BY MCKAILA MACARTHUR The Medical Club hosted the annual Mental Health Fair on May 19 in the courtyard. The event had a variety of booths and activities to help people improve their mental health. After attending the event during lunch periods, students across the main building still sported their mental health day “merch” for theContinue reading “Medical Club hosts Mental Health Fair”
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Girls golf drives home wins
BY KARIMA ABOUELKHIR Girls golf achieved a 8-5 record this season. The team got hot and won six consecutive matches in the middle of the season. Despite a slow start, the girls bounced back and racked up wins against tough teams. “The key to the team’s winning streak this season has been that we allContinue reading “Girls golf drives home wins”
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”
Underclass on the rise
BY JULIET KELLY The determined softball team ended a competitive season 7-18, recovering from a slow 2-8 start. The young team featured just three seniors and two juniors to lead the three freshmen and ten sophomores. In the beginning of the season the team secured a high score win. “We won against South Plainfield 18-15,Continue reading “Underclass on the rise”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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