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Running up the score

BY JAMIE HAZEL The 6-6 boys basketball team has racked up buzzer beaters and great defensive moments in the first half of the season. They have already improved upon their 4-8 start from last season, while blowing out opponents in their wins and hanging tight during losses, racking up a +63 point differential. Continue reading “Running up the score”

The Pod OB: Behind the scenes

BY KAYLEE WEINGARTEN The Pod OB, the official podcast of OBHS, debuted its first episode on Spotify in September, and the club has now released a total of four episodes. The podcast educates and entertains the school with discussions on a variety of topics. Students create every aspect of each episode. “As president of the PodContinue reading “The Pod OB: Behind the scenes “

Unified students take the plunge

BY FRANCESCA PANETTA On November 17, members of Project Unified dunked themselves in the cold water of the Atlantic Ocean as part of a fundraiser for the Special Olympics and the Unified Program. Karlie Buchbinder, Jordan Connolly, Zach DeLuca, Luke Kennedy, Victoria Krol, Ryan Kuhl, Madison Reese, and Gabriella Remotti all checked inContinue reading “Unified students take the plunge”

Righteous festival of rice

BY RITEE KARMACHARYA Asian American Club celebrated rice, one of the most imported good from Asia, on December 12 in their annual Rice Festival. The club came together to celebrate and share different preparations of the grain, a staple crop in Asian culture. An abundance of decorations, activities, and food helped create a funContinue reading “Righteous festival of rice”

Freshman makes her Mark(le) on the volleyball court

BY MICHAYLA SMITH Freshman varsity volleyball player Ashley Markle dominated in her first high school volleyball season, acquiring 296 kills, 137 digs, 50 aces, and the title of GMC Player of the Year. Although she experienced some nerves when moving to the high school level, Markle quickly adapted. “I was definitely scared atContinue reading “Freshman makes her Mark(le) on the volleyball court”

Festival of Knights

BY KAILEY SIEGEL Director of Social Media The Jewish Student Union hosted their Hanukkah celebration, the first official event since the formation of the club earlier this year, on December 8. The event included traditional Jewish foods, a latke eating contest, and the ceremonial lighting of the menorah.   Students who attended enjoyed latkes, aContinue reading “Festival of Knights”

Winter Sports Preview: Track

BY AVERY PERSON Sports Page Editor The boys and girls track teams look to improve on last season’s and set new personal records. Winter track requires a different type of training compared to the spring. “To prepare for the cold weather, I would wait until nighttime and go on jogs to help get aContinue reading “Winter Sports Preview: Track”

Performing with holiday spirit

BY ISABELLE MARMARA The band and orchestra will combine their efforts to host a Winter Instrumental Concert on December 21, preceding the start of Winter Break. The Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, and Percussion Ensemble will perform in the OBHS auditorium, starting at 7 pm. Since September, the various band classes have workedContinue reading “Performing with holiday spirit”

Charities spreading holiday cheer

BY DAYAMI VILORIA OBHS hosts many amazing charities to help those in need during the holidays, including Toys for Tots, a coat drive, a giving tree, and a clothing drive. Students can still contribute through December 22. The Marine Corps organized the charity event Toys for Tots to distribute toys to less fortunateContinue reading “Charities spreading holiday cheer”

Winter Sports Preview: Swimming

BY ANGEL CHIARAVALLO The experienced boys team and the underclassmen-heavy girls team expect to build on their success in GMC’s last year and have better seasons this year. The boys’ team finished with a 1-6 record, while the girls finished 1-5, their first losing record in five years. “I’m expecting that the entireContinue reading “Winter Sports Preview: Swimming”