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The student news site of Londonderry High School

Lancer Spirit Online

The student news site of Londonderry High School

Lancer Spirit Online

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Spanish teacher Rodrigo Rosa-Blackburn shakes his crepe paper during his dance in a piñata costume as the winner of this year's contest put on by the Drama Club.

Profe turns into piñata as winner of Drama Club’s costume fundraiser

October 30, 2020

Nothing says Halloween or Drama Club like a good costume. Those elements came together during the Drama Club's Halloween fundraiser. Students were able to purchase raffle tickets, and then enter those...

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Without an independent day each week, students and teachers are feeling buried under the weight of all the work they need to do.

An independent day would help keep stress away

Jackie Wolthers, Multimedia Editor | October 30, 2020

Our current schedule has teachers overworked and students second-guessing whether or not they’ll make it through the year. It has us stressing every day of the week over the mounds of school work that...

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 While learning in the hybrid or remote schedule can be stressful, students should remember: you are not alone. Help is available.

New schedules, new norms have impact on students’ mental health

Katie Huggins, Lifestyle Editor | October 29, 2020

At the end of each summer, there are always mixed emotions with coming back to school. But this year, students had to face several changes due to the outbreak of COVID-19.  Switching between in-person...

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Unified soccer prepares for preliminary playoff matchup at Exeter

Unified soccer to take on Exeter in playoff matchup

Grady Daron, Sports Multimedia Editor | October 29, 2020

After winning the championship last season, Lancer Nation’s unified soccer team prepares to play a challenging Exeter team in the preliminary round of the 2020 playoffs. During their three games this...

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Before the rest of the teachers return to school, the new LHS teachers spend three days learning the ropes. Get to know these new teachers by clicking the photos below.

LHS welcomes new teachers, staff for 20-21 school year

Kat Hallee, Executive Features Editor | October 28, 2020

Get to know the new staff members by clicking on their images below.

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Cafeteria staff member Laura Francis gives out the pre-order meals for the E period lunch. Every lunch is packaged with the name of the student on the bag, making it easy for people to find their meals.

Cafeteria introduces new lunch pre-ordering system

Isabella McCutcheon, Editor-in-Chief | October 28, 2020

The LHS Dining Services has officially opened up their new pre-ordering system, allowing students to place their lunch orders before their lunch period.  “We are one of the first district’s...

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Student Council hosts a two sentence horror story contest

Student Council hosts a spooky storytelling challenge

Audrey DeAngelis, Assistant Editor in Chief | October 27, 2020

This year has brought a lot of changes to the halls of LHS, but this month brings a positive one. The Student Council’s bulletin board by the main office in the east 100s hallway, formerly known as the...

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Hunter Smith running towards the ball in game against Pinkerton.

Boy’s soccer prepared to take on Central High head on in playoff game

Olivia Windisch, Sports Chief | October 27, 2020

Boy’s soccer heads into their prelim game versus Manchester Central with high hopes and a near pristine record of 9-1-1. Senior Hunter Smith has lofty goals for himself and his team going into this...

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Mary Croteau wins the NHIAA girls medal division as a freshman

Freshman Mary Croteau wins girls golf medal division championship

Grady Daron, Sports Multimedia Editor | October 23, 2020

Facing off against the best girls high school golfers the state has to offer is a nerve-racking feat in itself. Freshman, Mary Croteau was seemingly unaffected though, as she won the NHIAA state girls...

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LSO On the Air: Mr. Parent discusses the effect of COVID-19 on LHS

LSO On the Air: Mr. Parent discusses the effect of COVID-19 on LHS

Laura Haas, Online Chief | October 21, 2020

Lancer Spirit editor Laura Haas talks with Principal Jason Parent about how the LHS community has been dealing with COVID-19.  

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Cover artwork for BP's debut album. 'The Album' was released Oct. 2, 2020, and it has eight tracks.

‘The Album’: BLACKPINK releases their long-awaited debut album

Anna Drabik, Executive Arts and Entertainment Editor | October 20, 2020

BLACKPINK (BP)—composed of Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé and Lisa—is the biggest girl group in the world right now. They hold five Guinness World Records, were the first Korean-Pop (or K-pop) group to play...

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The curse has been broken… Lancer Nation brings home Mack Plaque win

Lancer Spirit Editorial Board | October 16, 2020

For 21 years Mack Plaque has been won by Pinkerton. The plaque has sat in their trophy case year after year.  For 21 years Lancer fans have left the games disappointed, but not surprised.  For...

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