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Students learn about health while having fun at Wellness Fair

PHOTO BY ISABELLA OLIVEIRA Sophomore Jason Oliveira tests out drunk googles to see if he can walk in a straight line. This activity, which simulates how alcohol affects one’s vision, was sponsored by the Lyndhurst Police Department.

June 6, 2023

By Isabella Oliveira
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Students from all grade levels gathered on the practice field for LHS’ annual Wellness Fair on May 24. Attendees enhanced their knowledge and took part in activities related to health and self-care. Volunteers from a variety of the high school’s clubs and local organizations took on a leadership role at the event, engaging with students who visited their tables.

Junior Daniel Mabande fills out a paper for the Book Club raffle to win a basket containing two books, sticky notes, a pack of highlighters, a coloring book and colored pencils.
Freshmen Mylah Campbell, Xavier Rodriguez, Clara Fonkats, Brandon Willerton and Isabella Servideo (left to right) visit the C J Barnabas table. The organization handed out hand sanitizer, lip balm and sunscreen to students
Sophomore Romaysa Iarkane tries on the drunk goggles and attempts to walk in a straight line.
Sophomore Julia Marnik tries on the drunk goggles and attempts to walk in a straight line.
Senior Luisa Villanueva (right) gives sophomore Abigail Marzabal (left) a handmade bracelet from the Crochet Club.
Seniors Nicole Bae and Tiye Allen (left to right) make bracelets at the Crochet Club's table.
Senior Isabella Uhniat (left) oversees a raffle sponsored by the Environmental Club and National Honor Society. Senior Madison Sofield (center) and sophomore Yasiris Castro (right) visit the table.
Senior Baney Montoya and junior Melissa Gempp supervise the Art Club's table. Students who visited the table were give stickers they could color.
Senior Raquel Azevedo (left) and Alyssa Cenuturion (center) run the Unified Club table promoting statements of kindness. Sophomore Marco Bermudez (right) leaves a positive affirmation for the Unified Club.
Freshmen Abdallah Mustafa, Arlind Saiti, Brandon Kosvanec and Luciano Riccio (left to right) play Connect 4 at the Board Game Club's table.
Sophomore Yasiris Castro plays Jenga at the Board Game Club's table.
English teacher Mrs. Ruiz and her therapy dog Roxie, who was trained as part of a district-wide program, participate in the Wellness Fair.
Students visit a mental health table.
Students wrote self-affirmations on the triangles of a pennant banner.

PHOTOS BY ISABELLA OLIVEIRA