The never wavering car enthusiasm of LTHS’ Auto Club
Written by Deviyon Fitts, Student Writer
October 20, 2017
Filed under Student Life
In Auto Club, the one club that allows students to explore their inner love for cars, students can work in their favorite environment of gas and engines in the auto shop. Any student that likes to work with cars will really appreciate this club. Auto Club is available to any student who takes the following el...
P.E. classes take on new grading system
Written by Imani Tapley, Student Writer
October 18, 2017
Filed under Showcase, Student Life
This school year, Physical Education got a little bit more serious. Mr. Todd Elkei, Department Chair of Health, Physical Education and Drivers Education, answers the questions that the students have been waiting for: Will students' P.E. classes affect their GPA? Mr. Elkei spoke on the main goal of chan...
Students recognized for their exemplary character at annual Porter Pride breakfast
October 16, 2017
Filed under Showcase, Student Life
The Porter Pride student recognition breakfast took place last Thursday, October 12th, in the Maroon Room at East Campus. Staff members from different departments recognized students who embody what it means to be a Porter. Families of students also attended the event and had the opportunity to meet...
Junior and senior students choose their PE courses at LTHS
Written by Taelor Mutz, Staff Writer
October 15, 2017
Filed under Student Life
At LTHS juniors and seniors have the choice of what course they want to take for Physical Education (PE). Students are offered a variety of different classes where they work on different skill sets. Mr. Todd Elkei, Department Chair of Health, Physical Education, and Driver's Ed, says, “We recently co...
Challenges regarding student parking permits
Written by Taelor Mutz, Staff Writer
October 2, 2017
Filed under Showcase, Student Life
As students get older, riding the bus to school isn't the ideal way of transportation. Senior and junior students at LTHS have the opportunity to drive and park on school property. In order to park at the LTHS student parking lot, students need a parking permit. Getting a parking permit requires a val...
Homecoming dance brought a record number of 2,451 students
Written by Lauren Jankowski, Staff Writer and Student Journalist
September 29, 2017
Filed under Showcase, Student Life
The field house, normally used for the pacer test and basketball during PE, was transformed into an “out of the world” experience at homecoming. Filled with loud music, lasers and dancing, homecoming was a hit for everyone! Senior Lauren Malito said “it was [her] favorite school dance” that she h...
More Homecoming 2017 Photos!
September 28, 2017
Filed under Showcase, Student Life
Photos were taken by Porter Press photographer, Angelina Borne. To view the photo slideshow, click on any photo. If you have additional photos from homecoming that you would like featured in our Porter Press site, please contact Mrs. Musni, [email protected] The Porter Press will review your...
L-Town brings unwavering pride to LTHS students
Written by Haley Wyatt, Senior Staff Writer
September 26, 2017
Filed under Showcase, Student Life
Whether it be through chants of “go home freshmen” or creating a roller coaster ride in the bleachers full of students at football games, the Lockport student section, popularly known as L-Town, embodies what it means to have Porter Pride at Lockport. L-town is described as the student-run section people...
A recap of last week’s homecoming activities
Written by Lauren Jankowski, Staff Writer
September 25, 2017
Filed under Showcase, Student Life
Homecoming week has been a hit with many games, dancing, and outrageous outfits during dress up days! Hallway decorating on Monday night was a huge success with many people showing up and decking out the halls with school spirit. Tuesday night was the perfect weather to watch a movie, and students did...
Homecoming 2017 Photo Slide Show
September 24, 2017
Filed under Showcase, Student Life
Here are just some photos taken last week at our homecoming events and activities. To view the photo slideshow, click on any photo. More photos will be uploaded throughout the week! If you have photos from homecoming week that you would like featured in our Porter Press student news site, please...
Marching band’s monumental victory
Written by Ryan Meyer, Copy Editor
September 22, 2017
Filed under Showcase, Student Life
For the first time in 39 years on September 9th, LTHS’ marching band won first place in the Lake Park Marching Band Competition. In order to find out what made the band victorious, LTHS senior drum majors Amanda Medina Segura and Olivia Ruffatto, who are conductors for the band, shared their thoughts con...
Speech team: It’s more than public speaking
Written by Imani Tapley, Student Writer
September 21, 2017
Filed under Showcase, Student Life
It’s finally time for comedians, public speakers, and dramatic actors to shine. Lockport Township High School’s Speech Team had its first meeting on Thursday, September 14th. The new head coach Ms. Kennedy Musich will be leading the speech team in a series of competitions. This team is incredib...
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Ann (Annie) is a freshman at LTHS. This is her first year in the Porter Press. Ann has an interest in music and Irish dancing. Her goal is to attend law school. She enjoys writing world news stories.