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Students make musical memories

BY KAILEY SIEGEL Social Media Director On June 5, family, friends, and staff gathered in the TV studio to watch students from all grades share their musical talents in the annual Cabaret show. Twenty-five students participated, singing showtunes from 14 different musicals. “The Cabaret gives everyone a chance to show off their voiceContinue reading “Students make musical memories”

Mental health matters

BY ISABELLE MARMARA On Tuesday May 2, the school’s safety team, consisting of Nicole Mondano, Robert Waitt, Jennifer McCann, Renee Freel, and Marissa Hays, held a Mental Health Fair in the courtyard during lunch periods. The vast resources allowed students to learn about many different mental health resources and options. Just a portionContinue reading “Mental health matters”

Track sprints to the finish

BY ANGEL CHIARAVALLO AND ELISA CIOKU The boys and girls Track and Field teams ended their Spring 2024 season with impressive performances in the Meet of Champions and the Group IV State Championships. Athletes, such as Alyssa Penn, Peter Afoakwah, and Kelvin Molina, got the chance to compete against the top track stars inContinue reading “Track sprints to the finish”

Choir hits the right note

BY ABIGAIL PERSAUD The Choir outdid themselves during their performance in the Busch Gardens competition in Virginia. Not only did they participate in their first national competition, but they also won each category they competed in. The choir prepared hard to compete in their events. “For the past few months, we’ve met afterContinue reading “Choir hits the right note”

Baseball team wins GMC Championship

BY GABY MALANGA Sports Copy Editor The baseball team finished their season as Greater Middlesex County Champions for the first time since 2019. Their 20-9 record earned the boys recognition as a Top 20 team in the state. The Knights faced the challenge of playing top-seeded South Plainfield in the GMC Finals. DuringContinue reading “Baseball team wins GMC Championship”

Assembly honors local heroes and enlisting students

BY DOMINIC MARION The Memorial Day senior assembly on May 30 honored those who served the United States of America in its armed forces. With the event came the honoring of the graduating students of the Class of 2024 who plan to enter the military after their senior year. When all of OBHS’Continue reading “Assembly honors local heroes and enlisting students”

School spirit in sync

BY CAITLIN LAFLOWER On June 3, students from clubs, honor societies, and sports teams participated in the annual Lip Dub. The lip-syncing tradition began in 2013 and has occurred almost every year since then. This year’s theme “School Spirit” represented the adoration for the school community, which unites faculty and students. “When searchingContinue reading “School spirit in sync”

Golf goes green

BY RITEE KARMACHARYA The boys golfers swung their way to an impressive season, securing seven wins with their skillful play and determination. The team, which finished 7-7, showed great improvement over their past few seasons, where they finished 0-14, 0-14, and 5-9. Led by a talented roster and fueled by dedication, the team displayedContinue reading “Golf goes green”

Juniors and seniors tie in BOTC

BY KAILEY SIEGEL Social Media Director On Thursday May 16, students from all four grades, Fearless Freshman, Surfs Up Sophomores, Junior Jocks, and Safari Seniors, competed in the annual Battle of the Classes. This year, the event returned to during the school day, but only students who signed up in advance could attend. Continue reading “Juniors and seniors tie in BOTC”

Softball excels in second half

BY JAMIE HAZEL The 21-6 softball team made it to the Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament Final round and the semi-finals of the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV Tournament. Last season, the team suffered a first-round exit from GMC’s. Making it so far this season illustrates the team’s improvement. “We knew that this yearContinue reading “Softball excels in second half”