Life of a Viking

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lynbrook high school

info booklet2010-2011

life of a

SENIOR

viking

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HI-POLYMER



Congratulations.

Now with three years of

junior high under your belt…

...where does high school begin?

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It startsPicture yourself setting sail on a new expedition; a few feet away from

where you stand is a vast sea of ambiguity. You and a couple othersare given a map with instructions to climb into the boat at the edge ofthe beach. Other than these provisions, you have no idea where youare headed to. As you paddle away from shore, you start to develop anostalgic feeling of leaving home. Despite these emotions, you’vedecided its time to move on. The map leads you to a mysterious archipelagowith hundreds of magical doors levitating above each island. Each dooris full of promises and uncertainties that await you. How will you choose?

Will you lay hands on the doorknob of a clear, transparent door thatpromises a safe passage? Or will you choose to open the dark, opaquedoor, a riskier route but potentially more rewarding? Are you going to beaccompanied by others – friends with whom you can share the successesand tribulations of your journey? Or will you brave the journey alone? Thechoices that lay before you are endless, but there is no right or wronganswer: you are here to…

You’ve probably already been told a thousand times that what you do in

high school will signicantly affect your future. As you embark on your journey known as high school, do not underestimate yourself. You will bethe one who takes control of the four years you will spend at LynbrookHigh. You can make every day an adventure… or you can dread wakingup to the sound of that alarm clock at seven in the morning. You cansurround yourself with close friends that share your interests andpassions… or you can allow yourself to be mixed into an unfamiliarcrowd of strangers. You can welcome high school as an opportunity to

learn more about the world you live in, and reach to the highest peaks ofsuccess… or you can take it for granted and plummet into a deep abyss.The possibilities are innite.

Adventure, learning, challenge, responsibility - the promise of beinga Lynbrook Viking is all this and much more. So are you ready for thisadventure to begin? Then turn the page and let’s get started.

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The school, the people:everything happens here, and

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Welcome to High School. You havemade it all the way to here, but I bet

you are guessing: What now? Lyn-brook is a nationally recognized highschool awarded with the Blue Rib-bon for its academic and extracurricu-lar achievements. This is and can be

your second home if you make thosefew decisions to get involved. Withnumerous sports, awesome clubs/ teams, and plenty of ASB activities, it’s

very hard to miss out.

College is four years away, so enjoyyour high school career! Don’t focus

too much on what you plan to do, butinstead, take those few steps to makea mark and change your life. Whenyou look back, you will have a bunchof memories to be able to cherish.

But most importantly, you will alwaysremember that you made your markhere as a Viking.

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h mc mThe biggest event on the calendar, Homecoming is a week longcelebration of showing Viking Pride. Students begin working oversummer on a class production involving elements of an acting cast, script,backdrop, decorations, dances, and costumes. During homecomingweek, classes (staff too) present their masterpiece to the rest of theschool in the Quad. This leads up to the Homecoming football game,presentation of the Homecoming court, and awarding of a trophy to theclass that truly exemplies Homecoming spirit. A semi-formal dance isheld at the end of the week to conclude the festivities.

You will see the school mascot at numerousevents - rallies, home sport games - representingthe Lynbrook promise of adventure, learning,challenge, and responsibility and regularly keeping

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Held four times a year, rallies arespirit competitions between the

four classes. Rally commissionersincorporate a themed storylinealong with performances, games,shout outs, and cheers. Be sureto participate by painting posters,setting up in the gym, dressing up,and cheering for your class!

Wlcm Back Dac - Augustrst dance of the year. non-formal.

Hmcm Dac - October

sat. after hc game. semi-formal. Wt Fmal - Decemberoutside venue. formal attire.

Sad Hawks Dac - February

girls ask guys. themed attire.

allsyear-round/spirit

J Pm - April juniors & their guests. formal attire.

Bl Pal - April

jazz/swing dancing. semi-formal.

S Pm - May seniors & their guests. formal attire.

Alha Dac - May last dance of the year. non-formal.

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Throughout the year, the ASBofcers and Exec Commissioners

organize theme days incorporatingspirit activities to reduce the stressof school life. They include Take onyour Teachers Week, HomecomingWeek, Random Acts of KindnessWeek, Love Week, Go Green Week,and more. Stay tuned!

year-long/spirit

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During Food Club Day, each classand certain clubs sell food to raisemoney. Sold during Friday lunches,

an assortment of scrumptiousfoods can be bought in the Quad.Food and drink items include:baked goods, Chipotle, In-N-Out,Jamba Juice, KFC, Pearl Milk Tea,Burger King, McDonalds, PandaExpress, Pizza, etc. Be sure tobring enough money to ll up that

hungry high school appetite!

semiannual/food

This spring intramural event is basedoff the annual March Madnesscollegiate basketball tournament.Teams of four play in a 16-teamsingle elimination competition.Matches are ofciated by the

Athletic Commissioners and areheld in the gym during lunch.The winning team gets to play atalented group of staff for braggingrights and everlasting pride.

annual/basketball

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Modeled off the FOX singing gameshow, this weeklong competitionin the auditorium comprises ofstudents of all singing ability.Contestants pick from a set of

song categories, then attempt tosing the lyrics to a song from thatgenere. The singer who accumulatesthe most points, based on lyricsaccuracy, by the end of the weekis hailed as the next American Idolprodigy. “You don’t have to sing itwell; you just have to sing it right.”

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Like the Cameron Crazies of Duke,this fervent squad of studentscheers at sport game for ourathletes. The students occupy astudent section of the bleachersand display their Viking spirit bywearing their navy blue Vikepoundshirts.These shirts can be custom-ized with a message on the backwith your class year and are soldat the beginning of the year.

lynbrook tradition

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These bright red shirts hold the

same concept as the Vikepoundshirts with one exception: onlymembers of the senior class fromthe current school year are allowedto purchase one. Hence the name:“senior” shirt. Despite the exclusivevibe given off by its name, thepurpose of these shirts is topromote class unity and honor 4

years of accomplishments.

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A joint effort between ASB andPTSA, International Day is a fun wayto celebrate Lynbrook’s wonderfulcultural diversity! Parents bringphotographs, books, culturalartifacts, art, games, crafts andclothes that open up windows ofperspective on different ways oflife around the world.

spring/culture

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Usually put on in late May, thispopular fashion production features

student-designed clothing itemsworn by student models, and thedesigners themselves in somecases. Accompanying the runwaydisplays are a variety of actsincluding singers, actors, anddancers.

spring/showcase

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exchangesyear-round/spiritSpend a day outside of Lynbrookto experience the environmentof one of the ve district schools.Meet new people with differentpersonalities and lifestyles.

battle of the bandsspring/talentTop rock bands from each schoolbattle it out in this district wide

contest and competes for the titleof “Best Band”.

talent showspring/talentStudents from all ve districtschools audition to showcasetheir special talents in a district-wide talent show. Auditions areorganized by the IDC Representa-

rallywinter/spiritThe most spirited students fromall around the district gathertogether to represent their class.Participate in a series of cheeringcompetitions and games. Maythe best class win.

An organization comprised of the ASB Presidents and 2 IDC repsfrom the ve high schools of theDistrict. IDC meets twice a month,usually the rst and third Mondays.The goal of IDC is to improverelations between schools andto lessen some of the rivalry thatsports create. IDC also works toimplement some of the programsthat students want.

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dancespring/socialall fuhsd students. non-formal.



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link creworientation

halloweencarnival

valentine’s cookieday

academic followups

Chs CavaahClass of 1980

Olympic Medalist Swimmer

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Class of 1985

guitarist and leadsongwriter of the band

Smashmouth

Va BhatClass of 2002

Grand master of Chess

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Class of 1992

American journalist and reporterfor CNN International

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Class of 1991

lmmaker and composerof the documentary,Dear Zachary

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“Under the mountains, stately andstrong; True to our colors, we shallraise our song; Long may ourfriendships mount to the sky. Longmay we ever sing, our praise toLynbrook High!”

Lynbrook’s ofcial anthem. Cheer-leaders lead the crowd in singingthe school song at ofcial schoolevents such as rallies, sport games,and graduation.

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ou will be spending fouryears at Lynbrook HighSchool – why not spend one

or two of them with the a group ofstudents that care deeply aboutLynbrook?The class is full ofamazing, talented, and COOL

people. Individually, they eachrepresent a colorful picture ofdiversityandof differents to r ies .To-gether, theyform an un-b r e a k a b l ebond of pro-active energyand schoolspirit. Why?Because theyshare a com-mon passion:LHS. And“they” could soon be “you”.

Leadership meets once a dayduring 3rd period to organizeschool events, represent thestudent body, and steer the Vi-king boat on its right track. Theclass is comprised of the ASBOfcers, the Class Presidents, the

Exec Commissioners, and the ASB Advisor. Each person has a set ofresponsibilities and tasks that he/ she is in charge of, but the wholeclass shares the workload. ASB is an

unforgettable experience…you willsharpen a number of essential life

skills, forml i f e l o n g a friendships,and feel morec o n f i d e n tabout your

future.

Interested inboarding theLeader ship?

ASB ofcere l e c t i o n sare held in

early April and Exec Commissionercandidates are interviewed in earlyMay. Contact Kevin Chuang (ASBPresident) or Mrs. Yang (ASB

Advisor) if you have any questions at:

[email protected] [email protected]

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ASB OFFICERS:PreSiDenT: Kv Cha

rewarding, intense, off-the-hook

Pfct f: Someone who bringsenergy/new ideas to the table and

leads the entire student body!rspsblts: running Leader-ship Class and Legislative CouncilMeetings, overseeing Spirit Weeks,being a student voice in our PTSA,being a member of the IDC, attend-ing Board Meetings, unifying ourstudent body.

Maj vts: Basically everyschool-related event.

Abt: Whether or not they arewearing the ASB sweater, ASBPresidents must act as an exemplaryleader both on and off campus.

ViCe-PreSiDenT: Sbasta L

empowering, stressful, satisfyingPfct f: The coordinator.rspsblts: Presides overall clubs, club functions, oraganizesclub activities, and club portfolios.Maj vts: Inter Club Council(ICC) meetings, Info Club Day, FoodClub Days, community events.

Abt:Organization skills are a must.

SeCreTAry: Ds Zha

responsible, organized, updated

Pfct f: People who are up-dated on current, past and futureschool events.rspsblts: Send out agen-das and meeting minutes, update

calendar and marquee.Maj vts: ASB Meetings,Legislative Council Meetings.

Abt: Be comfortable commu-nicating with others because theycount on the secretary’s documentsfor planning and reference.

TreASurer: Kv T

hectic, number-crunching, smart

Pfct f: The organized mathmoney genius.rspsblts: Sign approvedchecks, approve fundraisers,review monthly school budget.Maj vts: Sporting events,Legislative Council Meetings.

Abt: Get your hand muscles andpens ready, because you’re goingto be signing lots of papers.

SoCiAL MAnAger: Lsa L

outgoing, positive, enduring

Pfct f: Someone who isorganized, creative, and sociallyoutgoing.rspsblts: Oversees theproduction of all Social events.

Maj vts: Welcome BackDance, Homecoming Dance, WinterFormal, Sadie Hawkins Dance,

Aloha Dance, Fashion Show. Abt: A job that is tiring, very timeconsuming, but in the end, fun andrewarding.

iDC rePreSenTATiVeS: LaTa & Mchal Pak

awesome, fun, outgoing

Pfct f: Responsible peoplethat can plan ahead, are goodcooks, and like to meet new people.rspsblts: Attend IDCMeetings every other Mondayto work on district-wide events,represent Lynbrook in going-ons.Maj vts: IDC Exchanges,IDC Talent Show, IDC Rally, IDCBattle of the Bands, IDC Dance.

Abt: Plan everything using a cal-endar: when to put up announce-ments, deadlines, forms, etc.



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EXEC COMMISSIONERS:

Athltcs supportive, vivacious, enthusiastic Pfct f: Students who want tomake sporting events spectacularfor the players and the audience.rspsblts: To promoteattendance and school spiritat Lynbrook sporting events.

Maj vts: Games of theSeason, Senior Nights, Vike-pound Shirts, March Madness.

Abt: Work hard to make everySenior Night special, and pack thebleachers at every Game of theSeason. Have fun, and get stu-dents to support our Viking ath-letes!

Clbs

organized, responsible, talkative

Pfct f: Aspiring studentswho like to be involved in andinformed about Lynbrook clubs.rspsblts: Act as alink between clubs and ASB.

Maj vts: ICC (Inter ClubCouncil) Meetings, Info Club Day,and Food Club Days.

Abt: Manage, inform, and eval-uate clubs on campus and keepclubs in communication with ASB.

Cmmt Lk

giving, hardworking, passionate

Pfct f: Students whoenjoy making a difference.rspsblts: Organize eventsto increase community outreachof Lynbrook students.Maj vts: Pennies for PatientsHoliday Food Drives,

Abt: Contact nearby organiza-tions to set up events and get moreinvolved in the local community.

elcts & rcds

discreet, reliable, efcient Pfct f: Students who are im-partial and able to keep secrets.rspsblts: Manage schoolelections, facilitate school-widesurveys, and record Activity Pointssheets.Maj vts: Elections (Home-

coming, Winter Formal, ASB, Class),and conduct surveys.

Abt: Find quick, but accuratemethods to administer electionsand count ballots.

Hstas

tech-savvy, creative, connected

Pfct f: People who like tech-nology, lming, and photography.rspsblts: Make promovideos, capture memories of schoolevents through photos and videos,maintain student life portionof the Lynbrook website. Createand edit Homecoming videos.

Maj vts: Homecoming,Rallies, Dances, Senior Slideshow Abt: Spread awareness andpromote school events. Make sureto be at all events and ready to lmor take pictures.

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Pblc rlats

creative, neat, artistic

Pfct f: People who enjoy making posters and haveunique ideas to grab attention.rspsblts: Advertise andbroadcast all major school events.Maj vts: Any school events.

Abt: Don’t procrastinate. Make A LOT of good quality posters, themore the merrier so people will seethem all around school!

rall

spirited, energetic, shamelessPfct f: Someone who en-

joys performing in front of largecrowds and supports school spirit.rspsblts: MC’s for rallies,work with Historians to makepromo videos.Maj vts: Rallies, promo-

videos. Abt: Keep your eyes peeledfor inspiration, set deadlines andcheck points, be thrifty and reusehousehold items as cool rally propsto entertain the student body!

Scal

fun, interactive, cool

Pfct f: Those who are outgoing.rspsblts: Plan and coor-dinate school-wide social events.Maj vts: Dances, FashionShow.

Abt: Fun-based part of ASB, butyou still have to work hard to makeLynbrook fun and entertainingfor all. Always nish work aheadof deadlines; last minute work isnever quality work.

Stdt & Staff rct motivational, creative, caring

Pfct f: Thoughtful stu-dents who like working as ateam and enjoy making gifts.rspsblts: Celebrate andacknowledge student and staffachievements.

Maj vts: Birthdays, MostSpirited awards, Staff Break-fasts, Staff Appreciation Week.

Abt: Be proactive and constant-ly think of new ideas to appreciatethe students and the staff.

Lauren

Kevin

Michael

Brittany

what is an asb cad?why buy it?

An ASB Card is a Lynbrook

photo ID card with specialdiscounts and privileges.For just $75, students willreceive special benets.

entitled to receiveacademic andathletic awards

option to run forany elected orappointed ofce

discount tonon-formaldances

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free admissionto all FUHSDathletic contests

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a copy of theschool yearbook

It is not mandatory to purchasean ASB Card (although it is highlyrecommended!). Students whodo not wish to purchase one will

be issued a regular photo ID card.

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o you have what it takes to lead

your class? Then its your destiny

run to be a class officer! Positions

include: President, Vice President(s),Secretary, and Treasurer. Each class

council meetswith its advisors to or-

ganize fundraisers and prepare for

events. The class officers are

in charge of organizing

Homecoming, rally

setups, Junior and

Senior Prom, class T-shirt sales, and

socials. Elections

for the class of-

ficers are held

by the Elections

Commissioners in

late May. Candidates

must have an ASB card,meet the GPA requirement,

and collect a specific amount of sig-

natures from supporters before being

placed on the ballot. Being a class of-

ficer can be one of your most memo-

rable experiences in high school. But

be aware that this is a major timecommitment. You will always be in-

volved in some sort of project to help

your class succeed. Some days, you

may distributing restaurant

fundraiser flyers, other

days you may be vis-

iting venues for Ju-

nior Prom, butmost days, you

will create amaz-

ing decorations

to showcase your

class’s spirit at ral-

lies. You will learn

to prioritize tasks,

manage funds, leadyour class, and even create

balloon arches at 7 AM! As a class

officer, you will have the opportunity

to meet new people, enhance your

leadership skills, and make decisions

that will create your class’s legacy.

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parent teacher student association

azatsThe LHS PTSA serves as a linkbetween the school and thecommunity. This parent-led or-ganization meets once a month– 2nd Tuesday at 7:30 PM – toplan and host events (such as

Night on the Quad, Reections,SAT prep classes, Job Shadow,International Day, Baccalaure-ate, and Grad Night). The PTSAprovides valuable funding forstudents through the Student

Activities program. You and yourparents are highly encouraged to

join. Please contact Debbie Ward(PTSA President) at:

[email protected]

PTSA

student government

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peer tutoring

The STTAR program is a peer tu-toring program available for stu-dents needing assistance. Thisservice is free and easy to join– just print out the forms onlineand drop them off at the College& Career Center to sign up. Peer

tutors in English, Math, Science,Modern Language, Social Sci-ence are available upon request.If you have any questions, email

Amy Chan at:

STTAr tt

The School Site Council is a de-cision-making group comprisedof elected staff, students, andparents that provides guidanceand oversight for a strategicplan and operations. The Coun-

cil meets on the 3rd Tuesday ofeach month at 3:15 PM – anddiscusses issues relating to theschool, staff, students, and com-munity. This is a good organiza-tion to participate in if you like tobe in the loop. If your parents areinterested in being a School Site

Council member, please emailSydney Marsh at:

[email protected]

Legislative council is ASB’s Sen-ate. Monthly meetings duringtutorial are held by ASB Ofcersand attended by two studentsfrom every third period class.

ASB updates are given duringthese meetings for representa-

tives to relay both their peers’opinions and the meeting’s deci-sions. Stay tuned for legislativecouncil representative elections.Email Kevin Chuang at:

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College and CareerCenter - Find outeverything youneed to knowabout the collegeadmissions pro-cess here.

Library - Providesthe resources youwill need to suceed;a quiet study room,reading room, andcomputers.

ASB Ofce -Complete your

ASB paperwork,turn in formsand replace lost/ stolen Student IDcards.

Quad - The Cen-ter of Lynbrook.Homecoming skitsand most spiritweek events hap-pen in the Quad.

Gym and FieldHouse - Sportingevents and ralliestake place in thegym and eldhouse.

Main Ofce - theplace to go foranything

Cafeteria - Avariety of foodchoices forbrunchand lunch!

Auditorium - Listento/Watch concerts,guest speakers,award nights,club/class meet-ings, and school

Cove - Valkryies,Cheerleading,and Fashion showpractices are heldin the cove.

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With over sixty clubs to choosefrom, students can enhance theirhigh school experience by volun-teering in the community, gettinginvolved in school sponsored activ-ities, and exploring topics of inter-est. Students can learn more aboutthe clubs at Club Info Day and bygoing to meetings. The rst meet-

ing dates will be posted aroundcampus and announced during thedaily announcements. Make thatdecision to take initiative to make amark at Lynbrook High School.

Chs H Sct

Advs: Ms. ChenPsdt: Alex Zhu, Eric JanTm/Lcat :Mon.brunch,Rm104Ctact:[email protected], [email protected]

Abt: We are a collection of stu-dents who appreciate the Chinese

language and enjoy studying Chi-nese culture and history. We cele-brate Chinese holidays and volun-teer to raise money and awareness(such as the Sichuan Earthquake).

Fch H Sct

Advs: Madame Amzallag

Psdt: Mercedeh SabetiTm/Lcat: Every other Mon.lunch, Rm 101Ctact: [email protected]

Abt: An honor society madeup of students who have applied,been accepted, and maintain an Ain French. Members must earn 100

points annually to remain members.Points are earned from attendanceand participation at any of the clubevents, including but not limitedto: tutoring, lms, Mardi Gras, in-terscholastic debates, festivals,Dictations (competitions), etc…

Japas natal H Sct

Advs: Mr. KitchenPsdt: Tiffany ChangTm/Lcat: Every other Mon.brunch, Rm 112Ctact: [email protected]

Abt: An honor society for studentslearning the Japanese language.

HONOR SOCIETIES:

CA Schlashp Fdat

Advs: Mr. WilliamsPsdts: Dennis Zhao, DianaDingTm/Lcat: Fri. brunch, Rm 505Ctact:[email protected]

[email protected] Abt: CSF is an honors communityservice club. The GPA qualicationsare determined by the CSF constitu-tion. The members of the club mustreach a certain point requirementto receive a stole for graduation.



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clbsMath H Sct

Advs: Mrs. KorsunskyPsdt: Alexander J. LinTm/Lcat: Tues. Lunch Rm 403Ctact: [email protected]

Abt: We participate in local andnational math contests. In addi-tion to competing, we have lec-

tures during our meetings as wellas school-wide contests such asMandelbrot and CAML. Be sure tolisten for Mrs. K’s conscience.

natal H Sct

Advs: Mrs. SmithPsdt: Chinmay Jaju

Tm/Lcat: Thurs. lunch,Rm 205Ctact: [email protected]

Abt: The National Honor Soci-ety is a voluntary organization thatstrives to create enthusiasm forscholarship, to stimulate a desireto render service, to promote lead-

ership, and to develop character inhigh school students.

Spash H Sct

Advs: Señor EsquivelPsdt: Jennifer HuangTm/Lcat: Fri. brunch,Rm 105Ctact: [email protected]

Abt: SHS is an honor/languageclub about exploring Hispanic cul-ture while doing community servicefor the Spanish-speaking commu-nity. All events and meetings areconducted in Spanish.

SERVICE CLUBS: Amst itatal

Advs: Mr. ShullPsdts: Min Choi, Hye-Won ChiTm/Lcat: Wed. lunch,Rm 501Ctact: [email protected],

[email protected] Abt: This is a club where we learnabout human rights issues andcurrent events around the world.Come join us to learn about thvesociety we live in!

itact Clb

Advs: Mrs. ClarkPsdts: Diana Ding, Kirstie YuTm/Lcat: Thurs. brunch,Rm 210Ctact: [email protected], [email protected],

Abt: Interact is a community

service club that is the high schoolbranch of Rotary International.Interactors do community servicearound the Bay Area, and all theinteractors of Interact District 5170raise funds together for aninternational project each year.



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K Clb

Advs: Ms. QuanPsdt: Anika DhamodharanTm/Lcat: Wed. Lunch,Rm 307Ctact: [email protected]

Abt: Love volunteering and

helping out your community? KeyClub in an internationally renownclub that is know for their dedicationand hard work to improving oursociety. Division 34 South is a partof the Cali-Nev-Ha District that in-cludes other Key Clubs from Cali-fornia, Nevada, and Hawaii. We get

down to business and work hard,but we also know how to have fun!

octa Clb

Advs: Mr. EllingtonPsdt: William TsuTm/Lcat: Tues. brunch,Rm 410

Ctact:[email protected] Abt: Octagon is a Communityservice club that strives to makethe society we live in today a betterplace. We do many different typesof community service so you don’twant to miss out!

rd Css

Advs: Mr. HaywoodPsdts: Jaydeep Singh, RamyaSelvamTm/Lcat: Wed. brunch,

Rm 002Ctact: [email protected]

Abt: We work with the SiliconValley American Red Cross Chap-ter and provide First Aid, CPR, Ba-sic Aid Training, and other classes.Our members are highly represent-

ed on the Youth Executive Board atthe Chapter and they nd oppor-tunities for Lynbrook Red Cross toget involved at the state, national,and even international level withthe American Red Cross.

Thspa Sct

Advs: Ms. CohenPsdt: Daniel AdelbergTm/Lcat: Tues. and Thurs.lunch, Rm 74Ctact: [email protected]

Abt: This club is in essence adrama club. The Thespian Societyputs on plays, has a improvisation

team, has movies nights, and takestripe.

INTEREST CLUBS:

Aap Chsta Clb

Advss: Mr. Bale, Ms. DunlapPsdt: Nicole Concepcion

Tm/Lcat: Mon. and Wed.lunch, Rm 72Ctact: [email protected]

Abt: A place where Christianson campus can gather to fellow-ship. Everyone is welcome! Stopby to see that you’re missing out!

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Csvat Act Asscat Advs: Dr. FelderPsdt: Daniel LiTm/Lcat: Wed. brunch,Band Room 77Ctact: [email protected]

Abt: CAA raises awarenessabout pressing environmental is-sues like global warming and orga-nizes community service activitiesfocused on helping the environ-ment. Activities include tree plant-

ing, e-waste recycling, Christmascaroling to raise money for organi-zations like the World Wildlife Fund,and going to daycares to teachkids about going green.

DeCA

Advs: Mr. Martell

Psdt: Robert KangTm/Lcat: Mon. lunch,Rm 511Ctact: [email protected]

Abt: DECA (Distributive Education

Clubs of America ) is an internationalbusiness marketing associationthat seeks to help students developskills for successful businesscareers, build self–esteem, ex-perience leadership and practicecommunity service.

At F Mdc

Advs: Ms. ShiltzPsdt: Alice PangTm/Lcat: Wed. Brunch, Rm 71Ctact: [email protected]

Abt: Students use their artis-tic skills to help decorate placesaround the community.

Asa Pacc Amca Stdts

f Ladshp Advs: Ms. KraemerPsdt: Karthika Pai

Tm/Lcat: Mon. brunch,Rm 408Ctact: [email protected]

Abt: The goal of APASL is to ex-pose high schoolers to leadershipopportunities in the community andbuild leadership skills through intern-ships, conferences, youth councils,

and training sessions.

Astm Clb

Advs: Dr. RocklinPsdt: Vishal KalyanasundaramTm/Lcat: Mon. lunch, Rm 301Ctact: [email protected]

Abt: We seek to educate stu-dents about astronomy, a subjectnot available in the classroom, us-ing presentations during our meet-ings, interactive games, and starparties.

Chf Clb

Advs: Ms. Hamilton

Psdt: Ruisi YangTm/Lcat: Tues. brunch,Room 510Ctact: [email protected]

Abt: Chef club is a communityservice club that reaches outto the community through cookingprojects.



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Fllwshp f Chsta Athlts Advs: Mr. ShullPsdts: Kevin Tu, Arman Rahbar

Tm/Lcat: Thurs. lunch, Rm501Ctact: [email protected],[email protected]

Abt: A club (not exclusive to,Christian Athletes) where we rundevotionals, have small group, etc.We focus on virtues learned in both

sports and Christianity, and how wecan make a difference on campus.

Fch Clb

Advs: Mrs. PommierPsdts: Kathy Li, NicoleConcepcionTm/Lcat: Fri. lunch, Rm 114Ctact: [email protected]

Abt: French Club members learnabout the French culture. Studentsboth in and outside of the Frenchprogram are welcome to join. Frenchclub eats French food and cele-brates French culture and holidays.

Ft Bsss Lads f Amca

Advs: Mrs. BadgerPsdt: Nina KamathTm/Lcat: Thurs. lunch,Rm 606

Ctact: [email protected] Abt: Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is the largest stu-dent business organization in theworld. We have over 60+ compe-

titions, recognition at the section,state, and national levels, fun andinformative conferences.

g Clb

Advs: Mr. EllingtonPsdt: Alex ZhuTm/Lcat: Thurs. lunch,

Rm 410Ctact: [email protected]

Abt: We play Go, the ancientChinese abstract board game, holdfree lectures, and share playing tips.

gam Ds Clb:

Advs: Mr. AlmanzaPsdt: Glen TakahashiTm/Lcat: TBA Ctact: [email protected]

Abt: We learn about game de-sign and split into groups to cre-ate semester projects. This club is

mostly about learning and explor-ing game design.

ga Staht Allac Advss: Mr. Torp, Ms. BallPsdts: Alex Tanner, LaboniBagchiTm/Lcat: Mon. lunch, Rm211Ctact: [email protected]

Abt: GSA is a club devoted to social justice and spreading awareness onour campus. Our goal is to bringpeople of all sexual orientations/ gender identities together to keepLynbrook positive and safe.

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Japas Clb

Advss: Mrs. Kobayashi, Ms.KashatPsdt: Kirstie YuTm/Lcat: Fri. lunch, Rm 111Ctact: [email protected]

Abt: Japanese Club is a clubthat enlightens members interestedin Japanese culture about the vari-ous different aspects of Japaneselife, such as music, food, holidays,rituals, traditions, and more.

Lk Cw Advss: Mr. Torp, Ms. Quindi-pan, Dr. StevensPsdts: Michelle Jin, Leesa Li,Bhaumik Kotecha, Sebastian LiuTm/Lcat: Every other Wed.lunch, Auditorium/CoveCtact: [email protected],

[email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

Abt: Link Crew is an organiza-tion that promotes the well beingof incoming students into a hos-pitable environment here at Lyn-brook High School. The leaders arean amalgam of juniors and seniorswho have all had outstanding ac-complishments, whether they areacademic or social.

Mac Clb

Advs: Mr. RichmondPsdt: Pavan UpadhyayulaTm/Lcat: Tues. lunch, Rm 211Ctact: [email protected]

Abt: To watch, learn, and prac-tice magic tricks.

Matal Ats Clb

Advs: Mr. SeikePsdts: John Chow, KimberlyToyTm/Lcat: Fri. lunch, Rm 202

Ctact: [email protected]

Abt: Learning Martial Arts, Japa-nese Culture and Training in wrestlingroom/cove during Fri. after school.

Mdl utd nats

Advs: Mr. Martell

Psdt: Peter TangTm/Lcat: Fri. lunch, Rm 511Ctact: [email protected]

Abt: A competitive, debate-styleclub that focuses on current eventsin the world, international relations,and attends competitive inter-

school MUN conferences aroundCalifornia.

Msc F Cmmt

Advs: Dr. FelderPsdt: Grace TangTm/Lcat: Mon. lunch, Room77Ctact: [email protected]

Abt: Students gather to prac-tice music, and perform at variousplaces around community such assenior centers, hospitals, neigh-borhoods, and other social events.



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nscc Clb

Advs: Mr. EllingtonPsdts: Akshay Nathan, Pavan

UpadhyayulaTm/Lcat: Mon. lunch, Rm 410Ctact: [email protected]

Abt: To learn more about the hu-man brain, how it functions and theintricacies of it.

Phtaph

Advs: Mr. IamsPsdt: Kaushika VayyalaTm/Lcat: Fri.lunch, Rm 404Ctact: [email protected]

Abt: This club allows for membersto not only understand the pho-tography aspects but also beable to use Photoshop. Clubmembers get to participate incontests, both school wide anddistrict wide, as well as haveguest speakers and workshops.

P-Md

Advs: Ms. RomanderPsdt: Kathleen SunTm/Lcat: Wed. lunch, Room

407Ctact: [email protected]

Abt: Pre-Med club is for thosewho are interested in the medicaleld. This club does a myriad of ac-tivities pertaining to “Pre-med.”

rbtcs (Th Fk Mks)

Advs: Mr. PeckPsdts: Karena Cai, ChinmayJajuTm/Lcat: Wed. lunch,Rm 608Ctact: [email protected]

Abt: A high school team devot-ed to compete in the annual FIRSTrobotics competition, to developtheir interest in science, math, en-gineering, programming, and lotsmore.

Spash

Advs: Señora HuttonPsdts: Ramya Selvam, An-

jana RaoTm/Lcat: Every other Mon.brunch, Rm 106Ctact: caramelapples333@ya-

hoo.com, [email protected] Abt: A club anyone can joinwhere they can learn about His-panic culture, celebrate holidays,eat food, and have fun!

Spch ad Dbat

Advs: Ms. Welsh

Psdt: Alan Kao, Aditya Ma- jumdarTm/Lcat: Mon-Thurs 3:30-7:30 pm, Rm 108Ctact: [email protected],[email protected]

Abt: The Lynbrook Speech andDebate team is a nationally-rec-ognized team that helps studentsbuild research, public speaking,writing, and argumentation skills.Students compete in a huge va-riety of local and national tourna-ments, including some in Iowa,Texas, Georgia, or even Illinois (inChicago).

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T Halth Awass

Advs: Mr. RichmondPsdt: Jeffrey ChenTm/Lcat: Wed. brunch,Rm 213Ctact: [email protected]

Abt: The club focuses onspreading awareness of major dis-eases and health issues.

uba At

Advs: Ms. HwangPsdt: Justin Liu

Tm/Lcat: Mon. lunch,Rm 609Ctact: [email protected]

Abt: Special interest club thatdoes modern art.

Wm Scc, Tchl,

e ad Mathmatcs Advs: Mr. Paul WillsonPsdt: Jennifer ChenTm/Lcat: Wed. brunch,Rm 76Ctact: [email protected]

Abt: To foster female students’interest in science, technology, en-

gineering and mathematics (guysare still welcome!)

yth Act f Kds

Advs: Mr. TaylorPsdt: Yuna KwonTm/Lcat: Thurs. brunch,Rm 007Ctact: [email protected]

Abt: YAK is a fun communityservice club that focuses on help-ing children from local elementaryschools. Our activities range fromrunning game booths at elementa-ry school walkathons, to facepaint-ing at festivals.

Listen to the announcements orcheck the school website for in-formation regarding the followingclubs...

AISA American Cancer Society AnimeBarbershop QuartetBookzillaBreak DanceCGIChess

Chinese ChessComputer ScienceCricketHAWSKNInDesignJETSJSA Juggling

KASA Rubik’s CubeScienceStudents Against PovertySoDaVoice Actors

Students may also form a new club

by lling out an application avail-able in the Student Life section ofthe school website. Club informa-tion is subject to change through-out the year. Please see the ASBVice President or the Clubs Com-missioners for any questions.



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Have a passion for writing, taking pictures, and newspapers? The Epicis Lynbrook’s student run newspaper with about 30 hardworking anddedicated students on staff that seeks to report on opinions, events, andhard-hitting issues in a manner that is professional, unbiased, and accu-rate. While on staff, students improve their writing skills, learn about whatmakes the news, become dynamic communicators, work collaborativelywith other staff members, meet deadlines, and use cutting edge technol-ogy to create well executed and edgy graphics, art, and photographs.Members on the Epic are required to take a fth period journalism classand work after school on the week of deadlines. But not to worry becausethe Epic also knows how to have fun and pig out during production week!

Interested students should contact Nicole Gordon or the editors at:[email protected]@yahoo.com

Do you want to be a part of capturing the memories? Every year, Lyn-brook’s Yearbook staff publishes an award winning yearbook, the Valhalla.Students in Yearbook get involved with the student body, gain experienceworking with peers, and develop leadership and communicationskills. The Yearbook staff explores different areas of journalism, digitalphotography, advertising, and design. Though students do not meetdaily like a regular class, students do receive a grade for Yearbookand must be willing to put in hard work and spend time after schoolin order tomeet deadlines. The yearbook staff consists of editors,writers/reporters, and photographers.

Interested students should contact Mr. Schussler and or Ms. Belmont at: [email protected][email protected]

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Vertigo’s student-run staff publishes quality creative writing and art by stu-dents of Lynbrook High. Writers focus on improving writing styles and ex-panding their voices through writing exercises and workshops. At Vertigoall of our interactive activities are designed to bring each individual writerevery means to improve his or her unique writing style. There are no writ-ing prompts or constricting guidelines; we accept all types of prose. At the

beginning of each school year, students are welcome to apply to become apart of the inspired staff. We are looking for people who are hard-working,dedicated, and most importantly, passionate about creative writing. Afterall, we are ultimately here to have fun while creating beauty through words.

Interested students should contact Mr. Hanford at:[email protected]



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At Lynbrook there are three levelsof band, plus marching band andtwo levels of orchestra. The pro-gram includes:

Concert Band: Most freshmen playin this ensemble, unless they audi-tion into one of the higher groups.

Symphonic Band: Middle levelband consisting mostly of sopho-mores and juniors.

Wind Ensemble: Top ensemble

consisting of mostly juniors andseniors, as well as qualied un-derclassmen. This is the ensemblethat Dr. Felder takes on tour everytwo years.

Marching Band: Consists of mu-sicians from all years. Prepares

a show to compete during comp-etition season beginning inoctober. Freshmen that join marchingband must also perform concert,symphonic or wind ensemble.

String Orchestra: Lower levelorchestra consisting mostly of underclassmen

Chamber Orchestra: Higher levelorchestra consisting of mostly up-perclassmen as well as high levelunderclassmen.

Winter concert: Features all en-sembles, as well as all choirs.

Spring concert: Features all in-strumental ensembles. This is animportant concert of the year, ensem-bles perform more serious repertoire.

Pops concert: Features allinstrumental ensembles as well as

all choirs. Tends to be the most en- joyable concert of the year.

Dr. Felder is the director of instru-mental music. You can contact himat:

[email protected]

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The choir program at Lynbrook is alongstanding program where studentsof all kinds come together to joinvoices and sing as one. Here you willbe able to sing as a part of your daily

schedule, and here you will be taughthow to sing with proper technique andwith a marked focus on musicality. Socome and join us —we’d love to haveyou! The program includes:

Beginning Choir / B Choir: For bothmen and women; no prerequisites

necessary. If you want to sing but have

little to no musical training, this is thechoir for you.

Advanced Treble Choir: For womenonly; must be able to read music. If youhave a little more experience at singing,this is your choir.

Concert Choir / A Choir: For both menand women; men must be able to readmusic and women must have complet-ed the Advanced Treble Choir.

Audition Treble Choir: For women only;must pass an audition.

Jazz Choir: For both men and women;must pass an audition and concurrentlyenroll in Concert Choir. Students learnbasic mic technique as well as all levelsof standard jazz singing styles.

For more information, contact Ms. Crys-tal Isola at:

[email protected]

Drama is a way to express yourself in al-most any way you can. Drama attractsdifferent people including: people wholike to work backstage, like to write, like toact/sing/dance, etc. Popularity, clothes,appearance does not matter in drama;you grow into a big family with yourpeers. A lot of great leaders blossomfrom this program which includes:

Beginning Drama: Learn about differenttypes of drama, backstage works, tech-nical works and overview of drama. Stud-ents produce/perform their own works.

Advanced Drama: A more focusedclass where the students look into theone portion of drama they enjoy most.

Advanced Drama Honors: Honor studentshave more projects, but also have morefreedom to express themselves.

Interested students should contact Ms.Cohen at:

[email protected]

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SPORTSbegin the week before school starts

FOOTBALLRay [email protected]

CROSS COUNTRYJake White

[email protected]

FIELD HOCKEYJenny [email protected]

GIRLS VOLLEYBALLBill [email protected]

GIRLS TENNIS Albert Poon [email protected]

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VALKYRIESBarbi Lamica

[email protected]

CHEER/SPIRITMargaret Robinson

[email protected]

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BOYS WATERPOLOJerome Chung

[email protected]

GIRLS WATER

POLOScott [email protected]

GIRLS GOLF Art [email protected]

Linda [email protected]

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ALL yeAr SPORTStryouts at end of school year



BOYS BASKETBALLTim [email protected]

BOYS SOCCERJoe Simas

[email protected]

GIRLS BASKETBALLJeremy Kitchen

[email protected]

GIRLS SOCCER Art [email protected]

SPORTSstart in january...stay tuned

TRACK AND FIELDRay Wright

[email protected]

BOYS TENNIS Albert [email protected]

BOYS VOLLEYBALLPeter [email protected]

BADMINTONKaren [email protected]

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Questions? Contact Ray Wright and Linda Nichols at:

[email protected][email protected]

SPORTSstart in november...stay tuned

BOYS GOLF Art Zimmermann

[email protected]

GIRLS SOFTBALLSteve [email protected]

BOYS BASEBALLKen [email protected]

SWIMMINGPatrick [email protected]

Jerome Chung [email protected]

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GAIL DAVIDSONprincipal

Something she wished she got to do in high school but never got the chance to do: Iwent to high school before Title 9, so there were no CIF competitive sports for girls. I wish I could

have competed as a high school athlete. Fortunately, I was able to coach basketball and softballafter Title 9 came into law.Who she looked up to when she was a freshman: I had a fantastic English teacher in my freshman

year. I remember learning was so much fun in her English class. (That is a big statement as I was aMath major in college!)One interesting fact: I am a dual citizen (American and Australian) and have sons living in three coun-

tries (USA, Canada and Australia.) I love Skype!email: [email protected]

SYDNEY MARSHassistant principal - school climate

Something she wishes she got to do in high school but nevergot the chance to do: I really wanted to be a part of the cheer squad

but I never got the chance to.Who she looked up to when she was a freshman: When I was a freshman, I looked up

to the comedian Steve Martin who had just graduated and was the head cheerleader.He was not famous yet of course, but I used to attend the football games and he always

had the crowd revved up and laughing. LLllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll One interesting fact: When a teenager, I was in a small choir that performed on NBC.

email: [email protected]

JAN BROMANexecutive assistant

Who she looked up to when she was a freshman: When I was a freshman I thinkI was most impressed with the leadership kids - both ASB and Class ofcers(not necessarily my own grade but certainly the Junior and Senior ofcers)How she felt when she entered high school: I was fortunate to have a greatgroup of friends and acquaintances who I traveled through elementary andJr. High with so I was very comfortable attending high school. In fact, I’m stillfriends with many of my classmates and we’re celebrating our 45th high school reunion in a year

or two. I do remember the excitement - school spirit, course opportunities and clubs were bigger thanlife - there were so many exciting activities to choose from - most led by students.One interesting fact: Probably that I went to the same schools as many of you - Meyerholz and MuirElementary Schools, Miller, and Cupertino High School (Lynbrook was being built).Email: [email protected]

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ELLEN RELLERassistant principal - activities

Who she looked up to when she was a freshman: My older brothers. One wasa braniac science geek and the other was a total jock. My brothers made it prettyeasy for me to be comfortable at school and kept me out of trouble.

How she felt when she entered high school: Like I had to start all over. I only knew ahandful of students because my friends in junior high all went to two other high schools.One interesting fact: I spent my high school summers in Italy with my mother’s cousin, whois a fashion designer—I worked in her factory and learned a lot.email: [email protected]

KATHLEEN SULLIVANassistant principal - guidance

Who she looked up to when she was a freshman: I looked up to my next door neighbor whowas a senior, driving and had really cool friends. I remember a high school friend of hers hada beard. I remember thinking, “OMG, that guy looks like a man!”How she felt when she entered high school: I was a nervous wreck. I met one of my bestfriends on the corner of my street so we could walk to school together (2 miles!). She was

so nervous, she threw up in the gutter.One interesting fact: I was the Copy Editor of my yearbook after I couldn’t be on the gym-nastics team for the third year because the day before the season began I fell through a glassdoor, ended up with LOTS of stitches.email: [email protected]

JUDY BOEHM

nancial specialistSomething she wishes she got to do in high school but never got the chance to do: Spend a week visiting another school elsewhere in the nation.Who she looked up to when she was a freshman: My high school was 10-12, and I had

just moved from another state so I didn’t know anyone to look up to.One interesting fact: Fresh from college my employment was with Red Cross as a social

worker in military hospitals. I had to learn medical, psychiatric and military “language”immediately. It’s difcult to describe the torn feelings this war painted on thetapestry of our nation.

email: [email protected]

MARIA JACKSONassistant principal - master schedule

Something she wishes she got to do in high school but never got the chance to do: Lookingback, I wish I had joined the choir or taken a drama class.Who she looked up to when she was a freshman: My brother was a senior when I was a freshman.He was my hero. I looked up to him and all his friends. They took care of me and put up withme hanging around with them until I eventually found my own group of friends.

One interesting fact: When I was in high school, I worked as an ofcial scorekeeper for EastHills Little League. Part of my job was to place the bases, chalk the eld and announcethe games.email: [email protected]

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gdac – Mrs. Howden, Ms Goldstein, Ms. Dumas, Ms. Bridg-es, & Dr. Stevens... Lost? Confused? Need advice about school,

college or life? These three amazing guidance counselors, one su-perb student advocate (Bridges), and one awesome school psy-chologist (Stevens) work for YOU. Find them in the Ofce and theywill help you nd the right path. Schedule an appointment or dropin anytime.

ASB – Kevin Chuang, Ms. Yang, Ms. Boehm... Do you want to getmore involved in school? Still have questions after reading this

booklet? Want to learn more about Lynbrook traditions? KevinChuang (ASB president) and Ms. Yang (ASB advisor) can answerthem. School or ASB-related paperwork? Ms. Boehm is ready tohelp in the ASB Ofce.

Lba – Ms. Marks, Ms. Davis, Mrs. Loury... A research paperdue tomorrow? Head off to the library, they can help you and makeyour life a lot easier. They are on call to answer any library-relatedquestions.

HOW TO CONTACT ANYONE:

Staff Mmbs: FIRST NAME _ LAST NAME @ FUHSD.ORG

Go to the ofce to nd out what room that teacher is in.

Stdts: Log in to School Loop and you can send a message toanyone.

HOW TO FIND ANYTHING:

www.lhs.fhsd.

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Da Fshma,

YOU ARE NOT ALONE.high school is not a solo mission. if you ever need help aboutanything, don’t hesitate to nd a staff member or a student.



Ths bk was catd b:

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with invaluable help and inspiration from

MAX POMMIER

without whom the making of this booklet would have been impossible.

Cdts:

Fd: PTSA, Yearbook, ASB

Phtaph: Alex Kim, Sonia Lin, Vivian Lin, PJ Loury, Will Zhu,Maria Jackson; Valhalla Yearbook Photographers: Igor Akimenko,

Christine Chen, Shravya Chavva, Sanjana Gopinath, Yifen Jen,

Souma Kundu, Ramya Selvam, Sravani Tammiraju, Belinda Tang,

Lauren Tang, Calvin Wang, Emily Yang, Joy Zhou

ifmat: ASB, Admins, Clubs

Pfad: Dr. Brittany Stevens

Bklt Pt: Pine Press

...and to everyone who lent a hand in the creation of this booklet.

FRESHMEN: USE IT WELL



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