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Porter Press

The student news site of Lockport Township High School

Porter Press

The student news site of Lockport Township High School

Porter Press

Bien gracias y tu

Bien gracias y tu

Written by Delaney Coleman, News Editor April 20, 2023

Getting all of the necessary credits to graduate can be stressful, and this includes two foreign language credits. Lockport offers various languages for students to try and advance in: Spanish, French,...

LTHS Attends Music for All

LTHS Attends Music for All

Written by Delaney Coleman, News Editor April 5, 2023

LTHS’s Wind Symphony traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana during spring break for the national festival, Music For All. High school and middle school bands from all over the United States came together...

Can We Get a Student Splash Page Update?

Can We Get a Student Splash Page Update?

Written by Ava Lamb, News Editor April 4, 2023

At LTHS, we are very lucky to not only have lots of clubs to join and participate in, but also many sports to choose from and join! But how do we find out about all of these activities? The one and only...

What It’s Like To Be A Second Semester Senior

What It’s Like To Be A Second Semester Senior

Written by Samantha Bradley, Features Editor March 14, 2023

It really does feel like yesterday that I nervously stepped on the bus and arrived at Central campus for the first time. It seemed like the biggest place ever; how could I ever find all my classes? High...

MAY I GO TO THE BATHROOM?

MAY I GO TO THE BATHROOM?

Written by Ava Lamb, Sports Editor February 28, 2023

Here at Lockport East Campus, we are provided with a wonderful place to learn and are given various different opportunities. When one becomes a sophomore, they get new perks such as the L-Town Grounds...

Jesse White Tumblers Perform at LTHS

Jesse White Tumblers Perform at LTHS

Written by Samantha Bradley, Features Editor February 24, 2023

On Thursday, February 23rd, the Jesse White Tumblers performed in the East campus gym to celebrate black history month. The team promotes doing well in school and staying away from drugs, alcohol, and...

Digesting Lockport's Lunch

Digesting Lockport’s Lunch

Written by Samantha Bradley, Features Editor February 17, 2023

Alright, we can all admit school lunch food is no gourmet meal. I mean, students have even compared it to prison food. Plus, we can all agree that lunch during the Covid-19 school years were rough. But...

Naples, FL, USA - December 2, 2010: Volvos being serviced on hydraulic lifts at a Service Center for a car dealership.

Mens’ Jobs Are for Women Too

Written by Delaney Coleman, Features Editor February 13, 2023

Driving alone at night can be nerve wracking enough, but what if all of a sudden a loud, blaring beep goes off in your car? As a woman, I’d probably freak out. We typically aren’t the most knowledgeable...

Boys Intramural Basketball

Boys Intramural Basketball

Written by Samantha Bradley, Features Editor February 6, 2023

The CWC is hosting the boys intramural basketball games! Juniors and seniors have created eight teams, The Shooters, Fighting Bagels, Genies, Shiestys, United Nations, Bananas, Creed Academy, and Windy...

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...

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Hamlin’s Lasting Impact

Written by Ava Lamb, Sports Editor January 21, 2023

On January 2nd, the sports world as we know it came to a halt when 24 year old Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest on the field. Everyone’s thoughts and prayers went up as 65,000 people watched in...

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....