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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

Is Lockport still a Strong Town?

Is Lockport still a Strong Town?

Written by Kyan Santiago, Staff writer March 12, 2025

It seems the institution of the local American city is troubled as of late. Suburban sprawl has covered the nation like barnacles on the bottom of a great ship, dotting the American landscape with unaffordable...

Featuring Andy Giorgetti

Lockport diver makes it to state

Written by James Wyatt, Staff writer March 5, 2025

This past weekend, the Lockport Swim and Dive Team competed at the IHSA State Finals in Westmont.  On the first day, Feb. 28, 2025, all the state qualifying athletes competed in the preliminary rounds...

The importance of student journalism, from a professional journalist

The importance of student journalism, from a professional journalist

Written by Kyan Santiago, Staff writer February 28, 2025

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to...

Orchesis puts on another phenomenal performance at LTHS

Orchesis puts on another phenomenal performance at LTHS

Written by Trudi Smith, Staff writer February 27, 2025

Starting in the fall, dancers throughout Lockport team up to prepare for an unforgettable performance. Led by Ms. Cannon, a physical education teacher at East Campus, the dancers involved with the Orchesis...

Bring history to life by reliving the past

Bring history to life by reliving the past

Written by Abigail Carroll, News Editor February 19, 2025

BOOM! The sound of a canon echoes through the entire forest preserve. This is the soundscape of a dying hobby.  There is a wide variety of hobbies and activities for people to immerse themselves in;...