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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

2024 Best Buddies Holiday Hangout

2024 Best Buddies Holiday Hangout

Written by Isabella Bernat, Addison Littel December 19, 2024

The annual Best Buddies Holiday Party recently occurred on December 11, 2024. Best Buddies is a program that brings a community of students with intellectual and developmental disabilities together with...

The Final Stress

The Final Stress

Written by Hannah Faut, Staff writer December 16, 2024

Preparing for final exams is one of the most stressful times of the school year, and it occurs twice. The pressure to maintain or improve grades can heighten anxiety for many students. With activities,...

JJC Brings Career Exploration to a New Level: Manufacturing Day

JJC Brings Career Exploration to a New Level: Manufacturing Day

Written by Gabriel Sot, Staff writer November 20, 2024

Choosing what to do after high school is a hard decision, but choosing what to do after college might be an even harder one. As a full-grown adult, there are so many options and new responsibilities to...

Lockport Has Work To Do: A Reflection on School Spirit

Lockport Has Work To Do: A Reflection on School Spirit

Written by Sophia DalPonte, Staff writer November 8, 2024

For the first time ever, Lockport secured tickets to the IDSA Student Leadership Conference. This meant that me and 19 other students, along with Dr. Green and Dr. Johnson, made their way to Lyons Township...

Red Ribbon Week at LTHS

Red Ribbon Week at LTHS

Written by Karson Sargent, Staff writer November 4, 2024

Around the last two weeks of October, Red Ribbon week is represented all over schools in America to highlight the importance of living a drug-free life. At Lockport, we partake in Red Ribbon week to show...

Photos captured by Alim Useini and Jack LoPresti.

Welcome to the Jungle: Homecoming Week 2024

Written by Jackson Zych, Staff writer October 9, 2024

Each year, Homecoming is a key part of every high school experience. This year’s theme was “Welcome to the Jungle” and it was kicked off on Monday with decorating the hallways. After school students...

A Reflection on Homecoming, Homophobia, and You

A Reflection on Homecoming, Homophobia, and You

Written by Kyan Santiago, Staff writer October 8, 2024

September 26th, 1:41 PM. As I sat on the turf, I watched the clubs march by. After a few, I saw what I was looking for: The Gay/Straight Alliance. I turned on my phone to start recording, and waited. “The...

Lockport Entertainment makes a BOOMing Difference for Spirit Week 2024

Written by Isabella Potter, Staff writer September 25, 2024

Every year for homecoming week, Lockport hires BOOM entertainment  to bring in a live DJ during lunch periods in both campuses to boost excitement before the dance. Throughout the past few years, there...

Powder Puff: Homecoming Week's Fan Favorite

Powder Puff: Homecoming Week’s Fan Favorite

Written by Sophia DalPonte, Staff writer September 23, 2024

Homecoming week is easily one of the most anticipated times of the entire school year, and as the event-filled week steadily approaches, students and faculty all across Lockport High School are eagerly...

From the Diary of a Senior: A Love Letter to Lockport

From the Diary of a Senior: A Love Letter to Lockport

Written by McKenna Orrico, Editor-in-chief May 15, 2024

Entry 2024: Goodbye Lockport 05/13/24 Dear Lockport, My four year journey with you is coming to an end. Since August of 2020, you have fostered an environment that has helped me grow into the person...

LTHS Hallway Mayhem

LTHS Hallway Mayhem

Written by Georgia Dykstra, Features Editor August 29, 2023

*clears throat* Yes, it’s official, I am a senior at LTHS, one of the big dogs, if you will. As arguably the most charismatic big dog at Lockport, I have stumbled across a dire issue that needs to...

The picture above features a display of various works of Calligraphy Ms. Martin has created.

Club Spotlight: Calligraphy Club

Written by Samantha Bradley, Features editor October 26, 2022

Meet the art of beautiful handwriting! LTHS is proud to introduce the Calligraphy club sponsored by Ms. Martin. The club meets every Wednesday in room 43, and they are looking for new members to join them....