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The student news site of Lockport Township High School

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Coach Bennett leads the Virginia Cavaliers to victory

Coach Bennett leads the Virginia Cavaliers to victory

Written by Annie Coniglio, World News Writer May 1, 2019

The Virginia Cavaliers won the NCAA Championship Title in overtime, 85-77, to the Texas Tech Red Raiders on April 8th. Point guard, De’Andre Hunter, was a key component with this great success. He helped...

One of the participants getting his head shaved.

LTHS hosts its annual St. Baldrick’s

Written by Angelina Borne, Photographer May 1, 2019

From left to right: Elayna Ruggio, Cailey Schlink, Abby Connelly, Teagan Moore, Sam Spratt

LTHS Girl Lacrosse

Written by Angelina Borne, Photographer April 11, 2019

LTHS English teacher wins an exclusive invite by Citgo to the Boston Marathon

LTHS English teacher wins an exclusive invite by Citgo to the Boston Marathon

Written by Emily London, Copy Editor April 10, 2019

On April 25, around 30,000 individuals will finish an exhausting 26-mile marathon in Boston. Out of those 30,000 people, English teacher and Drama Director Dr. Laura Gilbert, will be running with them. On...

LTHS honoring the veterans

LTHS hosts 5th annual Veterans Night

Written by Haley Wyatt, Features Writer April 5, 2019

In the midst of busy schedules, it is often easy to forget about our freedom and the people who tirelessly fight to protect them. However, for the fifth year in a row, Lockport has put on a show to remember...

Luke Perry speaking to the audience at Riverdale: The Official Convention hosted by 
Creation Entertainment in Rosemont, Illinois (2018)

Remembering Luke Perry

Written by Annie Coniglio, World News Writer March 27, 2019

Luke Perry, an American actor, died on March 4th. Perry died due to a massive stroke in his home in Los Angeles, California. He was admitted into the hospital on February 27th after the stroke. Perry died...

50 murdered after a terrorist attack in New Zealand

Written by Annie Coniglio, World News Writer March 27, 2019

On Friday, March 15th, 50 people were killed and 34 people were severely injured after a gunman opened fire at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. The first attack took place just after 1:30 pm....

Twenty-three people dead due to two devastating tornadoes

Written by Annie Coniglio, World News Writer March 20, 2019

Twenty-three people died on Sunday, March 3rd, due to a number of tornadoes ripping through the state of Alabama and Georgia. Out of the 23 people, children were also killed during this natural disaster....

The picture above is of the Hamilton Chicago marquee at the CIBC Theatre on September 2016.

WHEN YOU’RE HOME: Lin Manuel Miranda returns to “Hamilton” in Puerto Rico

Written by Gabby Bach, A & E Writer March 18, 2019

On Alexander Hamilton’s 262nd birthday, January 11, Lin Manuel Miranda returned to lead his smash hit musical based on the “ten dollar founding father” in Puerto Rico, his father’s home and where...

Training the girls soccer team

Written by Kiley Fraider and Annie Coniglio March 14, 2019

East Campus fields are fully in use by the members of the LTHS girls soccer team. Each team - Freshman, JV and Varsity -  have begun their practices for their upcoming season. Working hard on and off...

Pictured are the Orchesis board members: (top left) President Amanda Pollock, (top right) Secretary Josh Wolf, (bottom left) Vice President Lexi Quemeneur, and (bottom right) Show Chairperson Sarah Evans.

Orchesis Danceworks

Written by Gabby Bach, A & E Writer March 14, 2019

On February 27 and 28th, the Orchesis Dance team put on a performance at LTHS’ East Auditorium. The dances performed spanned many genres: ballet, lyrical, modern, jazz, hip-hop, tap, and ethnic. The...