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Athlete Spotlight: Maggie Fodera

March 16, 2021 By Gianna Alberti Editor The Lighthouse’s Athlete of the Month is senior Maggie Fodera. The varsity soccer and track standout recently committed to Bryant University in Smithfield, Rhode Island to continue her academic and athletic career. Foder... More »

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COVID-19 forces delay on winter sports

Feb. 24, 2021 By Justin Mayewski Staff Writer In the midst of a pandemic, New Jersey found a way to continue high school winter sports while staying safe. Many schools have already opted out of this choice following Governor Phil Murphy’s announcement that win... More »

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Athlete Spotlight: John Lembo

Nov. 20, 2020 By Rafaella Paes Staff Writer Junior John Lembo is the starting varsity quarterback on the football team. He has a long history with the game, as he began playing football when he was just four years old. “There is no other position I’d rather pl... More »

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Boys soccer team wins league title for first time since 1999

Nov. 16, 2020 By Aliya Keith Staff Writer The rain did not stop the boys soccer players from making history on Nov. 11. After beating Wallington High School with a 1-0 win at an away game and completing their regular season with a 9-1-1 record, the Golden Bear... More »

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With loss of 26 seniors, football team strives to rebuild

Nov. 12, 2020 By Gianna Alberti Editor After emerging as 2019 state sectional champions, the football team has a lot to live up to this year. However, with the loss of 26 seniors and without the state finals due to Covid-19, this year’s team—which had a 2-4 re... More »

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Cheerleading team faces new challenges during the pandemic

Nov. 9, 2020 By Carolyne Mooney Editor After a late start to the football season due to the pandemic, the cheerleaders are back and showing their support for the Golden Bears. While they are not able to travel to away games, the cheerleaders are cheering and p... More »

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Cross country runners say Covid-19 can’t break their stride

Nov. 6, 2020 By Emma Ferschweiler Editor-in-Chief Senior captain Tanveer Kaur ran across the dirt road with the winding flags in her sight. With the last push, she crossed the finish line on Oct. 24 at the Garret Invitational in Woodland Park. While Kaur finis... More »

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Athlete of the Month: Gia Estrella

May 14, 2020 By Rafaella Paes Staff Writer The Lighthouse’s Athlete of the Month is junior Gia Estrella. She is a varsity long and triple jumper as well as sprinter for the outdoor track and field team. Estrella has been running track for three years and has b... More »

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Athlete of the Month: Ella Tozduman

April 13, 2020 By Rafaella Paes Staff Writer The Lighthouse’s Athlete of the Month is sophomore Ella Tozduman, who earned a spot as a pitcher on the varsity softball team last year. Tozduman started playing softball when she was five years old. She said over t... More »