BY CATHERINE SHAPIRO On May 27, select students from The Metropolitan Club earned the opportunity to go on an exclusive trip to see Broadway’s The Outsiders and attend a theatre masterclass for singing and dancing. Students who attended had participated in fundraising and volunteering. The masterclass, led by original cast members of The Outsiders MelodyContinue reading “Metro Club spends day in NYC”
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Juniors tour Jersey colleges
BY CAMILLE JOHNSON Through the Guidance Department’s “College Series,” junior students attended the National College Fair in Edison in March and Monmouth, Kean and NJIT throughout April. These trips allowed students to tour and get information about possible options for post-high school education. The series began with a trip to the New Jersey National CollegeContinue reading “Juniors tour Jersey colleges”
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”
The need for NeeDohs
BY AMYAH GONZALEZ OBHS finds itself flooded with the newest trend: NeeDohs! NeeDohs appeared in stores in 2017, but early this year, they rose to fame. “I, personally, think the new internet craze over NeeDohs is very positive,” said Jasmine Elsherbini. “I always have a Needoh in my hand, and I love collecting them.” DueContinue reading “The need for NeeDohs”
Culture of community
BY ZOE CHIN What began as an event for students has grown into a celebration for the entire community. On April 23, cultural clubs came together to host a night of performances and education, bringing students, families, and community members together to celebrate culture and unity. Throughout the evening, cultural clubs presented performances, shared customs,Continue reading “Culture of community”
JROTC levels up
BY DAYAMI VILORIA Social Media Director On April 15, the JROTC hosted the third marking period Commanders’ Call, where various the JRROTC students achieved new ranks and awards. The event began with the Presentation of Colors and announcements by Davyd Liashchuk and Nurayda Nizam. “After posting the colors and marching off, I felt pretty calmContinue reading “JROTC levels up”
Knights serve up win over Southern
BY KNIGHT LIFE STAFF The Knights defeated rival Southern Regional in five sets in a closely contested match. The 3-2 victory against the powerhouse program brings the team’s record up to 14-4. Southern won the first set 25-21 to take an early lead over Old Bridge. “We made a lot of service errors in theContinue reading “Knights serve up win over Southern”
A colorful night of culture
BY KAYLEE WEINGARTEN Student Life Editor On April 10, the Asian American Club hosted the annual Mock Shaadi event in the cafeteria. The night displayed colorful decorations, cultural attire, delicious food, group performances, and dancing. Mock Shaadi celebrates an important part of Asian American culture, and this event gave students, staff, and AAC board membersContinue reading “A colorful night of culture”
Spring Sports Preview: Track
BY JAMIE HAZEL Sports Editor Coming off a successful winter track season, the spring track team appears on the right track for victory. Overall, both the girls and boys teams consist of successful athletes in every event, including distance, sprints, and field events. Expectations of breaking many school records remain high. “My ultimate goal isContinue reading “Spring Sports Preview: Track”
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”
