Marching Knights storm through fall season

BY JAMIE HAZEL              The Knights Marching Band finished a successful fall season with top five finishes in all of their competitions, including a second-place award in Nationals, with their nature-themed show.              This season’s theme, “Nature’s Fury,” illustrates natural phenomena through the color guard’s flags and emotions during representations of specific catastrophes. “We doContinue reading “Marching Knights storm through fall season”

Underdogs show they belong

BY FRANK PAPEO  Sports Photo Editor              The boys’ soccer team defeated three-seed Long Branch and six-seed East Brunswick in the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV tournament, showing they had a lot left in the tank,              On October 22, the seedings the tournament came out, with Old Bridge announced as the 14 seed. TheContinue reading “Underdogs show they belong”

Reaching the bar

BY KAILEY SIEGEL  Social Media Director              The gymnastics team’s 5-3 record improved upon last season’s 1-7 record, making 2023 the team’s best season since 2019.              With just four seniors on the team, the 11 underclassmen had to excel to help the team succeed. “We got some new girls this year along with a few peopleContinue reading “Reaching the bar”

Racing to new PRs

BY GABY MALANGA  Sports Copy Editor              The cross-country team raced strong individual efforts this season. Victoria Botte, Carly Cutrone and Josh Santiago hit personal records and achieved huge accomplishments along the way.               Sophomore Victoria Botte had an outstanding season, finishing as the top sophomore and taking fifth overall at the GMC Championships onContinue reading “Racing to new PRs”

Girls tennis serves up a memorable season

BY ISABELLE MARMARA              The girl’s tennis team struck an end to their season after 17 matches and months of memories. The players fondly remembered Senior Night, where they won an exciting victory over Monroe, as one of the greatest highlights of the year.              On Thursday, October 12, the girls celebrated Senior Night, whereContinue reading “Girls tennis serves up a memorable season”

Celebrating Diwali with OBHS’s first Aarti

BY RITEE KARMACHARYA              The Asian American Club held their annual Diwali fest with a new addition: the first ever Aarti at an OBHS event. Students took part in ritualistic dances, painted diyas, and came together to celebrate the Hindu holiday.                “To me, Diwali is a time of celebration with my family and friends.Continue reading “Celebrating Diwali with OBHS’s first Aarti”

Fall Comedy “delivers” laughs

BY KATELYN BUCHALTER Editor in Chief             This year’s annual fall comedy, Cash on Delivery, will take the stage on November 16 and 17. This upcoming production offers a humorous story in which a man struggles to keep up with his complex lie that has allowed him to dupe certain authorities.               Auditions for theContinue reading “Fall Comedy “delivers” laughs”

JV field hockey secures the crown

BY FRANK PAPEO  Sports Photo Editor              On October 14, the junior varsity field hockey team won the JV Middlesex County Tournament title with wins over South Plainfield and Monroe in a one-day tournament at South Plainfield.              An outstanding 7-2 record in the regular season gave the girls confidence heading into the county tournament.Continue reading “JV field hockey secures the crown”

Girls volleyball plays for Central Jersey Championship

BY AVERY PERSON  Sports Page Editor              At 7pm tomorrow night, the girls volleyball team will look to repeat as Central Jersey Group IV Champions when they face the number one seed Monroe.               The team has faced Monroe three times already this season, winning two out of three, including in the GMC FinalsContinue reading “Girls volleyball plays for Central Jersey Championship”

Students dine at Dumpling Day

BY KATELYN BUCHALTER  Editor in Chief              The Chinese Honor Society and Chinese Club held an event known as “Dumpling Day” in the cafeteria on Thursday, October 19. The event offered a variety of music, dumplings, and different cultural foods, such as bubble tea and Chinese cookies, to students and staff.              Chinese Honor SocietyContinue reading “Students dine at Dumpling Day”