Seniors enjoy pre-Thanksgiving fun

BY SAM PRADO ROBERTS          On November 27, during the half-day before Thanksgiving, the administrators hosted an assembly for the senior class. The students watched a concert and competed against each other in games.           The assembly began with a performance by faculty band, Log on a Bench,Continue reading “Seniors enjoy pre-Thanksgiving fun”

A sweet competition

BY CAITLIN LAFLOWER           On December 5, students celebrated the Winter holiday season by wearing festive attire and participating in the Student Senate’s first gingerbread house decorating competition. Eight teams faced off against each other to win $10 Shoprite gift cards.           Included in each team’s $20Continue reading “A sweet competition”

PEER brings smiles with annual Toys for Tots drive

BY KATELYN BUCHALTEREditor in Chief          Each year, OBHS organizes a Toys for Tots drive sponsored by the Marine Corps. This year proved no different, with various events related to promoting the cause, including a toy collection, Santa Con, and promotional videos made by PEER classes.           TheContinue reading “PEER brings smiles with annual Toys for Tots drive”

Winter Sports Preview: Girls Basketball

BY HAROLD DENNEY           After losing a strong group of seniors to graduation, the girls basketball team now looks to the four returning seniors and upcoming underclassmen to step up this season. Coming off an 11-15 season where the team lost in the Quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA Tournament, the teamContinue reading “Winter Sports Preview: Girls Basketball”

Winter Sports Preview: Track

BY LAILA Mohamed-Ali          As the boys and girls winter track season approaches, the returning runners look forward to improving and bringing home a GMC title this time around.           The athletes have set their expectations high for their personal goals and goals as a team. “I expectContinue reading “Winter Sports Preview: Track”

Dabbling with dumplings

BY NAYSHA MONTANO          On November 12, the National Chinese Honor Society held their annual “Dumpling Day” event. Approximately 70 students attended this event in the main cafeteria after school and participated in various activities, including experimenting with making their own dumplings.           The advisors and board membersContinue reading “Dabbling with dumplings”

Winter Sports Preview: Swimming

BY SAM PRADO ROBERTS           As the swimming team returns to the pool after losing key seniors, the group looks to develop a new team, build camaraderie, and work on their strokes.           The boys team lost five seniors but still intends to exemplify their improvements. “ThisContinue reading “Winter Sports Preview: Swimming”

Winter Sports Preview: Boys Basketball

BY JAMIE HAZEL Sports Editor           The boys basketball team’s rooster has not changed much, but their talent has developed. This will be the boys’ second year playing together with almost the exact same team, providing a rare opportunity for a successful season.           Graduation stole onlyContinue reading “Winter Sports Preview: Boys Basketball”

Winter Sports Preview: Wrestling

BY ATLEY GABRIEL           Last year the wrestling team went 10-8 in the regular season and 5-2 in the GMC Red Division, and they placed fifth out of 24 teams in the GMC Tournament. After last year’s success, the team remains eager and ready to jump back into the season withContinue reading “Winter Sports Preview: Wrestling”

Winter Sports Preview: Ice Hockey

BY JAMIE HAZELSports Editor           The hockey team, fueled by momentum, comes off their first winning season since 2019. This year, they set out to fight for tournament victories and finally defeat their rivals.           After last year’s positive 12-9-1 record, the team heads into the seasonContinue reading “Winter Sports Preview: Ice Hockey”