Multi-talented Melissa McCullough: alto saxophone, varsity pitcher and ice hockey player
March 27, 2020
“Busy,” was sophomore Melissa McCullough’s reply when asked for a word to describe herself. Busy is right. McCullough plays alto saxophone in Lynbrook’s marching band, pitches for the school’s varsity softball team and plays ice hockey for the Redwood City Black Stars as well. ...
Lynbrook’s very own Sweet Caroline
March 26, 2020
When Neil Diamond wrote “Sweet Caroline,” chances are he was writing about senior Caroline Tjoe. Adored by many classmates for her kind demeanor and wide range of skills, Tjoe brings an inimitable radiance to the Lynbrook campus. Many students may know Tjoe for her Instagram cooking account @a...
Up and coming: Witty Committee, Lynbrook’s dynamic duo
March 24, 2020
When junior Michael Hu and senior Anay Deshpande first met, their joint comedy YouTube channel was still a mere pipe dream. Now, three years later, this dream has become a reality: Witty Committee. “We started Witty Committee because we wanted to brighten up some people’s days,” Hu said. “...
Creative freshman Katie Chung: artist, customizer, PR commissioner
March 11, 2020
The achievement that makes freshman Katie Chung most proud and perhaps provides the most holistic view of her character is how she designed and screen printed T-shirts for cancer awareness after the passing of a teacher's mother in middle school. “After the loss of his mother, Mr. Gonzales wanted to start a ...
Junior Jonathan Huang: YouTuber, Math Honor Society President and Science Club Vice President
March 11, 2020
Although resources such as Khan Academy and Organic Chemistry Tutor have been staples for high school chemistry students for years, junior Jonathan Huang has emerged as an essential guide, with many students identifying his Youtube channel as a resource crucial to their understanding of difficult chem...
Senior Pranav Kadiyala: Pre-Med club and Octagon president, track and field member
March 10, 2020
Though many students may not know his name, chances are most students have seen his face around campus. Responsible and driven, senior Pranav Kadiyala can be seen in representing Lynbrook in several ways, whether at DECA conferences, during Pre-Med club meetings, at track meets throwing the discus and s...
Sophomore Derrick Cai: varsity basketball point guard, debater, and DECA member
March 10, 2020
Even after swishing two free throws to give Lynbrook the lead with only 10 seconds left of regulation, sophomore Derrick Cai wasn’t ready to celebrate until he heard the final buzzer, signaling that he had, in fact, won his team the game. Having played basketball since third grade, Cai is no stranger t...
Freshman Adeline spreads positivity
March 9, 2020
Freshman Adeline* hasn’t known her classmates for very long, but many have already experienced her positive energy and friendliness. Unlike many Lynbrook students, Adeline did not go to Joaquin Miller Middle School; instead, she attended a small private K-8 school, Canyon Heights Academy. She f...
Senior Abdullah Ashiq connects with and shows compassion for others
March 9, 2020
After some thinking, senior Abdullah Ashiq decided his group of loud, outgoing friends might likely describe him as the “group therapist.” That makes sense. Most of the aspects of Ashiq’s life are a reflection of his efforts to show compassion and a deep understanding, especially for others and...
Lynbrook Economics takes on the National Economics Challenge
March 4, 2020
This year, Lynbrook Economics Club will be competing in the National Economics Challenge (NEC), a competition that tests student comprehension of the world economy and microeconomic principles. In the first round of competition on March 4, the competing teams will take a comprehensive economics test...
Justin Bieber “Changes” his outlook on sound
February 26, 2020
With his last album, “Purpose,” five years behind him, singer and worldwide sensation Justin Bieber has found a new purpose in his fifth studio album, “Changes.” Released on Feb. 14, the album is dedicated to his wife, Hailey Bieber, as the love-filled lyrics are fitting for its Valentine’s D...
Otoshi celebrated as Employee of the Year
February 26, 2020
Behind the backdrop of the band department, STTAR tutoring program and Homework Center is Miko Otoshi, one of Lynbrook’s 2019-20 employees of the year. Throughout her years at Lynbrook, she has supported the community by serving on Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA), chairing the Job Shadow...
