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The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

the Epic

The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

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Justin Liu rapidly serves and blocks the ball in an intense table tennis match.

Justin Liu serves up success with table tennis

Isabella Chiu, Staffer February 3, 2025

Hands shaking from high pressure, sophomore Justin Liu raises the white ball to serve to the best player in the 15 and Under Boys’ Singles event at the 2024 United States Open Table Tennis Championship....

Andrea Badger posing with part of Lynbrook’s 1992-1996 cheer team. Julie Morelos posing with part of Lynbrook’s
basketball team. Kyle Howden posing with Lynbrook’s water polo
team.

Teachers revisit their high school sports days

Alyssa Wang, Editor in Chief February 3, 2025

In some classrooms, the line between past and present fades. Teachers who once competed on Lynbrook’s athletic fields, courts, tracks — and even in its pool — now stand at the front of the room....

Students are lined up, each with their own specific pathway to college athletics.

Carrying a Passion For Athletics to College

Taek Kim, Business Manager February 3, 2025

According to the National Collegiate Athletic Association, more than 520,000 student-athletes participate in collegiate sports. In fact, it doesn’t even come close to the actual number of college student-athletes...

Synchronized dancers leap and glide across the stage at the Universal Dance Association Nationals.

Universal Dance Association nationals inspire and celebrate dancers

Charlotte Bolay, Staffer February 3, 2025

With precision and finesse, a dancer lifts her leg from the ground with toes pointed outward, each member of her team moving in unison, fluid and graceful with passion flowing into every motion. She has...

Observing an ongoing soccer game, a parent supports their daughter from the sidelines.

Parental influence in shaping student athlete success

Ethan Wong, Staffer December 9, 2024

Parents are powerful figures in their children’s growth, vividly evident from their encouragement from the sidelines during games. Their influence goes further than what is seen in the moment but begins...

From weeks to months in advance of the official season, many sports have preseason to train certain techniques and bond with teammates.

Preseasons are the blueprint for success

Maddy Chang, Staffer December 9, 2024

As the start of each sports season approaches, athletes face a crucial period of practice that could define their performance for months to come: preseason. Although this time is commonly thought of as...

Graphic illustration by Anna Cen and Maddy Chang. Photo by Gary Pan.

The Athetic Senate shines a spotlight on school sports

Jenny Suh, Staffer November 4, 2024

Seniors Aaditya Jain and Annie Peng, the leaders of Lynbrook’s Athletic Senate, are behind the recently added award, Athlete of the Month. This newly established group focuses on hosting spirited student...

Photo by Amanda Jin.

Interns shape the future of sports medicine

Erin Fitzpatrick and Olivia Tu November 4, 2024

From vigorous sprints on the track to powerful strokes in the water, Lynbrook athletes push themselves to excel in their respective sports. To support their endeavors, trainer Scott Leveau works behind...

Graphic illustration by Taek Kim. Used with permission by Selen Turkoz.

Selen Turkoz saddles up for success in equestrian

Ashley Huang, Editor in Chief November 4, 2024

For junior Selen Turkoz, equestrian sports began as a childhood fascination. After watching “Free Rein,” a Netflix show about horseback riding, she found herself captivated by the connection between...

Graphic illustration by Akash Anand. Photo by Amanda Jin.

Importance of sports fundraisers for community causes

Meadow Shen, Web Editor November 4, 2024

In recent years, school sports have become more active in their communities by hosting fundraisers supporting different charities. These initiatives positively impact communities as they promote and lend...

Esther Kwan does a flying kick in her red and gold Kung-Fu uniform. Photo by Crystal Zhu and graphic illustration by Inaaya Yousuf.

Junior Esther Kwan kicks her way to international gold

Crystal Zhu, Opinion Editor October 7, 2024

Feet swipe, royal scarlet fabric flaps and spear points slice through the air as junior Esther Kwan flies across the mat. She sticks another “mabu,” or horse stance, a special squat used in Kung Fu....

Senior Adithya Venkataraghavan swings his golf club, hitting the ball up the green hill. Photo used with permission by Adithya Venkataraghavan.

Adithya Venkataraghavan scores an ace to Cornell University

Gary Pan, Staffer October 7, 2024

In July 2024, senior Adithya Venkataraghavan announced his verbal commitment to Cornell University, where he hopes to major in financial economics and minor in data science. He will be joining the Cornell...