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Senior Katy Gottlieb Named a Coca-Cola Scholars Semifinalist
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NAHS with Another Spooky Success
Photo Courtesy of Lynbrook Public Schools website
Charisse Cueto Named National Merit Semifinalist
This Year’s Club Fair Launches Eight New Clubs!
This Year’s Club Fair Launches Eight New Clubs!
Pep Rally ‘24: Cheer, Kickline, and Pies to the Face Highlight LHS Spirit
Pep Rally ‘24: Cheer, Kickline, and Pies to the Face Highlight LHS Spirit
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?
“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
Peso Pluma: Éxodo Tour
Peso Pluma: Éxodo Tour
Photo courtesy of Stacy Benson
Newsday Marching Band Festival
Photo by Megan Watson on Unsplash
25 People, One Question: “What Are You Thankful For?”
Photo courtesy of Benedict Tieniber
All Treats, No Tricks This Spooky Season: LHS Key Clubbers Teach Halloween Safety at the Kindergarten Center
Photo by Element5 Digital on Unsplash
When Fame Meets Politics: A Political and Ethical Discussion
Pueblo Inglés's 2024 Participants. Photo Courtesy of Sydney Coble
Pueblo Inglés: Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity for Four Seniors
Photo Courtesy of JP D'Agostino
What Were LHS Students Up to This Summer?
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
To Guard or Not to Guard
To Guard or Not to Guard
"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”
"My Husband Is a Spy: Chapter IV"
“My Husband Is a Spy: Chapter IV”
The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

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Alyssa Inserra

Alyssa Inserra, Driftstone Editor-in-Chief

I am a member of the Class of 2023 and the Driftstone editor-in-chief. Along with creative writing, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, getting lost in a good book, and taking photos of sunsets. I’m also a huge emoticon enthusiast :)

All content by Alyssa Inserra
"Today Is a Writing Day'

“Today Is a Writing Day’

Alyssa Inserra, Editor-in-Chief
June 12, 2023
"The Prophecy of The Unmasked Poet"

“The Prophecy of The Unmasked Poet”

Alyssa Inserra, Editor-in-Chief
June 12, 2023
"Please Realize It Does Endure"

“Please Realize It Does Endure”

Alyssa Inserra, Driftstone Editor-in-Chief
June 11, 2023
“Snapshot of My Thoughts”

“Snapshot of My Thoughts”

Alyssa Inserra, Driftstone Editor-in-Chief
May 5, 2023
Our Town Takes the Stage

Our Town Takes the Stage

Alyssa Inserra, Driftstone Editor-in-Chief
May 5, 2023
"Purple": A Poem

“Purple”: A Poem

Alyssa Inserra, Driftstone Editor-In-Chief
May 2, 2023
Photo by Aurélien Lemasson-Théobald on Unsplash

Covenant School Shooting Shakes Heart of the Nation

Alyssa Inserra, Driftstone Editor-In-Chief
April 24, 2023
"Patience & Perseverance": A Poem

“Patience & Perseverance”: A Poem

Alyssa Inserra, Driftstone Editor-In-Chief
March 21, 2023
Photo by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash

Anatomy Students Watch Successful Kidney Transplant

Alyssa Inserra, Driftstone Editor-In-Chief
March 21, 2023
“The Present of the Past”: A Poem

“The Present of the Past”: A Poem

Alyssa Inserra, Driftstone Editor-In-Chief
March 15, 2023
"Time Capsule"

“Time Capsule”

Alyssa Inserra, Driftstone Editor-in-Chief
March 8, 2023
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“A Letter from a Sailor to His Wife”: A Poem

Alyssa Inserra, Driftstone Editor-In-Chief
March 6, 2023
"My Mind & Me, the Anti-Hero": A Poem

“My Mind & Me, the Anti-Hero”: A Poem

Alyssa Inserra, Driftstone Editor-In-Chief
February 13, 2023
"Audrey and the Magic Pen: Part III": A Short Story

“Audrey and the Magic Pen: Part III”: A Short Story

Alyssa Inserra, Driftstone Editor-In-Chief
February 13, 2023
Courtesy of Jasmine Ostroff

How Much Stress is Too Much Stress for Teens?

Alyssa Inserra, Driftstone Editor-In-Chief
February 1, 2023
"The Eye of the Beholder"

“The Eye of the Beholder”

Alyssa Inserra, Driftstone Editor-in-Chief
December 23, 2022
Keep Calm or Carry On: Is COVID Truly Over?

Keep Calm or Carry On: Is COVID Truly Over?

Alyssa Inserra, Driftstone Editor-in-Chief
December 23, 2022
LHS Key Club on the Road to Success with Fall Blood Drive

LHS Key Club on the Road to Success with Fall Blood Drive

Alyssa Inserra, Driftstone Editor-in-Chief
December 23, 2022
A Review of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

A Review of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Alyssa Inserra, Driftstone Editor-in-Chief
December 23, 2022
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“A Car Window”: A Poem

Alyssa Inserra, Editor In Chief
December 22, 2022
LHS Takes on Challenge Day for First Time Since Pandemic

LHS Takes on Challenge Day for First Time Since Pandemic

Alyssa Inserra, Editor-In-Chief
December 20, 2022
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Bathroom Stall Vandalized with Anti-Semitic Symbol and Racial Slur

Alyssa Inserra, Editor-In-Chief
December 6, 2022
Nature's Nurture

Nature’s Nurture

Alyssa Inserra, Editor In Chief
December 9, 2022
"A Tale of Two Soldiers": A Poem

“A Tale of Two Soldiers”: A Poem

Alyssa Inserra, Editor In Chief
December 9, 2022
"Growing Up and Growing Out": A Poem

“Growing Up and Growing Out”: A Poem

Alyssa Inserra, Editor In Chief
December 9, 2022
"Audrey and the Magic Pen: Part II" (A Short Story)

“Audrey and the Magic Pen: Part II” (A Short Story)

Alyssa Inserra, Editor In Chief
December 2, 2022
"Audrey and the Magic Pen: Part I" (A Short Story)

“Audrey and the Magic Pen: Part I” (A Short Story)

Alyssa Inserra, Editor In Chief
December 2, 2022
Hocus Pocus 2: A Review

Hocus Pocus 2: A Review

Alyssa Inserra, Driftstone Editor-in-Chief
November 4, 2022
LHS Says Goodbye to Ms. Malizia

LHS Says Goodbye to Ms. Malizia

Alyssa Inserra, Managing Editor
June 14, 2022
Encore! Concert Choir Sees Second Broadway Show

Encore! Concert Choir Sees Second Broadway Show

Alyssa Inserra, Managing Editor
June 14, 2022
Uvalde, Texas

Uvalde, Texas

Alyssa Inserra, Editor-In-Chief
June 2, 2022
MLB Lockout Ends -- Season Locked In

MLB Lockout Ends — Season Locked In

Alyssa Inserra, Managing Editor
April 13, 2022
"A Familiar Beginning"

“A Familiar Beginning”

Alyssa Inserra, Managing Editor
April 13, 2022
Start Spreadin' The News: Yankees Hire First Female Manager

Start Spreadin’ The News: Yankees Hire First Female Manager

Alyssa Inserra, Managing Editor
March 2, 2022
"The Keeper, the Soldier, and a Tinker-Toy"

“The Keeper, the Soldier, and a Tinker-Toy”

Alyssa Inserra, Managing Editor
February 18, 2022
“Thoughts of People in a Pandemic”

“Thoughts of People in a Pandemic”

Alyssa Inserra, Managing Editor
February 18, 2022
Islanders' Season Shot with COVID Surge

Islanders’ Season Shot with COVID Surge

Alyssa Inserra, Managing Editor
January 20, 2022
“A Run to the Grocery Store”

“A Run to the Grocery Store”

Alyssa Inserra, Managing Editor
December 21, 2021
“My Christmas Eve”

“My Christmas Eve”

Alyssa Inserra, Managing Editor
December 21, 2021
The Origin and Evolution of Christmas Caroling

The Origin and Evolution of Christmas Caroling

Alyssa Inserra, Managing Editor
December 21, 2021
Another Rush to the Key Club Blood Drive

Another Rush to the Key Club Blood Drive

Alyssa Inserra, Managing Editor
December 21, 2021
Shooting at Oxford High School

Shooting at Oxford High School

Alyssa Inserra, Editor
December 9, 2021
Concert Choir Grooves to the Beat of Moulin Rouge

Concert Choir Grooves to the Beat of Moulin Rouge

Alyssa Inserra, Editor
November 30, 2021
"Childhood Dreams"

“Childhood Dreams”

Alyssa Inserra, Editor
November 29, 2021
"Thank You"

“Thank You”

Alyssa Inserra, Editor
November 29, 2021
Key Club's Popping Start to the School Year

Key Club’s Popping Start to the School Year

Alyssa Inserra, Managing Editor
November 8, 2021
"Imagination & Determination"

“Imagination & Determination”

Alyssa Inserra, Managing Editor
November 8, 2021
The “XC”ellent Division Champions

The “XC”ellent Division Champions

Alyssa Inserra, Managing Editor
November 8, 2021
"102 Minutes"

“102 Minutes”

Alyssa Inserra, Editor
September 10, 2021
"Inside the Mind of a Warrior"

“Inside the Mind of a Warrior”

Alyssa Inserra, Editor
June 14, 2021

“Last Call”: A Short Story

Alyssa Inserra, Editor
June 14, 2021

NY Hockey Season Recap

Alyssa Inserra, Managing Editor
June 13, 2021
In an effort to escape prehistoric times, Rover carries out a risky experiment. Will he succeed?

“Rover and the Failed Science Experiment”: A Short Story

Alyssa Inserra, Editor
June 7, 2021
Inside the Mind of a Warrior

Inside the Mind of a Warrior

Alyssa Inserra, Managing Editor
June 6, 2021
Concert Choir Culture

Concert Choir Culture

Alyssa Inserra, Managing Editor
June 6, 2021
A group of students enjoys refreshments after giving blood at the LHS Key Club Blood Drive on May 1, 2021.

A Rush of Blood to the Key Club

Alyssa Inserra, Editor
May 6, 2021
Recent violent attacks against Asian-Americans have sparked conversations about racism against Asian-Americans.

Hate Crimes against Asian Americans Continue to Rise

Alyssa Inserra, Editor
April 6, 2021
The classic cartoon Tom and Jerry was recently brought to life in a live-action movie revamp.

Tom and Jerry Take on New York City

Alyssa Inserra, Editor
March 19, 2021
Hank Aaron, a legendary Major League Baseball player, recently passed away.

MLB Mourns the Loss of Hank Aaron

Alyssa Inserra, Editor
March 1, 2021
The Islanders’ New Home: A Work in Progress

The Islanders’ New Home: A Work in Progress

Alyssa Inserra, Managing Editor
February 26, 2021
An illustration representing a closer look at the art of breathing.

The Art of Breathing

Alyssa Inserra, Editor
February 11, 2021
As 2020 comes to an end, it's time to look back on all the events of the year and how we dealt with them.

A Year in Review

Alyssa Inserra, Editor
December 23, 2020
Ski Resorts Pledge to Safety Amid COVID Pandemic

Ski Resorts Pledge to Safety Amid COVID Pandemic

Alyssa Inserra, Editor
December 21, 2020
"Tuesdays with Morrie" tells the story of a man who visits his former college professor who suffers from ALS and learns many lessons from him.

“Tuesdays with Morrie”: A LifeChanging Story

Alyssa Inserra, Editor
November 24, 2020
The Los Angeles Dodgers were victorious in achieving the title of 2020 World Series Champions.

Dodgers Charge their Way to World Series Champions

Alyssa Inserra, Editor
November 20, 2020
Light of Mine

Light of Mine

Alyssa Inserra, Editor
October 23, 2020
Islanders Struck by Lightning in Conference Finals

Islanders Struck by Lightning in Conference Finals

Alyssa Inserra, Editor
October 16, 2020
Fall

Fall

Alyssa Inserra, Editor
September 29, 2020
“We the People”

“We the People”

Alyssa Inserra, Staff
June 5, 2020
Charity Telethon Raises Millions for New Yorkers

Charity Telethon Raises Millions for New Yorkers

Alyssa Inserra, Staff
May 28, 2020
Positivity Prevails Amid the Pandemic

Positivity Prevails Amid the Pandemic

Alyssa Inserra, Staff
April 8, 2020
"Dear America"

“Dear America”

Alyssa Inserra, Staff
April 1, 2020
A Cole in the Stocking for the Yankees

A Cole in the Stocking for the Yankees

Alyssa Inserra, Contributor
January 7, 2020
Could the Titanic "Sink" Again?

Could the Titanic “Sink” Again?

Alyssa Inserra, Contributor
December 20, 2019
New York Yankees with Another Post-Season Appearance

New York Yankees with Another Post-Season Appearance

Alyssa Inserra, Contributor
October 4, 2019
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