BY KAILEY SIEGEL Social Media Director The gymnastics team’s 5-3 record improved upon last season’s 1-7 record, making 2023 the team’s best season since 2019. With just four seniors on the team, the 11 underclassmen had to excel to help the team succeed. “We got some new girls this year along with a few peopleContinue reading “Reaching the bar”
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Racing to new PRs
BY GABY MALANGA Sports Copy Editor The cross-country team raced strong individual efforts this season. Victoria Botte, Carly Cutrone and Josh Santiago hit personal records and achieved huge accomplishments along the way. Sophomore Victoria Botte had an outstanding season, finishing as the top sophomore and taking fifth overall at the GMC Championships onContinue reading “Racing to new PRs”
Girls tennis serves up a memorable season
BY ISABELLE MARMARA The girl’s tennis team struck an end to their season after 17 matches and months of memories. The players fondly remembered Senior Night, where they won an exciting victory over Monroe, as one of the greatest highlights of the year. On Thursday, October 12, the girls celebrated Senior Night, whereContinue reading “Girls tennis serves up a memorable season”
Celebrating Diwali with OBHS’s first Aarti
BY RITEE KARMACHARYA The Asian American Club held their annual Diwali fest with a new addition: the first ever Aarti at an OBHS event. Students took part in ritualistic dances, painted diyas, and came together to celebrate the Hindu holiday. “To me, Diwali is a time of celebration with my family and friends.Continue reading “Celebrating Diwali with OBHS’s first Aarti”
Fall Comedy “delivers” laughs
BY KATELYN BUCHALTER Editor in Chief This year’s annual fall comedy, Cash on Delivery, will take the stage on November 16 and 17. This upcoming production offers a humorous story in which a man struggles to keep up with his complex lie that has allowed him to dupe certain authorities. Auditions for theContinue reading “Fall Comedy “delivers” laughs”
JV field hockey secures the crown
BY FRANK PAPEO Sports Photo Editor On October 14, the junior varsity field hockey team won the JV Middlesex County Tournament title with wins over South Plainfield and Monroe in a one-day tournament at South Plainfield. An outstanding 7-2 record in the regular season gave the girls confidence heading into the county tournament.Continue reading “JV field hockey secures the crown”
Girls volleyball plays for Central Jersey Championship
BY AVERY PERSON Sports Page Editor At 7pm tomorrow night, the girls volleyball team will look to repeat as Central Jersey Group IV Champions when they face the number one seed Monroe. The team has faced Monroe three times already this season, winning two out of three, including in the GMC FinalsContinue reading “Girls volleyball plays for Central Jersey Championship”
Students dine at Dumpling Day
BY KATELYN BUCHALTER Editor in Chief The Chinese Honor Society and Chinese Club held an event known as “Dumpling Day” in the cafeteria on Thursday, October 19. The event offered a variety of music, dumplings, and different cultural foods, such as bubble tea and Chinese cookies, to students and staff. Chinese Honor SocietyContinue reading “Students dine at Dumpling Day”
Painting the silver bleachers pink
BY RITEE KARMACHARYA On October 20, staff and hundreds of students dedicated their efforts throughout the day to the Pink Out event. The money raised funds a scholarship that is awarded each year to students whose life has been affected by cancer Despite poor weather, the school community showed up to support theContinue reading “Painting the silver bleachers pink”
White Division Champs push into postseason
BY AVERY PERSON Sports Page Editor After winning the regular season White Division Championship, the field hockey team kicked off the postseason by reaching the semifinal round in the GMC Tournament and earning a win in the first round of the NJSIAA Tournament against Westfield with a score of 2-1. The team lost toContinue reading “White Division Champs push into postseason”
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