LTHS students participate in the National Walkout Day
Written by Emily London, Features Editor
March 26, 2018
Filed under Student Life
As the one-month anniversary of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting came around, thousands of high school students choose a way to pay tribute to those who lost their lives. On March 14, schools all over America took part in walkouts. Lockport Township High School was one of many high...
TWIRP dance takes LTHS by storm
Written by Gabby Bach, A & E Writer
February 26, 2018
Filed under Student Life
On February 17th the East Campus Field House was transformed into a Winter Wonderland for the annual TWIRP dance. For those that did not attend the event, there was much to behold. For starters, there were plenty of activities to engage attendees throughout the night. Life-sized games of chess, c...
Prepping for upcoming TWIRP dance
Written by Gabby Bach, A&E Writer
February 15, 2018
Filed under Student Life
The blazing lights. The pounding music. The swell of bodies. The swish of dresses. All of these images can only mean one thing. Lockport Township High School’s annual TWIRP dance is fast approaching! Don’t miss out on a night of fun and excitement on Saturday, February 17 at 7:00 PM at East Campus’...
Seniors have the opportunity to graduate early at LTHS
Written by Imani Tapley, Student Writer
December 20, 2017
Filed under Student Life
As first semester comes to an end, students are ready for winter break and starting new classes when they return; however, a number of seniors are done and getting ready to move on in life, whether it is in the workforce or going to college. Guidance counselor Ms. Kathy Fields speaks on the process of gra...
Class of 2022 learns about extracurricular activities at annual “Step Up Night”
Written by Emily London, Features Editor
December 3, 2017
Filed under Student Life
Lockport Township High School hosted its annual Step Up Night on November 16th at Central Campus. Step Up Night is an opportunity for incoming eighth graders to explore the opportunities lined up for them at LTHS. Incoming freshmen can get a glimpse of what clubs and sports are available to them. The even...
LTHS warmly welcomes international Japanese student
Written by Stephanie Wilk, Staff Writer
November 27, 2017
Filed under Student Life
While lockers are an everyday component of high school life for students, they are a source of excitement for a new face in Lockport. Ichika Okashiwa, an LTHS foreign exchange student, discloses that her friends in Japan are “jealous” of her; lockers are not commonplace back in Japan. Ichika j...
The delightful melodies of LTHS choirs
Written by Deviyon Fitts, Student Writer
November 15, 2017
Filed under Student Life
Everyone sings. Whether it’s alone in the shower, with friends, while in the car, or lightly to themselves using headphones. Everyone sings. However, some people take singing to the next level. Choir is an organized group of singers that sing together. There are multiple choir groups at Lockport Townsh...
College Editorial: Becoming a Loyola Rambler
Written by Lauren Jankowski, Staff Writer
November 13, 2017
Filed under Showcase, Student Life
To some students, senior year in high school is all about football games, prom, and senioritis, but there is one elephant in the room that most of these students seem to try and ignore: college. The process of choosing colleges and applying is stressful to say the least. What if it’s too far? What if i...
Increased representatives and attendance at College and Career Fair this year
Written by Sarah Albertino, Staff Writer
November 9, 2017
Filed under Student Life
On Tuesday November 7th, Lockport Township High School hosted its second College and Career Fair at the East Campus gym and cafeteria from 6:00 to 8:30pm. The amount of representatives increased this year compared to last year's fair. There were 80 colleges, 50 career fields, military, and union re...
Hitting the slopes with the Ski and Snowboard Club this winter
Written by Erika Klejka, Student Writer
November 6, 2017
Filed under Student Life
Many students do not know about the thrilling Ski and Snowboard Club and how much it has to offer. The club, established in the 1970's, is sponsored by Ms. Cheryl Sorensen, a World Languages teacher at East Campus. She exclaims, “The club has been popular ever since inception. Students enjoy it bec...
GSA’s meetings as a no-judgment zone that creates bonds among students
Written by Abigail Ignasiak, Staff Writer
November 3, 2017
Filed under Student Life
GSA (Gay Straight Alliance) is a student organization that meets in East campus’ maroon room after school every Thursday. With open minds and open hearts, current members of the club welcome newcomers to attend their meetings. To many people in the club, GSA is a safe place where they can speak thei...
