BY FRANCESCA PANETTA On Wednesday, February 21, the People First Club hosted the Sweetheart Soiree. It took place after school, in the main building cafeteria from 2-4pm. Club founders Barbare Shonia, Joshua Kelly, and Jayden Junid organized this charming event. Most students attended with their friends or their significant others. “I just wantedContinue reading “Sweets, treats, and games at the Soirée”
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An alarmingly fun Lunar New Year
BY ANUSHA PERINKOLAM The National Chinese Honor Society held its 3rd annual Lunar New Year Celebration on February 15, starting at 5pm The NCHS transported attendees to China with cultural activity stations, an authentic Chinese dinner catered by Shanghai Bun, and performances that continued until a fire alarm abruptly ended the event early. Continue reading “An alarmingly fun Lunar New Year”
BSU honors Black History Month
BY RITEE KARMACHARYA As February comes to an end, the Black Student Union continues to celebrate Black History Month with a series of impactful initiatives and celebrations. Led by passionate student leaders, the BSU aims to empower, educate, and inspire the community while honoring and representing the rich legacy of Black culture. BlackContinue reading “BSU honors Black History Month”
GHS hosts Winter Extravaganza
BY ANUSHA PERINKOLAM The German Honor Society hosted Winterfest on December 13. The event had a great turnout of about 80 people. They included activities like making graham cracker structures and a contest for holding a jug of water. In addition, GHS catered food from the popular German restaurant Killmeyer’s. The GHS highlightedContinue reading “GHS hosts Winter Extravaganza”
Polish Club debuts
BY CAITLIN LAFLOWER The Polish Heritage Club launched earlier this school year. The club offers opportunities to share and experience Polish culture through club meetings and events. Students from a Polish background looking to find community and any students looking to learn more about the culture can join. Prior to this school year,Continue reading “Polish Club debuts”
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”
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”
Esports and new media center come to OBHS
BY KATELYN BUCHALTER Editor in Chief For the first time in OBHS history, the school features a competitive Esports team. The newly-formed Esports team will utilize a special facility in the recently renovated Media Center, which administration and the Board of Education unveiled Tuesday. The team consists of approximately 30 students who playContinue reading “Esports and new media center come to OBHS”
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”
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