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After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, Lancer Nation brings back its LHS Hall of Fame Inductee Dinner.

LHS Hall of Fame Inductee Dinner returns after hiatus

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief | March 30, 2023

After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, Lancer Nation is bringing back the Londonderry High School Hall of Fame Dinner. The dinner is scheduled for Saturday, April 1, 2023 in the cafeteria. Doors open...

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The marching lancers proudly walk down the streets of New York City for St.Patrick's Day after COVID-19 stopped them from returning for four years.

Marching Lancers return to the ‘Big Apple’ after 4-year hiatus

Since their 2020 trip to NYC was canceled due to COVID-19, Londonderry High School's marching band has been unable to join the St. Patrick's Day festivities until this year.
Kelly Egan, Editor-in-Chief | March 29, 2023

On March 12, 2020, the students of the LHS Marching Band were anxiously awaiting their trip to New York City for the annual St.Patrick’s Day Parade. They were leaving in two short days. The freshmen...

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The above drawing is a depiction of the Šargan Eight locomotive, which is a train that runs through Serbia. Artist Natalie Josic likes this particular train because some of her relatives are Serbian.

Why I love trains

Senior Natalie Josic shares her love of trains in this piece of writing.
Natalie Josic, Reporter | March 29, 2023

There is something fascinating about going on a train ride.  Whether near the breath of an old steam locomotive, or inside a sleek, modern monorail, all trains share the same purpose: they are...

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Mental Health Mondays and Lancers Speak Up have invited you to submit your stories through the google form link embedded in the article.

Lancers, Let’s Talk Mental Health

Emma Desrosiers, Assistant Editor-in-Chief | March 27, 2023

Junior Emma Desrosiers, host of Mental Health Mondays, and senior Susan Kim, leader of Lancers Speak Up are working together to bring you new episodes of Mental Health Mondays on The Lancer Spirit....

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Art by Natalie Merhib

Poetry Contest: Submissions now open

Michaela Horan, Copy Chief | March 23, 2023

POETRY CONTEST ! The top submissions will be published in our Spring magazine and on LSO! Submit your story at this link . Story requirements:  No more than 1,000 words School appropriate,...

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Empowering films to end off women’s history month

Empowering films to end off women’s history month

Catie Brown, Copy Chief | March 22, 2023

The month of March marks a reminder to celebrate the milestones of women who come from all walks of life. Whether it’s through personal research, or through raising awareness, recognizing the significance...

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Londonderry's orchestra community to come together tonight to put on a combined performance for the community.

Londonderry’s orchestra community to string together a musical performance

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief | March 21, 2023

The time for the annual Londonderry District Strings Festival has arrived. Today, Tuesday, March 21, 2022, North, South, Matthew Thorton, LMS, and Londonderry High School’s orchestras will come together...

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March's Madness

March’s Madness

Dillon Tufts, Sports Chief | March 15, 2023

When you hear of March, what is the first thing you think of? Maybe it's a leprechaun or a four-leaf clover. However, for many sports fans, it's all about perfection. The highly anticipated NCAA March...

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Some parents overstep with their kid's coach and may need to back off a bit.

Parents should just let coaches coach

Paul Binder, Reporter | March 11, 2023

Sports Commentary Playing a sport is like taking a step into life by yourself. You have to deal with all sorts of things, especially in high school. A mom or dad can’t play a sport for you, so when...

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Ms. Sloper (left), Mrs. Sherwood (right) and Dawn Myers (back) at the end of the school year in 2018. They had an ice cream truck come to the school to buy treats to support the class of 2019. According to Mrs. Sloper, Mrs. Sherwood LOVED treats!

KATE Sherwood project spreads statewide to inspire student-teacher connection 

Ava Norton and Alyssa Parsons | March 10, 2023

There are few people in this world that will make a long lasting impact on people's lives like Kate Sherwood’s impact on students, staff and friends of LHS. Sherwood was a school counselor who worked...

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There is no place for guns in the school halls. Students are there to learn math and science, not how to blockade a door.

Only soldiers—not citizens—need semi-automatic weapons.

Andrew Macpherson, Opinion Editor | March 9, 2023

Americans woke up on the fifth anniversary of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting to learn the horrific news that 3 more students became victims of a school shooting. On the eve of Valentine's...

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Jason Parent delivers the opening remarks at the Class of 2021 graduation.

Principal Jason Parent to become new assistant superintendent of district

Makenna True, Editor in Chief | March 8, 2023

In an era of ever-changing faces, structures, and standards at Londonderry High School, there has been one steady constant. You can usually find him in the main lobby, bidding every student good morning....

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