The Lynbrook Public Schools Board of Education honored several students and one educator who have recently enjoyed high level accomplishments at the April 23 meeting.
The staff of Lynbrook High School’s Horizon newspaper were honored for continued accolades at the New York Press Association Better Newspaper Contest. They won third place in Best Overall Newspaper or Online News Platform, third place in Best News Story for Cassandra Levinson’s article “Learning with Each Other: The Genesis of ‘Let’s Talk!,’” second place in Best Feature Story for Kerry Cullen’s article “The Sephora Kids Epidemic,” and third place in Best Photography for Sean Strohofer’s photograph “Senior Frank Sirufo Earns Spot on Newsday’s ‘Top 100.’”
Key Clubbers recently received several accolades at their district conference in Albany, including the Perfect Paperwork Award, the Early Bird Dues Recognition Award, second place in Service Hours Per Member Award, second place in Public Relations for the Camp Kiwanis fundraiser, first place in the Interclub Award and diamond level in the Distinguished Club Award. Additionally, members Skylar Wolkoff and Liam Gallagher won the Key Club’s Distinguished Vice President and Distinguished Junior awards, respectively.
Students in the Virtual Enterprise course helped facilitate the hosting of more than 1,000 students at Lynbrook High School for the Virtual Enterprise Trade Show. Student-led firms Revive and Snooze were one of the many simulated businesses on display. The team behind Snooze won gold medals in Social Media, Sales Material and Professionalism, while the Revive team won gold medals in Sales Materials and Impact Marketing.
Lynbrook High School’s Lady Owls girls varsity basketball team was honored for achieving an undefeated conference season. In wrestling, Zach Tinyes competed in the New York State Championship. Dan Quinlan qualified for the New York State Swimming and Diving Championship to perform in the 200-yard freestyle.
Lastly, West End Elementary School teacher Chelsea Gundrum was applauded for being named the 2025 Mathematics Teacher of the Year by the Nassau County Mathematics Teachers Association.
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1) The Horizon newspaper staff from Lynbrook High School were recognized for their wins at the New York Press Association Better Newspaper Contest during the April 23 board of education meeting.
2) Students Skylar Wolkoff and Liam Gallagher won the Key Club’s Distinguished Vice President and Distinguished Junior awards, respectively.
3) Members of the Key Club we applauded for receiving several accolades at their district conference in Albany.
4) Students in the Virtual Enterprise course were recognized for their performance at the Virtual Enterprise Trade Show hosted at the high school.
5) The Lady Owls enjoyed an undefeated conference season.
6) Wrestler Zach Tinyes received recognition for competing in the New York State Championship.
Click here to view the High-achieving Owls celebrated at Lynbrook board meeting slideshow.
Photos courtesy Lynbrook Public Schools
Date Added: 4/28/2025