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The student news site of Lockport Township High School

Porter Press

The student news site of Lockport Township High School

Porter Press

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Lockport’s 2024 Strike Out for Cancer

Written by Jack Lopresti, Sports Editor May 15, 2024

Strike Out for Cancer is Lockport’s baseball charity event where they partner with CC2 Forever Foundation to raise awareness and support research in the fight against cancer. The Strike Out for Cancer...

From the Diary of a Senior: A Love Letter to Lockport

From the Diary of a Senior: A Love Letter to Lockport

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

Entry 2024: Goodbye Lockport 05/13/24 Dear Lockport, My four year journey with you is coming to an end. Since August of 2020, you have fostered an environment that has helped me grow into the person...

Fox 32 Interviews LTHS' Auto Class

Fox 32 Interviews LTHS’ Auto Class

Written by Ava Lamb, News Writer April 26, 2024

On Monday, 13 seniors and their automotive teacher at Lockport Township High School got interviewed by Fox 32 News to congratulate them on their ASE certification. Mark de la Vega has been teaching the...

LTHS Boys Water Polo 2024 Senior Night

LTHS Boys Water Polo 2024 Senior Night

Written by James Wyatt, News Writer April 25, 2024

On Tuesday, April 12, the Varsity Boys Water Polo team celebrated senior night along with a 7-6 win against Bradley High School. The first period of the game, Lockport connected passes along with catching...

For You Page: The Unraveling of TikTok

For You Page: The Unraveling of TikTok

Written by Abigail Worker April 23, 2024

TikTok is currently going to be under review by the Senate, deciding its fate in America.  Last month, the House overwhelmingly passed a measure that forces ByteDance a choice to either sell TikTok...

Rising Stars On Ice: Lockport’s Figure-Skating

Rising Stars On Ice: Lockport’s Figure-Skating

Written by Abigail Worker, A & E writer April 23, 2024

Lockport’s Figure Skating team took on sectionals at Robert Crown Ice Arena for their last competition of the 2024 season. The JV team placed 4th in beginner team maneuvers, while varsity placed in gold...

Local Lockport Food Review #1: Stagecoach Eatery & Saloon

Local Lockport Food Review #1: Stagecoach Eatery & Saloon

Written by Jack Lopresti, Jackson Maloney, and Aaron Wendell April 23, 2024

Welcome to our first installment of Lockport Food Reviews, where we give food reviews to local restaurants in the Lockport area. Recently, we went and reviewed Stagecoach Eatery and Saloon, as the first...

LTHS Winter Guard Bids Farewell to a Successful Season

LTHS Winter Guard Bids Farewell to a Successful Season

Written by Abigail Hogan, A & E writer April 23, 2024

The delicate fabric of flags soar, and paper floats to the ground as silver-clad figures dance across the floor. Golden yellow is slowly revealed behind layers of newspaper, dotting the stage with dashes...

Super Spring Service for Porters

Super Spring Service for Porters

Written by Abigail Carroll, Features Editor April 17, 2024

During spring break, LTHS took 21 students on a service trip to the Dominican Republic over spring break. Over the course of eight days, the students were able to spend countless hours working with local...

Cathleen Biga: Newly Inducted President of the ACC

Cathleen Biga: Newly Inducted President of the ACC

Written by Trudi Smith, A & E editor April 15, 2024

Over the weekend of April 6th the American College of Cardiology (ACC) had their annual international conference where they celebrated the 75th birthday of the organization. One of the biggest highlights...

LTHS Welcomes New East Campus Principal for 24-25

LTHS Welcomes New East Campus Principal for 24-25

Written by Abigail Hogan, A & E writer April 15, 2024

At the end of the 2023-24 school year, the LTHS community will say goodbye to East Campus Principal Dr. John Greenan, who has held the position since 2019 and has served District 205 since 2002. Dr. Greenan...

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AI – As Artificial as it’s Called

Written by Zoey Foss, Editorial Editor April 10, 2024

If AI is so controversial, why is it allowed to casually replace human jobs and hobbies? The war on AI morality continues to rage online, but in real life, most people are starting to use it without a...