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Honoring Coach Lew: 4th Annual Lews Legacy Maroon & White Night

Honoring Coach Lew: 4th Annual Lews Legacy Maroon & White Night

Written by Jackson Maloney, News Editor March 8, 2024

Last week, an annual celebration took place for the Lockport Boys and Girls Water Polo teams, as well as the entire Lockport Township community. On Friday, March 1st,  LTHS honored the late Joseph Lewandowski,...

We Have a Figure Skating Team?

We Have a Figure Skating Team?

Written by Delaney Coleman and Ava Lamb March 5, 2024

This may come as a shock to you but Lockport does have a figure skating team. During the winter, a lot of us love to have our shot at taking a spin on the ice. Tumbles and hard falls typically follow this...

Sending off Our Future President, Chelsea Osei

Sending off Our Future President, Chelsea Osei

Written by McKenna Orrico, Editor-in-chief February 29, 2024

This Saturday, March 2nd, Lockport’s very own Chelsea Osei will be heading to Capitol Hill as one of two Illinois representatives for the 62nd Annual U.S. Senate Youth Program. This prestigious program...

Lockport Places 3rd at Midwest Music Festival

Lockport Places 3rd at Midwest Music Festival

Written by Abigail Hogan, News Editor February 27, 2024

On Saturday, February 24, the LTHS Symphonic Band participated in the Midwest Music Festival, the longest running Concert Band Festival in Illinois. The festival has hosted over 1500 bands in the 38 years...

Dancing the Night Away with Orchesis Dance Works 2024

Dancing the Night Away with Orchesis Dance Works 2024

Written by McKenna Orrico, Editor-in-chief February 27, 2024

Since the fall, the dancers at LTHS have worked tirelessly to put on one of the best shows at LTHS this school year, featuring over thirty dances, ranging from tap, hip hop, ballet, contemporary, and more....

LTHS Film Festival a Smashing Success

LTHS Film Festival a Smashing Success

Written by Zoey Foss, Features Editor February 21, 2024

Earlier this February, parents and students alike gathered in the auditorium to watch a collection of short films produced by members of the Lockport Drama Club, Club Create, and Video Club. After spending...

Sports Highlight: Girls Wrestling

Sports Highlight: Girls Wrestling

Written by Abigail Carroll, News Editor February 13, 2024

As winter sports are coming to an end at Lockport, it’s important to acknowledge all the good work each team has done this year. However, one that deserves recognition is the girls wrestling team. Although...

Hoopers to Huggers: An Intramural Basketball Love Story

Hoopers to Huggers: An Intramural Basketball Love Story

Written by McKenna Orrico, Editor-in-chief January 15, 2024

Tensions were high going into the second round of games of the 2024 Intramural Basketball season. The first game of the night was a highly anticipated matchup between the Windy City Bananas and LOCKPREP...

Club Spotlight: Read For A Lifetime

Club Spotlight: Read For A Lifetime

Written by Cailyn Runia, Features Editor December 8, 2023

Read For A Lifetime! A program to help normalize reading as a hobby for students and not something that should be looked down upon. Created by the state, this program is used to bring in book lovers and...

KNOW YOUR WORTH . . . $5.00 EACH

KNOW YOUR WORTH . . . $5.00 EACH

Written by Julie Carway, Features Editor December 5, 2023

***DISCLAIMER: this article is intended for comedic purposes only*** Some praise LTHS for their genius ID lanyards. They applaud the benefit to Security and Safety. Some students may even agree, and be...

“Tater, We Aren’t in Lockport Anymore!”

“Tater, We Aren’t in Lockport Anymore!”

Written by Abigail Carroll, Features Editor November 14, 2023

If you didn’t attend the Porter Players Shower Caps Kids’ “Follow the Yellow Duck Road”, then you missed the comedy sketch of the year! The actors in the show created 24 short skits that had me...

L-Town Grounds - What Drinks Are Worth the Hype?

L-Town Grounds – What Drinks Are Worth the Hype?

Written by Jacob Hajnos, Features Editor October 25, 2023

Are you ever wondering what to order at the recently opened L-Town Grounds Cafe at East Campus? I’ve spent weeks trying and rating all there is to order at the cafe to find out how they compare, and...

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