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”

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”

Chinese culture in the courtyard

BY ISABELLE MARMARA              The National Chinese Honor Society and the Chinese Club held their Mid-Autumn Festival as their first club event of the year on Wednesday, October 4. The event took place in the courtyard and treated the attendees to riddles, icebreakers, puzzles, traditional snacks, and an abundance of Chinese culture.               “My favoriteContinue reading “Chinese culture in the courtyard”

Sharing Jewish culture and heritage

BY KATELYN BUCHALTER             Jewish Student Union is the newest addition to the long list of clubs offered at OBHS. Along with other cultural clubs JSU offers a place for Jewish students and others to learn and experience Jewish Culture.              JSU offers an opportunity for students to connect with others who share an interestContinue reading “Sharing Jewish culture and heritage”