![May 20, 2026 By Aryanah Cedeño Staff Writer Around 100 members of LHS’ Music Program will be traveling to Boston between June 11-14 to perform at two of the city’s iconic sites. The band and color guard will be performing at Faneuil Hall Marketplace, and the chorale will be singing at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. Band director Mr. Chwalyk, who is planning the trip with color guard advisor Dr. DiMaggio and choir director Ms. Wise, said […]](https://i0.wp.com/lighthouse.lyndhurstschools.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Band-trip-website-e1778183044221.jpg?resize=552%2C360&ssl=1)
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May 20, 2026 By Aryanah Cedeño Staff Writer Around 100 members of LHS’ Music Program will be traveling to Boston between June 11-14 to perform at two of the city’s iconic sites. The band and color guard will be performing at Faneuil Hall Marketplace, and the c... More »

![May 19, 2026 By Aryanah Cedeño Staff Writer From science labs to stage performances, memorization is a key skill — but its long-term value remains debated. English and public speaking teacher Mrs. Paluzzi said there are some flaws in relying solely on memorization. “Memorization can support learning to a certain extent, but true understanding of the content comes from applying ideas rather than simply recalling facts,” Paluzzi said. “Strictly memorizing facts without any type of application after[ward] might not allow […]](https://i0.wp.com/lighthouse.lyndhurstschools.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/puzzle-1-e1778182987731.jpg?resize=552%2C360&ssl=1)

![May 15, 2026 By Gabriella Cerreta Deputy Editor High schools across the state and country require community service for graduation. Among them are The Lawrenceville School and Newark Public Schools in New Jersey and Maspeth High School and Pelham Memorial High School in New York. Thankfully, LHS does not have a community service requirement for graduation. While volunteering is valuable, making it mandatory is a bad idea. Service is most meaningful when it is freely chosen. When students are forced […]](https://i0.wp.com/lighthouse.lyndhurstschools.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/h2h-2-e1778182519925.png?resize=552%2C360&ssl=1)
