Boys wrestling wins GMC and NJSIAACJG5 Championships

BY EMMA HEAGEN The boys wrestling team won the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group V Championship and the GMC Tournament this season, and after placing second in the NJSIAA Group 5 Tournament, finished with a record of 22-7. The boys wrestling team, with first place performances by Temiloluwa Odumbo and Zachary Florio, won the GMC tournamentContinue reading “Boys wrestling wins GMC and NJSIAACJG5 Championships”

Spring Sports Preview: Golf

BY JULIET KELLY After securing low scores and numerous victories last season, the girls and boys golf teams will work towards another successful year. Last season the girls made school history and ended 6-6, the programs best season in 15 years. “I am looking forward to a successful season, as we qualified for sectionals forContinue reading “Spring Sports Preview: Golf”

Come spend “A Weekend in Hareford”!

BY CATHERINE SHAPIRO When audiences come to see the spring musical, Me and My Girl, “the atmosphere will lighten.” On March 19, 20, and 21 at 7 PM in the main building auditorium, 37 talented cast members from all grades will perform this 1930’s classic. Camryn Burniston stars in the comedic musical as Bill Snibson,Continue reading “Come spend “A Weekend in Hareford”!”

Spring Sports Preview: Boys Tennis

BY MICHELLE LAM The boys tennis team heads into the new season after finishing last year 10-7. With last year’s first and third singles returning as seniors and the addition of new teammates, the team aims to dominate the season. Players expect a season focused on teamwork and development. “I’m expecting a team-focused environment whereContinue reading “Spring Sports Preview: Boys Tennis”

Swim team dives into victory

BY LAILA MOHAMED-ALI The swimming team closed out another season packed with team effort and personal accomplishments. The girls finished with a 4-3 record, and the boys finished 1-6. Tyler Hopkins qualified for the Meet of Champions, a competition between the athletes with top times in New Jersey. “It felt great and very rewarding becauseContinue reading “Swim team dives into victory”

Knights, camera, action

BY AMYAH GONZALEZ On February 26, freshmen lined up for “A Knight in Hollywood.” Over 200 students had a ball at this Hollywood-themed dance at the Ellen McDermott Grade Nine Center. This event made Old Bridge High School history as the first dance exclusively for freshmen. “It was great having a dance just for freshmen,”Continue reading “Knights, camera, action”

Old Bridge celebrates the arts

BY CAMILLE JOHNSON On February 25, Old Bridge Township Public Schools held the District Visual and Vocal Arts Festival at Old Bridge High School. The event featured musical performances from elementary, middle, and high school students in the auditorium and various art displays decorating the hallways. The night began with a performance from elementary studentsContinue reading “Old Bridge celebrates the arts”

Tested by top competition

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”

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”