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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

LTHS Figure Skating Team Brings Home First IHSS State Title

LTHS Figure Skating Team Brings Home First IHSS State Title

Written by James Wyatt, News Editor March 13, 2024

On Sunday, Mar 10, 2024 the Lockport Varsity and Junior Varsity girls figure skating teams participated for team titles at the IHSS state finals at Crystal Ice House in Crystal Lake. Team title scores...

Why Study Foreign Language?

Why Study Foreign Language?

Written by Georgia Dykstra, Features Editor March 13, 2024

Taking a foreign language for two credits is a graduation requirement at Lockport Township High School, but there are often complaints about how difficult the classes are and how useless they can be. However,...

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,...

The Despicable Behavior Continues This July

The Despicable Behavior Continues This July

Written by Jack Lopresti, A & E editor March 5, 2024

Illumination, known for past Despicable Me movies and other hit movies such as The Lorax and Sing, is currently working on the highly anticipated fourth installment of the Despicable Me franchise. The...

2024 Oscar Predictions

2024 Oscar Predictions

Written by Aaron Wendell, Features Editor March 5, 2024

With the Oscars right around the corner here are The Press’s predictions for the winners:   Best Picture: Oppenheimer  Easily the highlight of the year in cinema was the viral buildup...

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...

LTHS Diver Places at ISHA State Final

LTHS Diver Places at ISHA State Final

Written by James Wyatt, News Editor March 3, 2024

On Saturday, February 24, 2024 the Lockport boys swim and dive team participated for individual and team titles at IHSA state finals in Westmont. An LTHS sophomore, Andrew Giorgetti, who goes by Andy,...

Share the Love

Share the Love

Written by Delaney Coleman, Features Editor February 29, 2024

Communication is arguably the most  important part of every relationship in our lives. But how much do we really know about it? Notoriously, teenagers are some of the worst communicators. Yet it’s really...

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...

Patrick Kane’s Return to Chicago

Patrick Kane’s Return to Chicago

Written by Jackson Zych, Sports Editor February 29, 2024

After spending sixteen years in Chicago, American-born NHL star, Patrick Kane has made his return to the United Center with the Detroit Red Wings. Patrick Kane was drafted first overall in the 2007 NHL...

Who Runs the World? Girls Wrestling

Who Runs the World? Girls Wrestling

Written by Abigail Hogan, News Editor February 27, 2024

On Saturday, February 24, the Lockport Girls Wrestling team made history at the IHSA state finals in Bloomington, Illinois. Two LTHS sophomores, Claudia Heeney and Morgan Turner won individual state championships,...

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...