Several student-led charitable endeavors were only a few of the achievements to receive applause at the Dec. 11 Lynbrook Board of Education meeting, which also included award winners and conference champions.
First to be recognized was the staff of Lynbrook High School’s student-run Horizon newspaper, which continued its streak of success at the annual Empire State Scholastic Press Association Awards. The young journalists placed among the top across 14 awards, including silver for Best Overall Newspaper, gold for Best Artwork Portfolio by Jasmine Ostroff and gold for Best Editorial by Kerry Cullen.
Next, administrators and trustees commended charitable work by several Lynbrook Schools organizations. The National Art Honor Society hosted Night of the Pumpkins, which supported Island Harvest; the Key Club hosted the Double-Good Popcorn Fundraiser and sold merchandise to support 13 local charities, including Hewlett House; the varsity boys and girls soccer teams fundraised in support of the Ronald McDonald House; the varsity football team fundraised to support the Tunnel to Towers Foundation; and the junior varsity and varsity volleyball teams fundraised for the Side-Out Foundation through their Dig Pink Game.
The girls varsity tennis team was commended for being named conference champions, finishing the season 12-2 overall. Additionally, the volleyball team – only in their second year since first forming – are conference champions, finishing with a 13-3 record. They qualified for playoffs and won their first playoff game.
Prior to the meeting, the Lynbrook High School String Quartet welcomed guests through musical entertainment with holiday themed songs.
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1) The staff of Lynbrook High School’s student-run Horizon newspaper were recognized for their wins at the Empire State Scholastic Press Association Awards. Students Katy Gottlieb and Ella Carroll accepted the recognition alongside trustee Sean Murray and Superintendent Dr. Paul Lynch.
2) The varsity boys and girls soccer teams were commended for their fundraising in support of the Ronald McDonald House.
3) The varsity football team received applause for their support of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
4) The junior varsity and varsity volleyball teams were recognized for their fundraising efforts during the Dig Pink Game, which supported the Side-Out Foundation.
5) The girls varsity tennis team was commended for being named conference champions.
6) The volleyball team received the spotlight for being named conference champions.
7) The Lynbrook High School String Quartet entertained guests with holiday songs.
Photos courtesy Lynbrook Public Schools
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Date Added: 12/17/2024