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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

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...

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...

Allergy Friendly Sugar Cookie Recipe!

Allergy Friendly Sugar Cookie Recipe!

Written by Cailyn Runia, Features Editor February 20, 2024

Cookies are one of the sole desserts that we have today; they are so simple, yet so complex. They can be any shape, size, flavors or type. However, a hard thing to do is to find a cookie fitting for all....

A ‘Beautiful’ Beginning

A ‘Beautiful’ Beginning

Written by Ava Lamb, A & E editor February 15, 2024

Benson Boone, a 21 year-old rising star who became famous through his debut on American Idol, has released a new single that is crushing the global charts. "Beautiful Things," his new song released on...

Freaky Friday: Staff Takeover

Freaky Friday: Staff Takeover

Written by Georgia Dykstra, Features Editor February 13, 2024

As we now know, Lockport students who are a part of the choir and theater program patiently await the February 12th and 13th auditions for the upcoming 2024 Spring Musical: Freaky Friday. As excited as...

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...

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The Best Movies of 2023

Written by Trudi Smith, A & E editor February 13, 2024

2023 was certainly an odd year in the movie world. The SAG AFTRA strike interrupted the schedule for many films, some of which may come to mind are Deadpool 3, Mufasa: The Lion King, Wicked, and Beetlejuice...

"Grace and Courage"

“Grace and Courage”

Written by Ava Lamb, News Editor February 7, 2024

Toby Keith was an All-American singer-songwriter who was born in Clinton, Oklahoma. He was an amazing country singer who became popular through songs like “Should’ve been a cowboy” and “Red solo...