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First-Gen Immigrant Students at Lockport

First-Gen Immigrant Students at Lockport

Written by Samantha Bradley, Features Editor January 23, 2023

What is a first-generation immigrant? Someone who has at least one parent from a foreign country would be considered a first-gen immigrant. Many first-gen immigrants grow up in homes where English is...

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....

The picture Mr. Conway took while touring the attic above the auditorium. See anything strange?

The Haunting of Central Campus

Written by Estelle Brownlee, News Editor October 25, 2022

The Lockport Central Campus has been around since 1909. It is an old building with a victorian-like structure, creaky doors, winding hallways and lots of mysteries locked inside. With Halloween just around...

Homecoming at its Finest

Homecoming at its Finest

Written by Ava Lamb, News Editor October 11, 2022

Homecoming week, themed as a night under the stars, was a wonderful experience filled with many fun activities.  With each day of the week featuring their own fun, let’s take a look at the abundance...

Year of Champions

Year of Champions

Written by McKenna Orrico, News Editor, Editor-in-chief May 17, 2022

Lockport is experiencing a year like no other. The athletic and academic successes have been piling higher than ever in the 2021-2022 school year with students showing their skills in activities ranging...

What Electives do LTHS Students Want to See?

What Electives do LTHS Students Want to See?

Written by Samantha Bradley , Features Editor April 4, 2022

LTHS has a lengthy course catalog. While scrolling through the seventy-three page long list, finding a class not featured on it is a challenge. Students at Lockport are lucky to have the opportunity to...

LTHS Women Making a Difference

LTHS Women Making a Difference

Written by McKenna Orrico, News Editor, Editor-in-chief March 24, 2022

March is National Women’s Month. This month, women worldwide celebrate the ones that make a societal impact throughout history. At such a pivotal time in our development, the young women in our student...

Do Lockport Students Prefer Virtual Learning or In-Person?

Do Lockport Students Prefer Virtual Learning or In-Person?

Written by Samantha Bradley , Features Editor February 8, 2022

With Covid cases increasing, questions arise about school returning to remote learning once again. Surrounding schools and districts alike decided to start the semester off virtually due to the recent...

2021 LTHS First Semester Recap!

2021 LTHS First Semester Recap!

Written by Mara Kubis and Raven Rogers January 25, 2022

The first semester of the LTHS school year was a success! The staff and students made a big comeback after an unusual year! Students may have gone out of their comfort zone with new campuses, but they...

Lets Get Groovy, Porters!

Let’s Get Groovy, Porters!

Written by McKenna Orrico, News Editor, Editor-in-chief October 18, 2021

After a long year with no social activities, Lockport Township High School gave students its first homecoming dance since 2019. This year’s homecoming theme was the 70’s, and the student body and staff...

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A Graduation the Class of 2021 Needs

Written by Kaia Hsu, Editorial editor May 13, 2021

As the weather warms up, the 2020-2021 school year comes to an end. The class of 2021 is officially graduating, but it is not a normal graduation. Instead of friends all together, and every member of a...

Boys Varsity Golf Finishes Season Strong Despite Disappointing Ending

Boys Varsity Golf Finishes Season Strong Despite Disappointing Ending

Written by Ryan Bennett, Sports Editor November 5, 2020

Even though the Lockport boys varsity golf team did not get to compete at state, they still performed well this season, winning regionals and finishing third at sectionals. Unfortunately, it was announced...