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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

Lockport Volleyball's Historic Run to State Finals

Lockport Volleyball’s Historic Run to State Finals

Written by Jackson Zych, Staff writer November 20, 2024

The Lockport Girls Varsity Volleyball team concluded their season with a historic run to the state finals November 15 and 16 in Normal, IL at ISU. Past teams have yet to be able to accomplish this since...

Bringing Hispanic Heritage to Lockport

Bringing Hispanic Heritage to Lockport

Written by Jayden Santiago, Staff writer November 1, 2024

In Lockport, students of all cultures are welcome and celebrated. Since the school is split into two campuses, Central Campus and East Campus, consisting of solely freshmans and East campus, it allows...

LTHS Hosts Their Annual Trunk-Or-Treat

LTHS Hosts Their Annual Trunk-Or-Treat

Written by Trudi Smith, Staff writer October 31, 2024

October is here and with that comes many things: colder weather, warmer clothes and of course Halloween! This year, Best Buddies, a popular club here at Lockport once again held their annual Trunk-Or-Treat....

Tragedy for Many: Liam Payne Dead at 31

Tragedy for Many: Liam Payne Dead at 31

Written by Trudi Smith, Staff writer October 23, 2024

This past Wednesday, former One Direction star Liam Payne unfortunately passed away, leaving millions of fans devastated. Liam Payne, age 31, reportedly fell from his 3rd floor hotel balcony in Buenos...

The September 27 Lockdown: What Students Should Know

The September 27 Lockdown: What Students Should Know

Written by Sophia DalPonte and Declan Simpson October 15, 2024

After the September 27, 2024 lockdown at East and Central Campus, LTHS students are left to wonder how our school as a whole can improve on the basis of lockdown procedures, security and the overall safety...

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Hurricane Milton: Worst Hurricane in History

Written by Chris Ripley, Staff writer October 9, 2024

As fall is approaching, hurricanes in the south are too. Today, hundreds of cars are on their way north from Florida due to Hurricane Milton, which will strike the west coast of Florida late tonight. Milton...

LTHS Welcomes New East Campus Principal for 24-25

LTHS Welcomes New East Campus Principal for 24-25

Written by Abigail Hogan, A & E writer April 15, 2024

At the end of the 2023-24 school year, the LTHS community will say goodbye to East Campus Principal Dr. John Greenan, who has held the position since 2019 and has served District 205 since 2002. Dr. Greenan...

New Ice Arena Coming to Lockport

New Ice Arena Coming to Lockport

Written by Jackson Maloney, News Editor March 5, 2024

Earlier this year, the city of Lockport released major news, sure to excite sports fans in the area. The Lockport City Council recently approved the construction of a new ice arena for the town.  This...