Students Show Off Their Hard Work at Lincoln High School’s ‘Big Night’

December 10, 2025

Lincoln High School hosted "Big Night" on December 3, 2025, a semester-ending exhibition where approximately 300 students and family members celebrated student projects from three specialized schools focusing on media arts, health sciences, and engineering. Students presented diverse projects centered around the question "How can I make my community a better place? " ranging from robotic t-shirt cannons to mental health research for immigrant communities.

Who is affected

Approximately 300 students and family members who attended the event
Lincoln High School students in the School of Media Arts & Entertainment, School of Health Sciences, and School of Engineering & Design
Specific students mentioned: Anthony White (11th grader) and Schephathia Dieujuste (12th grader)
Lincoln High School teachers and staff
Adam Armas, Community School Coordinator at Lincoln High
Rachel Angeles, Instructional Coordinator at Lincoln High
Immigrant communities in San Diego County (subjects of student research projects)

What action is being taken

Students and teachers are reflecting on their projects and the processes of working on them
Teachers are asking and students are sitting with questions about how to use these experiences to apply for jobs and be active community members

Why it matters

This event matters because it represents a shift toward hands-on, real-world education that prepares students for both careers and community engagement. The school's approach addresses educational equity by providing opportunities that help students become "real-life ready," acknowledging that while talent is equally distributed, opportunity is not. By having students focus on improving their communities, the exhibition connects academic learning to civic responsibility and practical skills that extend beyond traditional classroom education.

What's next

The current semester ends on December 19
Students must determine how they will use these project experiences to apply for jobs and be active community members

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