BY OLIVIA VAN DEURSENEditor-in-Chief The annual gingerbread house contest, hosted by the Student Senate on December 10 in the main cafeteria, spread holiday cheer through friendly competition and festive, edible decorations. With 17 teams, the student turnout doubled compared to last year’s event. “We thought it would be fun to do together and get usContinue reading “Sweet treats, sweeter competition”
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Holiday charities spread joy
BY MARIAMI PANTSULAIA Every holiday season, OBHS supports holiday charities like Toys for Tots, the Giving Tree, and a home food drive. Students, teachers, and staff collect toys, food, and different necessities, so everyone can experience the power of holidays. Guy Lassen’s Peer class organized a toy collection for Toys for Tots. The Peer classContinue reading “Holiday charities spread joy”
A cheerful holiday concert
SAFIJA SHATKU Clubs Editor On December 10 at 7pm, the OBHS Choir donned their holiday attire and formal wear for their annual Winter Concert. Family and friends celebrated this holiday season together by listening to some jolly performances. Choir students and club members perfected each song carefully, ensuring a prepared performance ready for the stage.Continue reading “A cheerful holiday concert”
Stranger Things turns OBHS upside down
BY KAYLEE WEINGARTEN Student Life Editor On November 26, Volume 1 of the last season of Stranger Things dropped on Netflix. This season broke a record as Netflix’s biggest English-language debut with 59.6 million views in its first five days. The creators of the show, The Duffer Brothers, introduced new plot lines as well asContinue reading “Stranger Things turns OBHS upside down”
Winter Sports Preview: Boys Wrestling
BY MCKAILA MACARTHUR Last season, the boys wrestling team finished with a 15-8 record. Overall, the boys wrestling team finished second in the GMC Red Division and reached the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group V Finals, and some individuals made it to the NJSIAA Tournament in Atlantic City. This year, the Knights hope to take home more victories and win Sectionals. “Personally, I want to make it back to States and find a wayContinue reading “Winter Sports Preview: Boys Wrestling”
Winter Sports Preview: Girls Basketball
BY CAMILLE JOHNSON Following an 11-15 season, a quarterfinal loss to North Plainfield in the GMC Tournament, and the loss of several standout seniors, the girls basketball team returns for the upcoming season with strength and momentum for a successful season ahead. Seniors Payton Kmiec, Zoe Chin, and Julia Remotti return ready to lead the team to success in theirContinue reading “Winter Sports Preview: Girls Basketball”
Winter Sports Preview: Boys Basketball
BY LAYAL HAMIDO With multiple players graduating or moving on, the boys basketball team enters the new season with opportunities for fresh talent to step into key roles. Coming off a strong season with a record of 15-11, this year’s team aims for an even better run. Despite losing multiple strong contributors this season, the team remains confident and continues to look at the positives. “This yearContinue reading “Winter Sports Preview: Boys Basketball”
Dumplings done right
BY SIENNA BUCKLEY On November 12, the National Chinese Honor Society hosted Dumpling Day after school in the main cafeteria. The event offered a fun way to experience Chinese culture through food. Dumpling Day sought to showcase the role of food in Chinese culture and the sense of community it creates. “Food is such an important part of Chinese culture, and, from my experience, there’s something really special aboutContinue reading “Dumplings done right”
Winter Sports Preview: Track
BY SOPHIA GARRIHY The winter track team has a big season ahead. For the many seniors returning to the team this year, this season’s races will conclude their high school running career. As the season approaches, a lot of things have changed regarding the runners. “Last year, overall, we were a very young but potential-filled team. Last year planted aContinue reading “Winter Sports Preview: Track”
Winter Sports Preview: Girls Wrestling
BY JULIET KELLY After making it to the quarterfinals for the state tournament last year, the team plans to work harder and come back better even with the addition of new team members. They ended last season with a record of 9-5, and many great wins. The team will have to balance the loss of seniors with the gain of new members who bringContinue reading “Winter Sports Preview: Girls Wrestling”
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