BY LISA TOOLEY The boys basketball team finished the second half of the season strong, winning five out of eight games in one stretch, to finish with a 9-17 record. Before the season, the county realigned divisions and put Old Bridge in the most competitive grouping, Red American. “We played the hardest teams in theContinue reading “Tested by top competition”
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Dylan Woyce performs with CJMEA
BY MCKAILA MACARTHUR On January 18, Dylan Woyce had the honor to participate in the Central Jersey Music Educators Association’s High School Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band at Nicholas Music Center, Rutgers University. CJMEA, a non-profit program in central New Jersey, focuses on improving the quality of music and offers performance opportunities for students inContinue reading “Dylan Woyce performs with CJMEA”
Esports class educates younger generation
BY NICHOLAS LUCCHESI On January 23, Jonas Salk Middle School students visited Old Bridge High School’s Esports class in the Esports arena. The class set up multiple stations to educate middle schoolers on different aspects of gaming. Before the visitors arrived, the Esports class spent time finding different ways to portray different gaming messages forContinue reading “Esports class educates younger generation”
Cheer competes in new Nationals category
BY JAMIE HAZEL Sports Editor The Cheerleading team travelled to Walt Disney World to compete in the Universal Cheerleaders Association National High School Cheerleading Championship from February 6-8. Accompanied by the drumline and dance team, they competed in a brand-new category, Varsity Spirit Program Game Day Live, where they placed fifth in the country. TheContinue reading “Cheer competes in new Nationals category”
5th Graders take a Trip Around the World
BY KARIMA ABOUELKHIR At the Rooted in Culture Trip Around the World event on February 10, character ambassadors from each Old Bridge elementary school visited OBHS and learned about different cultures. 13 clubs set up posters and activities, such as dances and games, to share their diverse identities with the fifth graders. The presenters wantedContinue reading “5th Graders take a Trip Around the World”
A season of scoring, strikes, and spirit
BY LAYAL HAMIDO This winter, three Unified teams have represented teamwork and inclusion. Unified Basketball continues a tradition of success with a 9–6 record. The cheer team brought energy and spirit to every game, uplifting both players and fans. For the first time, OBHS introduced a Unified Bowling team, expanding opportunities for even more students.Continue reading “A season of scoring, strikes, and spirit”
Student-created STEM app
BY NICHOLAS LUCCHESI Right here at Old Bridge High School, students created a new app to help their peers who wish to grow their skills and experience in STEM. Teja Mareddy, with the help of Tanvi Mareddy, Manvir Singh, and Issac Choi, created the app. Senior Teja Mareddy and his peers created a website thatContinue reading “Student-created STEM app”
Bowling strikes again
BY JULIET KELLY The girls’ bowling team ended the season with a record of 10-10, and the boys finished with a 3-16 record, winning two out of their last four games. The girls came back strong after winning just two matches last season and losing in the first round of the NJSIAA Tournament. The girlsContinue reading “Bowling strikes again”
Gaining momentum
BY ANALISE SAINVIL After competing through a demanding stretch of games, the girls basketball team won three out of the last four, including an 85-76 victory over Woodbridge, to improve to 12-13 as the girls prepare for the NJSIAA State Tournament. In one of their strongest offensive performances of the season, the girls scored 85Continue reading “Gaining momentum”
Valentine’s Day: Love it or leave it?
BY OLIVIA VAN DEURSEN Editor-in-Chief February 14, regarded as the day of love, clears stores of candy, cards, flowers, and gifts that people give significant others, friends, and loved ones. Despite the cultural commonality, some decide not to celebrate due to a recurrent idea that Valentine’s Day does not constitute a true holiday. The holiday’sContinue reading “Valentine’s Day: Love it or leave it?”
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