Performing with holiday spirit

BY ISABELLE MARMARA              The band and orchestra will combine their efforts to host a Winter Instrumental Concert on December 21, preceding the start of Winter Break. The Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, and Percussion Ensemble will perform in the OBHS auditorium, starting at 7 pm.              Since September, the various band classes have workedContinue reading “Performing with holiday spirit”

Charities spreading holiday cheer

BY DAYAMI VILORIA              OBHS hosts many amazing charities to help those in need during the holidays, including Toys for Tots, a coat drive, a giving tree, and a clothing drive. Students can still contribute through December 22.              The Marine Corps organized the charity event Toys for Tots to distribute toys to less fortunateContinue reading “Charities spreading holiday cheer”

Winter Sports Preview: Swimming

BY ANGEL CHIARAVALLO               The experienced boys team and the underclassmen-heavy girls team expect to build on their success in GMC’s last year and have better seasons this year.              The boys’ team finished with a 1-6 record, while the girls finished 1-5, their first losing record in five years. “I’m expecting that the entireContinue reading “Winter Sports Preview: Swimming”

Winter Sports Preview: Wrestling

BY FRANK PAPEO Sports Photo Editor             After having one of the most dominant seasons in Old Bridge history last year, the wrestling team looks to match that performance heading into the new year.               Two of the three standouts from last year’s team, Logan Roman and Emma Sagi strive to add to their outstandingContinue reading “Winter Sports Preview: Wrestling”

Girls soccer finishes strong

BY CHLOE FUSCO              The girls’ soccer team finished their season 14-6, a great feat considering the circumstances. With underclassmen making up a large percentage of the team, players forced themselves to adapt.               The team faced a tough road after losing a group of seniors who scored a total of 27 goals lastContinue reading “Girls soccer finishes strong”

Winter Sports Preview: Boys Basketball

BY AVERY PERSON   Sports Page Editor              Boys Basketball team looks to improve on last year’s .500 record. Although the team is young overall, the players have logged a lot of experience playing varsity as underclassmen.              The team lost two veteran leaders and top performers in Adam Scire and Ryan Witte to graduation. “Even thoughContinue reading “Winter Sports Preview: Boys Basketball”

Winter Sports Preview: Girls Basketball 

BY GABY MALANGA  Sports Copy Editor              After losing a group of talented varsity starters to graduation, the girls look to rebuild with new players stepping up to fill key roles. Coming off a season where the team finished 16-10 and lost in the Quarterfinal round of the GMCs to Colonia, the young team hopesContinue reading “Winter Sports Preview: Girls Basketball “

Esports and new media center come to OBHS

BY KATELYN BUCHALTER  Editor in Chief               For the first time in OBHS history, the school features a competitive Esports team. The newly-formed Esports team will utilize a special facility in the recently renovated Media Center, which administration and the Board of Education unveiled Tuesday.              The team consists of approximately 30 students who playContinue reading “Esports and new media center come to OBHS”

Winter Sports Preview: Ice Hockey

BY FRANK PAPEO  Sports Photo Editor              Coming off an 8-10-2 record last season, the ice hockey team looks to finish above .500 this winter.              Although they lost talented starters to graduation, the young team hopes for a strong run. “The goal for this season is to win the GMC’s and make it toContinue reading “Winter Sports Preview: Ice Hockey”

Winter Sports Preview: Bowling

BY GABY MALANGA  Sports Copy Editor              With the bowling season around the corner, the boys and girls teams expect another great year. Coming off a dominant 14-1-1 season as first-time GMC Champions, the girls seek to repeat history. The boys finished 7-10 but aim to surpass .500 this season.               The team lost noContinue reading “Winter Sports Preview: Bowling”