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  • April 7Drama Club auditions for Spring Theatre Night are today and Thursday April 10th starting at 2:30PM.
  • April 7Prom tickets will be on sale after school in room 221 on Tuesday (4/8), Thursday (4/10), and Friday (4/11).
  • March 25PTSO Meeting: April 8
  • March 25Grades Close: April 7
  • March 25Robotics Competition- NE Champs (4/2-4/5)
  • March 25Elementary School STEM Night: April 1 at 6:00pm
  • March 25LHS Button Making: March 25
  • March 25The Science National Honor Society Chapter Meeting: Friday, March 28
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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

The student news site of Londonderry High School

Lancer Spirit Online

Kaylee Mague

Kaylee Mague, Executive Features Editor

This is Kaylee’s second year on The Lancer Spirit staff and first on the editorial board as the features editor. She goes to Alvirne each day to take the health and human services program because she wants to be a nurse. When Kaylee is not at school, she loves to play volleyball and hang out with friends. Kaylee is super excited to work with this year’s staff and can’t wait to see what stories this year brings.

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Video Games Club's Super Smash Bros team wins their tournament and becomes Esports State Champions

Bringing home the victory: Video Games Club becomes two-time champions of the Super Smash Brothers tournament

Kaylee Mague, Executive Features Editor | April 7, 2025

Grabbing their controllers and packing their bags, Video Games Club members took their skills on the road for a Super Smash Brothers tournament where they competed against schools from all over New Hampshire. After...

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The Grinch steals presents and spirit from the Class of 2026's tree after they were annoyed second place winners of spirit week.

[Photo] Christmas in the halls: Decorate your class tree today

Kelsey Sweet, News Editor | December 9, 2024

The Grinch steals presents and spirit from the Class of 2026's tree after they were annoyed second place winners of spirit week.

A Video Games Club member spends his meeting time playing Overwatch. Students can either play video games with others or by themselves.

Leveling up: Video Games Club brings gamers together

Kaylee Mague, Executive Features Editor | March 22, 2025

The clicking of controllers, the slamming of computer keys, the increasing stress in the team that’s about to lose, and the cheering and high-fiving of the winners. No matter who wins or loses in...

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Senior Elizabeth "Lizzie" Sosa gets recognized during a school board meeting for winning New Hampshire Journalist of the Year. Sosa has now become only the second student from New Hampshire to be chosen for this honor, with the previous winner also being a Londonderry High School student, Kelly Egan, last year. At that school board meeting, Principal Rick Barnes said “we are exceedingly proud of Lizzie and wish her the best as she enters the next round of the competition.”

Celebrating young voices: LHS student wins New Hampshire Journalist of the Year

Kaylee Mague, Executive Features Editor | March 12, 2025

In a bustling newsroom, she hops from table to table helping staff members with their stories. She collaborates with the advisor and edits every story that comes her way. On top of that, she still manages...

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Students leave Plateau in a rush a to get home.

LHS students get evacuated due to “structural issues”

Kaylee Mague and Lily Abrams | March 7, 2025

“Structural issues” with the gym’s roof caused an early dismissal which was conducted for the entire building. Students with main lot passes were let out first, followed by students who park at plateau...

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Members of the Feature Medical Leaders club meet for their first meeting of the year on Sept. 14, 2024.

Future Medical Leaders club shapes the next generation of healthcare heroes

Kaylee Mague, Executive Features Editor | February 17, 2025

The Future Medical Leaders club is more than just an extracurricular activity, it is a gateway into the vast world of health care. With the club only being two years old, it has helped many students...

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Keep reading to learn how this dog, Charlie, may become LHS's first therapy dog.

Therapy made fluffy and cuddly

LHS is working to get its own therapy dog to help students and faculty struggling with mental health
Kaylee Mague and Samara Santana | January 23, 2025
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The ongoing question of whether or not remediation is a useful tool for students.

Picture made in Canva by Kaylee Mague and Kelsey Sweet

Remediation: Is it necessary or is the system broken?

Kaylee Mague and Jansher Malik | January 20, 2025

Against remediation Jansher Malik For students who do not receive the grade they like on a test, remediation is an easy option to get those points back. The idea behind remediation seems like a useful...

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The battle that comes to every English class, deciding whether or not to double space your writing. (Image created in Canva by Kelsey Sweet).

Double Spacing: does it keep you organized or ruin everything?

Kaylee Mague and Kelsey Sweet | January 14, 2025

For double-spacing by Kelsey Sweet Double spacing, keeping you organized, setting up your page for spacing out your ideas, examples, and connections while making it easy for your audience to engage...

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Join Tim and Squeak on their new adventure in "The Blueberry Chase."

Artwork created by April Kus

From writing essays to writing novels: student’s first book hits the shelves

Kaylee Mague, Executive Features Editor | December 11, 2024

Sophomore April Kus turned her passion for writing into a reality by publishing a children’s book, “Adventures of Tim and Squeak: The Blueberry Chase,” which is geared towards elementary students....

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Kelsey Sweet celebrates after her performance at Prism 2024.
Photo used with permission by Kelsey Sweet

Kelsey Sweet shines at Jazz All-State, scoring second place

Kaylee Mague, Executive Features Editor | November 7, 2024

Junior Kelsey Sweet has hit a high note by securing the second highest score in her audition room at the NHMEA Jazz All-State festival, an auditioned festival for high school jazz musicians all over New...

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APES students take time out of their day to work together and clean up Hampton Beach. 
Photo used with permission by Daniel Grant

From books to beaches: APES students lead cleanup effort

Kaylee Mague, Executive Features Editor | November 1, 2024

Stepping away from their textbooks for the day, APES students spent their time collecting debris off Hampton Beach. According to APES teacher Daniel Grant, 1,561 pieces of debris were collected weighing...

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Members of the Futures Educators Club gather for their first meeting of the year. For many, this was a start to their journey of becoming the next generation of educators.
Photo used with permission by Katelyn Leger

Future Educators Club inspires the next generation of educators

Kaylee Mague, Executive Features Editor | October 28, 2024

Students get a head start on their teaching careers through the Future Educators Club, where they meet twice a month to explore the world of education. This club offers students a unique platform to explore...

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Community Service Club members help support the ALS Association during last year's fundraiser.
Photo used with permission by Kelly Giguere

Community Service Club walks to promote ALS awareness

Kaylee Mague, Executive Features Editor | October 16, 2024

Gary Sullivan was a beloved teacher and guidance counselor in Sanford, Maine. Years ago, he was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. This debilitating disease...

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Juniors Maddie Sullivan and Alani Espinal practice using an AED in their Health and Human Services class at Alvirne High School.

Every second counts: the importance of AEDs

Kaylee Mague, Executive Features Editor | October 10, 2024

In Ashley Tebbett’s health class, a group of two to four students pile into the 600’s hallway to get tested on their ability to complete CPR and use AEDs. It can be a “stressful task,” according...

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The only exception to this new law is the Youth Risk Behavior Survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention which follows the old "opt-out" policy. Image created by Arianna E. Conomacos in Canva.

Survey says…let teachers and students connect

Teachers should be permitted to give out surveys to students
Kaylee Mague, Executive Features Editor | June 3, 2024

At the beginning of the school year, teachers are introduced to numerous students and are expected to know them and understand their needs. The best way to get to know them quickly is by giving them questionnaires....

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This upcoming Eclipse is a once in a lifetime opportunity. AI Image generated with Microsoft Copilot – Designer

Students should celebrate the Solar Eclipse

Why students should spend eclipse day out the classroom
Lily Abrams and Kaylee Mague | April 2, 2024

For a few minutes during the afternoon on Monday, April 8, it will seem like it’s the middle of the night. Don’t worry, it’s not something to be scared of. This scientific phenomenon, better known...

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Survivor and storyteller: Kati Preston, once a voice silenced by the Holocaust, now speaks volumes of resilience and hope.

Holocaust survivor shares her story with students

A wedding dress saved Kati Preston’s life. Preston’s mom was a seamstress and made a wedding dress for an orphan, Elizabeth, years before. When World War II occurred, she offered to hide Preston when the Nazis rounded up the Jews. Here is Preston’s story.
Kaylee Mague, Executive Features Editor | March 21, 2024

  When it all started Kati Preston came from a small town in Hungary that was “not much bigger than Concord, [NH].”  “It was a very happy little town,” Preston said. “A civilized...

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Grinch and Santa. Good and Bad can always come together

LHS brings Christmas to town at the Holiday Extravaganza

The Class of 2024 and 2026 hosts a holiday event bringing cheer to LHS.
Kelsey Sweet and Kaylee Mague | January 5, 2024

Sophomore President Matt Wolf wants to continue to bring magic to LHS every year. The Class of 2024 and 2026 put on an amazing holiday event for the community. The class presidents were really proud of...

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LHS alumni Hannah Ellis donates her hair during the Day of Giving on January 10, 2020.

Lancer ‘Angels’ go to great lengths for those in need

Kaylee Mague, Executive Features Editor | December 18, 2023

When junior Morgan Laczynski first donated her hair in fourth grade, she thought of it as “just another haircut.” “When that day came, I didn’t really understand how important it was that I...

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Senior Gators get ready for another day at the Swamp

Senior Gators get ready for another day at the Swamp

Jae Brunelle, Kaylee Mague, and Jen Raza | November 16, 2023

Face paint? Check. Grill? Check. Ready to spend a night with friends while cheering on the football team? Check. Check. Check. It’s Senior Swamp time. Watch as Lancer Spirit reporters Jae Brunelle,...

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College Board's new software to allow students to take the PSAT online did not work properly during testing at LHS last week, causing some students not to be able to take the test.

PSAT: Perturbed Students, Admin, Teachers

IT and Guidance shed light on recent testing issues
Lily Abrams, Bridget Berry, and Kaylee Mague | October 17, 2023

Standardized testing can often be stressful for high school students, a feeling that was compounded by the technical difficulties experienced during the PSAT on Wednesday, Oct. 11. A glitch in Test...

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