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The student news site of Lockport Township High School

Porter Press

The student news site of Lockport Township High School

Porter Press

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...

Choir in the Fall

Choir in the Fall

Written by Genesis Arredondo, News Editor October 11, 2022

Do you like listening to music? In the car, in school, with friends, or even by yourself? Then you would love to see a choir performance! Lockport’s fall choir concert is slowly creeping up and will...

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...

East Campus Parking Issues

East Campus Parking Issues

Written by Abigail Worker, Editorial Writer December 14, 2021

Currently at East Campus, students are left stranded trying to find a way to get home and to work since they are no longer allowed to keep their cars in the Walmart parking lot. The school recently announced...

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Devious Licks, Is It Worth It?

Written by Raven Rogers, News Editor December 6, 2021

You’ve probably heard or participated in the TikTok Trend, Devious Licks. The trend consists of students stealing or breaking school items, usually involving bathrooms. Students steal sinks, toilets,...

What is the Purpose of COMPASS?

What is the Purpose of COMPASS?

Written by Hailey Nickel, Editorial Writer November 4, 2021

Compass is an institutionalized academic assistance program at LTHS. It’s an extra class added to your schedule, for students to finish any homework or to study for a class. Students spend minutes in...

Spirit Week 2021... Was it a Hit?

Spirit Week 2021… Was it a Hit?

Written by Raven Rogers, Editorial Writer October 19, 2021

The Homecoming Dance is full of euphoria and cheer with loud music and fun games, but one thing that makes Homecoming one to remember is Spirit Week. Every year during the week before the dance, everyone...