The Vikings are blue, the piano in the foyer is playing, and Mr. Lambert is always seen snapping photos with the Connection Crew and writing about what’s happening at Union Catholic; these are a few of the constants at our high school in Scotch Plains. Mr. Lambert, who appeared in the circus as a child at Madison Square Garden, worked as a journalist in New Jersey for several years and received the Jesse Abramson Award at the 2025 Penn Relays, the oldest and largest track and field meet in the world. Today, as Union Catholic’s Information Director, we see Mr. Lambert at all kinds of events, serving the community and documenting history in the making.
Mr. Lambert is a core member of the UC community, providing insight and information to both staff and students while extending the school’s reach throughout the region. His career, built on fast-paced sports coverage, laid the groundwork for his roles as a sportswriter for The Star-Ledger and NJ.com and as the Information Director and moderator for the Connection Crew here at UC. He has also amassed an online following, garnering millions of likes and views, and becoming a leader in various trends. It’s not hard to spot Mr. Lambert brightening the school environment on any given day with his lively dance moves and modern humor.
In our interview, Mr. Lambert shared a behind-the-scenes perspective on his work, discussing influences and his early days as a sportswriter. His knowledge of his field was particularly evident, and his speech resembled an encyclopedia. One story he shared that was not featured in the interview was about his first assignment as a sports writer, covering table tennis. Driven by passion and a desire to excel, he visited the library and read every possible book on the niche sport to enhance his writing. This anecdote highlighted what makes Mr. Lambert unique: his unwavering drive to pursue what he cares about.
View the full interview here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pP1yshaoP_5b2f9amLKwGcXSO-PmfRmM/view?usp=sharing
Through the Connection Crew, his Union Catholic club, Mr. Lambert shares his writing philosophy and work strategies with students. This also develops skills for covering various events around the school and documenting genuine reactions without interfering. His stories elevate our student-athletes and showcase community achievements, strengthening our community. Journalism preserves history, and great journalism preserves emotions, too. Individuals like Mr. Lambert remind us of the impactful moments we’ve had at Union Catholic. Whether it’s a first goal scored or a 500th assist, Mr. Lambert and the Connection Crew help us cherish these moments. In our interview, Mr. Lambert recalled feeling proud when people approached him about stories he wrote about them.
The nature of Mr. Lambert’s work is special because, after his work is done, his impact on others endures. He is key to bolstering the history and tradition that Union Catholic strives for. His journey demonstrates the history of his hard work and should serve as an inspiration to us all. His work ethic and abilities show he’ll always complete the job to the best of his ability. In the words of Mr. Lambert, citing his father, “No matter what you do, you should wake up every morning wanting to be the best at what you do by winning the day. Always live your best life by being the best person you can be, make a positive impact on as many people as possible by being kind, compassionate, and respectful, and never stop chasing your dreams and always believe in yourself.”
