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Porter Press

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Porter Press

Writing college essays can be stressful for students. 

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You are more interesting than you think

Written by Juanita Montoya, Staff writer April 29, 2025

The college application process is a dreadful time for most students. Whether it is from not knowing where to apply or feeling incapable of getting into college in general, there's a lot of decisions and...

Empowering creativity: The rise of CCC Student-Run Artisan Market

Empowering creativity: The rise of CCC Student-Run Artisan Market

Written by Hannah Faut, Staff writer April 17, 2025

The Lockport Career and Community Connections (CCC) program facilitates opportunities to transition into adulthood for LTHS graduates ages 18-22 with disabilities. The CCC helps these students improve...

Surviving Senioritis: Tips for future seniors

Surviving Senioritis: Tips for future seniors

Written by Danyah Nofal, Staff writer April 4, 2025

Senioritis: the inevitable decline in motivation and performance level that a majority of high school seniors face.  Signs of senioritis include a loss of interest, a lack of energy, a decline in work...

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Surviving AP Exam season without losing your mind

Written by Minahil Hamdani, Staff writer April 3, 2025

AP exam season is here, which means sleep schedules are ruined, highlighters are running out of ink and everyone is questioning why they thought taking multiple AP classes was a good idea. I have been...

Club Spotlight: FCA

Club Spotlight: FCA

Written by Trudi Smith, Staff writer April 1, 2025

This year, student leaders Dayton Barrett, Ethan Posey, and Aubrey Groenendal helped to re-establish a lost club at Lockport, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. The club is a place for students looking...

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...

Student filmmakers display their talent at LTHS Short Film Festival

Student filmmakers display their talent at LTHS Short Film Festival

Written by Abigail Hogan, A & E editor February 6, 2025

On Friday, January 31, LTHS hosted their second annual Short Film Festival, which featured eleven short films directed, acted, and edited by Lockport students. On the night of the event, the auditorium...

Looking for a Summer Internship? Apply Now!

Looking for a Summer Internship? Apply Now!

Written by James Wyatt, Staff writer January 31, 2025

Lockport High School continues to create new opportunities for their students to help them in the real world. Most recently, LTHS has partnered with the Will County Center for Economic Development to provide...

Lockport's Prom Fashion Show: Why You Should Go

Lockport’s Prom Fashion Show: Why You Should Go

Written by Sophia DalPonte, Staff writer January 30, 2025

On January 21, a group of us student writers went to Lockport’s Prom Fashion Show, and we all had an amazing time. With all the fun we had as viewers, it was truly disappointing to see the lack of turnout....

The Importance of Summer Jobs for Students

The Importance of Summer Jobs for Students

Written by Jayden Santiago, Staff writer January 29, 2025

Waiter, cashier, barista, stocker, babysitter… the options for a teenage job may seem minimal, but they’re endless! With proper research and job searching, every ambitious teen should be able to start...

LTHS Hosts Annual Holiday Concert

LTHS Hosts Annual Holiday Concert

Written by Chris Ripley, Staff writer December 29, 2024

On December 17, Lockport had its annual Choir Holiday Concert which featured various extracurricular and curricular choirs listed below: Concert Choir Bel Canto Freshman Choir Encore Chamber...

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...