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Sewanhaka High School senior receives diploma.

Salutatorian Erick Diaz and Valedictorian Kate Santoli were joined by Principal Matthew Sarosy ahead of the graduation ceremony on June 27.  thumbnail267329
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It was a celebration of success for the Class of 2025.  thumbnail267331
It was a celebration of success for the Class of 2025.  thumbnail267332
The Marion Street School field scoreboard triumphantly read “2025” as graduates accepted their diplomas.  thumbnail267333

The Lynbrook High School Class of 2025 marked the culmination of their years of learning across Lynbrook Schools as they officially became alumni during their graduation ceremony on June 27. 

Greeted by the sunlight on the Marion Street School field, seniors processed toward their seats as their green and gold caps and gowns shined. The LHS band performed the national anthem before Salutatorian Erick Diaz gave a heartfelt speech, “Blessings and Smiles.”

“What a blessing it is to be tired in pursuit of a challenge of your own choosing,” Erick said. “Sometimes, it may hurt, or the confrontation with failure may seem horrifying, but our ability to chase after our dreams is but a blessing after all.” 

In her valedictory address, “The Interims,” Kate Santoli reflected on how her class’s collective achievement is both an end and a beginning. 
“I’d like to think of graduation as an in-between moment – an interim that separates high school and beyond; childhood and adulthood,” Kate said. “We define our lives by the big moments… But the interims are where we grow, where we reflect, where we learn how to deal with failure, fear and uncertainty.” 

Principal Matthew Sarosy lauded the Class of 2025 for their myriad accolades across extracurricular activities, athletics and all fields of study. “If your life was a book, you would have just finished the prologue,” he said. “Now comes the interesting part – and you’re holding the pen.” 

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Paul Lynch recounted some of the seniors’ first day in Lynbrook Schools at the Kindergarten Center in 2012, when they learned about the “Lynbrook Owl” who exemplifies the community’s values and guided them throughout their educational careers. 

“The wise old scholar is about to accompany you to go get your diplomas – but I hate to tell you he has tears in his eyes tonight. He cannot follow you this time,” Dr. Lynch said. “You are going to move on from here, but that wise old scholar, the Lynbrook Owl, has one more thing to tell you: ‘Home is where one starts from, and you started here.’”  

Graduates’ names were individually announced as they rose to accept their diplomas from trustees and administrators. Upon the turning of their tassels, green caps soared high, triumphantly concluding the chapter on Lynbrook’s Class of 2025. 

 

Date Added: 6/30/2025

 

 

 

Lynbrook Kindergarten Center graduates the Class of 2025

The Lynbrook Kindergarten Center Class of 2025 – the future Lynbrook High School Class of 2037 – attended their moving up ceremony on June 25.  thumbnail267301
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It was the grand finale for students of the Lynbrook Kindergarten Center as they will soon rise to first grade following their moving up ceremony on June 25. 

Kindergartners donned their rainbow-colored mortarboards and made their way across Union Avenue to Lynbrook High School. Directed by music teacher Lauren Behan, students sang several songs, including “It’s a Small World,” “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” and “Time to Say Goodbye.” In a letter addressed to her students, Principal Ellen Postman reflected on their time together. 

“Watching you grow has been one of the greatest joys of this year,” she said. “Your laughter has filled our hallways, your artwork has brightened our walls, and your hugs have warmed our hearts. Each one of you is unique, special and ready for the exciting adventures that lie ahead in first grade.” 

 

Date Added: 6/27/2025

 

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Student achievers honored at monthly meeting

Several student achievers received recognition at the June 11 Board of Education meeting. thumbnail267159

Student achievers honored at monthly meeting

Several student achievers received recognition at the June 11 Board of Education meeting. They included:

* Senior Coralie Germain who earned the Pathways to Independence award.
* Senior Jack Ceglie for being named the Roger Rees Award for Outstanding Performer, a prestigious honor for which he will represent the Greater NYC Area in the National High School Musical Theatre Awards, also known as The Jimmy Awards.
* Juanita Martinez, who was named a finalist in the Nassau County Library Association’s Freedom to Read contest.
* South Middle School students Kristie Luna Pedrozo and Audra Schoen who were named Promising Young Writers by the National Council of Teachers of English.
* The girls varsity lacrosse team who were crowned conference champions.

Finally, welcome to Jackson Bowler, who is Lynbrook’s first ex-officio student board member. Jackson will attend board meetings throughout the next school year to share school happenings and represent his peers. #OwlProud

 

Click here to view the Student achievers honored at monthly meeting slideshow.

 

Date Added: 6/20/2025

Meeting Mentions | June 11, 2025

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Click here to view a summary of the latest Board of Education meeting.
 

 

Date Added: 6/18/2025