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Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 2nd Annual Dodgeball Tournament raises $3000

Mya Melara, Staff Writer March 10, 2025

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society had their annual Dodgeball Tournament in the Bomb Shelter on Wednesday Feb. 26. The tournament consisted of 2 alumni teams, 2 teacher teams, and numerous student...

Sayreville Deca Hosts Suede Aces Concert

Rishi Shah, Editor in Chief March 10, 2025

On February 21, Sayreville DECA organized an unforgettable concert at the Jon Bon Jovi Performing Arts Center, featuring the talented Suede Aces, a band made up of Sayreville High School alumni. The event...

Netflix 2025: More Seasons, More Fun

Netflix 2025: More Seasons, More Fun

Aneri Patel, Staff Writer March 10, 2025

Netflix is coming out with new seasons this 2025. The corporation posted an advertisement on Youtube a month ago, featuring new seasons of fan-favorite shows. These seasons are unexpected for some shows...

Purim: More than a Jewish Halloween

Purim: More than a Jewish Halloween

Marissa Klein and Staff Writer March 10, 2025

Jewish people celebrate many holidays every year. Some holidays, such as Hanukkah and Purim, often get compared to more mainstream holidays like Christmas or Halloween. However, while Purim does include...

Struggling to Study?

Struggling to Study?

Aneri Patel, Staff Writer February 7, 2025

As kids grow older and transition from middle school to high school, it suddenly becomes apparent: our futures are near. Stress about grades, extracurriculars, and applications builds up. As the workload...

Appreciating more than just teachers

Mya Melara, Staff Writer February 7, 2025

The staff at our school is composed of wonderful teachers who do all they can to improve their students, but they are not the only ones. Other staff members, such as lunch ladies, bus drivers, security...

Sayreville RUBY Students Attend the January 2025 meeting

Empowering Future Leaders: The RUBY Program at Rutgers University

Rishi Shah, Editor in Chief February 7, 2025

About the RUBY Program Each year, the RUBY Program invites high school students to participate in three campus visits, held in January, March, and May. These visits cater to high school sophomore, junior,...

freshman tip off '25

Sayreville Freshman Tip-Off ’25: A Night of Exploration and Opportunity

Rishi Shah, Editor In Chief February 7, 2025

Freshman Tip-Off: A Night of Exploration and Opportunity On January 28, from 6:30 to 7:00 PM, the Sayreville High School cafeteria transformed into a hub of excitement and possibility for the incoming...

From Hometown Stage to Worldwide Fame: Jon Bon Jovi Returns Home to SWMHS

From Hometown Stage to Worldwide Fame: Jon Bon Jovi Returns Home to SWMHS

Rishi Shah and Jasmine Kohli October 2, 2024

In a heartfelt homecoming, rock and roll legend Jon Bon Jovi returned to his alma mater, Sayreville War Memorial High School, to celebrate his induction into the SWMHS Hall of Fame and the grand opening...

Day of Dialogue: The Way to Peace

Day of Dialogue: The Way to Peace

On April 25, 2024, the event "Dialogue Day: The Way to Peace" was held at Sayreville War Memorial High School in Parlin, New Jersey. According to the faculty advisor of International Society, Mr....

California residents battle growing 12,500 acre wildfire

California residents battle growing 12,500 acre wildfire

Alyssa Rask, Editor June 10, 2024

A wildfire that began Saturday in San Joaquin County, California, has now caused a mass evacuation of residents, officials say. The fire, which has now consumed over 12,500 acres of land, began in the...

Induction Night 2024

Celebrating Honor Society Induction Night 2024

Rishi Shah, Editor June 10, 2024

On Monday, May 20, our high school was filled with high achieving students, families, administration and faculty all gathered to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students across six honor...

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