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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

LTHS boys basketball team's "uncommon" mindset

LTHS boys basketball team’s “uncommon” mindset

Written by Zach Stangel, Sports Editor and Student Journalist October 23, 2017

Basketball season at LTHS is almost upon us, and so is the hard work and dedication of the Porter’s boys varsity basketball team.   Mr. William Crossen, varsity basketball coach says, “The expectations...

The never wavering car enthusiasm of LTHS’ Auto Club

Written by Deviyon Fitts, Student Writer October 20, 2017

In Auto Club, the one club that allows students to explore their inner love for cars, students can work in their favorite environment of gas and engines in the auto shop. Any student that likes to work...

“Happy Death Day” as one of the best horror films of the year

Written by Zayne Giertuga, Staff Writer October 18, 2017

**Prior to reading the article: Spoiler Alert** Happy Death Day was bound to be great since the first trailer was released. Blumhouse, the film production team who made this movie, are well known for...

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...