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Many members of the Bridgewater-Raritan community attended the second annual Charlie Run.
Team 303 held its third Charlie Run to promote inclusion and STEAM education
June 10, 2025
AP French students enjoyed a breakfast prior to taking their AP French exam.
AP French students shared breakfast before exam
May 19, 2025
Students pose in the senior parking lot to capture their college commitment t-shirts.
Class of 2025 announced their post graduation plans on May 1
May 8, 2025
The Forensics team concluded their season with an end-of-year banquet.
High school’s Forensics Team reflected on successful season at annual banquet
May 7, 2025
High school's Christian Club spread the gospel through a successful talent Show
High school’s Christian Club spread the gospel through a successful talent Show
May 7, 2025
Early action and early decision applications allow students to receive their college results early.
Students wait in anticipation of Early Decision/Action results
January 14, 2025
GVMUNC’s DISEC committee (Disarmament and International Security Council), which Kush Dave and Paritosh Bhole chaired.
Bridgewater-Raritan was the host to international Model UN conference
June 4, 2024
Many students advocate to push school start times up.
Opinion: Many schools are pushing start times and Bridgewater-Raritan should follow
May 31, 2024
Students weigh in on graduation being held at Rutgers
Students weigh in on graduation being held at Rutgers
May 22, 2024
Finance Club officers in order of left to right: Olivia Velasquez, Anshita Jaiswal, Lillian Zhou, Crystal Chen.
New club introduced Bridgewater-Raritan to the finance world
May 17, 2024
Many members of the Bridgewater-Raritan community attended the second annual Charlie Run.
Team 303 held its third Charlie Run to promote inclusion and STEAM education
June 10, 2025
Orchestra students visit UMass Amherst for a clinic led by the university's conductor.
Bridgewater-Raritan Orchestra students visisted Boston for clinics and performances
April 22, 2025
Team members cheered as their robot competed in the event.
Robotics Team 303 was successful at Warren Hills competition
April 3, 2025
The Forensics team competed at the District tournament on March 21-22.
High school’s Forensics team competed at District Tournament
March 28, 2025
The Forensics team put in great effort preparing for the states tournament.
High school’s Forensics Team made strides at State Tournament
March 19, 2025
Sunny Chen, Gianna Callari and Isabel Lu (center, from left to right) were in attendance at a board session alongside other Board of Ed members.
Three high school students selected as representatives to Board of Education
October 14, 2024
Twelve seniors were named to be National Merit Scholars.
Thirteen seniors named National Merit Scholars
September 30, 2024
Junior Ridhi Pothu hosts the Leading Ladies - Conversations with Powerhouses podcast.
Junior Ridhi Pothu tackles gender barriers with podcast
May 3, 2024
Venugopal becomes state champion of the History Bowl.
Freshman Rohan Venugopal named the state champion of the History Bowl
April 8, 2024
The new finance news site's, Finance Explained, logo.
Junior Harsha Ahmed co-founded finance news website called Finance Explained
March 15, 2024
Co-editors Rhea Muppane and Gracelynne Hao, respectively, show off their award winning yearbook.
Bridgewater-Raritan’s Epic Yearbook receives Award of Excellence
June 28, 2024
Hope Squad members held a mental health awareness activity of asking students who their lifesaver is.
Hope Squad promoted students to reveal their Lifesaver during Mental Health Awareness Month
June 8, 2024
The highly anticipated Homecoming Dance did not receive the expected turnout.
High school students request school dances, but ticket sales remained low
April 14, 2024
A preview of this 2024’s issue of the Epic Yearbook.
An EPIC behind the scenes look into the publication of the yearbook
April 9, 2024
Ms. Jendza joined the BRHS orchestra program this year.
District orchestra program welcomed Carrie Jendza
March 22, 2024
The Bridgewater-Raritan orchestra ensembles concluded their year at their Spring Concert.
High School Orchestra program concluded the school year with its Spring Concert
June 13, 2025
The BRHS Marching Band performed at their annual Memorial Day parade.
High School Marching Band performed at annual Memorial Day Parade
June 13, 2025
The BR Indoor Percussion ensemble performed their last show on April 5 at Springford High School.
Indoor Percussion performed at MAPS Finals in Pennsylvania
May 1, 2025
High school bands performed with skill during the Spring Extravaganza
High school bands performed with skill during the Spring Extravaganza
April 30, 2025
Students performed at Westfield High School for the Freshman Band Invitational
Students performed at Westfield High School for the Freshman Band Invitational
April 28, 2025
Avatar: The Way of Water - Worth a Watch?
Avatar: The Way of Water – Worth a Watch?
February 8, 2023
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever - Worth the Watch?
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Worth the Watch?
November 22, 2022
The Dragon Prince Season 4 Review
The Dragon Prince Season 4 Review
November 22, 2022
Andor’s Rebellion Against Modern Star Wars
Andor’s Rebellion Against Modern Star Wars
November 22, 2022
Black Adam: A Revival in DC
Black Adam: A Revival in DC
November 22, 2022
Karl Anthony-Towns is one of the most famous athletes to come out of New Jersey.
Garden State’s own Karl-Anthony Towns seeks to send New York Knicks to an NBA championship
April 24, 2025
Senior Emma Ciocon commits to D1 lacrosse at Army West Point.
Senior lacrosse standout Emma Ciocon prepares to play at West Point
April 21, 2025
High school softball team confident this spring
High school softball team confident this spring
April 3, 2025
The players all competed hard against one another in several games.
Fundraiser basketball game of Bridgewater-Raritan All-Stars and NFL Alumni was a resounding success
April 1, 2025
Track and field teams will bid for a strong spring season
Track and field teams will bid for a strong spring season
March 31, 2025
How high school students can work with their perception of time
How high school students can work with their perception of time
May 12, 2025
Students crowd in the large cafeteria during lunch every day.
A menu that lists various options to choose is well received by Bridgewater-Raritan High School students
May 8, 2025
What do high school students feel about cell phones put on hold
What do high school students feel about cell phones put on hold
May 7, 2025
A guide to balancing academics and extracurriculars like a pro
A guide to balancing academics and extracurriculars like a pro
May 5, 2025
Note-taking is an important strategy for high school students and students in general.
Level up your notes: Effective strategies for note taking
May 2, 2025
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Ananya Gupta

Ananya Gupta, Community Corner Editor

Ananya Gupta is a junior at BRHS and has been a member of The Prowler since her freshman year. She is excited to be an editor for the Community Corner section this year. She has always enjoyed reading and after joining the school newspaper at the middle school, this grew into a love for writing. In her free time, Ananya likes listening to music, playing the cello and biking.

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Yannessa Santiago, BRMUN advisor, and Agastya Shahane (left to right) pose with the school awards.

[Photo] Model United Nations Team excelled at the National High School Conference

Isabel Lu, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 11, 2025
Students showcase their projects at Psychology Fair

Students showcase their projects at Psychology Fair

Ananya Gupta, Community Corner Editor
February 13, 2025
The BRHS elective fair was a great opportunity for students to learn more about classes.

Elective Fair introduces students to a world of new classes

Ananya Gupta, Community Editor
February 11, 2025
Journalism honor society held is first-ever induction ceremony at Bridgewater-Raritan High School

Journalism honor society held is first-ever induction ceremony at Bridgewater-Raritan High School

Ananya Gupta, Community Corner Editor
December 10, 2024
Read all about it when you visit The Prowler on the main page of the BRHS website

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Ananya Gupta, Community Corner Editor
December 3, 2024
High School has welcomed new choir director

High School has welcomed new choir director

Ananya Gupta, Community Corner Editor
November 20, 2024
Numerous colleges from across the country sent representatives to the BRHS college fair.

Aspiring collegiate students visit Fall College Fair at high school gym

Ananya Gupta and Agastya Shahane
October 15, 2024
The college fair was held in the large gym at the high school.

College Fair helped students with college admissions process

Ananya Gupta, Staff Writer
May 15, 2024
Ms. Jendza joined the BRHS orchestra program this year.

District orchestra program welcomed Carrie Jendza

Ananya Gupta, Staff Writer
March 22, 2024
Ms. Austin joins the high school after working as a English teacher for 22 years at the Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School.

English teacher Jennifer Austin has adapted in her first year

Ananya Gupta, Staff Writer
February 20, 2024
High school auditorium is reopened after renovations

High school auditorium is reopened after renovations

Ananya Gupta, Staff Writer
February 6, 2024
Lauren Amisial is awarded Educational Services Professional of the Year Award

Lauren Amisial is awarded Educational Services Professional of the Year Award

Ananya Gupta, Staff Writer
February 5, 2024
Ms. Calello joined the BRHS community as a chemistry teacher last September.

Meet this year’s new chemistry teacher, Alana Calello

Ananya Gupta, Staff Writer
February 2, 2024
BR Model UN attend the 50th Yale Conference.

[Photo] Bridgewater-Raritan Model UN attended fiftieth Yale Conference

Harsha Ahmed, Staff Writer
February 1, 2024
New Assistant Principal Mr. Leaman shakes Superintendent Beers' hand.

Meet the new Grade 10 Assistant Principal Mr. Adam Leaman

Ananya Gupta, Staff Writer
January 18, 2024
Mrs. Hsiao-Yu Lin Griggs

Mrs. Griggs reflects on Educator of the Year Award

Paritosh Bhole and Ananya Gupta
January 17, 2024
Meet Mr. McCarthy, School District's New Supervisor of Arts Education

Meet Mr. McCarthy, School District’s New Supervisor of Arts Education

Ananya Gupta, Writer
May 10, 2023
Model UN attends their conference.

BRHS Goes to International Model UN Conference

Ananya Gupta and Ayushmann Mukherjee
April 19, 2023
Governor's Educational Services Professional of the Year: Erin Lowman

Governor’s Educational Services Professional of the Year: Erin Lowman

Ananya Gupta, Writer
March 10, 2023
Educator of the Year: Mr. Olivola

Educator of the Year: Mr. Olivola

Ananya Gupta, Writer
February 24, 2023
Governor Phil Murphy's COVID-19 Independent Report

Governor Phil Murphy’s COVID-19 Independent Report

Ananya Gupta, Writer
February 6, 2023
Staying Safe

Staying Safe

Ananya Gupta, Writer
January 11, 2023
2022 FIFA World Cup

2022 FIFA World Cup

Ananya Gupta, Writer
January 11, 2023
The First Planetary Defense Test: DART

The First Planetary Defense Test: DART

Ananya Gupta, Writer
December 22, 2022
Daniel Hemberger, Principal of Bridgewater-Raritan High School

Interviewing Principal Hemberger

Ananya Gupta, Writer
November 22, 2022
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