Knights victorious in Battle of Route 18
Senior Robert Orzol, who leads the team in sacks and is second in tackles, sheds a block from the East Brunswick offensive lineman.
Donaghue takes the helm
Coach Matthew Donaghue watches from the sidelines during one of his first games as head coach of the varsity football team.
Welcome back, Knights!
Vice Principal Sally Fazio helps Paula Velez and Carly Cutrone find their bus locations at the end of the first day.
Seniors step up on offense
Nathan Myers, Ryan Kuhl, Gavin Giles, Byron Forson, and other defensive players huddle on the sideline while the offense is on the field.
The Year in Pictures
Dr. Sasso looks on as Kerri Letizia and Katie Ponath lip sync and walk through the courtyard surrounded by the American Red Cross Club. 
The class of 2022 dances on the Hudson River. The boat contained three floors and access to the roof top for a beautiful view. 
Students pack the dance floor as the night of homecoming continues. 
Isabella Taylor and Makenna Heslin dance in the court yard. 
Students gather in the courtyard to celebrate the first homecoming in two years. 
“The staff did an amazing job setting up, and the court yard looked insane” – Elen Khachatryan (pictured: Jaclyn Casey, Emma Jordan, Sabrina Huezo, Elen Khachatryan) 
Senior advisors Mr. Alspach and Mrs. Tuckman pose for a photo. 
The cast of the fall comedy gathers together to take a group picture for right before their first tech week rehearsal. 
Ajay Singh, Sam Tropea and Emily Stein run through a scene for the dress rehearsal of the fall comedy. 
Makayla Pugh, Mareena Panjabi and Daniel Ferraro freeze while playing Red Light, Green Light, as Luke Babst exits after being eliminated. 
Alyssa Penn pushes the ball up the center of the field, past East Brunswick players, in a GMC Tournament game. 
Morgan Nelson dribbles the ball upfield against Middletown South in the first round of the NJSIAA Tournament. 
Senior Dominic Wong pulls both his books and Samuel Ozersky across the cafeteria on Anything but a Backpack Day. 
Thomas McAleavey (23) scores his first touchdown of the season against Monroe. 
Lilly Zanfini moves to block a Middletown South players kick near the sideline in the first round of the NJSIAA Tournament. 
Senior Owen Haughney (7) leads the team onto the field for the Pink Out game as the crowd cheers. 
Brady Cavallaro (10) protects the ball while trying to turn the corner on a running play against Sayerville. 
Emma Jorden, who led the team in assists, drives the ball towards the goal. 
Connor Hobson walks to get his prize with Micheal Tribbiani after winning a round of bingo. 
Freshman Ariella Lazoja gets low to control the ball the ball in a tight dribble. 
Julia Garron and Victoria Lobrow keep pace with a competing South Brunswick runner. 
Club member Courtnee McFarlane writes messages on post-it notes to promote the Operation Smile. 
Khadeeja Khan and Paullyn Asumadu work together to wrap a gift for the Giving Tree, which is a collection of gifts for Old Bridge families who can not afford gifts for the holidays. 
Diego Diaz-Navas stands atop a ladder to hang a string of light-up stars from the ceiling. 
An array of English books are stacked to create a Christmas tree. 
Juniors David Keefe and Eldon Reynoso practice on the track at Lombardi Field by racing alongside seniors Jordan Lea and Riley Appleton. 
Victoria Krol dribbles the ball down the court in a ball-handling drill at practice. 
Junior Leena Tran looks to reverse the ball to point guard Gabrielle Walker in the first half against St. Thomas Aquinas. 
Junior Malvina Sullivan drives hard to the basket in the second half against Matawan. 
Junior Leena Tran, Jersey Sports Zone Central Jersey Game Ball winner, drives to the basket past a Matawan defender. 
The whole varsity team huddles before the tough match-up against Red Division leader St. Thomas Aquinas. Coach Alec Alspach said, We look forward to every opportunity to compete, this group is special they are Old Bridge born and raised doing things OUR way.” 
Junior Gabrielle Walker pushes the fall up the floor on break away after forcing a turnover against St. Thomas Aquinas. 
Senior Payton Alcorn, the team’s second leading scorer and top 3-point shooter, holds her follow-through after putting up a 3-point shot. 
Sophomore Savannah Gomez follows through after releasing her and watches it start down the lane. 
Seniors Payton Alcorn, Sabrina Huezo and Lauren Rosenberg pose for a picture following their Senior Night win. 
Senior Lia Vendel says, “Our team has so much positive energy around it and the atmosphere is just like a family.” 
Leah, Megan Hussey, Melissa Neglio, Lily Shay, Megan Casper, Toni Montgomery 
The referee raises Miller’s hand in victory. Miller quickly pinned her opponents in both the semi-finals and finals. 
Coach Anthony Lanzafama and his team honor the National Anthem before his last Pink Out game as Head Coach of the football team. 
Senior Dan Fishman uses a T-bar tilt against his opponent, whom he beat with a 12-0 major decision. 
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Junior Phyllis Goodridge, whose group finished second against East Brunswick in the 200M medley relay, swims the butterfly. 
Logan Schroeder watches the puck pass behind the goal, ready to make a save. 
Sophomore Michael Pellicciotta glides across the ice preparing for the next play. 
Sophomore Jacob Piotrowski, who swam in two individual races and two relay races in each meet, swims the backstroke. 
Abigail Ressler, Victoria Lobrow, Gianna Tuso and Julia Garron run side by side warming up before practice. 
Toni Montgomery and Victoria Lobrow take over the stage to sing “Never Say Never” by Justin Bieber. 
Isaac Goldin, Nicholas Cleary, Nathan Pitts and Daniel Goldin jam out at their first public performance at the OBHS Talent Show. 
Kara Letzia, Kaitlyn Uccello, and Kerri Letizia make the most of their time singing together on stage. 
Angelica Zapantis works the register in Shop-Rite during period three lunch. 
Daniel Fishman, who qualified for states by winning three out of five matches over two days in regions, goes for the leg to improve his position on his opponent in districts. 
Junior Robert Orzol, who qualified for regions by winning two of three matches in districts, prepares to engage in hand-fighting with his opponent. 
Junior Tyler Sagi walks of the mat after pinning his district quarterfinal opponent in just 46 seconds. 
Kyra Jarrett and Kaien Russell take a break from their meals to sing along and appreciate the music at the event. 
Jimela Duah and the rest of the Afrobeat performers circle around Precious Osuji as she dances. 
Dr. Sasso serves food to Nusraat Chowdhury, one of the student performers. 
Christopher Palmiero, as Billy, stands tall at the end of their performance, with Christina Scotto and the other dancers holding feathers around them. 
Ireland Pouliot stands in a pose at a home football game. 
Sophomore Melanie Mc Gowan grips her pom-poms during a performance at a girls basketball game. 
Captain Robert Obdyke, who led the team in digs, bumps the ball forward in a game from last season. 
Jeremy Smith and Blake Krapf work together to block a shot in a match against the Piscataway Chiefs last season. 
Head Coach Andrew Hopman speaks to his players in a huddle between sets. 
Senior Katie Chow plays the marimba as she practices to prepare for the regional competition. 
Soham Agrawal dips Sravya Sankisa as part of their partner dance performance. 
Gabby Walker, who scored 16 goals last year, looks to pass to the center of the field as she prints past the defense. 
Vice Principal Sally Fazio, Madam Harpreet Malhi, Mrs. Magnolia Kortland, Ashley Chan, Farhana Momo, and Rumaisa Rehman gather to pose for a picture. 
Nicole Engebos, Angelina Weber, Danielle Toth, and Anahita Keiller pose around Carolyn Hauser and her teacher of the year sign. 
Robert Obdyke, dressed as Elsa, sings “Let It Go” to Scott Beverly while Connor Hobson throws “snow” on him to recreate one of Beverly’s legendary pep rally performances. 
Jaya Singh smiles at the crowd as she prepares to distribute an award to one of the winners at the FBLA State Leadership Conference. 
The students in the Unify Generation class and Brooke Chlebowski hold up signs in support of Lisa Tonnisen winning ESP of the year. 
Lisa Tonnisen keeps score at the Wizards game with a group of her Play Unify and Unify Generation students sitting behind her. 
Captain Robert Obdyke bumps the ball forward against the Hawks. 
David Flores sets up Jeremy Smith for a kill against on Senior Night against J.P. Stevens. 
Kasey Loughlin, who struck out 11 batters in the Woodbridge game, windmills into her delivery. 
Brittany Campbell, Zoe Milonopoulos, Alyssa Santiago, and Ava Pullano meet in the pitcher’s circle to support Kasey Loughlin, the team’s dominant pitcher, after she gave up a rare big hit against Woodbridge. 
Jayden Jones, who has a .414 batting average, stands in the batters box and awaits the pitch. 
Zoe Milonopoulos, who leads the team in hits(21), runs(15), and RBIs(17), drives a ball to right field in the win over Woodbridge. 
Senior second baseman Alyssa Santiago gets ready to throw the ball to first base to get the runner out. 
The crowd cheers as seniors William Kennedy and Lillian Adelfio lead the Play Unified team in a lap around the court. 
King Arthur high fives Victoria Failla in the front row of the bleachers as he hypes up the crowd. 
Kayleigh Pitts and Ilana Pazzani sing the National Anthem as part of the open ceremony before the game. 
OBHS graduate and elementary physical education teacher Michael Caiazzo watches from the ground as yet another Wizard dunks. 
Alec Alspach shares a moment with the Harlem Wizards defender as he brings the ball up the court. 
Dr. Vincent Sasso dribbles the ball on the wing, looking for an open shot. 
Kelly Higgins and Lauren Rosenburg, Play Unified participants, climb the bleachers to sell concessions to the fans. 
Athletic Director Daniel Dimino watches as one of the Wizards takes flight for an awe-inspiring dunk. 
Project Unify members Kyle Bassit, Gabrielle Miller, and Kyle Janks help Teresa Buonomo and Diane Michael of SEPTA and Swoop from the Wizards announce the raffle winners during halftime of the game. 
Joseph D’Amico and Alec Alspach lead the crowd in a rendition of YMCA. 
Sameer Hashmi and Victoria Krol work retail at the Lollipop Shop stand in the library. 
Isabella Newsome walks through the courtyard, on the way to find more eggs. 
Ashley Marie Tecarro-Steward and Khushi Parekh smile as they find an egg hidden in a tree. 
Senior Jada Garcia, who contributed three goals and an assist against East Brunswick on Senior Night, celebrates with her family. 
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Brooke Buckley, who scored three goals against East Brunswick on Senior Night, walks through the tunnel formed by the underclassmen. 
Senior Samantha Bennett caption poses with her family before the Senior Night game, which the team won 13-4, clinching the Red Division Regular Season Championship. 
Junior defender Gretchen Polst looks to clear the ball as she cuts across the field in front of Ciera Pelliciotta. 
Sophomore midfielder Jessica Chin faces an East Brunswick player in a draw during the 13-4 victory over the Bears. 
Junior Malia Cuffie rises over a hurdle at a meet against South Brunswick. 
Victoria Lobrow, Julia Garron, Gianna Tusso, Alyssa Garron, Emily Walz, and Abigail Ressler run in a pack early in a race against South Brunswick. 
Sophomore Kaien Russell bends herself over the bar in a high jump at Lombardi Field. 
Alexandra Mironescu and Samar Raju pose together in front of the city skyline. 
Sophomore Kyle Morrison reaches back to prepare for a forehand smash. 
At Bridgeton High School, ROTC performs the Unarmed Regulation Drill. 
Junior Aleks Kolodziej rises to serve the ball against J.P. Stevens on Senior Night. 
Freshman attendee Samantha Prado-Roberts holds her canvas steady and concentrates on painting the top of her picture. 
Robert Kennedy puts his arm around Coach Matthew Donaghue while Coach Robert Weiss and athletic director Daniel DiMino stand alongside Melissa Neglio at the GMC Sportsmanship Award Banquet. 
Kenneth Browne sprints into his approach for the triple jump. 
Ryan Christensen, who leads the team in goals and assists, dodges a St. Joseph defender and uses his body to shield the ball. 
Harlow Matara plays the marimba alongside Aaron Bain. Both students played in the Music in the Parks Competition. 
Junior Sara Brennan, junior Zach Mondano, and freshman Braeden Appleton bang away on the tenor drums during their performance. 
Indoor Percussion team smiles for a picture after placing second in the WGI Championships. 
Juliano Pereira, recipient of the Ronald Regan Association Scholarship, poses with Mayor Owen Henry, Town Council President Mary Sohor, Councilwoman Debbie Walker, and Councilwoman Anita Greenberg-Belli. 
Sophomore shortstop Zoe Milonopoulos, who is hitting .570 and has an on base percentage of .987, throws the ball to first base against East Brunswick in Round 1 of the GMC Tournament. 
Senior Third baseman Brittany Campbell gets in ready position as the pitch is delivered 
Martina Catalanotto and Juliana Guarrera 
Alyssa Santiago and Alex Reyes share a dance with the floor to themselves after being crowned Queen and King. 
Kaya Canikligil, Alexa Garofalo, Liliana Barbato, and Shreya Parkeh excitedly walk toward the entrance of the Ocean Resort and Spa. 
Faith Cheung walks into prom while holding up her dress to keep it dry. 
Steven Updegraff welcomes the crowd to a night of song. 
Ilana Pazzani conducts a piece entitled “Running Home to You’ as Shaye Walker, Roginey LaFortune, Julia Reste, Flynn Mbogoni, Makenzie McGowan, Kayla Stolte, Chiara Ansioso, Julia Reste, Olivia Elia, and Tara Stillman sing along. 
Juliana Segura prepares to launch the ball. 
Jada Garcia cuts in front of the goal and fires a shot high, hoping to get it past the goalie. 
Vendel poses for a picture after setting a Greater Middlesex County Conference record for the 100-yard breast stroke. 
Steven Gajewski, Robert Obdyke, Michael Schoenberg, and Nick Martinow walk through the route of the lib dub during the first practice run. 
Danny Maichin, Patrick Doran, Chris Palmiero, Lauren Rosenberg, Isabella Taylor, Ilana Pazzani, Natalie Torchia Brianna Salica, Kayleigh Pitts, and John Valazza take a picture in front of Cinderella’s castle. 
Sophomore pitcher Frank Papeo stares his target down and he winds up to deliver a pitch. 
Senior William Kennedy gets in ready position at first base as the pitcher delivers the ball. 
Mikayla Huff poses with a sign she made as she waits for the lip dub to start. 
Christina Chiofalo and Anthony Taranto, who introduced and began the lip dub, practice their part in one of the run-throughs. 
Julia Rowen, Emily Stein, and Alex Nardone dance and sing in feather boas as they walk down the hallway leading to the auditorium. 
Frank Papeo and Gabriella Malanga ride in the Automotive Technology convertible while lip syncing. 
Vendel quickly takes a breath while swimming freestyle down the lane. 
Adonis Mercado runs the length of the field after catching a long touchdown pass. 
Patrick Doran, Taylor Williams, Nora Conklin, Lauren Rosenberg play spike ball outside by Project Adventure. 
Joseph Pupo winds up to throw a green dodgeball at the other team during the dodgeball tournament in the back gym. 
Tej Mistry, Tiffany Li and Tiffany Yang perform a fan dance as part of the entertainment at the Lunar New Year Festival. 
The entire group of freshmen who attended the trip pose for a picture in front of the Shawnee Mountain facilities.
Battle of the seniors
Joseph Pupo winds up to throw a green dodgeball at the other team during the dodgeball tournament in the back gym.
Seniors fly to Florida, visit Disney
Ilana Pazzani, Brianna Salica and Isabella Taylor take a picture with their Winnie the Pooh bears.
Baseball team battles tough competition
Sophomore pitcher Frank Papeo, who sported an ERA of just 1.25 this season, strides to the plates and delivers a pitch.
STEM Club programs robot cars
Arav Goyal, Ian Quaye, and Yash Agrawal prepare the robot car for the meeting’s activity.
Getting the school in sync
Steven Gajewski, Robert Obdyke, Michael Schoenberg, and Nick Martinow walk through the route of the lib dub during the first practice run.
Four clubs collaborate on garden
Mimi Pham, Yash Agrawal, and Matea Mandic hold vegetables harvested from the garden.
Golfers improve through rocky season
Senior Matthew Pantaleo, one of the top-performing members of the team, follows through after a swing with an iron.
Students sing spectacular showtunes at Cabaret
Amanda Tropea, John Valazza, Felica Padin, Ilana Pazzani, Chris Palmiero, Brinna Salica, Luis Gabriel Simpliciano, Kayleigh Pitts, and Emily Liranian take a group picture on the night of the Cabaret.
Students sample food and games from Asia
Harlow Matara and Alisha Wasim serve themselves Japanese Seaweed Rice, one of the favorite items at the packed food tasting event.
Senior Lia Vendel swims to victory, makes history
Vendel quickly takes a breath while swimming freestyle down the lane.
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TO 160 SENIORS
Juliano Pereira, recipient of the Ronald Regan Association Scholarship, poses with Mayor Owen Henry, Town Council President Mary Sohor, Councilwoman Debbie Walker, and Councilwoman Anita Greenberg-Belli.
Choir shines in concert and competition
The choir sings along as Steven Updegraff conducts “All Star.”
Dancing by the beach
Kaya Canikligil, Alexa Garofalo, Liliana Barbato, and Shreya Parkeh excitedly walk toward the entrance of the Ocean Resort and Spa.
GIRLS LACROSSE EARNS WINS AND AWARDS IN OUTSTANDING SEASON
Senior Jada Garcia cuts in front of the goal and fires a shot high, hoping to get it past the goalie in the team’s GMC semi-final win.
FHS soaps cars for scholarship money
Naomi DeNovellis, Alisha Wasim, Lauren Rosenberg, and Tej Mistry pose for a picture after washing the car.
Track team strives to continue success in Sectionals
Senior pole vaulter Dominic Wong clears the bar and falls toward the mat.
Students “Sip ‘N’ Paint” with N.A.H.S.
Freshman attendee Samantha Prado-Roberts holds her canvas steady and concentrates on painting the top of her picture.
Indoor Percussion Takes Silver in World Championship
Indoor Percussion team smiles for a picture after placing second in the WGI Championships.
Softball Team wins GMC Semis, advances to Finals
Sophomore catcher Dimitra Milonopoulos, who is hitting .506 on the season with seven doubles and three triples, flashes the signs to the pitcher.
Band and Orchestra Shine at Music in the Parks
Harlow Matara plays the marimba alongside Aaron Bain. Both students played in the Music in the Parks Competition.
Volleyball team reaches GMC Finals; prepares for States
Senior Jeremy Smith passes the ball over the net on Senior Night against J.P. Stevens.
Boys lacrosse defeats rival in state tournament
Ryan Christensen, who leads the team in goals and assists, dodges a St. Joseph defender and uses his body to shield the ball.
Two athletes receive GMC Sportsmanship Award
William Kennedy puts his arm around Coach Matthew Donaghue while Coach Robert Weiss and athletic director Daniel DiMino stand alongside Melissa Neglio at the GMC Sportsmanship Award Banquet.
ROTC trains to be the best
The ROTC Unarmed Inspection group performs in competition at Bridgeton High School.
Boy’s tennis serves the competition
Junior Matthew Quizon begins his forehand swing to strike and return the oncoming ball.
Seniors cruise through the night
Rayaa Aminu, Mailyn Battle, Damiola Borishade, Nyla Carey, Humphrey Boadi, Wendy Bortier, and Majee group together to take a quick picture.
Relay for Life raises money to fund cancer research
OBHS students are rising to the challenge and joining the fight against cancer by participating in tomorrow’s Relay for Life Event.
Cheerleaders prep for success
Head Cheerleading Coach Christine Cotugno leads a stretch talks to a group of the students at one of the open cheer events.
Girls’ spring track succeeds at Penn and GMC Relays
Senior Victoria Lobrow and junior Julia Garron lead the pack in a one mile race in a meet against South Brunswick.
Scrambling for eggs in courtyard
Ashley Marie Tecarro-Steward and Khushi Parekh smile as they find an egg hidden in a tree.
Undefeated Lax Division Champs shoot for GMC Championship
Junior defender Gretchen Polst looks to clear the ball as she cuts across the field in front of Ciera Pelliciotta.
Kavya Venkatesan receives Distinguished Student award
Kavya Venkatesan, NJ Association for Gifted Children’s 2022 Distinguished Student of the Year, smiles for her close up.
Lollipop Shop Back and Ready for Business
Maxwell Medeiros wraps chocolate covered Oreos in cellophane to prepare them for sale.
Muslim students celebrate Ramadan
Sundeep Singh, Abuzar Ali, Nabiha Nizam, Rida Khan, and Momin Meer pose for a phot at the MSA’s Iftar dinner.
Wizards work their magic at SEPTA fundraiser
Victoria Failla, Lillian Adelfio, Kyle Bassit, William Kennedy, Kyle Janks, and Alex Percheski from the Play Unified team line up at half court after being introduced.
Candles for Ukraine
Iryna Yakymets and Julia Sadovska set up the jars and wait for the melted yellow wax to dry before adding the other layers and preparing the candles for sale.
Students Celebrate Neurodiversity
Senior Riley O’Regan sports her tie-dye track and field championship sweatshirt in support of inclusion.
Softball team rolls to 10-1 and top of the conference
Brittany Campbell, Zoe Milonopoulos, Alyssa Santiago, and Ava Pullano meet in the pitcher’s circle to support Kasey Loughlin, the team’s dominant pitcher, after she gave up a rare big hit against Woodbridge.
Volleyball team starts season strong
Captain Robert Obdyke, who leads the team with 87 digs, bumps the ball forward against the Hawks.
The Teachers & ESP of the year are…
Nicole Engebos, Angelina Weber, Danielle Toth, and Anahita Keiller pose around Carolyn Hauser and her Teacher of the Year sign.
Post honored as Wrestling Coach of the Year
Coach Post displays his typical energy as he directs and cheers on one of his wrestlers during a match.
Seniors go Medieval
Makenna Heslin, Amanda Tropea, and Lauren Rosenberg watch the jousting tournament in excitement.
Boys Lacrosse raises funds for Mechkowski Family
Senior Vincent Tozzi plays defense against sophomore Matthew Ghimiray as junior Kyle Janks guards the goal during pre-game warm-ups.
Program provides free dresses and accessories
Dresses galore fill the room for every student to get the chance to find her dream dress.
FBLA wins big at State Conference
The entire group of 34 FBLA members who qualified for the State Leadership Conference in Atlantic City pose for a photograph.
Cultural Formal Showcases Diversity
Vice Principal Sally Fazio, Madam Harpreet Malhi, Mrs. Magnolia Kortland, Ashley Chan, Farhana Momo, and Rumaisa Rehman gather to pose for a picture in their cultural attire.
Indoor Percussion Sweeps the Competition
Sophomores Matteo Szeto and James Arabia and freshmen Aaron Hernandez practice their routine with their drums and other props.
See OB Take on the Wizards!
Old Bridge staff, parents, and volunteers will host the famous Harlem Wizards at 4pm on Sunday, April 3. Tickets can still be purchased for the event, which will feature many OBHS students and staff members.
Girls Lacrosse team works to repeat success
Joey Grotkopf shields the goal as an opponent cuts through the defense to try and score.
Baseball team sets high expectations for upcoming season
Junior Thomas Papeo turns to make the throw to first as a player slides in to second base in a scrimmage against Spotswood.
The key to helping the environment
Ashley Sales puts a plastic bag in the donation bin in the Main Campus reception area for the NexTrex soft plastic recycling event.
Boys Volleyball team seeks 4th straight GMC and State Titles
Jeremy Smith and Blake Krapf work together to block a shot in a match against the Piscataway Chiefs last season.
Freshmen take over Shawnee Mountain
The entire group of freshmen who attended the trip pose for a picture in front of the Shawnee Mountain facilities.
Knight Life 