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Decorations during the Spring Festival traditionally feature symbols relating to the new year. You can see here, a decorative design containing a Chinese pine tree which stands for eternal youth, lotus flowers symbolizing purity, a tiger for 2022's zodiac, and an upside down Chinese character, pronounced as, "fú” which means “pouring out” luck because of its orientation.

Celebrating Chinese New Year, year of the Tiger

Natalie Karlson, Design Editor | December 21, 2021

My favorite memories of the holiday season we're going down to Boston and celebrating the Chinese New Year traditionally referred to as the “Spring Festival”. The Chinese New Year is a large celebration...

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In a recent meet against Bishop Guertin, the Girls Swim Team had a close race in the 200 Medley relay.

LHS Swim Team dives into their new season

Courtney Clark, Editor-in-Chief | December 21, 2021

Heading into the winter season, the LHS swim team prepares for a season full of high expectations and tough competition. While the swim team wants to exceed their hopes, right now they are focusing on...

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Artwork by Sathvik Manam

Gray or Grey: The Chills

Sathvik Manam, Art Director | December 21, 2021

  Gray gets Grey to do some chore because Grey has a weird tolerance to the cold.

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Congratulations to the winner and thank you to everyone who submitted!

Winter Creative Writing Contest 1st place submission: “How to End a Family Dinner”

Phoebe Bartlett | December 17, 2021

“The Holiday Vandal struck again last night! Freddy told me in gym class he could see it from his window!” Ethan spat out half his food as he spoke, excitedly raving to my father, who sat next to him...

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Mr. Guertin helps sophomore Nick Strong with math in room 112. His favorite thing is to help students avoid the same mistakes he made. Photo by Gianna Siracuse

Math teacher wants to add hope to struggling students

Gianna Siracuse, Reporter | December 17, 2021

[foogallery id="35542"] LHS Algebra teacher Leon Guertin wasn’t always good at math. He said he started having a problem with math “around fifth grade.” It made him feel really aggravated and...

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LHS 2021 Winter Spirit Week schedule.

Upcoming winter spirit week days 12/20-12/23

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief | December 16, 2021

Updated as of 9:50 p.m. on Monday, December 20, 2021 **Guidelines for Wednesday's "Anything But a Backpack Day" have been announced by Mr. Parent As winter break approaches, LHS is getting ready to...

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The Lancer Spirit staff celebrates with cake after finding out they are finalists for the 2022 Columbia Scholastic Press Crown Awards.

Lancer Spirit becomes finalist for CSPA Crown Awards

Emma Desrosiers, Assistant Editor-in-Chief | December 16, 2021

When March rolls around, the Lancer Spirit staff will be wearing a crown. Not an actual, physical crown, but one that is just as precious to the staff and adviser Mary DeWinkeleer. On December 15, the...

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This poster printed out and distributed by the LHS Yearbook Club details the dates and times for seniors to review their yearbook pictures and message submissions.

SENIORS: The final deadline to go over the yearbook is approaching

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief | December 15, 2021

To review your senior portrait, quote, and club submissions, head to Room 407 between B and H period on the following days:  Thursday, December 16 Monday, December 20 Tuesday, December 21 After...

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 Five members of the International Club coloring in their chosen pictures for the “Day of the Dead” celebration.

International Club creates a new way to celebrate culture

Ethan Green, Reporter | December 15, 2021

Departing from their original format of power points and presentations, The International Club now celebrates different cultures and their holidays. From events to festivals, they are showcasing the world...

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The Lancers are set to compete on December 16 in their first home meet of the season.

Lancer gymnasts look forward to fans, fun this season

Olivia Windisch, Sports Chief | December 14, 2021

Lancer gymnastics is headed into their 2021-22 and has a strong team excited to compete in this year's meets. Senior Makenna Lord has set her mind on enjoying her last season of high school gymnastics.  “It's...

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High school provides students a variety of stressors, but there are many ways to cope with such feelings

From stress to success: managing stress as a student

Brooke Silvia, Reporter | December 13, 2021

The crisp brown leaves scurry in the frigid wind as a new season is brought to us, and along with that comes the familiar smell of stress. For some, it may be seasonal, and for others it may be non-stop,...

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Captain, Senior Matt Misiaszek, handles the ball in a soccer game of his junior year at Londonderry High School. Misiazek and his teammates were able to pull out a win due to his impeccable skills on defense. He protected the net throughout the whole game and played his heart out.

Senior Matt Misiaszek turns injury into perseverance

Sarah Tsetsilas, Reporter | December 10, 2021

When senior Matt Misiaszek  heard the doctor say he had torn his ACL during his second pre-season game, he was “pretty devastated.”   “But at that moment I knew I needed to work harder...

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