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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
Courtney Clark

Courtney Clark, Editor-in-Chief

Senior Courtney Clark has been on staff for 4 years. Starting as a reporter in her freshman year, she then worked her way up to an Opinions Editor, then Assistant Editor-in-Chief, and now Editor-in-Chief. Next year she plans on being an Elementary Education Major at Keene State College.

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Prom is just around the corner, so LHS students are preparing for the big night.

How LHS is preparing for prom

Laura Haas and Courtney Clark
May 13, 2022
After the first "Play it Forward" sports equipment drive in 2021, the organization was able to donate a large quanity of used equipment.

This junior is helping athletes one mitt, bat and stick at a time.

Courtney Clark, Editor-in-Chief
May 11, 2022

Meet Mr. LHS Judges

Courtney Clark, Olivia Windisch, Brooke Silvia, and Grady Daron
April 13, 2022
The front page of the scholarship packet lists what each applicant needs to include to be considered by the organization.

Local scholarships due March 21 for seniors

Courtney Clark, Editor-in-Chief
March 21, 2022
NHS's tradition of the Miracle Minute is taking place at the Day of Giving Assembly on February 18.

NHS Miracle Minute Fundraiser taking place on February 18

Courtney Clark, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2022
When getting a tattoo, it is important to research your artist. I was able to find Mayhem Tattoo in Salem, NH which was professional, clean, and the staff was friendly.

What to do if you want a tattoo

Courtney Clark, Editor-in-Chief
January 28, 2022
Ending the season long debate: which is better, real or fake trees?

Fake tree

Courtney Clark, Editor-in-Chief
December 23, 2021
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
A holiday cookie swap will be held on Friday, December 10.

International Club hosts cookie swap this Friday

Courtney Clark, Editor-in-Chief
December 6, 2021
After almost a decade since the original release of "Red", Taylor Swift released "Red (Taylor's Version)" on Friday, November 12.

Taylor Swift re-releases an album we know “all too well”

Courtney Clark, Editor-in-Chief
November 19, 2021
Salem, MA has a lot of fun activities to offer.

Witch way to go in Salem

Courtney Clark, Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2021
Knowing the right time to leave a job can be hard, but actually quitting is harder. Here are a few steps you can follow to make sure your resignation is professional.

Quitting a job isn’t easy, so make sure you do it right

Courtney Clark, Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2021
This school year is German teacher Brooke Ent's first time being a teacher in her own classroom, and she is excited to see where this school year takes her.

Brooke Ent, German

Courtney Clark, Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2021
Bathrooms like the upper 600's have been closed until further notice. Notes were placed infront of each bathroom informing the students of the vandalization, and advising students to use another bathroom.

Selected bathrooms closed due to vandalism

Alisha Khalil and Courtney Clark
September 14, 2021
Consumer Family Science teacher Mrs. Harmon started her career in Londonderry Middle School before teaching at the high school. Although she wan't always a teacher at the high school, Harmon has spent her entire career in the Londonderry District.

Mrs. Harmon looks back on her career fondly as she moves towards retirement

Courtney Clark, Editor-in-Chief
June 13, 2021
"The Confidence Effect" by Grace Killelea was published on December 18, 2015 with the purpose of helping women succeed in the workplace.

‘The Confidence Effect’: Why everyone should read it

Courtney Clark, Editor-in-Chief
May 7, 2021
Due to the pep rally being canceled last Friday, Spirit Week has been extended.

LHS annual Prism concert set for Saturday, April 10

Courtney Clark, Editor-in-Chief
April 9, 2021
Due to the pep rally being canceled last Friday, Spirit Week has been extended.

Governor mandates full return for all N.H. schools

Courtney Clark, Editor-in-Chief
April 6, 2021
Due to the pep rally being canceled last Friday, Spirit Week has been extended.

Upcoming news on fully returning back to school

Courtney Clark, Editor-in-Chief
March 31, 2021
Since the late 1990's, Sheila Howley has spent over twenty years dedicating her time as a nurse for LHS.

Woman to Watch 2021: Sheila Howley

Courtney Clark, Editor-in-Chief
March 2, 2021
LHS juniors will take SATs on March 3-4

LHS juniors will take SATs on March 3-4

Courtney Clark, Editor-in-Chief
February 27, 2021
During remote learning, editors Laura Haas and Courtney Clark met with Assistant Superintendent Dan Black and Principal Jason Parent over Google Meet for an interview. In the meeting they discussed the decision admin made to have students return to a hybrid model of school.

After remote block, LHS will return to hybrid on January 19

Courtney Clark and Laura Haas
January 19, 2021
The Londonderry school district is waiting for N.H. Department of Health and Safety's new COVID-19 guidelines following the updated recommendations made by the CDC.

Masks are essential to prevent the spread of COVID-19, so wear one

Courtney Clark, Editor-in-Chief
December 29, 2020
Due to the pep rally being canceled last Friday, Spirit Week has been extended.

LHS staff is working hard to make sure remote learning is successful

Courtney Clark, Editor-in-Chief
December 18, 2020
Students are having mixed feelings over taking exams after a remote block.

Why we need to test after remote

Courtney Clark, Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2020
Londonderry School Board holds a meeting in the high school cafeteria on Tuesday, November 10 to discuss all schools moving to remote learning.

School board approves superintendent’s decision to go remote during the holiday season

Courtney Clark, Editor-in-Chief
November 11, 2020
Grades close for Quarter 1 on November 10

Grades close for Quarter 1 on November 10

Courtney Clark, Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2020
The delay schedule for the 2020-2021 school year will begin at 9:30 am with 32 minute class periods.

Changes to snow days due to hybrid scheduling

Courtney Clark, Editor-in-Chief
October 29, 2020
Ms. Martin

Ms. Martin

Courtney Clark, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2020
Class dues collection for the fall semester

Class dues collection for the fall semester

Courtney Clark, Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2020
PSAT practice booklets were given to students in preparation for the exam on Wednesday, October 14.

PSATs scheduled for Wednesday change the school day

Courtney Clark, Editor-in-Chief
October 13, 2020
In the main lobby, ropes block off the center of the foyer creating a rotary for students to use.

New changes to LHS this semester

Courtney Clark, Editor-in-Chief
September 16, 2020
With the new procedures and physical adjustments of the school, we asked students their opinions on these changes.

Voices in the hall: first day back during a pandemic

Courtney Clark, Editor-in-Chief
September 10, 2020
Students, staff and community members have a lot of questions and concerns about what school will look like in the fall. One concern is how to keep students 3-6 ft. apart in a classroom setting such as this.

We want to go back to school, but how?

Isabella McCutcheon and Courtney Clark
July 27, 2020
Before researching more about fast fashion and the companies I bought from, I impulsively purchased many items from stores I no longer support.

Taking a better look in on Shein

Courtney Clark, Editor-in-Chief
May 24, 2020
Chloe Ting's workouts require minimal preparation and can be done from the comfort of your own home. All that is needed to complete a program is an optional yoga mat and sneakers.

Don’t make Chloe Ting a quarantine fling

Courtney Clark, Editor-in-Chief
April 30, 2020
As of a couple of weeks ago when panic about the coronavirus began, people started to bulk buy their products. This left all the grocery stores almost completely empty, and only benefitted some.

As Coronavirus cases rise, the economy begins to crash

Courtney Clark, Editor-in-Chief
March 25, 2020
House 1 Assistant Principal Abbey Sloper wants students to know "We are in this together" and "We are here for you." This picture, taken with her dog Dutch and 8-year-old son Jack, was submitted to Mrs. Rich as part of the video she put together for students.

Woman to watch for March 24: Abbey Sloper

Courtney Clark, Editor-in-Chief
March 24, 2020
All tired students want to do is rest, so stop giving them tests

All tired students want to do is rest, so stop giving them tests

Courtney Clark, Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2020
The Angels on the Day of Giving each year anxiously wait for the moment when they will donate their hair in front of the entire school.

Show your support at this year’s Day of Giving

Courtney Clark, Editor-in-Chief
January 9, 2020
Gratitude is defined by attitude: dietary needs and the holidays

Gratitude is defined by attitude: dietary needs and the holidays

Courtney Clark, Editor-in-Chief
November 22, 2019
New jobs are constantly being posted to the right of the Futures Lab, so make sure to check for listings on the board as well as on the website!

Go fund yourself. My two cents on how to get a job.

Courtney Clark, Editor-in-Chief
October 11, 2019
New jobs are constantly being posted to the right of the Futures lab, so make sure to check for new listings on the board as well as on their website!

German teacher Mrs. Wilkins

German teacher Mrs. Wilkins

Courtney Clark, Editor-in-Chief
September 24, 2019
Riverdale’s latest season is a disappointment due to a boring script and a plot-line fans have seen before.

New season of Riverdale has become too supernatural (and too super boring)

Courtney Clark, Editor-in-Chief
January 17, 2019
LHS holds annual winter pep rally

LHS holds annual winter pep rally

Courtney Clark and Laura Haas
January 14, 2019
Freshman Lancers want Lancer Nation to know there is more to them than the behavior of the few.

Message from freshmen: We’re not as bad as you think we are

Courtney Clark and Laura Haas
October 3, 2018
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