June 19, 2021 To think I will be graduating high school in just a few days feels surreal. I remember being the scared freshman in the halls of LHS, hoping I did not walk into the wrong class. Everyone told me high school will be the quickest four years of my l... More »
June 18, 2021 By Emma Ferschweiler Editior-in-Chief Five of The Lighthouse’s former staff members returned to Ms. Pastor’s journalism classes to participate in a series of virtual alumni panels on June 8 and 10. The Class of 2020 graduates reflected on their f... More »
June 18, 2021 By Casey Cirne Staff Writer The pandemic didn’t stop 16 of LHS’ student poets from coming together virtually on June 9 to share their love of the spoken work at the 19th Annual Spring Poetry Slam. Senior Faiza Chowdhury, who has participated in a... More »
June 18, 2021 By Jason Swayze Staff Writer This article is part of The Lighthouse’s five-part in-depth reporting series dedicated to the Class of 2021. So here we are! The supposed best four years of our lives are just around the corner. That said, it isn’t al... More »
June 17, 2021 By Angela Ellis Editor The seniors kicked off the banquet experience by taking pictures at the Lyndhurst Municipal Park on June 10. This year’s banquet was held at The Legacy Castle in Pompton Plains. PHOTOS BY ANGELA ELLIS More »
June 17, 2021 By Angelina DeLuca Webmaster There have been a lot of downsides to the coronavirus, but there have been some positive changes during this time as well. In this “Faces in the Crowd” feature, The Lighthouse asked students and teachers what aspect o... More »
June 17, 2021 By Rafaella Paes Staff Writer This article is part of The Lighthouse’s five-part in-depth reporting series dedicated to the Class of 2021. While many Golden Bears end their involvement in sports when they graduate LHS, these 11 seniors have alrea... More »
June 16, 2021 By Jake McCann Staff Writer The pandemic has caused all people, including children, to suffer. Remote learning has been difficult for students whose homes are not a suitable learning environment. Absences have doubled since the start of the pande... More »
June 16, 2021 By Ella Sorg Staff Writer The Covid-19 pandemic has had a major impact on everyone, particularly students learning from home. This group has suffered learning loss, which is likely to impact them for years to come. Learning loss is the decrease o... More »
June 16, 2021 By Tara Tiyaloglu Staff Writer This article is part of The Lighthouse’s five-part in-depth reporting series dedicated to the Class of 2021. Applying to college can be a daunting endeavor, and it is especially nerve-wracking for those who do not h... More »
June 15, 2021 By Emily Melleno Staff Writer When Covid-19 struck last year, my role as a big sister changed immediately. With school buildings closed, I had to step up to take care of my younger sibling Sofia. My parents helped my sister with her schoolwork, b... More »
June 15, 2021 By Christa Ruiz Staff Writer This article is part of The Lighthouse’s five-part in-depth reporting series dedicated to the Class of 2021. The SATs and ACTs have been a required part of the college application at colleges and universities across t... More »
