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Porter Press

The student news site of Lockport Township High School

Porter Press

The student news site of Lockport Township High School

Porter Press

The girls varsity team: Natallie Barth, Jenna Frankowski, Kaitlyn Graves, Madison Grcevic, Avriana Harris, Brianna Hillock, Cassidy Hillock, Kamila Kalinowska, Gabriela Perillo, Jessica Polino, Kamile Sulkson,
Katelyn Ullrich

Girls tennis team closes its season

Written by Delaney Pavlik, Staff Writer October 18, 2017

From the start of the season, the girls varsity tennis team has been leaving their hearts out on the court. With the state tournament date closing in, the team will need to be on top of their game. Warming...

LTHS students walk and run the track to warm up at the start of their P.E. class.

P.E. classes take on new grading system

Written by Imani Tapley, Student Writer October 18, 2017

This school year, Physical Education got a little bit more serious. Mr. Todd Elkei, Department Chair of Health, Physical Education and Drivers Education, answers the questions that the students have been...

This is what would be considered a violation of the dress code at San Benito High School: off-shoulder tops and ripped jeans.

Students protest against the dress code in San Benito High School

Written by Nancy Rivera, Student Writer October 17, 2017

Dress codes vary around the world, especially between schools in the same area. The first dress code law to arise in the United States came from Tinker vs. Des Moines in 1969. The law allowed schools to...

Noah Davidson posing for a picture with his friend and fellow employee 
Kali Roling

Wicked, fun part-time jobs in October for Lockport teens

Written by Emily London and Jennie Alexandros October 17, 2017

October is a month filled with fun, pranks, and of course, horror. In Will County, there are more than a dozen different haunted houses, hayrides, or pumpkin patches, many of which hire local teens who...

Students who were recognized at the Porter Pride breakfast last week

Students recognized for their exemplary character at annual Porter Pride breakfast

October 16, 2017

The Porter Pride student recognition breakfast took place last Thursday, October 12th, in the Maroon Room at East Campus. Staff members from different departments recognized students who embody what...

Junior and senior students choose their PE courses at LTHS

Written by Taelor Mutz, Staff Writer October 15, 2017

At LTHS juniors and seniors have the choice of what course they want to take for Physical Education (PE). Students are offered a variety of different classes where they work on different skill sets.  Mr....

Mother! movie review: the most divisive film of the year

Mother! movie review: the most divisive film of the year

Written by Sarayah Villasenor, Staff Writer October 15, 2017

From Black Swan to Noah, director Darren Aronofsky has a knack for making controversial films. His most recent and, as many claim, his most controversial movie Mother! dropped on September 15. Starring...

Rock music icon Tom Petty dies at age 66

Written by Sarah Albertino, Staff Writer October 13, 2017

Rock icon Tom Petty passed away at age 66 after going into full cardiac arrest. Petty was found unconscious in his home on October 2nd, but his death remained unconfirmed until October 3rd. It was reported...

Northern California in a state of emergency due to Napa forest fires

Written by Emily London, Features Editor October 11, 2017

As forest fires sweep through eight counties in Northern California, the governor, Jerry Brown, declared a state of emergency in Napa, Sonoma, and Yuba counties early this week. Fourteen fires spread over...

An overhead view of the rides offered at the carnival.

Oktoberfest: fall fest with friends and family

Written by Delaney Pavlik, Student Writer October 10, 2017

During the first weekend of October, St. Joseph School in Lockport on Madison Street hosts its own Oktoberfest. The event attracts people of all ages to come together and celebrate the season.  There...

(From left to right) Sarah Pritchard, Gwyn Marshall, Kearney Pluth, Claire Ancevicius, Megan Kohley, Rachel Kuzel, Katie Tomczuk, Bea Martinez

Boys and girls golf end their season on a good note

Written by Sydney Bush, Staff Writer October 9, 2017

On September 26th and 27th, both LTHS boys and girls varsity golf teams competed in the Southwest Suburban Conference tournament and did very well.   The boys team overall placed second with a score...