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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

Megan Standifer

Megan Standifer, Assistant Editor in Chief

Senior Megan Standifer has been on staff since 2020, starting as a reporter, then Fashion Editor during the 2021-2022 school year, and now Assistant Editor in Chief as well as Magazine Chief. Standifer is accredited with bringing fashion feature stories back to The Lancer Spirit, with her creation, ‘Fashion Friday.’ When Standifer isn’t carefully critiquing the fashion industry, or speaking on insightful podcasts, she enjoys playing volleyball, snowboarding, and sitting bench on the girl’s track & field team.

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Using a poll on The Lancer Spirit’s Instagram page, 53% of students voted that they “Love Valentine’s Day” and 47% of students voted that they “Hate Valentine’s Day.”

Me and Valentine’s Day? It’s complicated.

Megan Standifer, Assistant Editor in Chief | February 14, 2023

It's a love-hate relationship with Valentine's Day. Throughout the years, the day for lovers has been widely disputed. Some are enthralled by the pink and red gifting traditions whereas for others, the...

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The "Wizahds" rec team celebrate after they won their game on Saturday, Jan. 7, against another rec team, the "Yellows."

Rec Basketball shoves its way on the road to playoffs

Megan Standifer, Assistant Editor in Chief | January 20, 2023

The boys on Londonderry's Rec Basketball League are no strangers to trash-talking. In fact, that is what many of them like best about being a part of the league. Watch below as Lancer Spirit editor...

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The seniors of Mrs. Bound's C period class have dressing in pjs on the first day of sprit week for the past 4 years.

Spirit week: pajama day

Megan Standifer, Assistant Editor in Chief | December 21, 2022

LHS celebrates the upcoming holiday break with the traditional spirit week leading up to the winter pep rally. This week, the school showcased a theme that had never been seen before, Hawaiian holidays...

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Sonia De Leon, Foreign Language

Sonia De Leon, Foreign Language

Megan Standifer, Assistant Editor in Chief | November 9, 2022

The newest addition to the foreign language department is not only new to LHS but also new to the U.S. Sonia De Leon came straight to Londonderry after landing in the U.S from Madrid, Spain in September...

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Profe shops for his style from his favorite online retailer, Original Penguin

Fashion Friday is revived with Mr. Rodrigo Rosa-Blackburn

Megan Standifer, Assistant Editor in Chief | November 4, 2022

For the first Fashion Friday of the 2022-2023 school year, we highlight Spanish teacher, Mr. Rodrigo Rosa-Blackburn, better known as "Profe" and his personal style and insight on fashion. Profe describes...

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The Drip Academy is revived after 3 year hiatus.

Drip Academy revived, Ep.1: Senior Anthony Amaro talks sports

Megan Standifer and Nick Hamel | October 17, 2022

After a three- year hiatus, Lancer Spirit's infamous podcast, The Drip Academy, makes an epic return with new hosts. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6EHonBvWj4[/embedyt] Drip Academy was...

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Fashion Friday: Grady Daron

Fashion Friday: Grady Daron

Megan Standifer, Assistant Editor in Chief | April 1, 2022

For the first Fashion Friday of April, we highlight senior Grady Daron’s personal style and some of his outfits from this week.  Daron’s high fashion can be attributed to his inspiration from “the...

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Fashion Friday: Ashley Sarazin

Fashion Friday: Ashley Sarazin

Megan Standifer, Assistant Editor in Chief | March 14, 2022

This Fashion Friday, we highlight junior Ashely Sarazin’s personal style and some of her outfits from this week. She describes her style as “versatile but basic.” “I try to change it up almost...

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Fashion Friday: Jack Drabik

Fashion Friday: Jack Drabik

Megan Standifer, Assistant Editor in Chief | February 5, 2022

This Fashion Friday, we highlight junior Jack Drabik’s personal style and some of his outfits from this week. Drabik describes his style as “simple and always changing.” “I’m not the type...

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Senior Kaylie Donahue shows off her unique style

Fashion Friday: Kaylie Donahue

Megan Standifer, Assistant Editor in Chief | January 14, 2022

On this Fashion Friday, we highlight senior Kaylie Donahue’s personal style and some of her outfits from this week.  Donahue describes her style as “lonely librarian.”  “I try to find things...

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Junior Ava Ruppel poses, showing off her outfit of the day

Fashion Friday: Ava Ruppel

Megan Standifer, Assistant Editor in Chief | January 7, 2022

On Fridays, one student or faculty member will be featured in "Fashion Friday" to highlight their personal style. For this week’s Fashion Friday, we highlight some of junior Ava Ruppel’s outfits and...

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Photo by Mrs. DeWinkeleer

Spirit week: anything but a backpack day

Megan Standifer, Assistant Editor in Chief | December 23, 2021

LHS's 3rd day of winter spirit week was a theme that Londonderry had not yet seen before, "anything but a backpack day." Students replaced their backpacks with unique items to carry their school supplies...

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Juniors Bella Elguezabal and Olivia Colliton style loose-fitting baggy jeans.

Fashion Friday: students express fall 2021 fashion

Fashion trends these days seem to be going in and out of style faster than we can wear them. What’s hot one week is outdated by the next week. With this, students of LHS share their thoughts on some of the most current trends and styles.
Megan Standifer, Assistant Editor in Chief | November 19, 2021

PlayBoy Clothing Playboy, a brand you would not expect to see in a youth store. From chains to sweatpants, the bunny rabbit emblem can be seen everywhere.  “A lot of it looks trashy,” senior...

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Photo by Mary DeWinkleer

Admin serves up smiles on workshop day

Megan Standifer, Assistant Editor in Chief | October 16, 2021

LHS Admin showed their appreciation for the LHS staff by surprising them with lunch. After the teacher workshop on Friday, Oct. 15, admin served up hotdogs, hamburgers, potato salad, and watermelon. [foogallery...

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Friend group Halloween costumes

Megan Standifer, Assistant Editor in Chief | October 11, 2021

Toy Army Men from Toy Story Toy Army Men is a fun and recognizable option for friend groups of any number. Find cheap camouflage pants and jackets from Party City or on Amazon. Get a simple helmet from...

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Mrs. Brayall and her six month old son.

Melissa Brayall, Library Media Center

Megan Standifer, Assistant Editor in Chief | September 28, 2021

Londonderry welcomes its newest Library Media teacher, Mrs. Brayall.  “I have always really enjoyed helping people use technology and I’ve always done it in addition to being a teacher,” Brayall...

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Spirit Week Day 5: School Colors

Megan Standifer, Assistant Editor in Chief | September 24, 2021

Forgot to wear your class colors today? Don't worry! Next Friday, for the rescheduled pep rally, LHS is doing a school colors day pt.2. Go all out next week, more photos to come! [foogallery id="34210"]  

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Seniors Jacob Harmon, Ally Iaconis, Sophia Brockney, Robin Batchelor, Ahna Gainey

Spirit Week Day 4: Country Club Day

Megan Standifer, Assistant Editor in Chief | September 23, 2021

LHS went all out with today's new theme, Country Club Day. Students and staff dressed preppy with sweaters and visors. [foogallery id="34191"]

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Seniors Josh Truesdale, Ahna Gainey

Spirit Week Day 3: Decades Day

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

LHS shows their spirit for day 3, Decades Day. Students got creative and dressed up as trends from 1920s- 1990s. [foogallery id="34174"]  

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Mrs. Juster's F Period Honors English 11 Class

Spirit Week Day 2: Cowboys vs. Aliens

Megan Standifer, Assistant Editor in Chief | September 21, 2021

The second day of spirit week is upon us here at LHS. Today's theme: Cowboys vs. Aliens, with the freshmen and sophomores channeling their inner extra-terrestrial side, while the juniors and seniors trotting...

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Seniors Makenna Lord, Talia Ferguson, and Kendall Wilson

Spirit Week Day 1: Beach/Hawaiian Shirt Day

Megan Standifer, Assistant Editor in Chief | September 20, 2021

LHS kicks off Mack Plaque spirit week with Beach and Hawaiian attire day, here are some of the Editorial Staff's favorite fits from today. Check out the related story for outfit ideas for the rest of the...

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LHS 2021 spirit week schedule.

Upcoming spirit week days for Mack Plaque 2021

Megan Standifer, Assistant Editor in Chief | September 18, 2021

LHS has once again come upon Mack Plaque Spirit Week. This will be the first “normal” LHS spirit week since Fall of 2019. 2021’s spirit week themes are some of the most unique and out-of-the-box...

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Steven Tallo stands with his daughter, Mrs. Jarzebek.

Mr. Tallo formulating plans for retirement

Megan Standifer, Assistant Editor in Chief | June 2, 2021

After 34 years of teaching at LHS, Lancer nation will be saying a bittersweet goodbye to beloved math teacher, Mr. Tallo.  “By working with kids you never have to grow up,” Mr. Tallo said, “I...

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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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Pep rally advisor and English teacher Mr. Juster introduces the angels of  Pantene Beautiful Lengths in January of 2017

Lancer Lengths brings hope in times of uncertainty with hair donations

Megan Standifer, Assistant Editor in Chief | February 5, 2021

The Lancer Lengths, organized by English teacher Steven Juster, will persevere through all the challenges 2020 has brought to put on the annual hair donation tomorrow, February 5, 2021.  “With...

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