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The student news site of Lockport Township High School

Porter Press

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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...

Avenging the 2019 Oscars

Avenging the 2019 Oscars

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

The past two years, the Oscars have been a bit of a blunder with Jimmy Kimmel as host. After a scandal involving Kevin Hart, the popular award show went hostless. The 91st Academy Awards featured a live...

How the government shutdown affected the U.S.

How the government shutdown affected the U.S.

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

On December 22nd 2018, Trump issued a government shutdown due to demanding five billion dollars to support the fund of his border wall. Trump declared a partial government shutdown since Democrats did...

Patriots dominate the Super Bowl for the sixth time

Written by Annie Coniglio, World News Writer February 26, 2019

The New England Patriots won the Super Bowl on February 3rd against the Los Angeles Rams. The final score was 13-3, which made Super Bowl LIII the lowest scoring Super Bowl ever recorded. The Patriots...

Teen vaping on the rise in the U.S.

Teen vaping on the rise in the U.S.

Written by Haley Wyatt, Features Writer February 20, 2019

As Lockport Township High School begins to crack down on student vaping at both campuses, it is important to look at the numbers associated with teen vaping in the United States. Some teens today feel...

LTHS hosts 7th Annual Porters vs. Cancer Night

LTHS hosts 7th Annual Porters vs. Cancer Night

Written by Jenna Louch, Staff Writer February 16, 2019

On February 15th, the sophomore and varsity boys basketball team played in their seventh annual Porters vs. Cancer game in order to raise money for St. Baldrick’s. The sophomore team defeated Sandburg...

TWIRP Dance Safety Video

TWIRP Dance Safety Video

February 11, 2019

Students who are attending the dance must watch this safety video to familiarize yourself with the procedures that will take place.