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The student news site of Lockport Township High School

Porter Press

The student news site of Lockport Township High School

Porter Press

Lockport seniors on their celebratory Senior Night on May 22

Lasting Legacies: Lockport Varsity Softball Senior Night

Written by Hannah Faut, Staff writer May 28, 2025

Senior Night is a tradition participated by many highschool sports teams with the goal to celebrate and recognize the work the graduating class has put in throughout their past four years. Many of Lockport’s...

St. Dennis Catholic Church in Lockport, Illinois

Lockport’s Catholic Community still overjoyed over Pope Leo XIV

Written by Kyan Santiago, Staff writer May 27, 2025

As white smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel, lifelong Catholic Molly Marchio rushed home to turn on the television, eager to learn the identity of the new pope.  When she heard the name “Robert,”...

Created in Canva by Sophia DalPonte and Addison Littel

7 Ways to stay off your phone this summer

Written by Sophia DalPonte and Addison Littel May 27, 2025

Sunscreen, beach balls, and… cellphones? With the rise of cellphone usage and screen time worldwide, it's hard to find ways to stay off your phone. However, with the approaching summer heat and the end...

NHL ceremony - Stanley Cup trophy on the white stand, black background, Vancouver BC - October 22, 2018

The chase for the Stanley Cup has begun

Written by Nicholas Purpura, Staff writer May 22, 2025

Every year around the middle of April the NHL Playoffs begin. The playoffs run through mid-June, when one team earns the right to hoist the Stanley Cup, named after former Canadian Governor Lord Stanley....

Isabella Flint’s artwork on display at the Lockport High School Art Fair

Lockport’s annual art fair celebrates student talent

Written by Jessica Smith, Staff writer May 20, 2025

The Lockport High School Art Fair was once again a resounding success that drew students, families and staff together in celebration of creativity, dedication and artistic expression. Each year, this much...

Featuring Senior Zachary Piechocinski (#5)

Honoring Lockport’s Boys Water Polo seniors with annual celebration

Written by Jackson Maloney, Sports Editor May 15, 2025

On Wednesday, May 7, Lockport’s Varsity and Junior Varsity Boys Water Polo teams hosted Neuqua Valley for their annual senior night. Senior night is a  tradition for all Lockport sports teams, where...