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The L ghthouse Vol. XXVIII, No. 7 Lyndhurst High School May 2015 Artistic talents Schoolwear takes on new look revealed at Eighth Annual Arts Fest By Julie Pacillo The gym and senior hallway were transformed on April 17 for the Eighth Annual Arts Fest, when student art, photogra- phy, computer projects, poetry and writing was displayed for the district’s enjoyment. Grades K-12 contributed to the event, which featured per- formances from the chorale, jazz band and poetry slam win- ners. The event began during fourth block with high school stu- dents coming to tour the gym in 40 minute intervals. When the Arts Fest continued in the evening, K-8 students followed in the high schoolers’ footsteps with presentations of their art in senior hallway. This is the third consecutive year the Arts Fest was districtwide. Chorale Singer and Spring Poetry Slam Participant Ju- nior Jose Rodriguez said the Arts Fest advances creativity and allows students to express themselves in new ways. He presented his third place award winning poem, “The Joke,” during the afternoon and evening sessions. “With my art, I was trying to get the message across that bullying is wrong, and this is something that I wouldn’t nor- mally use my voice to do,” Rodriguez said. “Instead of going up on stage and trying to say something, it is easier to create something, put it on display and share the same message.” For Sophomore Angelica Santomauro, this year marked her first time being involved in an LHS art showcase. Santomau- Courtesy of Lors Studio ro took part in the festival by exhibiting a geometric figure Junior Shayne Cosme, Sophomore Shauna Voza and Junior Devin Yunis (left to right) display the new LHS polo shirts at the Spring Sports Pep Rally called a mandala which she created in Mrs. Almeida’s Art I on April 10 in the gym. class as well as a poetry portfolio and two six word memoirs By Nick Pacheco sign, Vuono said neither is set in stone. she authored for English Teacher Mrs. Ruiz’s creative writing “It could be an evolution, but I think we are in a much class. ublic Speaking and English Teacher Mr. Snyder kicked better place with regard to the tops than we were last year, “I believe [the Arts Fest] shows LHS how creative the stu- P off the annual Spring Sports Pep Rally on April 10 with his and, hopefully, with the feedback from the students and the dents that go here are. My artwork reflects the things that I traditional Lyndhurst chant. With the help of seniors, he committee, if there are any changes we can make moving like and who I am. It just shows me in a different light than managed to elicit an uproar from the students awaiting the forward, we will definitely take it into consideration,” Vuono what most people know,” Santomauro said. events that were about to take place. said. “I think the royal blue is so much more distinct, identi- Kindergartener Marco Carucci from Columbus School Then, Student Government Association President Senior fies our school colors and its big bold print will really help.” attended the evening portion of the event. Carucci said he Makayla Berko introduced students who sported the new de- Fashion Design and Illustration Teacher Mrs. Weckstein does not create art on his own time, but is the best artist in signs for LHS schoolwear. When Athletic Director Mr. Radi- also said the schoolwear is a positive step forward. his grade. gan called upon the crowd for approval of the schoolwear, “The uniforms look great and everyone looks nice in them, Carucci’s class created “Tiny Finger Art” by featuring pho- there was a mixed response of boos and applause. and it makes it easy for kids to get up in the morning and to tos of their hands in the shape of hearts. Assistant Principal Ms. Vuono said since the start of the easily know what they’re wearing,” Weckstein said. “My fa- school year, a committee dedicated to creating new designs vorite addition is the collarless shirts because deep down, I’m continued on page 8 worked together to create improved LHS schoolwear that a casual kind of person, and it just looks really comfortable was then presented to the Board of Education for approval. to wear.” Within the new line of products, the traditional navy blue Although Vuono and Weckstein said they see the bene- polo has been replaced by a royal blue polo. Also, the Lamp fits of schoolwear, Junior Anthony Dell’Aquila said there is of Learning has been replaced with a more collegiate-style a downside. logo, and the collection will now include female silhouettes. “Students can’t wear the school spirit wear [with a hood- These new styles are available for purchase at Mail Direct ie] that they’ve bought throughout their three years of high Office Solutions on Valley Brook Avenue. Although Mail Di- school,” Dell’Aquila said. rect has stopped selling the navy blue polos, students will However, Dell’Aquila said he likes the new schoolwear and continue to have the option of wearing to school those polos particularly its new royal blue color. which they previously purchased. “They seem pretty cool, and I like the new half zip, and the Spirit wear will still be allowed on Fridays next year, but lighter blue also shows off our school colors better,” Dell’Aq- hoodie sweatshirts will not be permitted at any time. Stu- uila said. dents who are looking for a warm layer to wear above their He said wearing schoolwear at LHS is not an issue. polos will instead be able to purchase three quarter zip ups. “If you think about it, an average male lives 77 years. And “One of the reasons why I wanted to get on the committee many don’t remember their high school days. In 20 years was because the girls were wearing boy cut shirts. So, what we from now, am I really going to care about what I was forced to did was add to the collection girls’ silhouettes,” Vuono said. wear for only a year in school? Nope,” Dell’Aquila said. “Most “I think [new schoolwear] will help the students stay in dress of life’s professions have dress codes. You might as well get Courtesy of Christiane Piezas code, particularly by offering students different options.” used to it. We aren’t forced to wear them 24 hours and seven Seniors Melanie Regos and Eddie Flanagan tour the Arts Fest in the gym on April 17. Despite the attention to detail put into the policy and de- days a week.” Is living in a dorm the best A different type of art? Success at the finish line option for you? Find out students’ Boys and girls track and Learn about the pros and cons perspectives on this form field teams win league of dorming and commuting in of self-expression.|5 championship. |11-12 this month’s head to head.|3 Check out “The Lighthouse” on the LHS website! 2 The Lighthouse May 2015 Question: If you were president of the United States, what would be your first order of business? COLUMN COLUMN What would What would Newman do? DeMarco do? Compiled by Emma Flusk Compiled by Emma Flusk Ahh to be the POTUS…. That’s an abbrevi- When the editors of “The Lighthouse” ation for the President of the United States, reached out and asked if I’d be willing to Courtesy of Emma Flusk Courtesy of Emma Flusk for anyone out there who isn’t up on their write a response to the question, “If you were poli science lingo. of the most powerful fighting force that the president of the United States, what would much time do we, as people give to consid- First off, I wouldn’t want the job. I enjoy world has ever known?” your first order of business be?” I thought, ering the lives of others, particularly those keeping my skeletons in the closet, and I’d have a huge list, believe me. “As your “Sure! Why not?” unlike ourselves? This time, the answer came they’d be on FULL display during debates, president, I demand answers, DARN IT!” I read the question once, and then again, quickly—very little time, if any at all. smear campaigns and horrible political com- Second, I’d assemble an amazing cabinet. thinking to myself, “How difficult could this Now, my writing could begin. I rushed to mercials! And by assemble an amazing cabinet, I mean be?” I put it aside and attempted to continue my computer and, with each stroke of the I’ve lived a very full life and had a lot of the works: listerine, floss, hairspray, tooth- with my day. My immediate plan was to set keyboard, felt more certain I had arrived at fun, but I would be judged, judged, judged! paste…. Just kidding. time aside on a given day to contemplate the what was my sincere response and what I I probably wouldn’t have a shot in hell to I would want an awesome staff of advi- question, jot down some ideas, get a rough truly believed would, indeed, be my first or- win the title of “The Most Powerful Man in sors so I could trust them to basically do draft completed and then edit, revise and der of business if I were president. the World.” If I did, I think I’d have to have everything. This is so that President New- submit.

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