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Rising Stars On Ice: Lockport’s Figure-Skating

Rising Stars On Ice: Lockport’s Figure-Skating

Written by Abigail Worker, A & E writer April 23, 2024

Lockport’s Figure Skating team took on sectionals at Robert Crown Ice Arena for their last competition of the 2024 season. The JV team placed 4th in beginner team maneuvers, while varsity placed in gold...

LTHS Winter Guard Bids Farewell to a Successful Season

LTHS Winter Guard Bids Farewell to a Successful Season

Written by Abigail Hogan, A & E writer April 23, 2024

The delicate fabric of flags soar, and paper floats to the ground as silver-clad figures dance across the floor. Golden yellow is slowly revealed behind layers of newspaper, dotting the stage with dashes...

Super Spring Service for Porters

Super Spring Service for Porters

Written by Abigail Carroll, Features Editor April 17, 2024

During spring break, LTHS took 21 students on a service trip to the Dominican Republic over spring break. Over the course of eight days, the students were able to spend countless hours working with local...

NHS Sneaker Drive Drives Out the Need for Open-Surgery for Kids with Congenital Heart Disease

NHS Sneaker Drive Drives Out the Need for Open-Surgery for Kids with Congenital Heart Disease

Written by McKenna Orrico, Editor-in-chief April 9, 2024

When an LTHS student is inducted into the National Honor Society, a large part of their pledge is committing to help others through acts of service. To end their term, Community Service Coordinator Tory...

Honoring Coach Lew: 4th Annual Lews Legacy Maroon & White Night

Honoring Coach Lew: 4th Annual Lews Legacy Maroon & White Night

Written by Jackson Maloney, News Editor March 8, 2024

Last week, an annual celebration took place for the Lockport Boys and Girls Water Polo teams, as well as the entire Lockport Township community. On Friday, March 1st,  LTHS honored the late Joseph Lewandowski,...

We Have a Figure Skating Team?

We Have a Figure Skating Team?

Written by Delaney Coleman and Ava Lamb March 5, 2024

This may come as a shock to you but Lockport does have a figure skating team. During the winter, a lot of us love to have our shot at taking a spin on the ice. Tumbles and hard falls typically follow this...

Sending off Our Future President, Chelsea Osei

Sending off Our Future President, Chelsea Osei

Written by McKenna Orrico, Editor-in-chief February 29, 2024

This Saturday, March 2nd, Lockport’s very own Chelsea Osei will be heading to Capitol Hill as one of two Illinois representatives for the 62nd Annual U.S. Senate Youth Program. This prestigious program...

Lockport Places 3rd at Midwest Music Festival

Lockport Places 3rd at Midwest Music Festival

Written by Abigail Hogan, News Editor February 27, 2024

On Saturday, February 24, the LTHS Symphonic Band participated in the Midwest Music Festival, the longest running Concert Band Festival in Illinois. The festival has hosted over 1500 bands in the 38 years...

Dancing the Night Away with Orchesis Dance Works 2024

Dancing the Night Away with Orchesis Dance Works 2024

Written by McKenna Orrico, Editor-in-chief February 27, 2024

Since the fall, the dancers at LTHS have worked tirelessly to put on one of the best shows at LTHS this school year, featuring over thirty dances, ranging from tap, hip hop, ballet, contemporary, and more....

LTHS Film Festival a Smashing Success

LTHS Film Festival a Smashing Success

Written by Zoey Foss, Features Editor February 21, 2024

Earlier this February, parents and students alike gathered in the auditorium to watch a collection of short films produced by members of the Lockport Drama Club, Club Create, and Video Club. After spending...

Sports Highlight: Girls Wrestling

Sports Highlight: Girls Wrestling

Written by Abigail Carroll, News Editor February 13, 2024

As winter sports are coming to an end at Lockport, it’s important to acknowledge all the good work each team has done this year. However, one that deserves recognition is the girls wrestling team. Although...

Hoopers to Huggers: An Intramural Basketball Love Story

Hoopers to Huggers: An Intramural Basketball Love Story

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

Tensions were high going into the second round of games of the 2024 Intramural Basketball season. The first game of the night was a highly anticipated matchup between the Windy City Bananas and LOCKPREP...