Assembly honors local heroes and enlisting students

BY DOMINIC MARION            The Memorial Day senior assembly on May 30 honored those who served the United States of America in its armed forces. With the event came the honoring of the graduating students of the Class of 2024 who plan to enter the military after their senior year.            When all of OBHS’Continue reading “Assembly honors local heroes and enlisting students”

School spirit in sync

BY CAITLIN LAFLOWER              On June 3, students from clubs, honor societies, and sports teams participated in the annual Lip Dub. The lip-syncing tradition began in 2013 and has occurred almost every year since then.               This year’s theme “School Spirit” represented the adoration for the school community, which unites faculty and students. “When searchingContinue reading “School spirit in sync”

Golf goes green

BY RITEE KARMACHARYA              The boys golfers swung their way to an impressive season, securing seven wins with their skillful play and determination. The team, which finished 7-7, showed great improvement over their past few seasons, where they finished 0-14, 0-14, and 5-9. Led by a talented roster and fueled by dedication, the team displayedContinue reading “Golf goes green”

Juniors and seniors tie in BOTC

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”

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”