![June 5, 2026 2016 was the year I moved to the United States, and life as I knew it changed. Everything about American education — the environment, expectations and schedule — was different from what I experienced in Nigeria. Even the way people interacted and spoke was new to me. From then on, change became normal. For the next six years, I never spent more than two years in a school before having to start over. Every time I got […]](https://i0.wp.com/lighthouse.lyndhurstschools.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Debbie-senior-e1779996323371.jpg?resize=700%2C468&ssl=1)
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![June 5, 2026 When I joined The Lighthouse last year, I never expected that it would become such an important part of my life. I was shy and reserved, doubting whether I was capable of putting myself out there. Being part of the journalism program was intimidating at first, especially with such a talented staff, but my friends pushed me to take that first step — and I’m so glad I did. One of my favorite memories of The Lighthouse […]](https://i0.wp.com/lighthouse.lyndhurstschools.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Mariah-senior-e1779996428856.jpg?resize=700%2C468&ssl=1)
![June 4, 2026 Growing up, I was constantly bouncing between schools, but that finally changed when I moved from Orlando, Florida, to Lyndhurst in June 2021. Since then, I’ve been able to form connections I never thought were possible. When I arrived at Lyndhurst Middle School in eighth grade, I was somewhat timid because I didn’t really care to get to know anyone. As the years went on, I made friends, and for the first time, I felt like I […]](https://i0.wp.com/lighthouse.lyndhurstschools.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Bethany-senior-e1779996509350.jpg?resize=700%2C468&ssl=1)
![June 4, 2026 In eighth grade, my English teacher, Mrs. Maloupis, asked if anyone wanted to join LHS’ journalism program. When she mentioned that The Lighthouse was looking for photographers, my hand shot up, as I was eager to use the professional camera I had been gifted for Christmas. When I started high school, I was challenged by the workload of my classes and extracurriculars, all while trying to master a camera with countless settings that seemed impossible to understand. […]](https://i0.wp.com/lighthouse.lyndhurstschools.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Natalia-senior-e1779996697863.jpg?resize=700%2C468&ssl=1)
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Band, chorale and color guard get ready to take their talent to Boston
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 »
