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”

Dabbling with dumplings

BY NAYSHA MONTANO          On November 12, the National Chinese Honor Society held their annual “Dumpling Day” event. Approximately 70 students attended this event in the main cafeteria after school and participated in various activities, including experimenting with making their own dumplings.           The advisors and board membersContinue reading “Dabbling with dumplings”

Fishing trip hooks experienced and new anglers

BY SAM PRADO ROBERTS              On October 21, the Hooked on Fishing-Not on Drugs club left the Belmar Marina and spent the day fishing for black sea bass and porgies.              The club, nicknamed HOFNOD, serves as an outreach program for students to get involved and participate in anti-drug behaviors. “We want to promote positive activitiesContinue reading “Fishing trip hooks experienced and new anglers”

Knights march to victory

BY DAYAMI VILORIA              The Marching Knights competitive season officially began on September 28 at the New Jersey Marching Band Directors Association competition and the band has already earned victories. This past weekend, the band won first place and an additional award at the NJMBDA’s most recent competition in Monroe.               On October 19, the Marching Knights wonContinue reading “Knights march to victory”