Lynbrook High School is thrilled to announce that Eric Reilly was named a semifinalist in the 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors. Eric is among 300 scholars who will be awarded $2,000 each as well as $2,000 for their schools. 

Eric’s project, titled “The Visible Light-Induced Photocatalytic Oxidation of Aromatic Alcohols to Carbonyls and Peroxides Using Green Chemistry Principles,” has potential practical and sustainable effects on pharmaceutical medicine. Beginning at Princeton University and continuing his research at Hofstra University, Eric established a new mechanism to reduce toxic byproducts while adding an oxygen molecule to alcohols – yielding a more environmentally-safe and cost-effective practice. Eric was inspired by Nobel Prize-winning chemist David MacMillan – who recently visited Lynbrook High School – and began his research in Dr. MacMillan’s Princeton laboratory as a sophomore. Working with a PhD student of Dr. MacMillan’s, Eric’s work built on the published papers of Dr. MacMillan’s research group. Eric’s research is ongoing, as he will return to the laboratory in February for his Science Research course. 

Eric thanked the Science Research department at Lynbrook High School for their support, including his eight fellow students and teachers Charles Vessalico and Kathleen McAuley. 

“It’s the most valuable class I have taken,” Eric explained. “All my presentation skills, my research skills – almost every essential skill – was built through the Research department.” 

On Jan. 23, 40 of the 300 scholars will be named Regeneron Science Talent Search finalists. The finalists will then compete for more than $1.8 million in awards during a weeklong competition in Washington, D.C., taking place March 6-12.  

 

Date Added: 1/10/2025

Over the break, Lynbrook had four champions conquer at the Southside wrestling tournament, including Ryan Benson, Zach Tinyes, RJ Tinyes, and Elias Vanegas (not pictured). 

Additionally,  Zach Tinyes was named champion at 131lbs. He was awarded the Most Outstanding Wrestler Award in the tournament, and he got the Most Pins in the Least Amount of Time Award! #OwlProud

 

Date Added: 1/3/2025

Several student-led charitable endeavors were only a few of the achievements to receive applause at the Dec. 11 Lynbrook Board of Education meeting, which also included award winners and conference champions.

First to be recognized was the staff of Lynbrook High School’s student-run Horizon newspaper, which continued its streak of success at the annual Empire State Scholastic Press Association Awards. The young journalists placed among the top across 14 awards, including silver for Best Overall Newspaper, gold for Best Artwork Portfolio by Jasmine Ostroff and gold for Best Editorial by Kerry Cullen.

Next, administrators and trustees commended charitable work by several Lynbrook Schools organizations. The National Art Honor Society hosted Night of the Pumpkins, which supported Island Harvest; the Key Club hosted the Double-Good Popcorn Fundraiser and sold merchandise to support 13 local charities, including Hewlett House; the varsity boys and girls soccer teams fundraised in support of the Ronald McDonald House; the varsity football team fundraised to support the Tunnel to Towers Foundation; and the junior varsity and varsity volleyball teams fundraised for the Side-Out Foundation through their Dig Pink Game.

The girls varsity tennis team was commended for being named conference champions, finishing the season 12-2 overall. Additionally, the volleyball team – only in their second year since first forming – are conference champions, finishing with a 13-3 record. They qualified for playoffs and won their first playoff game.
Prior to the meeting, the Lynbrook High School String Quartet welcomed guests through musical entertainment with holiday themed songs.

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1) The staff of Lynbrook High School’s student-run Horizon newspaper were recognized for their wins at the Empire State Scholastic Press Association Awards. Students Katy Gottlieb and Ella Carroll accepted the recognition alongside trustee Sean Murray and Superintendent Dr. Paul Lynch.
2) The varsity boys and girls soccer teams were commended for their fundraising in support of the Ronald McDonald House.
3) The varsity football team received applause for their support of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
4) The junior varsity and varsity volleyball teams were recognized for their fundraising efforts during the Dig Pink Game, which supported the Side-Out Foundation.
5) The girls varsity tennis team was commended for being named conference champions.
6) The volleyball team received the spotlight for being named conference champions.
7) The Lynbrook High School String Quartet entertained guests with holiday songs.

Photos courtesy Lynbrook Public Schools

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Date Added: 12/17/2024

Lynbrook High School students in the Culture Club made a trek to Marion Street Elementary School on Dec. 6 to promote kindness through creative activities.

All grades throughout the Marion Street building were joined by their older peers for the student-guided endeavor. To warm up, Marion Street students colored in illustrations that promoted the importance of kind deeds. Each student received a cup of beads in different sizes, styles and colors that were carefully added to a string, resulting in their own unique friendship bracelets. Beads with students’ initials were also handed out by the visiting high schoolers to add another touch of personalization. Marion Street students were thrilled to work with their peers, who make routine visits to the school to host engaging and informative experiences.

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1) Marion Street Elementary School fourth graders Aurora Maguire and Isabella Andon promoted kindness during a visit from their Lynbrook High School peers on Dec. 6.
2) Lynbrook High School Culture Club member Catherine Christakos picked out beads for a friendship bracelet for her peer Chloe Macklin.
3) Students were the “I” in kind, as shown by Rosina Arcella, center, who was joined by Sarah Malinka and Thomas MacLeish.
4) A friendship bracelet came together one bead at a time for Juliette Dominguez.
5) Each bracelet was a unique creation, including those made by Seth Albert and Ryan Salazar.

Photos courtesy of Lynbrook Public Schools

Congratulations to the Lynbrook High School Varsity Wrestling team, who took first place at the Knights Classic at Uniondale High School! #OwlProud

 

Date Added: 12/5/2024