BY KAILEY SIEGEL Social Media Director On Thursday May 16, students from all four grades, Fearless Freshman, Surfs Up Sophomores, Junior Jocks, and Safari Seniors, competed in the annual Battle of the Classes. This year, the event returned to during the school day, but only students who signed up in advance could attend. Continue reading “Juniors and seniors tie in BOTC”
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Softball excels in second half
BY JAMIE HAZEL The 21-6 softball team made it to the Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament Final round and the semi-finals of the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV Tournament. Last season, the team suffered a first-round exit from GMC’s. Making it so far this season illustrates the team’s improvement. “We knew that this yearContinue reading “Softball excels in second half”
Roaring into Junior Prom
BY FRANCESCA PANETTA AND KAYLEE WEINGARTEN Approximately 300 juniors attended Junior Prom in the courtyard on May 30. Junior class faculty advisors Liz Todaro and Nicole Mondano brought the theme “Great Gatsby” to life with their hard work and dedication. “Between the lights, photo booths, and the backdrops, there were so many niceContinue reading “Roaring into Junior Prom”
Boy’s lacrosse finishes strong
BY ISABELLE MARMARA On May 29, the boys lacrosse team’s season came to a close, ending with a record of 13-9. After a 4-6 start, the boys went 9-3 to close out the season and beat their record last year of 8-10, showing growth and improvement. Despite their loss in the GMC TournamentContinue reading “Boy’s lacrosse finishes strong”
TikTok’s clock is ticking
BY DAYAMI VILORIA TikTok’s time may have run out. The influential social media platform, TikTok faced many controversies over the last few years, but this time it has made its way to the courts and now faces a possible ban. Since TikTok’s inception, it has created a beneficial platform for its users. “TikTokContinue reading “TikTok’s clock is ticking”
Girls lacrosse repeats as GMC Champions
BY FRANK PAPEO Sports Photo Editor The girls’ lacrosse team continued to contend with top teams in the State with a 17-4 record, as they dominated the GMC and went undefeated in the conference. The Knights repeated as GMC Champions and made their fourth GMC Tournament Final appearance in the last four yearsContinue reading “Girls lacrosse repeats as GMC Champions”
Celebrating AAPI cultures
BY AASMAA DAMANI On May 23, the Asian-American Club and the Chinese Club hosted the Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPI) Heritage Fair. The event, held in the school cafeteria, showcased many diverse cultures through music, food, boba, and informational stalls about the peoples and their history. About 100 people attended the event. “I amContinue reading “Celebrating AAPI cultures”
Undefeated boys volleyball team wins State Championship
BY AVERY PERSON Sports Page Editor On June 6, the Knights defeated Bridgewater-Raritan in the NJSIAA Group 4 Finals, making them the first team in New Jersey to ever go undefeated with a record of 32-0. The Knights won the championship in two sets proving why they deserved recognition as the number oneContinue reading “Undefeated boys volleyball team wins State Championship”
Making memories by the beach
BY KATELYN BUCHALTER Editor in Chief The senior prom took place on May 17 at the Ocean Place Resort and Spa in Long Branch. The scenic location of the venue provided a beautiful backdrop for an unforgettable evening. The event took off with the usual “coketail” hour starting at 6pm, giving students plentyContinue reading “Making memories by the beach”
Girls golf swings to victory
BY LEXIE CRUZ The girls golf team had its best season in recent history, going undefeated in the GMC White Division to win the Division Championship and finish 7-4 overall. The players’ hard work, skills, and confidence paid off, as they brought home their first GMC White Division Girls Golf title. “As aContinue reading “Girls golf swings to victory”
