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Jersey Proud: Ocean Intermediate School student participates in 'Whitney Challenge' 

The goal is to bang a drum at the right moment of Newark native Whitney Houston's song "I Will Always Love You."

News 12 Staff

Dec 2, 2025, 10:21 PM

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Videos are circulating online of the "Whitney Challenge."

The goal is to bang a drum at the right moment of Newark native Whitney Houston's song "I Will Always Love You."

Participating in the challenge was a sweet moment for Ocean Intermediate School student Ethan, who is non-verbal and has Down syndrome.

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