BY SAM PRADO ROBERTSOn January 22, Junior Class of 2026 hosted the Variety Show. The 14 acts included bands, songs, dances, and spoken word performances. Samyah Brown-Hamilton placed first, Emily Barnhardt and Olivia Medina placed second, and Jayden Junaid placed third. Juniors Camryn Burniston, Izabela Morgan, and Emma Pepe hosted the show and introduced acts.Continue reading “Students showcase a variety of talent”
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Esports on the rise
BY NADIA DERINGThe Esports team made it to the State Championships during the fall season and two players managed to reach GSE All-Stars. Multiple classes contribute to the team’s success in various ways, such as social media. In the fall season, the Rocket League and Super Smash Bros teams reached a major goal by makingContinue reading “Esports on the rise”
Pep rally defies gravity
BY CAITLIN LAFLOWER On December 20, students and staff members participated in the annual winter pep rally to kick off winter break. Rapper Zay the Profit, the Cheer Team, Afrobeats, teachers, the Dance Team, FOR3V3R, the Indian Dance Team, and the Slaying Steppers put on performances. Continue reading “Pep rally defies gravity”
Holiday Harmonies
BY OLIVIA VAN DEURSEN On December 12, the Choir held their annual Winter Concert. The featured holiday carols spread holiday cheer and showcased diverse vocal talent. Students sang a variety of performances, including group, duet, and solo pieces. Joaquin Rivera and Madison Caroll sang a duetContinue reading “Holiday Harmonies”
Seniors enjoy pre-Thanksgiving fun
BY SAM PRADO ROBERTS On November 27, during the half-day before Thanksgiving, the administrators hosted an assembly for the senior class. The students watched a concert and competed against each other in games. The assembly began with a performance by faculty band, Log on a Bench,Continue reading “Seniors enjoy pre-Thanksgiving fun”
PEER brings smiles with annual Toys for Tots drive
BY KATELYN BUCHALTEREditor in Chief Each year, OBHS organizes a Toys for Tots drive sponsored by the Marine Corps. This year proved no different, with various events related to promoting the cause, including a toy collection, Santa Con, and promotional videos made by PEER classes. TheContinue reading “PEER brings smiles with annual Toys for Tots drive”
“Don’t Dress” for the Fall Comedy
BY OLIVIA VAN DEURSEN The annual fall comedy, hosted by the drama department in the auditorium, officially debuts on November 21. This production, Don’t Dress for Dinner, features an abundance of chaos and twists guaranteed to spark laughter. The event required a long and extensive preparationContinue reading ““Don’t Dress” for the Fall Comedy”
Movie Night conjures Halloween spirit
BY CAITLIN LAFLOWER On October 29, the Student Senate hosted the third annual Halloween Movie Night at Lombardi Field. Approximately 500 students bought tickets for The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It to show support for the school and celebrate the upcoming holiday. StudentsContinue reading “Movie Night conjures Halloween spirit”
Game day goes pink
BY OLIVIA VAN DEURSEN Students and staff came together on October 18 to increase awareness of breast cancer and hold various fundraisers throughout the school day and into the night. Approximately 3,000 fans attended the football game, a win for the Knights, at the center of the event and expressed their support by showing upContinue reading “Game day goes pink”
Seniors dine under the stars
BY CAITLIN LAFLOWER On September 30, students from the class of 2025 boarded the Spirit of New York ship for the annual Senior Dinner Cruise. A total of 420 students attended and had a fantastic night alongside their peers as they dined, danced, and sailed through the Hudson River. Students on the dinnerContinue reading “Seniors dine under the stars”
Knight Life 