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Ms. Rotondi joined the BRHS faculty this school year.
High School has welcomed new choir director
November 20, 2024
French students visited the Philadelphia Museum of Art for a cultural excursion.
French students visit Philadelphia Museum of Art
November 18, 2024
Many Bridgewater-Raritan residents and district officials attended the ceremony in honor of John Basilone.
Rededication of Basilone Memorial Field preserved Raritan hero’s legacy
November 14, 2024
The Forensics team fared well at the Phillipsburg tournament.
Debate team starts season off at Phillipsburg
November 11, 2024
The club fair was an excellent opportunity for students to discover new clubs.
Fall club fair attracts new students to clubs
November 11, 2024
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
Students pose for a picture outside the Pax Amicus Castle Theatre.
Freshman English classes watched Romeo and Juliet live
May 9, 2024
French students visited the Philadelphia Museum of Art for a cultural excursion.
French students visit Philadelphia Museum of Art
November 18, 2024
Many Bridgewater-Raritan residents and district officials attended the ceremony in honor of John Basilone.
Rededication of Basilone Memorial Field preserved Raritan hero’s legacy
November 14, 2024
The club fair was an excellent opportunity for students to discover new clubs.
Fall club fair attracts new students to clubs
November 11, 2024
Many students, parents and volunteers were present at the Fall Fest.
Operation Elementary club volunteered at Adamsville Fall Fest
October 25, 2024
The winners of the hackathon pose for a group picture with their prizes.
High school served as host to region-wide Hackathon
October 21, 2024
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
Various solos, duets and storytellers performed at the event.
First-ever Fall Theatre Soiree was a major success
November 12, 2024
The club members who sold mostly bookmarks and stickers.
National Art Honor Society is Host to Exciting Halloween Paint Party
November 3, 2024
The marching band performed at Rutgers University's SHI Stadium for BOA Regionals.
Marching band reaches new heights at Mid-Atlantic Regionals
November 1, 2024
Marching Band has continued is sound season and will now focus on regionals at Rutgers
Marching Band has continued is sound season and will now focus on regionals at Rutgers
October 24, 2024
Piu Vivace orchestra off to a great start
Piu Vivace orchestra off to a great start
October 19, 2024
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
Many Bridgewater-Raritan residents and district officials attended the ceremony in honor of John Basilone.
Rededication of Basilone Memorial Field preserved Raritan hero’s legacy
November 14, 2024
The girls tennis team concluded their historic season.
Point, set, and game: girls’ tennis season rallied to the end
October 30, 2024
Joe Spirra, BRHS alumnus, competes for Ithaca College.
Athlete alumnus spotlight – Joe Spirra
October 18, 2024
Lukas Disko of BR placed first at the Shores Coaches Invitational in the boys varsity A division of the 5000 meter run.
Cross-country team racing towards a memorable season
October 16, 2024
Football team defeated in Homecoming Game
Football team defeated in Homecoming Game
October 8, 2024
The Role of Fitness in Teen Success
The Role of Fitness in Teen Success
November 19, 2024
Students can use physical or online IDs to enter the high school campus.
Online IDs: Were they effective or not?
October 28, 2024
What is the "sophomore slump"?
What is the “sophomore slump”?
October 25, 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
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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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Ms. Rotondi joined the BRHS faculty this school year.

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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