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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

Dress Code: Practical or Prejudiced?

Written by Sydney Gutierrez, Editor in Chief December 10, 2014

Have you felt the wrath of a write-up recently? In all likelihood, it was over Lockport’s dress code expectations. To be “covered from the shoulders to four inches above the knee,” has been the policy...

'Love in the Dark'
From Left: Rob Bugos (Lead Guitar), Otto Gomora (Drums), Mitch McLaughlin (Vocals and Rhythm Guitar), Chris Kenney (Bass Guitar), Keegan Bramlet (Trombone), and Jimmy Sexton (Trumpet)

‘Love in the Dark’ Takes 6th Annual Battle of the Bands

Written by Ellie Savant, Editor-in-Chief November 19, 2014

Friday Nov. 14, the LTHS Foundation hosted the 6th annual Battle of the Bands. For the competition, seven bands gathered to fight for the $1,000 prize. The bands in attendance included ‘Vivid,’ ‘Leafy...

The Mid-Way Point in the 2014 NFL Season

November 19, 2014

This NFL season has definitely been surprising so far.  The Bears and the Bucaneers were projected to be 2 very good teams in the NFL, but that has not been the case.  The Bears have one of the greatest...

The boys' soccer team celebrates their regional title win

Boys’ Soccer ends magical run in Sectional final

Written by Hannah Webster, Staff Writer October 29, 2014

The Lockport Boys Varsity Soccer team made this season a memorable one. With back to back seasons as conference champs, the boys’ drive to win was unstoppable this year. Starting their season in...

New Traditions at Powderpuff Game

New Traditions at Powderpuff Game

Written by Kelsey Bekermeier, Staff Writer October 23, 2014

One of the most popular Wednesdays of the year at Lockport Township High School is the girls’ Powderpuff game. Powderpuff games are the talk of the school in the weeks prior to  Homecoming week and...

Bears out of hibernation

Written by Bradley Zimmerman, Staff Writer October 22, 2014

The Chicago Bears are back on the field with their 2014 season, starting off with a 3-4 record. The Bears, who narrowly missed the playoffs last year, are back for redemption and ready to claim the prize...

Parking paving the way for education

Written by Zach Burke, Staff Writer October 22, 2014

Hallways have not been the only crowded place at Lockport Township High School (LTHS).  With parking passes going on sale, the deans office has been swarmed by students anxious to receive one.  The $100...

LTHS aims for largest college fair ever

Written by Sydney Gutierrez, Co Editor-in-Chief October 22, 2014

The Lockport College Fair will be hosted in East campus’ auditorium on Oct. 30.  It is sure to be the largest yet according to Deborah Turrisi. College Career Center counselor Turrisi is working one-on-one...

New field, new look for Lockport

Written by Jordan Pollard, Staff writer October 22, 2014

It has been nearly 40 years since any athletic facility at Lockport Township High School has been renovated, but this summer a brand new synthetic turf field and track were installed in the athletic stadium....

Students, teachers rise to ALS ice bucket challenge

Written by Kelsey Bekermeier, Staff writer October 22, 2014

In recent months, The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has been sweeping the nation and dominating news feeds of all social media sites. Although the phenomenon is more common amongst students, the teachers of...

Fighting Illini fight for financial aid

Written by Hannah Webster, Staff Writer October 22, 2014

On September 11, the University of Illinois Board of Trustees approved a policy for the school to increase its financial aid of $78.6 million to $84 million for enrolled students. The financial aid...

Anti-bullying law takes effect

Written by Victoria Narvaez, Staff writer October 22, 2014

On June 26, Gov. Pat Quinn signed a new Anti-Bullying legislation. This new legislation has been implemented at LTHS, and has arisen many questions among the community as to what the legislation is going...