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The Lightning Strike

The Student News Site of Dr. Michael M. Krop

The Lightning Strike

The Student News Site of Dr. Michael M. Krop

The Lightning Strike

STUDENT LEADERS: Seniors Yadlie Joseph and and Simja Haratz giving a
presentation on Youth Med Connect.

YouthMed Connect

Seth Cohen, News Editor October 30, 2024

      If you enter junior Yadlie Joseph’s bedroom, you will hear the sound of typing bouncing across the room as she plans blood drives and other events designed to help kids prepare for the medical...

LET’S CHAT: Alongside Activities Director Michelle Russell, Ms. Alba Nuñez attends ad administrator meeting in Mr. Krueger’s office.

Behind the Scenes: The day of an administrator

Evelie St-Louis, Spread Editor October 30, 2024

     For students, the school day begins when they walk into the building, but for administrators, work starts as soon as they open their eyes. This definitely applies to Assistant Principal Monica...

WORKING HARD: Senior Alexis Chery helping newspaper students with ques-
tions and concerns during layout after school

New editor-in-chief makes history

Isaiah Chavez, Opinion Editor October 30, 2024

     Senior Alexis Chery’s appointment as the Editor-in-Chief for The Lightning Strike’s 27th issue marks the first time in Krop’s history a black student leads the newspaper, standing as a figure...

SHOWING OFF: Junior Denzel Augustin with other students from across the
country visiting the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park

Junior Denzel Augustin honored for passion in civics

Alexis Chery, Editor in Chief October 30, 2024

     Junior Denzel Augustin attended an all paid expenses trip to Washington D.C. on Sept. 26 for an iCivics Youth Fellowship symposium, being one of 34 high school students selected from over 500 applicants.     ...

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION: Drama Teacher La-Sheba Williams instructs
senior Jason Davis on how he should always be prepared.

New school year, new teachers, new beginnings

Denzel Augustin, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

     As the school year began, the subjects of Law, Art and Drama gained fresh faces, as Krop welcomed three new teachers.       The Law class is being taught by Portia Wallace after former teacher...

SCHOOL SPIRIT: Assistant Principals Monica Alba-Nuñez and Kristan Belfield
watch the Homecoming pep rally performers on Oct. 13.

Fresh faces: Meet our new leaders

Joshua Sadov, Feature and Managing Editor June 10, 2024

In recent years, Krop has undergone many structural changes in leadership. Most recently, we welcome two new assistant principals, Monica Alba-Núñez and Kristan Belfield.       Overseeing curriculum,...

GET INVOLVED: Senior Daniel Entebi scans a QR code to vote for this year’s Homecoming theme.

The ins and outs of Student Government Association

Seth Cohen, Spread Editor June 10, 2024

To understand many important aspects of Krop, from school events to certain community service projects and everything in between, one must look at SGA's role in the process.  SGA has an extensive board,...

Custodians of Krop

Gabrielle Magalhaes, Staff Writer June 10, 2024

Before many of us get up in the morning, our custodians have already been at school ensuring the campus is presentable for our faculty and students. Custodians make sure the bathrooms, hallways, cafeteria...

SCHOOL SPIRIT: Students serve paells and pastelitos at the Hispanic Heritage teacher luncheon on Oct. 6.

Hispanic Heritage Month: NHHS Promotes diversity

Lia Klietman, Staff Writer June 10, 2024

     Posters, door decorations and flags representing Latinx culture decorated the halls as the National Hispanic Honor Society (NHHS) planned various activities to engage the student body for Hispanic...

EDUCATING: Chemistry teacher Eden Assraf helps a student with their classwork during her 7th period chemistry class.

First-year science teacher Eden Assraf awarded rookie teacher of the year

Taira Astete, Copy Editor June 10, 2024

With just a few months into her teaching career and at Krop, Algebra 1 and Chemistry teacher Eden Assraf has been bestowed the Rookie Teacher of the Year award.  On Nov. 2, Assraf was announced as...

MINDFULNESS: Club members engage with student body promoting mental
health awareness

Wellness club spreads positivity

Makayla Simeon, Staff Writer June 10, 2024

 What is something that makes you feel better about yourself? This is a question you might be asked to consider during one of the weekly activities the Happiness and Wellbeing Club hosts on Wednesdays.      The...

HARD AT WORK: President of Key Club Evan Seder unloads sandwiches at homeless shelter.

The Key to success: Krop cares for community

Joshua Sadov, Feature and Managing Editor June 10, 2024

 In the crowded cafeteria, volunteers come together to make over 150 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, all to help out those in need at a local shelter. This is just one of the many community service...

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