BY MICHAYLA SMITH This winter, four freshman athletes performed at a high level while playing for varsity teams. Gregory Moreno, Mason Sorrentino, Marilyn Togun, and Gavin Young showcased their skills across four different sports. Sorrentino helped the boys bowling team reach the Central Jersey Group 4 Finals. “[Playing varsity as a freshman] isContinue reading “Freshman athletes excel on varsity”
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Boys basketball battles to the finish
BY FRANK PAPEO Sports Photo Editor The boys’ basketball team ran through their opponents this year after not having a winning season in the past four years. The team had an impressive record of 15-10 and earned a reputation as a force in the division with an 8-5 record. The team put onContinue reading “Boys basketball battles to the finish”
An alarmingly fun Lunar New Year
BY ANUSHA PERINKOLAM The National Chinese Honor Society held its 3rd annual Lunar New Year Celebration on February 15, starting at 5pm The NCHS transported attendees to China with cultural activity stations, an authentic Chinese dinner catered by Shanghai Bun, and performances that continued until a fire alarm abruptly ended the event early. Continue reading “An alarmingly fun Lunar New Year”
Esports team wins Overwatch 2 Tournament
ANGELINA PEREZ The Esports team hosted and participated in the Middlesex County Invitational Overwatch 2 Tournament on February 10. Colonia, Plainfield, and Old Bridge each entered two teams in the tournament. The Knights took first place, beating Plainfield High School in the Finals, and received a plaque for winning. The team splits intoContinue reading “Esports team wins Overwatch 2 Tournament”
A fun Knight Out
BY KATELYN BUCHALTER Editor in Chief Knights Out, a revivial of an old event called the Lock In, took place on February 16 for the first time in almost a decade. The event hosted several attractions that contributed to a successful fun-filled night, with over 350 tickets sold and 35 staff volunteers. Continue reading “A fun Knight Out”
State Champion Cheer team succeeds at Nationals
BY CAITLIN LAFLOWER The co-ed cheerleading team made it to all it all the way to the final round of Nationals and finished 5th and 7th out of the 58 teams who qualified to compete in The National High School Cheerleading Championships at Disney World from February 9 to February 11. On February 24 and FebruaryContinue reading “State Champion Cheer team succeeds at Nationals”
Dominant freshman basketball team reaches GMC Finals
BY AVERY PERSON Sports Page Editor The freshman boys basketball team had a tremendous season, finishing with an 18-3 record and a trip to the GMC finals. Overall, the team outscored their opponents by 14 points and won by double digits in 17 out of their 18 victories. After starting the season 2-2, the team ralliedContinue reading “Dominant freshman basketball team reaches GMC Finals”
BSU honors Black History Month
BY RITEE KARMACHARYA As February comes to an end, the Black Student Union continues to celebrate Black History Month with a series of impactful initiatives and celebrations. Led by passionate student leaders, the BSU aims to empower, educate, and inspire the community while honoring and representing the rich legacy of Black culture. BlackContinue reading “BSU honors Black History Month”
Grammys 2024 recap
BY ELISA CIOKU On February 4, Trevor Noah hosted the 2024 Grammys, where various musicians received 94 awards. The night broke a record by becoming the most streamed event ever with 17 million views. The night included 21 performances by a variety of artists, such as Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, Travis Scott, andContinue reading “Grammys 2024 recap”
Back in the swim of things
BY KATELYN BUCHALTER Editor in Chief With the help of experienced leadership, freshmen and new recruits on the boys and girls swim teams started to make their mark during a rebuilding year. The girls concluded their season with a match against Sayreville while the boys ended their season with a 1-5 record in aContinue reading “Back in the swim of things”
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