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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

Advice on Utilizing the Guidance Office

Advice on Utilizing the Guidance Office

Written by Delaney Coleman, Editorial Editor August 29, 2023

Any day people walk into the guidance office they are met with kindness, respect, privacy and care; however, I feel as though not everyone knows how to use the guidance team to their advantage. They’re...

LTHS Hallway Mayhem

LTHS Hallway Mayhem

Written by Georgia Dykstra, Features Editor August 29, 2023

*clears throat* Yes, it’s official, I am a senior at LTHS, one of the big dogs, if you will. As arguably the most charismatic big dog at Lockport, I have stumbled across a dire issue that needs to...

What I've Learned This Year

What I’ve Learned This Year

Written by Georgia Dykstra, A & E editor May 31, 2023

I’m a big believer in growth. I think making mistakes and learning from them is what makes life worth living. So, in honor of my Junior Year, one filled with the most personal growth I’ve yet to experience,...

Problem? The Solution: CLUB CREATE!

Problem? The Solution: CLUB CREATE!

Written by Abigail Worker, A & E editor May 11, 2023

Are you wishing to be creative? Wanting to let loose of that inner artist? Dying to use that pouring out inspiration? Well, think no more…Club Create is there to save the day! Club Create is a great...

Your 2023-2024 NHS Board!

Your 2023-2024 NHS Board!

Written by McKenna Orrico, News Editor, Editor-in-chief May 10, 2023

Every year, Lockport Township High School honors some of its most talented and dedicated by allowing them to apply to be in the James McKinnon Smith Chapter of the National Honor Society. While many students...

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...

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...

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...

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...

LTHS Goes Wicked!

LTHS Goes Wicked!

Written by Abigail Worker, A & E writer May 23, 2021

The Porter Players present a Spring Musical Concert featuring The Wizard of Oz. The concert showcased The Wizard of Oz, The Wiz, and Wicked! It was inspired by the books of L. Frank Baum. The performance...

Lockport's Environmental Club!

Lockport’s Environmental Club!

Written by Eileen Ferriter, News Editor January 27, 2021

Lockport now has an Environmental Club! The club was organized for the first time last school year (2019-2020), and is back again this year to further some initiatives. The overall goal of the club is...

Upcoming Virtual Trivia Night!

Upcoming Virtual Trivia Night!

Written by Makaya Carroll, Photographer, A & E Editor December 8, 2020

It has become apparent that this year is no normal school year. To make it seem a little less chaotic, the Lockport student government is planning to host a virtual trivia night on December 15 @ 7pm. There's...