BY ISABELLE MARMARA The girls wrestling team has made an exceptional impact in the state while wrestling to a 9-4 record and winning the 2024 GMC Championship. The young program, will enter the NJSIAA Tournament ranked seventh in New Jersey. Many of the girls placed in the GMC tournament, including Samantha Larkin, Sofia Sousa,Continue reading “GMC Champion wrestling team earns #7 State rank”
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Swifties vs the NFL
BY FRANCESCA PANETTA Everyone knows that international pop star Taylor Swift has taken over yet another demographic: The NFL. From her debut in 2006, everything has changed in her life and ours as she went from an innocent country girl to a household name. While her fans see her as fearless for risking her reputation byContinue reading “Swifties vs the NFL”
Fashion: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
BY RITEE KARMACHARYA Fashion from comfortable wear to stylish received a boom of trends this season. Ranging from trendy jackets to shoes, sustainability in fashion has made its way up the ladder in trends of the season. If you paid attention to fashion lately, you must notice the overwhelming number of baggy clothing, a styleContinue reading “Fashion: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle”
Students and teachers get in step at Winter Pep Rally
BY KAILEY SIEGEL Social Media Director On December 23, Old Bridge High School hosted the annual winter pep rally. The entire student body and staff gathered in the gym for a day of entertainment right before the start of winter break. The pep rally showcased multiple talented groups, including the cheerleaders, Afrobeats, Dance Team,Continue reading “Students and teachers get in step at Winter Pep Rally”
Righteous festival of rice
BY RITEE KARMACHARYA Asian American Club celebrated rice, one of the most imported good from Asia, on December 12 in their annual Rice Festival. The club came together to celebrate and share different preparations of the grain, a staple crop in Asian culture. An abundance of decorations, activities, and food helped create a funContinue reading “Righteous festival of rice”
Freshman makes her Mark(le) on the volleyball court
BY MICHAYLA SMITH Freshman varsity volleyball player Ashley Markle dominated in her first high school volleyball season, acquiring 296 kills, 137 digs, 50 aces, and the title of GMC Player of the Year. Although she experienced some nerves when moving to the high school level, Markle quickly adapted. “I was definitely scared atContinue reading “Freshman makes her Mark(le) on the volleyball court”
Festival of Knights
BY KAILEY SIEGEL Director of Social Media The Jewish Student Union hosted their Hanukkah celebration, the first official event since the formation of the club earlier this year, on December 8. The event included traditional Jewish foods, a latke eating contest, and the ceremonial lighting of the menorah. Students who attended enjoyed latkes, aContinue reading “Festival of Knights”
Winter Sports Preview: Wrestling
BY FRANK PAPEO Sports Photo Editor After having one of the most dominant seasons in Old Bridge history last year, the wrestling team looks to match that performance heading into the new year. Two of the three standouts from last year’s team, Logan Roman and Emma Sagi strive to add to their outstandingContinue reading “Winter Sports Preview: Wrestling”
Winter Sports Preview: Boys Basketball
BY AVERY PERSON Sports Page Editor Boys Basketball team looks to improve on last year’s .500 record. Although the team is young overall, the players have logged a lot of experience playing varsity as underclassmen. The team lost two veteran leaders and top performers in Adam Scire and Ryan Witte to graduation. “Even thoughContinue reading “Winter Sports Preview: Boys Basketball”
FHS serves something sweet
BY ABBY PERSAUD The French Honors Society hosted their Fête de Crêpe on November 19. The event featured a variety of different crepes and raised money for an annual scholarship awarded to a senior at the end of the year. Students who attended enjoyed the crêpes, thin, pancake-like pastries. “The crêpe event wasContinue reading “FHS serves something sweet”
