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06/08/2024

Donned in decorative caps, gowns and chords, the Class of 2024 readily anticipated their graduation ceremony on Friday at the football field. The band department welcomed graduating seniors to their seats with songs including Studio Ghibli’s “Anime March Medley” by Joe Hisaishi.

Senior and ASB President Anika Sundarajan commenced the ceremony, inviting a crowded audience of parents, siblings and friends to take part in the memorable event.

“We began as timid underclassmen, stepping straight out of COVID-19 into the daunting halls of high school, transforming into composed and collected seniors,” Sundarajan said. “The Class of 2024 has truly been through all sorts of high school experiences that have shaped us into adults ready to face any and all of our endeavors.”

Graduation speakers seniors Yusuf Mohamed Gadelrab and Anshul Singh shared motivational speeches that reflected upon their high school experiences and offered insight to their future journeys. Following their empowering messages, Assistant Principal David Erwin congratulated all seniors.

As the ceremony concluded, students received their diplomas from FUHSD Superintendent Graham Clark and FUHSD board trustee Rod Sinks. With diplomas in hand, seniors gathered one last time at the end of the field for the annual cap toss before reuniting into the embrace of their awaiting family members and friends, who celebrated their achievement with smiles and gifts.

View the full photo gallery at the link in our bio or at bit.ly/2024gradpics.

Photos and reporting by Qianzi Loo and Vihaan Patel.

05/27/2024

Donning designs hand-crafted by club members, student models strutted down the runway at the InDesign Fashion Show on Friday, May 24. The audience journeyed through five realms — Enchanted Eden, Celestial, Frostbitten Whispers, Mirage and Inferno — as the models sported outfits in summer, red-carpet, winter, unconventional and avant-garde themes. Cheers erupted from the crowd as the models shifted through three poses facing left, right and center at the walkway’s end.

The intermission featured dance performances from Jalwa, Breakdance Club, the Ravens and the Valkyries. They were followed by a duet of Meghan Trainor’s “Like I’m Gonna Lose You” by seniors Derek Li and Anika Sundararajan, as well as junior Sagar Bhatia and senior Stephanie Li’s rendition of “Photograph” by Ed Sheeran. The brief interlude allowed audience members to indulge in snacks and drinks before diving into the show’s latter half.

The night concluded with speeches of gratitude from current InDesign officers who will remain officers next year, and commemorations of the graduating seniors for their contributions to the show and club. Each senior was presented with a cord and an anecdote from an officer celebrating their time in the club over the last four years.

View the full photo gallery at the link in our bio or at bit.ly/epicindesignshow24.

Photos by Charlotte Bolay and Apurva Krishnamurthy.
Reporting by Apurva Krishnamurthy and Olivia Yuan.

05/03/2024

Hey 2024! the Epic is preparing for the special senior issue! Share the next chapter of your life through the college map, hand down bequeathals to your favorite underclassmen and submit photos of you and your friends to be featured in the collage.

To do so, fill out our short form — tinyurl.com/epicsnr — by Tuesday, May 14 11:59 p.m. The link is in the Epic’s bio. Ask any Epic senior or email [email protected] if you have any questions!

04/29/2024

the Epic’s Issue 7 is out now! This issue features a centerspread on nostalgia — explore the science of nostalgia, students’ childhood stories, Lynbrook’s past and more!

Be sure to pick up an issue in your literature classrooms. Swipe to take a look at the editors’ picks. See more at the link in our bio or at lhsepic.com.

04/28/2024

Boys tennis defeated Gunn High School on Tuesday, Apr. 23 with an overall score of 5-2 in their senior night game — the last home game of the season. This victory secured the team’s No. 4 rank in the De Anza league.

Senior and fourth singles player Mihir Rao quickly secured the Vikings’ first match with a score of 6-1, 6-2. Seniors and second doubles players Atharva Rayan and Akshar Miriyala fell short in the first set with a score of 6-3, but made a resilient comeback to secure the second set with a score of 6-0, and ended with a victory after a 10-4 tiebreaker. First and second singles — junior Steven Liu and sophomore Keigo Kamata — also won their third-set tiebreaker matches to bring home a victory for the Vikings.

Concluding the game, the team celebrated senior night by eating snacks and presenting posters to the seniors.

Photos and reporting by Susanna Tang and Sarah Zhang.

04/26/2024

Men’s volleyball secured a dominant 3-0 sweep victory over Homestead High School on Wednesday Apr. 24, settling a previously one-to-one split record between the teams. Between formidable kills from seniors Damon Chiou and Leo Sun, nailbiting digs from senior Benjamin Ching and pinpoint sets from senior Alex Lee, each senior played a crucial role in the team’s electric victory.

“They’re a tough team to beat,” head coach Samuel Wheaton said. “But our team played with a lot of heart, and that’s why we got the win.”

Friends and family decorated the night with heartfelt posters, vibrant decorations and comical cardboard cutouts. Younger players gave each of the seniors emotional and nostalgic speeches during the senior ceremony.

“I’ve been playing with a lot of these guys since sixth grade, so it’s really nice to have one final game with them,” Ching said.

The electric energy of both the team and the audience gave the senior players a satisfying home game conclusion to their high school volleyball careers.

“This night was amazing,” Lee said. “I wish I could stay in this moment forever.”

View the full photo gallery at the link in our bio or at bit.lyvolleyballseniornight2024.

Photos and reporting by Riki Murase.

04/22/2024

VIKING CHRONICLES — Sophomore Phoebe Tang serves as co-drivetrain lead and media lead for Lynbrook’s robotics team, the Funky Monkeys, which competes in the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology Robotics Competition.
Tang’s passion for engineering and robotics was sparked at a young age, first started by the 2014 Disney film Big Hero 6, where one of the film’s protagonists is a friendly healthcare robot named Baymax.
“That’s one of the main reasons I wanted to join robotics,” Tang said. “Since I was young, I thought engineering was really fun. When I watched Big Hero 6 I was like, ‘I want to build a Baymax robot to help people!’”
Since joining as a freshman, Tang has taken on more responsibilities in the team: she now organizes merchandise and photo journals covering their activities as the media lead, as well as helping develop the drivetrain, a component that acts as the foundation of the robot. Every year, the Funky Monkeys challenge themselves to have the subsystem design led entirely by girls on the team.
“For the drivetrain, we build the base of the robot with all the wheels that everything mounts on top of,” Tang said. “It’s one of the most important subsystems as we need it to move on the game field.”
Each robotics season starts in January where teamwork and communication are key in solving the new types of games and challenges introduced every year. Following six weeks to eight weeks to develop and build their robots, teams begin competition in matches across the nation. The Funky Monkeys have attended the San Francisco Regional Competition from March 8 to 10 and are now preparing for the Idaho Regional Competition from March 21 to 24 in Nampa, Idaho.
“You learn from the whole process of going from a freshman who knows nothing to a more experienced role where you’re actually leading,” Tang said. “Most people think robotics is just about programming a robot, but it's also about learning from and building each other.”

04/10/2024

VIKING CHRONICLES — Cherishing books and the people and institutions that nurture them has always come naturally to school psychologist Brittany Stevens.

Countless memories, milestones and obstacles alike have marked the 18 years that Stevens has belonged to a tight-knit 4-person book club of fellow teachers and educators. Through it all, she has only grown closer to the members at its heart, to the point where she can often tell exactly which member is behind each month’s selection.

“We've been together longer than some of the people in our group have been married,” Stevens said. “After all of this time, I feel like I know these people and their stories. They're people who know and care about me, and I feel the same about them.”

Libraries provide Stevens with a similar sense of belonging and security. To her, they contain a uniquely welcoming atmosphere that cannot be found in many other public spaces.

“You can’t stay for hours browsing at a store or going to a coffee shop without being expected to have purchased something in exchange for being able to spend your time there,” Stevens said. “A library is one of the few places in the community where you don't have any expectations put on you. It’s one of the few places in modern life where you can still go for free and just spend time.”

She sees her lifelong experience with giving back to her local libraries — from watching her parents help man book sales at the Los Altos Library as a five-year-old to volunteering at the same sales every Sunday with her family now — as a way of both expressing her gratitude for them and simply enjoying all they have to offer.

“I really support keeping the library a place for the community to gather in a variety of ways,” Stevens said. “I love the idea that books are so important to communities that they're made free, and I love that the ability to access knowledge is so important to a community that libraries exist.”

Photos and reporting by Olivia Yuan.
Graphic illustration by Chelsea Lee.

04/09/2024

Amid cheers of encouragement from teammates and heartwarming speeches, the varsity and JV swim teams came together on Friday to celebrate their graduating seniors at their last meet of the season. As the seniors competed in their senior night meet against Saratoga High School, the atmosphere buzzed with excitement and nostalgia. Both varsity boys and girls narrowly lost their respective brackets with final scores of 72-99, and 82-85 respectively. The Falcons did not have a JV team, therefore netting Lynbrook automatic victories with JV girls scoring 52 points and JV boys scoring 101 points respectively.

“It feels really nice because I’ve been swimming since I was seven years old,” senior Alison Ho said. “The first time I joined a swim team was at this school, and it was hard to keep up with everyone in the beginning, but as I kept going, it became really fun.”

Some seniors were spotted donning silly outfits to compete, such as animal onesies and toddler floaties. Each senior was showered with tokens of appreciation, including personalized posters, flower bouquets and touching speeches their teammates delivered. Coaches were also given customized posters and a collective appreciation speech from the teams. Amid appetizing food and an outpouring of love and support from friends and family, the event was highlighted by hugs, tears and the shared remembrance of cherished high school memories.

“Today was the first meet of the season where we let athletes pick their events,” assistant coach Nicholas Thomas said. “They did really well. It's all about having a good time and keeping those memories. I think that's all we need.”

The night concluded with memories and a mix of emotions, and the teams wished their seniors well for their future endeavors, marking the end of a chapter filled with camaraderie, dedication and lasting friendships.

The last meet of their regular season will be at Palo Alto High School on Friday, April 12.

Photos and reporting by Claire Guo and Alexandra Wu.

04/08/2024

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Graphic illustration by Valerie Shu.

04/08/2024

Students gathered in the gym on Friday to commemorate the graduating seniors in their final rally, the End of an Era Farewell Rally. As the lights darkened, the classes tumbled through a time machine, all the way back to 2020, the freshman year of the Class of 2024. However, along the way, four valuable possessions were lost: an ID card, a Mario cup, decs from homecoming of a soot sprite and a senior shirt. The crowd was visited by four familiar faces, cameos from previous years such as Zeus and Mario, who returned the lost items.

“Seeing the rally affect so many people with all the posts and stories about just one event was really nice, like a unifying finale,” senior and ASB spirit commissioner Zayan Azom said. “I’ll miss Lynbrook, but the rally felt like a good sendoff.”

The class themes of Greek Mythologies, Classic Arcade, Studio Ghibli and the Hunger Games were based on the seniors’ past homecoming themes. Decorations such as gigantic balloon arches, posters and fairy lights filled the gym. The rally featured performances from varsity cheer, Valkyries, Jalwa, magic club, boys tennis, co-ed diving and track and field. At the end, Alex Lee and Ayan Chaudhry battled it out for first place in the 2024 senior games. Lee prevailed after deciding to steal Chaudhry’s suitcase, emerging as the victor of this year’s senior games.

“It was nice to be able to both emcee the rally as well as perform in it through Jalwa and the finals of the senior games,” senior and ASB spirit commissioner Chaudhry said. “I’m proud of the four rallies we made this year, and each one had something special about them, from the creativity of the first ‘Avatar’ one to this sendoff for the seniors.”

Choir seniors sang the alma matter for the last time, and the Farewell Rally closed with an emotional statement by sophomore Shreya Somani to the graduating seniors of the ASB spirit commission.

View the full photo gallery at the link in our bio or at https://bit.ly/epicfarewellrally24.

Photos and reporting by Claire Guo and David Zhu.

04/04/2024

With the sun shining down on the track and a light breeze in the air, track and field faced off against Mountain View High School for their senior night on Tuesday, April 2. The Vikings fought hard, finishing the meet with a 64-63 win for boys varsity, a 76-51 loss for boys JV, a 77-41 loss for girls varsity and a 102-16 loss for girls JV.

Although the team was unable to secure overall victory, many athletes were at the top of their game during the meet; amid constant cheering and applause from teammates and spectators, several personal records were broken. One such record belonged to junior Sean Tat, who ended the 100-meter dash in first place with a personal best of 11.03 seconds.

“I could really tell that everyone gave it their all, although there's no one on this team who doesn't put in all their effort all the time,” senior and team captain Riley Chen said. “The team is smaller than it used to be before COVID-19, but I think it’s going to become strong again. I’m really excited to see how far everyone will go.”

Track and field athletes running in the distance medley relay will attend the Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High School on Saturday, April 6. Other members of the team will attend the Cupertino High/De Anza College Invitational at De Anza College on the same day.

Photos and reporting by Vihaan Patel and Olivia Yuan.

04/02/2024

the Epic’s Issue 6 is out now! In News, stay up to date with the Teen Resource Fair; in Opinion, commend the efforts of class officers; in Features, explore the careers held by teachers before entering education; in In-Depth, discover how the rise of CGI has impacted popular media; in Sports, learn about the controversy on the allowance of double touches in women's volleyball; in Web, deep dive into the backgrounds and stories of local firefighters at lhsepic.com.

Be sure to pick up an issue in your literature classrooms. Swipe to take a peek at the editors’ picks. See more at the link in our bio or at lhsepic.com.

03/28/2024

VIKING CHRONICLES — The road to courage has not been easy for freshman Xara Aman. In middle school, Aman found herself the victim of sexual harassment.

“It changed a lot for me,” Aman said. “I trusted that person, and I knew him. It made me feel really uncomfortable.”

At first, Aman did not tell anyone — including her parents — about the experience, but she eventually built up the confidence to talk to a school counselor.

“I’m really proud of the fact that I stood up for myself and found the courage to talk to someone older,” Aman said. “That courage — it took a while, but talking to the counselor was a good first step.”

Aman needed more time to reflect before she told her parents, but once she did, they played a significant role in supporting her through this experience.

"My mom is my best friend,” Aman said. “Ever since then, I’ve gotten more comfortable talking to her about my personal experiences, feelings and emotions. She’s helped me learn how to handle situations like this and taught me in so many ways. I’m forever thankful for her.”

Something that Aman loves and finds comfort in doing is journaling her thoughts and life experiences to form her own stories.

“Writing helps me pour out my emotions,” Aman said. “Especially if I’m living through a certain moment or certain feelings. Writing it down is the best way of coping with the situation.”

In the future, Aman hopes to use her writing as an avenue to promote awareness on sexual violence. Aman has already written a short story about a character going through a similar situation that she did.

“This issue isn’t brought up enough in schools and should be highlighted,” Aman said. “I don’t want people to be as stuck as I was back then. I want people to find the voice to speak out about it more.”

Over time, Aman has regained a lot of her courage. Moving forward, she wants to be a source of support and inspiration for those who have had to face similar experiences.

“Be confident,” Aman said. “Just know that there are always people there to help and comfort you. Speak up and use your words because they are powerful.”

Photos and reporting by David Zhu.
Graphic illustrations by Chelsea Lee.

03/28/2024

Flashing strobe lights accompanied lively music, welcoming students to Junior Prom on Saturday at the Blanco Urban Venue in San Jose, a 3-floor venue housing games, refreshments and photo stations. The theme for this year’s Junior Prom was “An Aurorean Dream,” and tables were adorned with silver stars and LED balloons, lined with decorative mesh in shades of light blue.

A live DJ mixed popular tracks like “Love Story” by Taylor Swift and nostalgic hits including “What Makes You Beautiful” by One Direction. Mosh pits formed with dancing students who linked arms in circles and cheered to occasional prompts of “What’s up, Class of 2025.” Leaves and flowers encircled the railings of a balcony on the second floor, offering a bird’s eye view of the expansive first floor.

“My favorite part of Junior Prom is probably the view from the balcony,” junior Austin Liou said. “It’s really nice and you can see everyone below in the mosh pit.”

While there were spotted periods of light rain throughout the night, students were still able to enjoy the event inside the venue, exploring the various activities on each floor. Popular spots included the 360-degree live photoshoot and photo booth on the upper floors, where friends donned props for unique group pictures. Down on the first floor, students could choose from a variety of foods, including different types of egg rolls, kebabs and sushi, followed by dessert in the form of tiramisu, cream puffs and cookies. Students could order from a drink station placed near the dance floor, which served Shirley Temples.

“I like the venue and the three floors since there’s room for everyone,” junior Sanaa Gada said. “The food was also great, especially the spring rolls and sushi. I’m a vegetarian, and I’m happy with all the vegetarian options they had.”

View the full photo gallery at the link in our bio or at lhsepic.com.

Photos and reporting by Qianzi Loo and Crystal Zhu.

03/22/2024

Community members gathered at South Peninsula Hebrew Day School in Sunnyvale on Sunday, March 17 to voice their concerns about rising antisemitism. The town hall, organized by District 17 Rep. Ro Khanna and the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety, aimed to address recent incidents of antisemitism in the Bay Area. Attendees donned blue ribbons to express their support for Israel amid the Israel-Gaza war, and yellow ribbons and dog tags to represent their solidarity with the Israeli hostages in Gaza.

“I believe in an America where every person is treated with respect and dignity,” Khanna said. “You have my commitment to working against antisemitism in this district.”

During this event, local members of the Jewish community shared their recent encounters with antisemitism with Khanna. Fremont High School senior Ella Hassner described multiple instances of antisemtism against her and her siblings. According to Hassner, both teachers and students had made antisemitic comments directed at her.

“The fact that students are not feeling safe in their classrooms, and are not able to express themselves and be proud of their history is wrong,” Khanna said. “We need to have free expression, and that includes respect for people’s Jewish heritage and history.”

Hassner was one of many students who came to speak to Khanna. Students from neighboring institutions such as Wilcox High School, De Anza College, San Jose State University, UC Berkeley and Stanford University were also in attendance.

In response to these students’ testimonies, Khanna pledged to reach out to school administrators and officials to work together on addressing the issues raised. Moreover, he stated that he plans to hold additional smaller-scale events to further foster open dialogue and community action on antisemitism.

“My hope for the new generation is that they find some way to a two-state solution that has eluded previous generations’ efforts,” Khanna said. “We’ve got to figure out how to better empathize and communicate with each other, even in the face of heated disagreement.”

Read more at the link in our bio or at lhsepic.com.
Photos and reporting by Myles Kim and Robert Yu.

03/19/2024

Eighteen South Asian cultural dance teams from high schools across the Bay Area gathered at Lynbrook’s auditorium on Saturday, March 16 for the American Indo Student Association’s annual Silsilay show. Performances throughout the night incorporated a fusion of American hip-hop, Bollywood and classical Indian songs.

“There’s always room for improvement but I’m really happy about how this event turned out because the audience enjoyed the performances,” AISA Co-President and Jalwa senior performer Anika Jai said.

This sentiment echoed how teams wove cultural elements into their performances, celebrating South Asian heritage. For instance, Homestead High School’s Bhangra team used Sapps, traditional musical instruments native to Punjab, India, adding a creative component to their performance. Other stand-out performances included senior Diya Loonawat’s solo vocal rendition of “Main Kaun Hoon” by Meghna Mishra.

To lighten the mood between performances, emcees provided comedic relief with reenactments of iconic scenes from the hit show “Friends”. These skits incorporated an South Asian cultural spin, which included jokes about arranged marriages and comedic fights over samosas.

The much-anticipated performance by Lynbrook Jalwa delivered a thrilling conclusion to the show. Cheers erupted as dancers executed elaborate formations and choreography. The energy remained high as Jalwa seniors were presented with personalized posters and heartwarming speeches from their fellow Jalwa dancers.

“I could not have been luckier for my spring break to line up with Silsilay 2024,” former AISA Co-President Akul Murthy said. “This performance was so riveting and I’m extremely proud of the officers, the emcees and all the dancers.”

AISA officers and event coordinators are planning to donate all proceeds from ticket sales to the Indian Literacy Project, a program that has assisted more than 3 million underprivileged Indian children in attaining better educational outcomes.

View the full photo gallery at the link in our bio or lhsepic.com.

Photos and reporting by Myles Kim, Gary Pan and Alexandra Wu.

03/15/2024

Lynbrook’s 2024-25 class officers have been elected, following three days of campaigning and one additional day of runoff elections between the 2025 Treasurer and 2026 Secretary candidates.

Graphic illustration and reporting by Chelsea Lee.

03/14/2024

Hey freshmen, sophomores and juniors! Interested in learning more about the Epic, Lynbrook’s award-winning newspaper? Then come to our annual informational meeting this Friday, March 15, at lunch in room 611 (Mr. Miller’s room). Snacks will be provided!

Apply at bit.ly/epicapp2024 by Tuesday, March 19 at 4 p.m. We can’t wait to read your applications!

03/11/2024

the Epic’s Issue 5 is out now! From featuring the revival of Lynbrook’s job shadowing program to the first ever Underclassmen Showdown, we have stories that you don’t want to miss out on! Be sure to pick up an issue in your literature classrooms. Swipe to take a peek at the editors’ picks.

Graphic illustration by Riki Murase.

03/11/2024

VIKING CHRONICLES — As an avid sports fan and an active individual, freshman Liuen Yu involves himself in a diverse range of activities including basketball, football, track and Boy Scouts, but his favorite by far is basketball. Ever since his parents signed him up for his first basketball summer camp in first grade, he found a passion and an endless willingness to dedicate himself to the sport. His journey has taught him valuable lessons of self-discipline and genuine hard work.

“Basketball is pretty hard and I have to push myself to do drills,” Yu said. “It has taught me how to work harder and how not to get distracted.”

As both a JV and club player, he can balance his experiences on the court between fun and competition.

“There is a huge difference between club basketball and school basketball because, in high school basketball, you take all the practices and games seriously,” Yu said. “Whereas in club basketball, you play for fun because there’s no way you get benched.”

Yet Yu’s experience with the sport has not always been so smooth-sailing. Due to difficulties with coaches in his middle school team, he often could not play during matches and felt his skills declining. Luckily, he gained more opportunities in high school basketball to participate in matches. However, Yu has recognized a vast difference in intensity and rigor between practicing and match play. Fortunately, he feels more encouraged than ever and now works overtime, with more intensity than his peers to reach a level he is satisfied with.

“Because of that, I have to work harder to get a spot on the team,” Yu said. “More practices went by and I started to play more minutes and prove who I was as a player.”

Ultimately, although Yu holds no plans of playing professional or college basketball, he hopes for basketball to be a lifelong skill and hobby.

Photos and reporting by Yvonne Wu.
Graphic illustrations by Chelsea Lee.

03/03/2024

Surrounded by amber stage lamps, student performers gathered before a projected campfire — piecing together a night of magic tricks, musical covers and stand-up comedy on March 1 for the annual Coffee House Talent Show.

“The turnout was really good this year,” said senior Stephanie Li, an event organizer. “Especially considering it was raining. The vibes were great.”

Organizers were amazed by how the show turned out and enjoyed seeing the product of their hard work.

“Definitely would do this again,” said Karthik Gudapati, one of the performers. ”I loved seeing how happy everyone was. They were a great audience to the performers.”

Students in the crowd stayed engaged throughout, waving phone flashlights during ballads and laughing at punchlines, nursing muffins, cups of noodles, hot chocolate and popcorn in their hands.

“It was nice to see another side of people that I normally don’t get to see,” said senior and performer Alex Lee. “It was a really fun experience.”

Photos and reporting by Emily Pedroza and Alexandra Wu.

03/03/2024

New staff applications are out now! Find out why you should join the Epic and learn all about what the Epic does.
Applications are due March 19 at 4:00 p.m. Apply now at bit.ly/epicapp2024
Filmed by Anushka Anand and Riki Murase.
Edited by Riki Murase.

03/01/2024

VIKING CHRONICLES — In front of old polyvinyl chloride pipes and pots of plants, senior Manav Choudhary works on assembling a hydroponic garden — a garden in which plants are able to be replenished by nutrient-rich water instead of soil. His years of building experience culminated in his most major achievement during his junior year.

“The garden was my most complex build, especially because I had never really worked with electrical parts before,” Choudhary said. “There were small motors in my past projects, but, in this one, everything had to be controlled.”

Choudhary first discovered his interest in building during Boy Scouts in middle school, where he crafted small side projects such as bird feeders. Since then, his passion has blossomed into increasingly advanced projects, like his garden. Choudhary considers himself as being a self-taught builder, as he learned from YouTube tutorials and designed many projects from scratch. This hobby taught him many lessons, including perseverance and creativity.

“I had to engineer my way through,” Choudhary said, “For example, a problem I had with the hydroponic garden was trying to get the water pump to distribute all the water properly. It was a challenge to figure out how to supply the water equally to each plant and have it come back into the bucket.”

Furthermore, Choudhary hopes to share his projects with the public, such as the working amplitude modulation radio he constructed for a science fair, as well as his recent hydroponic garden design. He is currently creating an updated hydroponic garden.

“Once you start small, you can only go up from there,” said Choudhary. “Learn as much as you can, focus on small things first, and once you’ve learned enough you can advance to more complex projects. Soon enough, you’ll feel really proud of yourself.”

Photos and reporting by Crystal Zhu.
Graphic illustrations by Chelsea Lee.

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Officially opened on Oct. 27, the new science building in honor of Dr. Roy Rocklin was introduced to the public. Construction on campus following this completion will continue with the 000s building.

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Tomorrow, the Epic's senior issue is coming out. Here's a video of the Epic's senior staffers reflecting on their years in high school and the advice they would like to give to other students. Make sure to look out for the Epic's last issue of the year, Issue 8, tomorrow in your fifth period classes, on lhsepic.com, or on issuu.com/theepic!

New construction celebrated with Beam Signing Ceremony

On Nov. 15, the Lynbrook community came together for the Beam Signing Ceremony to celebrate the construction of the new Quad and Cafeteria. Watch a quick recap of the event here:

Valkyries showcase their talent at their annual Fall Show

Lynbrook's award-winning dance team, the Valkyries, performed at their annual Fall Show on Nov 3, 2018. Other student groups supported the school dance team through other performances from music to dance. Watch a quick recap video here:

Seniors share their high school experiences

Lynbrook seniors reminisce about their experiences over the course of their 4 years at Lynbrook, and give advice to underclassmen and the incoming senior class of 2019. A special thanks to Aditya Kuppili, Amber Lee, Aurelia Yang, Raymond Lau and Tejasvi Kothapalli for sharing their memories and advice. Grab a copy of Issue 8, coming out 5/24, in your classrooms or at the library, cafeteria or office, or read it online at issuu.com/theepic Find more exclusive online content at lhsepic.com Follow the Epic on social media: Facebook - @lhsepic Instagram - @lhs.epic

Students dance to the beat at the Valkyries Spring Show

Students performed at the Valkyries Spring Show held at Lynbrook High School on May 4, 2018. There were performances from the school dance team, the Valkyries, as well as other students who volunteered to perform. Watch this short recap video of all the performances: