Volunteering for a cause

BY NICHOLAS LUCCHESI On April 24, OBHS hosted a Red Cross blood drive where students and staff donated their blood for those in need. Students volunteered to help make the drive move according to schedule and attend to anyone needing attention after giving blood. “I signed up because donating blood to help others is aContinue reading “Volunteering for a cause”

Seniors speed to victory at BOTC

BY SAFIJA SHATKU (CLUBS EDITOR) AND OLIVIA VAN DEURSEN (EDITOR-IN-CHIEF) On May 27, students from all four grade levels came together to take part in a fierce competition and tradition at Old Bridge High School: Battle of the Classes. The Flashback Freshmen, Surfs Up Sophomores, Juicy Juniors, and Speedway Seniors competed head-to-head in numerous events,Continue reading “Seniors speed to victory at BOTC”

Early College students make history

BY ANALISE SAINVIL On Monday, May 11, the first cohort of Old Bridge High School’s Early College Program walked across the stage at Middlesex College to receive their associate degrees, marking a historic milestone for the program in the school district. The graduating class included Haya Awad, Mary Barsoum, Julia DeRobertis, Weronika Malinowski, Simran Palkar,Continue reading “Early College students make history”

Choir makes Broadway magic

BY OLIVIA VAN DEURSEN Editor-in-Chief The choir hosted the annual Spring Concert on April 29 in the main Auditorium. Students of all vocal ranges performed a variety of songs, including solos, duets, and group pieces. This year, the concert consisted of songs from different Musical Theater productions, such as but not limited to The Notebook,Continue reading “Choir makes Broadway magic”

Knights clip Falcons’ wings in 4-peat

BY KNIGHT LIFE STAFF The girls lacrosse team completed their fourth straight undefeated run through the GMC Red Division with a 15-3 Senior Night win against division rival Monroe. Thursday’s victory moves the team’s overall record to 11-3, 8-0 in the Red Division. After a dominant 16-6 victory against Monroe earlier in the season, theContinue reading “Knights clip Falcons’ wings in 4-peat”

HOSA shines at States

BY ANALISE SAINVIL On Sunday, April 12, members of the Health Occupations Students of America traveled to compete at the New Jersey State Leadership Conference, where students earned both first and fifth place finishes while gaining new experiences alongside chapters from across the state. Zainab Khan, Riya Kohli, Vinuthna Yerra, and Sai Smrithi Vaddamani placedContinue reading “HOSA shines at States”

Wizards and staff will make magic

BY EMMA HEAGEN On Sunday May 3, members of the faculty and staff of Old Bridge schools will play the Harlem Wizards Empire Unit at 3pm at OBHS. Organized by the Special Education PTA, the event will benefit special needs classrooms across Old Bridge. The wizards, a performance basketball team focused on fundraising for non-profitsContinue reading “Wizards and staff will make magic”

The price of Artificial Intelligence

BY MARIAMI PANTSULAIA Finishing homework today involves more than textbooks and research; many students now turn to Artificial Intelligence to handle their assignments for them instead of using their own intelligence and creativity. It can be argued that the disadvantages of AI outweigh the benefits. AI, commonly used by high school students, helps improve learningContinue reading “The price of Artificial Intelligence”

From Capitol Hill to the classroom

BY KAYLEE WEINGARTEN Student Life Editor On March 23, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman visited AP Government & Politics students in the Old Bridge High School auditorium. The Congresswoman plans to retire in 2027, leaving the legacy of the first woman of color to represent New Jersey in Congress. This rare experience gave students the chanceContinue reading “From Capitol Hill to the classroom”

Three girls wrestle in State Championship

BY JAMIE HAZEL  Sports Editor  The 16-8 girls wrestling team sent three talented athletes, Isabella Bonilla, Abby McSorley, and Sofia Sousa, to the State Championship. In the NJSIAA Girls District 7 Tournament, the Knights took first place as a team with 212.5 points from eleven place winners, including nine medalists who moved on to the 2026 NJSIAA Girls Wrestling Region 3 Tournament.   On February 26, the girls hosted and dominated the first NJSIAA Girls District 7 Tournament where they faced multiple state-ranked teams and came out onContinue reading “Three girls wrestle in State Championship”