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The Shamseldin brothers of Inwood, Ahmad, left, and Ibraheem, look to spin their futures upward as they decide on which colleges they will attend.

Working together makes anything possible

Decisions that affect the rest of your life are not easy to make and the twin brother, basketball playing backcourt tandem of Ahmad and Ibraheem Shamseldin are in the midst of deciding what school to attend following their graduation from Lawrence High School. more

JEFF BESSEN | 7/7/11

Lawrence native Randy Lawrence conducted a campaign to contact many more members of his graduating class, Lawrence High School’s Class of 1978.

Bringing the Class of 1978 together

When Lawrence High School Class of 1978 alumnus Randy Lawrence attended his 30th high school reunion at Mother Kelly’s in Cedarhurst three years ago, he was frustrated to see no more than 100 out of the 685 of his former classmates there, especially since his class was the largest class to graduate from the high school. more

ANN E. FRIEDMAN | 6/10/11

Lawrence High School students Ashley Gutierrez and Kyran Rogers with Chris Pendergast on the boardwalk durig the "Ride for Life" walk.

Lawrence High students learn about overcoming adversity

Teaching English and life lessons to teenagers is not easy, but Lawrence High School’s Dave Yaker has found a way to reach his students. For the past five years his BOND (Branching Out in New Directions) students participate in the annual “Ride for Life” walk that raises money and awareness about ALS (Amytrophic Lateral Sclerosis) better known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. more

JEFF BESSEN | 5/26/11

Hairstylist Laura Toole cut six inches of Lawrence High School world languages teacher Anastasia Tzortzatos’s hair during the district’s seventh annual Locks of Love event on May 9.

Cutting their hair for a good cause

As Anastasia Tzortzatos, a World Languages teacher at Lawrence High School, waited for Laura Toole, a hairstylist from Cheveux Day Spa and Salon in Woodmere, to set up, she was excited to be cutting her hair for the first time at the district’s seventh annual Locks of Love event on Monday. more

ANN E. FRIEDMAN | 5/12/11

Six Long Island high school seniors, including five from the Five Towns, will present their research at this year’s American Psychological Association convention. Lawrence High School senior Alex Gold, left, and Jacklyn Sullivan display their project “The Impact of Parent-Child Resemblance on Kin Investment.”

Five Towns students to present at APA conclave

Only a handful of high school students have ever been selected as lead authors on presentations in the 127 years of the American Psychological Association convention. more

JEFF BESSEN | 4/28/11

Frederick Warren Korz was a teacher and mentor to many, and had other interests that included antiques and the intricacies of American and European clocks.

‘His knowledge ... seemed boundless’

Known to some as Fred and to some as Warren, Frederick Warren Korz was known to all as a man who engaged those he met with his warmth, charm and wisdom. As a social studies teacher at Lawrence junior and senior high schools, he made a lasting impression not only on his students, but also on teachers he mentored. more

JEFF BESSEN | 4/21/11

Gus Ciotti of Inwood dies at 85

Life long Inwood resident Gus Ciotti died in Wellington, Fla. on March 24. He was 85. more

4/14/11

The Lawrence High School Class of 1961 at its 40th reunion.

Reflecting on life’s continuing journey

I received word that my Lawrence High School Class of 1961 50th reunion will be in the fall. I’ve been reflecting about classmates and earlier times, but I don’t dwell on “the good old days.” I view life as a journey of new experiences while valuing older experiences and longtime friends. more

KAREN SETLOW | 4/7/11

During a game in the 3-On-3 tournament Richard Barsel, Adam’s father, looked to either pass or shoot as Dave Weingarten and Ted Karkus, at right, waited on him to make his move.

Helping their neighbors through hoops

Five Towns Community Chest, the Lawrence Athletic Department and Herald Newspapers sponsored the 14th annual Five Towns Community Chest Youth Board 3-on-3 basketball tournament at Lawrence High School on March 27. more

3/31/11

Christopher Johnson, 17, of Alvin Place in Inwood was arrested for allegedly robbing and assaulting a Lawrence High School student.

Inwood man arrested for Cedarhurst robbery

An Inwood man was arrested on March 30 for allegedly robbing and assaulting a 14-year old high school student on March 29, police said. more

JEFF BESSEN | 3/31/11

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