molina 
“‘Her Way’ by PartyNextDoor because the lyrics are really good.” – Patrick McGovern 
“‘Rotten to the Core’ by Lexa Gates because I think it’s a really good song and can relate to it in many ways.” – Madison Ruiz 
“‘Skeezers’ by A Boogie Wit da Hoodie because the song is really good and I like the lyrics.” – William Rose 
“‘Watermelon Sugar’ by Harry Styles because I really like the song.” – Dylan Joson 
“‘Smack That’ by Akon and Eminem because I enjoying listening to the song.” – Ashley Lopez Mendoza 
“‘Poison’ by Bell Biv DeVoe because my grandpa introduced me to it and I really like the song.” -Anthony Lepore
Cheerleading flips the competition
On February 9, the varsity cheer placed first with their Traditional routine. They placed second in traditional at States on February 22.
MAPS Champs take on the (WGI) World
The Indoor Percussion ensemble won the Mid Atlantic Percussion Society (MAPS) Finals on April 5. The Knights currently rank 5th in the country.
Nutrition in athletes
Old Bridge High School produces athletes. Regardless of what sport they play, all successful athletes have one thing in common: a healthy diet.
Seniors take over Disney
From March 2 to March 7, 323 students and 31 faculty members spent six days in Orlando, Florida, exploring all the great attractions that Walt Disney World and Universal Studios had to offer.
Celebrating culture with food, music, and dance
The Mock Shaadi event, hosted by the Asian American Club, took place on February 23. Students experienced cultural music, dance performances, food, and more.
What are you looking forward to this spring?
“Playing tennis.” – Adayah Setshwane 
“I’m looking forward to Spring Break.” – Sophia Egan 
“Spring break and junior prom.” – Heather Boelhower 
“The warmer weather and going to the beach.” – Jake Babst 
“To be off from school and hang out with friends.” – Alyssa Bumbico 
“That the weather is getting warm.” – Lauren Jackowitz 
“My birthday.” – Isaac Choi 
“For the weather to get warmer.” – Laura Daci 
“Spending more time outside.” – Hailey Spiro
Strong start for Jessica Lane
Freshman Jessica Lane has impressed many for standing as one of the top basketball players on the varsity team and setting a record of 165 saves as a varsity soccer goalie.
Elementary Ambassadors explore the world
On February 19, Old Bridge High School welcomed Character Ambassadors from each elementary school to an event to teach young students about many cultures.
Spring Sports Preview: Boys Volleyball
The boys volleyball team will look to extend the program’s tradition of excellence. Last year, the boys went undefeated and won the GMC and NJSIAA Tournaments.
Spring Sports Preview: Softball
With a mix of veteran players and several new additions to the team, the team has high hopes for what this season will hold.
Spring Sports Preview: Baseball
The players expect to continue their legacy by going 20-9, winning a State Championship, earning a Top 20 State ranking, and winning the GMC Tournament last year.
Spring Sports Preview: Girls Lacrosse
The experienced, two-time GMC Tournament-winning girls lacrosse team will return to spring ready to secure another undefeated season in the Red Division.
Spring Sports Preview: Boys Lacrosse
The boys lacrosse team finished strong last year with a 9-3 record in their final 12 games. The players hope to carry that success into the upcoming season.
Spring Sports Preview: Track
The track team comes back this year with high expectations and ambitious goals. The team strives to work harder than ever with the ultimate goal of reaching the Meet of Champions.
Spring Sports Preview: Boys Tennis
The boys tennis team stands ready to dominate, with a few new players added to many returning athletes. After ending last season 5-9, the boys have prepared to take over this season.
Spring Sports Preview: Golf
Both golf teams enter the season coming off record-breaking performances and will strive to build on their success in their new situations.
Knights fight to the end
After a rocky start, the team found its rhythm and closed the season on a dominant 9-2 run, fueled by an 8-game winning streak that carried them to a 15-11 overall record.
Come to 42nd Street
At 7pm on March 20, March 21, and March 22, the Drama Department will present the musical, 42nd Street. The production features 42 cast members, with students from all grades coming together to put on an amazing show.
Knights beat Bears in GMC’s
The girls basketball team finished their challenging season with a record of 11-15. Despite the struggles of the season, the team managed significant highlights, including an upset win over rival East Brunswick in the GMC Tournament.
Three Knights slam State competition
Zach Florio, Sofia Sousa, and Gavin Young all qualified for and participated in the NJSIAA State Wrestling Tournament .
Slicing through the ice
The OBHS Ice Hockey team finished strong with a 14-9-2 record, their best in ten years. The team also reached the final round of the competitive Kolodney Cup Tournament.
Dominant freshman team wins championship
The freshman boys basketball team ended the season with a 17-1 record. They proved their skill by bringing home a trophy for winning their county tournament.
Celebrating Soul Food
The Black Student Union celebrated this Black History Month with their annual Soul Food event on February 27. Students gathered and savored delicious foods, dance performances, and more.
Knight Life 