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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
The officers of the fishing club: Derek Carranza, Jayden Lee, Shubh Kapoor, and Jade Tofte posing for a photo during the second meeting of the year.
New Fishing Club has begun at high school
October 17, 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
October 15, 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
Students enjoyed the entire baking process of making profiteroles.
French Club served up cultural cooking activity
October 14, 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
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
Numerous colleges from across the country sent representatives to the BRHS college fair.
Aspiring collegiate students visit Fall College Fair at high school gym
October 15, 2024
Students enjoyed the entire baking process of making profiteroles.
French Club served up cultural cooking activity
October 14, 2024
The BR Hackathon had a great turnout at last year's event.
BR Hacks club to sponsor annual Hackathon
October 8, 2024
The marching band performed at the John Basilone Memorial Parade in Raritan.
Marching band participated in John Basilone Memorial Parade
October 4, 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
Piu Vivace orchestra off to a great start
Piu Vivace orchestra off to a great start
October 19, 2024
The officer board. From left to right: Saraansh Rawat, Navin Agarwal, Brandon Wu, Helen Zhou, Venba Chandrababu.
BR Music Honor Society “Tri-M” Held First Meeting
October 9, 2024
High school marching band placed runner-up in second competition of the year
High school marching band placed runner-up in second competition of the year
October 7, 2024
The marching band performed at the John Basilone Memorial Parade in Raritan.
Marching band participated in John Basilone Memorial Parade
October 4, 2024
The ,marching band performs at Scotch Plains Fanwood High School.
Marching band crowned champion at opening competition; will seek second straight title on September 21
September 27, 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
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 Panthers football team looks to have a resurgence in their season.
High school football team’s midseason update
October 4, 2024
Girls' tennis team gained first place in division with victory over Bernards
Girls’ tennis team gained first place in division with victory over Bernards
October 2, 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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Victor Smoke joined the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District in March 2023 as a substitute teacher, joining the faculty full-time at the start of the 2023-2024 school year. He was named Co-Advisor to The Prowler at the start of the 2024-2025 school year. Smoke is an ASU alumnus and served in the United States Navy as an Intelligence Specialist before retiring in 2022.

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