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the Epic

The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

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The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

the Epic

Medals earned from the PVSA bronze, silver and gold award are on display. Image used with permission from Ksims.

PVSA pause leaves service uninterrupted

Emily Cheah, Staffer October 6, 2025

The AmeriCorps agency has indefinitely suspended the Presidential Volunteer Service Award. Marking Lynbrook’s first year without the award, Interact and California Scholarship Federation continue...

Recent events to note include Lynbrook being ranked 10th in California schools by U.S. News & World Report, the city of Santa Clara hosting the annual Parade of Champions on Oct. 4, the rise of Waymos on the road and the matcha shortage. Top left: Photo by Tristan Lo. Top right: Photo used with permission from Wikimedia Commons. Bottom left: Photo used with permission from Creative Common License. Bottom right: Photo used with permission from Creative Common License

Campus, community and world events

Rachel Martin, Staffer October 6, 2025

On Aug. 19, Lynbrook took 10th place out of 1,646 high schools in California and 86th out of 17,901 high schools nationally in the U.S. News & World Report. The ranking was a result of students’...

Californians rally in protest against Trump's immigration policies at the San Francisco Civic Center. Image used with permission by Wikimedia Commons.

Bay Area pushes back against presidential policy

Ashley Hein and David Zhu October 6, 2025

In the past year, political tension washed across California as President Donald Trump’s administration increased national immigrant deportation operations and slashed medical and housing funding. The...

Vicky the Viking strikes a pose at the first student section of the 2025-26 school year, themed "Red Out."

Vicky the Viking brings campus diversity

Amy Yuan, Staffer October 6, 2025

Vicky the Viking introduced during Welcome Back Rally Changes made to Victor costume by Kruk to make Vicky costume Students appreciate the addition of Vicky Victoria the Viking, Vicky for...

As a kid rides a bike down the hill, their dad trails closely behind.

Local movement advocates for Calabzas

Claire Guo, Managing Editor October 6, 2025

After 18 years of serving the Cupertino community, the BMX course at Calabazas Park faced wear-and-tear from a lack of larger renovations, despite community efforts to maintain the course. In response,...

FUHSD schools face new realities as enrollment declines

Alexandra Wu, Nicolas Cheng, Jenny Suh and Alex Cotterel September 17, 2025

Amid rising rates of declining enrollment, FUHSD is increasing split campus teaching arrangements in an effort to avoid staff and course reductions. As part of this approach, some teachers are assigned...

Several wings have been blocked off by fences in the last few years as they underwent construction.

Construction updates in the 2025-26 school year

Construction projects at Lynbrook on the 200s buildings and Robotics Maker’s Space move forward as students and staff adapt to the changes. Renovations of the 400s building and fields are planned for...

The new Voyager campus includes several therapy, speech, behavior and multi-use classrooms, as well as an outdoor courtyard.

Voyager program upgrades facilities at new Lynbrook building

Anna Cen, David Dai, Ashley Hein, Amanda Jin and Catherine Yang September 7, 2025

Lynbrook hosted their ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Voyager Campus on Aug. 27. The campus, located near the tennis courts, replaced the 25-year-old buildings that previously housed the district-wide...

Former Monta Vista High School assistant principal Janice Chen took office as the new principal on July 1 following former principal Maria Jackson’s retirement.

New principal Janice Chen prepares for her Viking journey

Akash Anand, Emily Cheah, Rachel Martin and Crystal Zhu August 22, 2025

Former Monta Vista High School Assistant Principal Janice Chen takes office as the new Principal. Chen’s vision reaches students, parents and staff, aiming to hear their voices and provide...

National Honors Society members test knowledge on Japanase language, cultural traditions, history and society in 33rd National Japan Bowl held in Washington D.C. Photos used with permission from Japan-America Society of Washington D.C. and Japanese Honors Society.

Japan Bowl teams achieve best performance in Lynbrook history

Amanda Jin, Design Editor May 19, 2025

Lynbrook’s Japan Bowl Level III and IV teams placed first and Level II placed second at the 33rd annual National Japan Bowl on April 5. Japan Bowl consists of three written preliminary rounds...

Notable events include Cardiomed Club's annual dissection hosted in collaboration with Surgery Interest Club, the Cupertino Whole Foods shutting down due to a rat infestation, Harvard sueing the Trump Administration and the new pope, Pope Leo XIV. Top left: photo used with permission from Ilan Garcia.
Top right: photo used with permission from Wikimedia Commons. Bottom left: Photo used with permission from Wikimedia Commons. Bottom right: Photo used with permission from Wikimedia Commons.

Campus, community and world events

Akash Anand, Web Editor May 19, 2025

School On April 29, Cardiomed club hosted their annual heart dissection simulation, hosting it in collaboration with Surgery Interest Club this time. The event invited members to partake in the dissection...

Lynbrook Legends are selected based on impact and achievements accomplished within their respective fields or in supporting the community. Photo by Irene Hwang.

New Lynbrook Legends program celebrates distinguished alumni

Cecilia Wu, Web Editor May 19, 2025

Lynbrook will soon launch Lynbrook Legends, a new program honoring alumni who have made meaningful contributions in their fields and communities. As the program launches for the first time, four...