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Mangru, Levinson, Sanders, and Gottlieb pose for a photo (L-R)
Horizon Takes Home First Place Honors at Media Awards Dinner
Photo by Simone Savoldi on Unsplash
Introducing Leo XIV, The First American Pope
Photo courtesy of Mary Kirby
Concert Choir Takes on Sunset Blvd
Key Club members and other student donators smile for the camera. Photo courtesy of LHS Key Club Instagram @lhskeyclubb
Key Club Saves Lives with Third and Final Blood Drive of the Year
Photo courtesy of Nicholas Sferrazza
LHS Has a Blast in Italy!
Photo by Christian Wiediger on Unsplash
Is Amazon Becoming a Monopoly?
Technology Use in the Classroom
Technology Use in the Classroom
Can You Really Plan Your Life at 17?
Can You Really Plan Your Life at 17?
Standardized Testing: Is It Worth It?
Standardized Testing: Is It Worth It?
Seniors, Please Stay in School
Seniors, Please Stay in School
Reilly performing a piece arranged for the oboe.
Musician Spotlight: Eric Reilly
Ground Central matcha
Matcha Review: Not Just Any Green Drink
Photo by Diane Picchiottino on Unsplash
The 2025 Met Gala: An Insider’s Look on Fashion’s Biggest Night of the Year
Illustration Courtesy of Jacqueline Thayer
Artist Spotlight: Jacqueline Thayer
Minecraft Movie Review
Minecraft Movie Review
Garvey in the well-decorated attendance office
Carla Garvey, the Attendance Office’s Friendly Face, Is Set to Retire
Photo courtesy of Karen Goulet
LHS Says Sincere ‘Sew’ Long to Karen Goulet
Longo will be attending the University of Rhode Island in the fall.
This Is Gianna Longo, Reporting for Horizon
Levinson will be attending the University of British Columbia in the fall
How to Experience Becoming
Gottlieb will be attending Clemson University in the fall
Katy’s Letter to Staff
Williams on the track
Athlete Spotlight: Justin Williams
Athlete Spotlight: Jack LaBarbera
Athlete Spotlight: Jack LaBarbera
Athlete Spotlight: Brooke Mazzei
Athlete Spotlight: Brooke Mazzei
Meet LHS’s New Girls’ Softball Coach
Meet LHS’s New Girls’ Softball Coach
Photo courtesy of Unsplash
2025 Marks Historical Year for “The Big Dance”
Photo by Andrik Langfield on Unsplash
Measuring Life
“Cycles”
“Cycles”
“Flame”
“Flame”
Spring Girl
Spring Girl
Brothers
Brothers
The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

Horizon
The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

Horizon
Julia Swerdin

Julia Swerdin, Editor-in-Chief

I am the editor-in-chief of the Horizon newspaper and a member of the Class of 2022. I am also the captain of the LHS Speech, Debate, and Model Congress team, as well as a student government representative and a kickline and golf team member.

All content by Julia Swerdin
Editor-in-Chief, Signing Off

Editor-in-Chief, Signing Off

Julia Swerdin, Editor-in-Chief
June 13, 2022
The Death of an Apolitical Supreme Court

The Death of an Apolitical Supreme Court

Julia Swerdin, Editor-in-Chief
June 13, 2022
G’Day, Lynbrook! An Exchange Student’s Reflections on his Senior Year at LHS

G’Day, Lynbrook! An Exchange Student’s Reflections on his Senior Year at LHS

Julia Swerdin, Editor-in-Chief
June 13, 2022
To Infinity and Beyond, Looking Back on Toy Story Screenwriter’s Illustrious Career

To Infinity and Beyond, Looking Back on Toy Story Screenwriter’s Illustrious Career

Julia Swerdin, Editor-in-Chief
June 13, 2022
Mathew Sarosy Named Next Principal of LHS

Mathew Sarosy Named Next Principal of LHS

Julia Swerdin, Editor-in-Chief
April 13, 2022
Athlete Spotlight: Patrick LaBarbera and Michael Guggino

Athlete Spotlight: Patrick LaBarbera and Michael Guggino

Julia Swerdin, Editor-in-Chief
April 13, 2022
The Trials & Tribulations of a High School Coffee Addict

The Trials & Tribulations of a High School Coffee Addict

Julia Swerdin, Editor-in-Chief
April 13, 2022
1934

Coming Up on Centennial: 98 Years of Class Night

Julia Swerdin, Editor-in-Chief
April 13, 2022
A New Era for Lynbrook Fine and Performing Arts

A New Era for Lynbrook Fine and Performing Arts

Julia Swerdin, Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2022
Yoga and Mindfulness Need Their Own Classroom

Yoga and Mindfulness Need Their Own Classroom

Julia Swerdin, Editor-in-Chief
February 18, 2022
Lynbrook Staff and Community Members Honored at Founders' Day

Lynbrook Staff and Community Members Honored at Founders’ Day

Julia Swerdin, Editor-in-Chief
February 18, 2022
Human Relations Day Is Out of This World

Human Relations Day Is Out of This World

Julia Swerdin, Editor-in-Chief
February 18, 2022
Sue Moller crosses the finish line of the 50th NYC Marathon.

Ms. Moller Just Keeps Running

Julia Swerdin, Editor-in-Chief
December 21, 2021
Kane smiles for her LHS Varsity Swim Team photo

Kane Excels Beyond Sophomore Status

Julia Swerdin, Editor-in-Chief
December 21, 2021
Cheating, Cybersecurity, and Computer Crashes

Cheating, Cybersecurity, and Computer Crashes

Julia Swerdin, Editor-in-Chief
December 21, 2021
LHS All-State Musicians

LHS All-State Musicians

Julia Swerdin, Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2021
New LHS Wing Named for Beloved BOE Member Alicemarie Bresnihan

New LHS Wing Named for Beloved BOE Member Alicemarie Bresnihan

Julia Swerdin, Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2021
The Parking Problem, Solved?

The Parking Problem, Solved?

Julia Swerdin, Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2021
Olivia Vuotto: The Female Football Phenomenon

Olivia Vuotto: The Female Football Phenomenon

Julia Swerdin, Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2021
Lynbrook English Curriculum Evolves

Lynbrook English Curriculum Evolves

Julia Swerdin, Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2021
Lynbrook Honors Twentieth Anniversary of 9/11

Lynbrook Honors Twentieth Anniversary of 9/11

Julia Swerdin, Editor-in-Chief
September 14, 2021
Pictured left to right: Madelyn Torres, Jennireth Tomayo, Mariam Caraza, Tania Ramirez, Karen Smith, William Luzzi

Making Lynbrook History: Three Students Earn Seal of Biliteracy

Julia Swerdin, Editor-in-Chief
May 30, 2021
Senior members of Concert Choir

LHS’ Heartfelt Return to Live Music

Julia Swerdin, Editor-in-Chief
May 30, 2021
Pictured (left to right): Dr. Melissa Burak, Sahdae Burke, Michelle Langbart, Joseph Rainis, Jill Albergo, Christina Franco

LHS Awards Over $100,000 in Scholarships on Senior Awards Night

Julia Swerdin, Editor-in-Chief
May 30, 2021
Emma Leighley presents teacher Michael Spinella with flowers for Teacher Appreciation Week.

Teacher Appreciation Week Celebrated at Lynbrook

Julia Swerdin, Editor-in-Chief
May 19, 2021
The Lynbrook Board of Education members recently discussed plans for next year's budget to be voted on.

Lynbrook School District Proposed Budget Overview

Julia Swerdin, Editor-in-Chief
May 13, 2021
Mr. Pallotta Take His Final Bow

Mr. Pallotta Take His Final Bow

Julia Swerdin, Print Editor-In-Chief
April 30, 2021
The Writing Society

The Writing Society

Julia Swerdin, Print Editor-In-Chief
April 30, 2021
Many Lynbrook community members purchased luminary bags to support the PTA Council Senior Scholarship Fund.

Lynbrook Lights the Sky

Julia Swerdin, Editor-in-Chief
March 18, 2021
Jesse Jean, Max Cordes, and Nathan Santoli complete the David Goggins 4x4x48 Challenge.

Running for Wounded Warrior

Julia Swerdin, Editor-in-Chief
March 16, 2021
The Lynbrook Council of PTAs has started a brick campaign fundraiser to raise money for senior scholarships.

PTA Council Leaves Its Mark with Pave a Path Fundraiser

Julia Swerdin, Editor-in-Chief
March 16, 2021
Seniors prepared their Toy Story-themed Classnight artwork during Deco Day on Thursday, Mar. 11, 2021.

Covid Numbers Rise: How Will Scheduled Events Be Affected?

Julia Swerdin, Editor-in-Chief
March 8, 2021
A Very Hamilton Human Relations Day

A Very Hamilton Human Relations Day

Julia Swerdin, Print Editor-In-Chief
February 26, 2021
Class of ‘21 Valedictorian and Salutatorian Are Announced

Class of ‘21 Valedictorian and Salutatorian Are Announced

Julia Swerdin, Print Editor-In-Chief
February 26, 2021
Career Development Program: A Shining Beacon of Lynbrook Spirit

Career Development Program: A Shining Beacon of Lynbrook Spirit

Julia Swerdin, Print Editor-In-Chief
February 26, 2021
Godzilla The Musical: A Hiliarious, Absurd, and Original Student Production

Godzilla The Musical: A Hiliarious, Absurd, and Original Student Production

Julia Swerdin, Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2021
The College Board has recently been a center of criticism for its decision to make Subject Tests unavailable.

A College Board Blunder

Julia Swerdin, Editor-in-Chief
February 2, 2021
The riots at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, sparked fear for many Jewish Americans.

Let’s Face It: We’re Scared

Julia Swerdin, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2021
Jeff Sklar speaks to the LHS Student Government Association about leadership.

LHS Alumnus Jeff Sklar on the Power of Positive Leadership

Julia Swerdin, Editor-in-Chief
December 23, 2020
Co-presidents of LHS Key Club Carly Tucker and Marti Candel volunteering at the blood drive.

Key Club Hosts Blood Drive

Julia Swerdin, Editor-in-Chief
December 23, 2020
LHS Webex Talks Club

LHS Webex Talks Club

Julia Swerdin, Print Editor-In-Chief
December 21, 2020

“The Sun is Gonna Shine Again” : Concert Choir Records Uplifting Song with Grammy-Winning Alumnus

Julia Swerdin, Print Editor-In-Chief
December 21, 2020
Ricki Rizzo, Rising Star

Ricki Rizzo, Rising Star

Julia Swerdin, Print Editor-In-Chief
December 21, 2020
LHS Acts of Kindness

LHS Acts of Kindness

Julia Swerdin, Print Editor-In-Chief
December 21, 2020
An episode of Jeopardy that was aired after Alex Trebek's passing showing him sporting a smile as he always did.

A Tribute to Alex Trebek

Julia Swerdin, Editor-in-Chief
November 20, 2020
All State, All Right!

All State, All Right!

Julia Swerdin, Print Editor-In-Chief
October 30, 2020
Interview With School Nurse: Diane O'Brien

Interview With School Nurse: Diane O’Brien

Julia Swerdin, Print Editor-In-Chief
October 30, 2020
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Strides Towards a Greater Tomorrow

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Strides Towards a Greater Tomorrow

Julia Swerdin, Print Editor-In-Chief
October 30, 2020
Illustration of a girl sitting in front of the American flag

LHS Students Take a Seat to Make a Stand

Julia Swerdin, Managing Editor/Print Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2020
Lynbrook Kicks Off Intramural Sports Season

Lynbrook Kicks Off Intramural Sports Season

Julia Swerdin, Managing Editor
October 1, 2020
Farewell, Mrs. McCartin!

Farewell, Mrs. McCartin!

Julia Swerdin, Editor
June 23, 2020
Movement to Reform Education of Racism

Movement to Reform Education of Racism

Julia Swerdin, Editor
June 23, 2020
How Local Businesses are Dealing With the Pandemic

How Local Businesses are Dealing With the Pandemic

Julia Swerdin, Editor
June 11, 2020
"Between the World and Me": A Heartbreaking, Inspirational, and Educational Read

“Between the World and Me”: A Heartbreaking, Inspirational, and Educational Read

Julia Swerdin, Editor
June 10, 2020
LHS Chorus students sing Ben E. King's "Stand By Me" as a tribute to essential workers

LHS Chorus “Stands By” Essential Workers

Julia Swerdin, Editor
May 19, 2020
At-home AP Exams Drop the Ball

At-home AP Exams Drop the Ball

Julia Swerdin, Editor
May 19, 2020
Mikey Mummendey and Owl Buddy Parker Sloan

Owl Buddy Program Soars Above High Expectations

Julia Swerdin, Editor
April 27, 2020
Distance-Learning Curve Among Lynbrook High School Students

Distance-Learning Curve Among Lynbrook High School Students

Julia Swerdin, Editor
April 21, 2020
Challenger Basketball Team's Winning Spirit

Challenger Basketball Team’s Winning Spirit

Julia Swerdin, Editor
April 6, 2020
No Place for Hate

No Place for Hate

Julia Swerdin, Editor
February 28, 2020
Mankind, Meat, and Misconceptions

Mankind, Meat, and Misconceptions

Julia Swerdin, Editor
February 28, 2020
Human Relation's Day 2020

Human Relation’s Day 2020

Julia Swerdin, Editor
February 28, 2020
Improved ENL Program Soars to New Heights

Improved ENL Program Soars to New Heights

Julia Swerdin, Editor
February 28, 2020
Ivy Kimble, right, is featured in the October catalog for American Girl

Paving the Way Towards Media Representation for All

Julia Swerdin, Editor
December 20, 2019
Instagram Pushes, then Pulls, Plastic Surgery Filters

Instagram Pushes, then Pulls, Plastic Surgery Filters

Julia Swerdin, Editor
December 20, 2019
Joker: the Latest Controversial Blockbuster

Joker: the Latest Controversial Blockbuster

Julia Swerdin, Editor
November 18, 2019
A Chorus Line Shatters Expectations

A Chorus Line Shatters Expectations

Julia Swerdin, Editor
November 14, 2019
The Return of Rock-n-Roll

The Return of Rock-n-Roll

Julia Swerdin, Editor
November 6, 2019
Sympathy for Serial Killers: A Hollywood Epidemic

Sympathy for Serial Killers: A Hollywood Epidemic

Julia Swerdin, Editor
June 14, 2019
Fear of Voicing Political Opinion

Fear of Voicing Political Opinion

Julia Swerdin, Editor
June 14, 2019
Irving Roth, director of the Holocaust Resource Center at Temple Judea

The Story of Holocaust Survivor Irving Roth

Julia Swerdin, Editor
March 22, 2019
Holocaust Resource Center at Temple Judea of Manhasset

Holocaust Resource Center at Temple Judea of Manhasset

Holocaust Resource Center at Temple Judea of Manhasset

James Watson, Pioneer of DNA, Stripped of Honors After Racist Comments

Julia Swerdin, Staff
January 18, 2019
Five Feet Apart Review

Five Feet Apart Review

Julia Swerdin, Staff
December 21, 2018
Beautiful Boy: A Beautiful Movie

Beautiful Boy: A Beautiful Movie

Julia Swerdin, Staff
December 7, 2018

The FDA Tightens its Grip on JUUL

Julia Swerdin, Staff
November 9, 2018

Pittsburgh Shooting Rattles America Once Again

Julia Swerdin, Staff
November 9, 2018
Sophomores Carl Zou (front) and Jason Huffine (back) "falling asleep" in class

Do High School Students Need More Sleep?

Julia Swerdin, Staff
October 30, 2018
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