BY KATELYN BUCHALTER Editor in Chief The annual Mock Shaadi event, hosted by the Asian American Club, took place on February 23. Over 200 people attended the event which offered a chance for students to experience cultural music, dance performances, food, and more. Many preparations took place in advance to ensure the event ran smoothly.Continue reading “Celebrating culture with food, music, and dance”
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Elementary Ambassadors explore the world
BY MARIAMI PANTSULAIA On February 19, Old Bridge High School welcomed Character Ambassadors from each elementary school in the district to an event to teach young students about many cultures. Representatives from different cultural clubs arranged stations where elementary students could come in and discover diverse cultures. The elementary students enjoyed getting together and learningContinue reading “Elementary Ambassadors explore the world”
Celebrating Soul Food with BSU
BY SAFIJA SHATKUThe Black Student Union celebrated this Black History Month with their annual Soul Food event on February 27. To honor the diverse history and culture of black individuals, students gathered and savored delicious foods, dance performances, and more. BSU Spirit Week, also held on the last week of February, had students happily participatingContinue reading “Celebrating Soul Food with BSU”
Cupid aims at OBHS
BY OLIVIA VAN DEURSENMultiple clubs embraced the month of love by holding Valentines-themed events. The fundraisers offered many activities for students to enjoy while supporting significant causes. On February 11, People First held their second annual “Sweetheart Soiree.” The club offered many activities, including a crepe making station. “It was fun competing with my friendsContinue reading “Cupid aims at OBHS”
Grace in every step
BY CIARA ALVES QUINTELAThe dance team finished the season strong, striving for victory. In their best showing of the competition season, they secured 3rd place in jazz and 5th in hip-hop at a competition on Sunday, January 12. The team faced early challenges, pushing themselves to perfect their skills and routines for their first competitionContinue reading “Grace in every step”
Celebrating the year of the snake
BY CAITLIN LAFLOWEROn January 30, the National Chinese Honor Society hosted the annual Chinese New Year Celebration to commemorate the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar. The free event, hosted in the cafeteria, included delicious food, fun games, and great performances by students and members of the Old Bridge community. Attendees enjoyedContinue reading “Celebrating the year of the snake”
AFJROTC flies through inspection
BY ANGEL CHIARAVALLO The AFJROTC program performed in an inspection on December 3. They exceeded standards from the inspector, assistant regional director James Garcia. “The recent inspection was excellent! From our mass inspection to our unit briefing, we received an overall exceeding standard,” said Shayaan Qaiser,Continue reading “AFJROTC flies through inspection”
GHS’s whimsical Winterfest
BY SAFIJA SHATKU The German Honor Society hosted their annual Winterfest on December 19. The event featured plenty of fun activities and entertainment, including engaging competitions, festive music, catered traditional German food and more. Throughout the event, the GHS insured a fun time by working hardContinue reading “GHS’s whimsical Winterfest”
ACC hosts 3rd Annual Rice Festival
BY DAYAMI VILORIA On December 13, the Asian American Club celebrated aspects of Asian culture at their annual Rice Festival. The club created a fun environment full of different foods, activities, and performances for everyone to enjoy. The club arranged a variety of Asian cuisine. “WeContinue reading “ACC hosts 3rd Annual Rice Festival”
A sweet competition
BY CAITLIN LAFLOWER On December 5, students celebrated the Winter holiday season by wearing festive attire and participating in the Student Senate’s first gingerbread house decorating competition. Eight teams faced off against each other to win $10 Shoprite gift cards. Included in each team’s $20Continue reading “A sweet competition”
