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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

Homecoming Events 2019

Homecoming Events 2019

September 18, 2019

2019 STAFF Homecoming Video

2019 STAFF Homecoming Video

September 18, 2019

 

Hurricane Dorian leaves thousands homeless

Written by Annie Coniglio, World News Writer September 18, 2019

As of August 28th, Dorian became a major hurricane. Dorian first struck the Virgin Islands and then continued to the Bahamas. The hurricane was a cataclysmic event towards the Bahamas, leaving 45 people...

Mrs. Flanagan introducing her class procedures to the parents

LTHS hosts Curriculum Night for parents

Written by Angelina Borne, Photographer September 11, 2019

Roz Varon, an ABC news anchor, with L-Town during the Friday Flyover on September 6th.

Lockport gets chosen for the first Friday Flyover of ABC 7 News

Written by Emily London, Copy Editor September 9, 2019

September 6th was a big day for the students and staff of Lockport. After being chosen to participate in ABC 7’s “Friday Flyover” event, Lockport got its  very own cameo in the program.  Approximately...

The power of indie artists

Written by Gabby Bach, A & E Writer August 26, 2019

I had the opportunity to attend a concert at the Chop Shop on North Ave in Chicago on May 5th. The artists performing that night were Just Seconds Apart, Logan Henderson, and Jake Miller. I was able to...

Guests and attendees dancing in the main hall of the Museum of Science and Industry, where prom took place.

A review of prom 2019

Written by Gabby Bach, A&E Writer May 22, 2019

Lockport’s annual Prom took place on April 13, at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago.   In order to enter the dance, students had to go through a minor security checkpoint where bags,...

The phenomenon of "Avengers: Endgame"

The phenomenon of “Avengers: Endgame”

Written by Gabby Bach, A&E Writer May 22, 2019

On May 2nd, 2008, the Marvel Cinematic Universe began with the birth of Iron Man. Eleven years later, the saga concludes with Avengers: Endgame. Since the release of Infinity War, there has been a considerable...

Horse, Maximum Security disqualified from the Kentucky Derby

Horse, Maximum Security disqualified from the Kentucky Derby

Written by Annie Coniglio, World News Writer May 22, 2019

History was made on May 4th during the 145th annual Kentucky Derby. The original winner, Maximum Security, was disqualified due to interference on the track. The stewards reviewed the video numerously...

Gone exposes the prevalence of abductions and missing persons cases in America

Written by Gabby Bach, A&E Writer May 8, 2019

In November of 2017, Gone, an adaptation of Chelsea Cain’s novel One Kick, premiered in Australia. The twelve-episode season of the new show follows Kit “Kick” Lannigan, a survivor of a childhood...

The fate of live TV musicals after “Rent: Live”

Written by Gabby Bach, A&E Writer May 1, 2019

Rent: Live debuted on Fox with rather mixed reviews all because of one tragic incident. Actor Brennin Hunt, who played Roger, broke his ankle during a final dress rehearsal near the end of the second act....