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Lancer Spirit Online

The student news site of Londonderry High School

Lancer Spirit Online

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Abigail Borroto, Anthony Cariello and Lisa Fraser dress up during spirit week in the fall of 2024.

From front lines to physics teacher

Abbigal Cook, Reporter | March 7, 2025

Physics teacher and ex-sergeant Anthony Cariello made the transition from the army to a high school teacher 18 years ago when he started teaching at West Point University. Cariello left the army after...

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On Thursday Feb 20. 2025, Payeur’s F Period Civics class took time to celebrate his accomplishment after his lecture. Students also took time to express their gratitude toward Payeur.

Noah Payeur: One done, many more to go

First-year teacher: Noah Payeur brings fresh energy and innovative ideas to his classroom, focusing on creating moral and nurturing relationships with his students, while making sure students understand the democracy we live in.
Kelsey Sweet, News Editor | March 4, 2025

Drama Club Advisor, Noah Payeur has spent his time after school with students, preparing them for upcoming performing arts opportunities.  It wasn’t until Feb 20. 2024 when Noah Payeur spent his...

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LHS students run bonding activities with the middle school students that motivate them to become leaders.(Photo used with permission by Amy Downing)

ALC mentorship program inspires middle schoolers to lead

Lizzie Sosa, Editor in Chief | February 20, 2025

Something that LHS takes pride in is the tight-knit communities they make within clubs and organizations. Making one on one connections with different groups of people has been the key to creating these...

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Members of the Feature Medical Leaders club meet for their first meeting of the year on Sept. 14, 2024.

Future Medical Leaders club shapes the next generation of healthcare heroes

Kaylee Mague, Executive Features Editor | February 17, 2025

The Future Medical Leaders club is more than just an extracurricular activity, it is a gateway into the vast world of health care. With the club only being two years old, it has helped many students...

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What does your Valentines Day look like?

What does your Valentines Day look like?

Abigail Jones, Fashion Editor | February 14, 2025

Lancer Nation, do you feel love in the air? Valentine's Day is approaching fast, calling for plans to be made. Despite getting your chocolate and flowers, the outfit for the day is an important thing to...

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The Sparkle Project is ready to help girls enjoy their most special day, as dress drop-off's continue to come in. 

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The Sparkle Project: Giving girls a sparkling night

Lily Abrams, Features Editor | February 12, 2025

For many girls, prom is the night they look forward to their whole lives. In movies and photos, prom looks like a special, spectacular night for everyone, especially when you have a dress you will never...

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Made by Cassidy LeBlanc on Canva

Plunge for a profit

Cassidy LeBlanc, Photography Director | January 30, 2025

As winter approaches and the water at Hampton Beach gets colder, you may think “this is terrible weather to go swimming in,” but foods teacher Shannon Shurtleff sees it as the perfect opportunity to...

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Señora Halpern shines bright for teacher’s spirit day. Her festive outfit lights up the classroom with holiday cheer.

Beyond the classroom: How Señora Halpern inspires a love for language and learning

Ava Alkhamis, Reporter | January 29, 2025

Whether it's falling into a snowbank during bus duty, tripping in the hallway with papers flying everywhere, or taking a trip to urgent care with a broken toe after falling down a stairwell, it’s...

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Blue and Purple Star Lancers board outside of Mrs.Juster's room with information on how to get involved. (Photo used with permission by Elizabeth Juster)

Blue and Purple Star Lancers Take Charge

Elana Kenney and Reagan Louiselle | January 28, 2025

Despite being a small group, the Blue and Purple Star Lancers have been providing a safe space for children of military families for many years. Being the first high school in New England to foster...

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Some Student Council members attend a conference in Waterville where they get to participate in many leadership activities and games. This was an overnight conference that was held Nov. 7-8.

Student Council: bringing school spirit since 1978

Annaleigh Marshall, Reporter | January 24, 2025

At LHS, two governing bodies plan many of the events for the school: Student Council and Class Representatives. Student Council members consist of students from all grades who oversee events and activities...

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Keep reading to learn how this dog, Charlie, may become LHS's first therapy dog.

Therapy made fluffy and cuddly

LHS is working to get its own therapy dog to help students and faculty struggling with mental health
Kaylee Mague and Samara Santana | January 23, 2025
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Darcy Newman embraces one of her students after a competition called “quiz rally”. The purpose of this competition is to test riders on their knowledge of everything horse related.

Darcy Newman forges bonds between individuals and horses

Ava Cornett, Reporter | January 22, 2025

The clacking of horseshoes, neighing from stalls, kids swarming around, and the radiant smell from the barn are all to be expected at Twin Gates Farm. Owner Darcy Newman welcomes the chaos and knows...

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