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Science Research Juniors Submit to JSHS
Science Research Juniors Submit to JSHS
Photo courtesy of Benedict Tieniber
From Classroom to Courtroom: Visit to the Long Island Federal Courthouse Inspires LHS Students
Photo Courtesy of @sarosy_lhs Instagram page
Senior Katy Gottlieb Named a Coca-Cola Scholars Semifinalist
Photo Courtesy of @thefinestfinest Instagram page
NAHS with Another Spooky Success
Photo Courtesy of Lynbrook Public Schools website
Charisse Cueto Named National Merit Semifinalist
The Positive Impact of High School Sports on Academics
The Positive Impact of High School Sports on Academics
Where is Your ID?
Where is Your ID?
SAT vs. ACT- Why the SAT Is More Beneficial
SAT vs. ACT- Why the SAT Is More Beneficial
Babies at the Ballot Box
Babies at the Ballot Box
AP Avalanche: Is There a Magic Number?
AP Avalanche: Is There a Magic Number?
2024 Spotify Wrapped Lists Q&A
2024 Spotify Wrapped Lists Q&A
Photo by Arisa Chattasa on Unsplash
“Paul vs. Tyson” Shakes the Boxing World
“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” Movie Review
“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” Movie Review
Choir students huddle in front of Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre for a photo. Photo courtesy of Barry Wyner
Hitting the High Notes: Concert Choir Takes on Broadway
Teens moshing in Queens at one of NYC's underground venues
NYC’s Ever-evolving Underground Teen Music Scene
Last-Minute Stocking Stuffer Ideas
Last-Minute Stocking Stuffer Ideas
Photo by Andrea De Santis on Unsplash
The Rise of AI in Education
Rockin’ Around the Rockefeller Christmas Tree
Rockin’ Around the Rockefeller Christmas Tree
Photo by Megan Watson on Unsplash
25 People, One Question: “What Are You Thankful For?”
Class of 2025 Science Research students. Photo courtesy of Kathleen McAuley
Post Regeneron Relief: Science Research Seniors Submit to the Regeneron Competition
Junior and senior grades. Photo courtesy junior Aidan Pearsall.
LHS’s 17th Annual Powderpuff Game
Athlete Spotlight: Marco Pantano
Athlete Spotlight: Marco Pantano
Athlete Spotlight: Gabriella Ramirez
Athlete Spotlight: Gabriella Ramirez
Marion Street Prepares to Shine Bright with Brand-new Lights
Marion Street Prepares to Shine Bright with Brand-new Lights
Boys Volleyball Team Makes Big Strides in Sensational Second Season
Boys Volleyball Team Makes Big Strides in Sensational Second Season
Photo by Shyam on Unsplash
Four Sides of Kite
"The Two"
“The Two”
Photo by Anastasiia Tarasova on Unsplash
“The Lost World: Chapter 1”
“Good Morning, Sunshine”
“Good Morning, Sunshine”
Photo by Angelo Pantazis on Unsplash
“Analog”
The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

Horizon
The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

Horizon
Alexis Raynor

Alexis Raynor, Print Editor-in-Chief

Hi! My name is Alexis Raynor, and I am a member of the Class of 2024 and a managing editor for Horizon. I love to dance and hang out with my friends. I am also a part of the school kickline team and love writing for Horizon!

All content by Alexis Raynor
Arianna Lanzello (South Middle School)

Middle Schoolers in the Big Leagues: Girls’ Varsity Lax Pulls up Four Middle Schoolers

Alexis Raynor, Print Editor-in-Chief
June 11, 2024
Photo courtesy of Alexis Raynor

An Ode to Horizon

Alexis Raynor, Print Editor-in-Chief
June 7, 2024
The seniors celebrating after their performance. Photo courtesy of @dreambiglhs Instagram

Back to the Future: Class of 2024’s Final Bow

Alexis Raynor, Editor-In-Chief
April 15, 2024
cred. Alexis Raynor

[Photo] Meet the 23’-24’ Lynbrook Kickline Team

Miranda Mangru, Online Editor-in-Chief
March 15, 2024
What's your all-time favorite Superbowl Halftime show?

Ranking the Best Super Bowl Halftime Performances of All-time

Alexis Raynor, Print Editor-in-Chief
March 15, 2024
Photo Courtesy of @sarosy_lhs Instagram

Mr. Tranchina Named a Master Teacher by New York State

Alexis Raynor, Editor-in-Chief
December 21, 2023
McDonald signing to play at IUP. Courtesy of @owl_athletics Instagram

DI and DII Signing Day

Alexis Raynor, Editor-in-Chief
December 21, 2023
Art portfolio students receive opportunity to meet Aaron Nagel through Sena's "Visiting Artist" series.

Senior Portfolio “Visiting Artist” Series Launches with Aaron Nagel

Alexis Raynor, Print Editor-in-Chief
December 19, 2023
The assembled altar honoring Dr. Santo Barbarino was displayed in the Alicemarie Bresnihan wing for all to admire.

[Photo] Señor Luzzi’s Spanish Classes Honor Dr. Santo Barbarino on Dia de los Muertos

Madeleine Malinka, Editor-In-Chief
November 13, 2023
Courtesy of Gianni Buonavita

Three Soccer Players Recognized on Newsday’s Top-100 List

Alexis Raynor, Editor-In-Chief
November 9, 2023
Glenz with his wife. Courtesy of William Luzzi

Larry Glenz is a Nassau County High School Athletics Hall of Famer

Alexis Raynor, Editor-in-Chief
November 9, 2023
Courtesy of AJ Berkowitz

Meet Your 2023-24 SGA Slate

Alexis Raynor, Editor-in-Chief
November 9, 2023
Photo by Walls.io on Unsplash

If Taylor Swift Likes Ketchup and Seemingly Ranch, So Do I

Alexis Raynor, Print Editor-in-Chief
October 17, 2023
Eras Tour - credit. Alexis Raynor

[Photo] An Honest Review of Taylor Swift’s ‘The Eras Tour’

Kerry Cullen, Driftstone Editor-In-Chief
June 12, 2023
Photo courtesy of Sofia Yaker.

Athlete Spotlight: Kate Straub

Alexis Raynor, Editor-In-Chief
June 12, 2023
Photo by Cash Macanaya on Unsplash

My Friend Is a Bot: AI Tech Sweeps the Nation

Alexis Raynor, Managing Editor
May 11, 2023
Photo by ALEXANDRA TORRO on Unsplash

Bringing the Story of Easter to Life

Alexis Raynor, Editor
April 2, 2023
Dr. Paul Lynch Appointed New Superintendent

Dr. Paul Lynch Appointed New Superintendent

Alexis Raynor, Managing Editor
March 8, 2023
Athlete Spotlight: Alexi Deninno

Athlete Spotlight: Alexi Deninno

Alexis Raynor, Managing Editor
March 8, 2023
Class Night Season Is Here!

Class Night Season Is Here!

Alexis Raynor, Managing Editor
March 8, 2023
Varsity kickline members pose with a trophy at a recent competition -Courtesy of Alexis Raynor

Varsity Kickline Kicks Its Way to the Top

Alexis Raynor, Managing Editor
February 1, 2023
Athlete Spotlight: Eli Sherman-Murphy

Athlete Spotlight: Eli Sherman-Murphy

Alexis Raynor, Managing Editor
December 23, 2022
The varsity football team poses with Pugliese Photo courtesy of the Lynbrook Public Schools Website

Varsity Football Team Recognized for Raising over $3,000 for Camp Anchor

Alexis Raynor, Managing Editor
December 23, 2022
Courtesy of Pexels

Respect for Marriage Act Passed

Alexis Raynor, Managing Editor
December 12, 2022
Student Council of Excellence’s Annual Volleyball Tournament: A Success!

Student Council of Excellence’s Annual Volleyball Tournament: A Success!

Alexis Raynor, Editor
November 8, 2022
Athlete Spotlight: Ryan Shapiro

Athlete Spotlight: Ryan Shapiro

Alexis Raynor, Managing Editor
November 4, 2022
Max Cordes: Lynbrook’s Videography Phenomenon

Max Cordes: Lynbrook’s Videography Phenomenon

Alexis Raynor, Managing Editor
November 4, 2022
LHS students participate in the "Hollowing Out" the day before the event

Night of the Pumpkins Raises over $5,000 for Island Harvest

Alexis Raynor, Managing Editor
November 4, 2022
Yaker in his classroom with his daughters, Sofia (left) and Penelope (right)

Welcoming Mr. Yaker Back to LHS

Alexis Raynor, Managing Editor
November 4, 2022
Career Development Program Launches the Owl's Nest

Career Development Program Launches the Owl’s Nest

Alexis Raynor, Managing Editor
June 14, 2022
LHS Bids a Fond Farewell to Principal Rainis

LHS Bids a Fond Farewell to Principal Rainis

Alexis Raynor, Managing Editor
June 14, 2022
Girls’ Varsity Flag Football Makes History at LHS

Girls’ Varsity Flag Football Makes History at LHS

Alexis Raynor, Managing Editor
June 14, 2022
Artists and Mental Health Awareness

Artists and Mental Health Awareness

Alexis Raynor, Managing Editor
June 14, 2022
Two Years Later, A COVID Anniversary

Two Years Later, A COVID Anniversary

Alexis Raynor, Managing Editor
April 13, 2022
Bern Seiderman Art Gallery Presents "Avant Garden"

Bern Seiderman Art Gallery Presents “Avant Garden”

Alexis Raynor, Managing Editor
April 13, 2022
Celebrities Show Support for Ukraine Amid Russian Attack

Celebrities Show Support for Ukraine Amid Russian Attack

Alexis Raynor, Managing Editor
April 13, 2022
NAHS Presents “Pictionary” Collection at Induction Ceremony

NAHS Presents “Pictionary” Collection at Induction Ceremony

Alexis Raynor, Editor
February 28, 2022
Holocaust Remembrance Day 2022

Holocaust Remembrance Day 2022

Alexis Raynor, Editor
February 18, 2022
Class Night 2022 Prep Kicks Off

Class Night 2022 Prep Kicks Off

Alexis Raynor, Editor
February 18, 2022
Izzy Sanchez Represents Lynbrook in Flag Football

Izzy Sanchez Represents Lynbrook in Flag Football

Alexis Raynor, Editor
February 18, 2022
Sophomores Selected as Finalists in National Science Competition

Sophomores Selected as Finalists in National Science Competition

Alexis Raynor, Editor
February 10, 2022
The Year in Review

The Year in Review

Alexis Raynor, Editor
December 21, 2021
Mr. Luzzi Named 2021 Teacher of the Year

Mr. Luzzi Named 2021 Teacher of the Year

Alexis Raynor, Editor
December 21, 2021
Key Club volunteers smiling with the Kindergarteners in their costumes

KC Stays Safe This Halloween Thanks to Key Club

Alexis Raynor, editor
November 9, 2021
The U.S. in Afghanistan, Explained

The U.S. in Afghanistan, Explained

Alexis Raynor, Editor
November 8, 2021
Spirit Week and Pep Rally Back and Better Than Ever

Spirit Week and Pep Rally Back and Better Than Ever

Alexis Raynor, Editor
November 8, 2021
Introducing LHS's Homecoming Royalty

Introducing LHS’s Homecoming Royalty

Alexis Raynor, Editor
November 8, 2021
Gabby Petito's parents reported her missing on Sept. 11, 2021

The Search for, and Discovery of, Gabby Petito

Alexis Raynor, Editor
October 6, 2021
In America: “A Lexicon of Fashion” 

In America: “A Lexicon of Fashion” 

Alexis Raynor, Editor
October 5, 2021
New York Concerts Making a Comeback

New York Concerts Making a Comeback

Alexis Raynor, Editor
June 6, 2021
Predicted Songs of Summer 2021

Predicted Songs of Summer 2021

Alexis Raynor, Editor
June 6, 2021
Many people struggle with a multitude of mental health issues, and May is a month dedicated to raising awareness for these issues.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Alexis Raynor, Editor
May 21, 2021
LHS students in all grades are now able to go to school full time.

They’re Back! Student Body Fully Returns to LHS

Alexis Raynor, Editor
May 19, 2021
Starbucks has introduced a new reusable cup program to lessen their part in the pollution problem.

Starbucks Saves the Environment One Cup at a Time

Alexis Raynor, Editor
May 13, 2021
Social Media has become a large part of our everyday lives. What effect has it had on society?

How Social Media Has Changed Society for the Worse

Alexis Raynor, Editor
April 27, 2021
Prince Philip recently passed away, and many are mourning and remembering his life.

Mourning the Loss of Prince Philip

Alexis Raynor, Editor
April 23, 2021
Tiger Woods tweeted a message to his fans after being involved in a serious car accident.

Will Tiger Woods Ever Play Again?

Alexis Raynor, Editor
March 19, 2021
Former President Donald Trump recently faced his second impeachment trial.

Trump’s Second Impeachment

Alexis Raynor, Editor
February 15, 2021
This year's Superbowl Halftime performance by the Weeknd was one to remember.

The Weeknd “Blinded” the Audience with Super Bowl Performance

Alexis Raynor, Editor
February 10, 2021
The pollution problem across the world has caused vast issues, and many are in search of a solution.

Solving the World’s Pollution Problem with a Garbage Camera

Alexis Raynor, Editor
January 15, 2021
For this year's annual iHeart Radio Jingle Ball concert, performers put on a show from home.

Jingle Ball on a Call: The Concert

Alexis Raynor and Raquel Romano
January 13, 2021
An owl was spotted and rescued from the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.

Rocky the Owl Makes a Big Hoot in the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree

Alexis Raynor, Contributor
December 7, 2020
Many cast their votes by mail this year, leading to questions about whether this had an impact on voter fraud.

Voter Fraud: Caused by Mail-In Ballots?

Alexis Raynor, Contributor
November 20, 2020
A relic of the past: a concert full of people.

Jingle Ball on a Call?

Raquel Romano and Alexis Raynor
November 12, 2020
Rapid Coronavirus Tests: Are They Accurate?

Rapid Coronavirus Tests: Are They Accurate?

Alexis Raynor, Contributor
October 30, 2020
An illustration of Chris Pendergast, an ALS advocate who recently passed from the disease.

Chris Pendergast: An Inspiration to All

Alexis Raynor, Contributor
October 30, 2020
Pop-Culture Phenomena During Quarantine

Pop-Culture Phenomena During Quarantine

Alexis Raynor, Contributor
October 5, 2020
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