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Lancer Spirit Online

The student news site of Londonderry High School

Lancer Spirit Online

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Senior Olivia Musto poses in her dress that was altered by Andrea Norton. She brought her dress to her around January/February for her first fitting.

A Londonderry mom’s picture perfect alterations

Sam Fortier | March 25, 2021

When a girl finds a prom dress that she likes, she doesn't want to just like it—she wants to love it. But prom dresses don't always fit right, so that's where Londonderry resident and seamstress Andrea...

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Evie performs alongside another cast member in 'The Wedding Singer.' Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, Evie has learnt that her passion for theatre extends beyond the performance itself, and instead lies in acting as a mentor for others.

Exploring careers: Everything happens for a reason

Evie Brunette | March 24, 2021

I believe everything happens for a reason. Ever since I began performing at the age of eight, I wanted to become a musical theatre actress. It was my lifelong dream to be on Broadway and live smack...

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Claiming a sports team or music artist as something for only yourself and other "real fans" will only scare off other potential fans and hurt your interest's reputation.

Gatekeeping: Necessary or needless?

Megan Standifer, Assistant Editor in Chief | March 22, 2021

Gatekeeping. It’s when someone heckles you by asking, “Can you even name 5 of [insert generic band/artist]’s songs” just because you’re wearing their t-shirt. Or, “I used to get made fun of...

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Angela Donahue wakes every morning and readies herself for the endless day of Hospital nursing. Even though we try to forget COVID-19, these health care workers live and work with COVID-19 everyday.

Health Care Hero: Angela Donahue

Angela Donahue relays her experiences working as a floor nurse during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kaylie Donahue, Magazine Chief | March 17, 2021

Unlike most little girls, I didn't grow up idolizing Hannah Montana or Selena Gomez or dreaming of being some famous actress.  The person I have idolized, and always will idolize, is my mom: Angela...

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Somewhere on a Rainbow | Dusty

Somewhere on a Rainbow | Dusty

Jackie Wolthers, Multimedia Editor | March 15, 2021

In the pilot episode of Somewhere on the Rainbow, Dusty and Jackie discuss the genderqueer spectrum, sexuality, pronouns and Dusty's own experiences with these subjects.

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Daylight Savings is as annoying and mind-boggling as someone switching your left arm with your right one twice a year.

Daylight savings doesn’t save anything

Michael O’Neil, Reporter | March 14, 2021

I’m tired. More tired than usual. It has nothing to do with stress from schoolwork or from poorly managing my time. I’m more tired than usual due to daylight savings, an archaic system that has outlived...

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Music touches the lives of nearly everyone in the world, and in different ways, too.

This I believe: The importance of music

Hannah Alback | March 13, 2021

I believe in music. I would describe my life as a music festival. Music is something that can bring everyone together. There are songs for every single situation, and for every single person in this world....

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Senior Amara Cote sets up a “Londonderry Lancers” banner in preparation for the pep rally. Photo by Sean O'Mara

Covid-19 hasn’t stopped school spirit – LHS holds virtual Winter Pep Rally

Audrey DeAngelis, Assistant Editor in Chief | March 12, 2021

LHS held its annual Winter Pep Rally this past Friday, March 5 during its usual spot in the C period class time. Following suit with this year's previous rallies, it was live-streamed on YouTube as students...

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Sophomore Talia BarNoy riding her horse Atha at her lesson barn. Atha’s show name is Laing Hill Atha and BarNoy rides her when the team competes.

Back in the saddle: the equestrian team

Andrew Macpherson, Reporter | March 12, 2021

Dogs are a man's best friend and horses are a girl's best friend. At least, that's the case for the riders on the Equestrian Team. When someone mentions a team sport, you probably don’t think of horseback...

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Girl's basketball is ready to take on BG in the semifinals.

Girl’s Basketball Advances to Final Four

Laura Bowen, Executive Sports Editor | March 11, 2021

Girl’s basketball faces Bishop Guertin on March 11 at 7 PM in the semifinals. With a losing record of 4-9 the girl’s have impressively stepped up their game to become one of the final four teams. Due...

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Trainers Meghan Powers and Michelle-Hart Miller stand on the sidelines at the Division I State Championship football game in 2019 after the Lancers took the win.

Women to Watch 2021: Meghan Powers

Abby Foley, Executive Features Editor | March 11, 2021

Londonderry High School Athletic Trainer Meghan Powers has always known that she wanted to go into the medical field.  Powers’ has had a love for sports for a long time, so she wanted a job that...

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Editorials represent the opinion of the Lancer Spirit Editorial Board.

Editorial: The importance of substitute teachers

Editorial Board | March 11, 2021

LHS has one official substitute teacher. One. That means administrators--both at LHS and the district office--and other teachers have to cover classes when a teacher calls out because there are...

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