The Class of 2025 has had an eventful senior year and has left its mark on LHS. Physical education and health teacher Brian Donaldson, who has also had almost every senior throughout the course of his/her four years, commented, “The Class of 2025 has made its mark in the halls of LHS. They are going to be a grade that is talked about for years to come and will be missed next year.”
First, the year kicked off with Senior Sunrise. Seniors went to Long Beach the day before school started to watch the sunrise and to celebrate the new year. Additionally, many of the seniors continued the tradition of using “little kid” backpacks this year. They had a range of designs from Disney princesses, children’s shows, and cartoons, to sports and animals. The backpacks served as a way to reminisce about their childhood; the nostalgia helped them celebrate the final year of school in Lynbrook and all that they have all accomplished.
A few days later, the seniors continued the new school year festivities by decorating their cars. Groups of seniors decorated one or a few of their cars using chalk markers. Cars were adorned with creative designs, each related to senior year. Many included Class of 2025 somewhere on the car along with phrases such as “4 years later…” or “Little Miss Senior.” After working tirelessly, on Sunday, Sept. 15, the seniors met in Bay Park to watch the sunset and take pictures.
Next up, on Saturday, Nov. 16, the senior girls played flag football against the junior girls in the 17th annual Powderpuff game. The game is a tradition to help raise money for Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. The seniors won 21-9 after playing two 12-minute halves. The Class of 2025 also won last year, staying undefeated in Powderpuff.
The competitions persisted with Sports Night in February where the seniors made history. For three years in a row, the Class of 2025 has won Sports Night–a three-peat never accomplished before. After fierce competition and three days of intense rivalry with the juniors, the seniors ultimately prevailed, although the scores were very close.
Despite winning Class Night last year, the seniors did not ease up on their efforts. They embraced their theme of Super Mario Brothers, putting blood, sweat, and tears into their skit, art, and dances. After endless hours of practicing and painting, Class Night took place on Friday, Mar. 14. The seniors continued the tradition of closing their skit with a “Senior Song,” with this year’s song being “In My Life” by The Beatles, marking the beginning of the “lasts” of high school. Seniors were emotional while singing, recalling all the fun and memories they have made during their years of Class Night. In the end, the seniors succeeded, winning for the second year in a row and getting first place in every category.
As senior year drew to a close, the fun was not over yet. Decision Day took place on Friday, May 2, and many seniors showed off their spirit in their post-high school decisions. “It was the first time it really clicked for me that everyone is going off to college and on different paths next year,” explained senior Caitlin Liu.
Amidst the college commitment season, many seniors chose to have a bed decorating party, where friends surprise each other by decorating their bedrooms with merch and colors of their college: clothes, keychains, organizational pouches, snacks, and other items that could fit on a bed in an aesthetic fashion.
As June rapidly comes to a close, many seniors reflect on their time spent in Lynbrook before they move away for college. Senior and salutatorian Erick Diaz reflected, “I will miss the community here at Lynbrook, from the friends in every class to the staff who are always there to help. Although bittersweet, it has been a great four years at LHS, and it will definitely all be missed when many of us go away for college.” Many seniors also have high anticipation for the prom and graduation ceremony, with much more for the seniors to do before they leave LHS.
