Too soon to say farewell to beloved LHS teacher Sue Buxton
From all those who loved Sue Buxton
October 17, 2019
The room where the Londonderry High School faculty members had gathered last Thursday afternoon was completely silent as Principal Jason Parent got up to speak. He quietly explained to the colleagues and dear friends of Sue Buxton that she had passed away earlier that morning. Upon hearing this news, some t...
Seniors say goodbye to Salem Band Show
Erin Carlson, Photographer
October 11, 2019
The roar of the crowd. The cheering from other high school bands and spectators on the sidelines. Then silence. The announcement of the drum majors and the silent march of the Lancer Marching Band across the field. The count off and the music begins. The Lancer Marching Band has been spending c...
Lancer community remembers Lancer legend Ed Boyle
October 10, 2019
Ed Boyle, beloved Assistant Principal at LHS for 20 years, passed away on Oct.7, 2019. When members of the LHS community heard Boyle had died, they began to share their memories of him with one another through email or social media or in person. They laughed together remembering something he said or did in the halls or cafeteria. Th...
Lancer Nation welcomes new teachers
September 26, 2019
Please click on the photos below to get to know each new staff member. ...
Marching Lancers dazzle one note at a time
Mike Foley, Opinions Editor
September 16, 2019
Mack Plaque, the famous time of year where the rivalry between LHS and Pinkerton Academy is at its peak. Although the competition may be among the athletes, the LHS band often steals the show when they take the field. “We work really hard to pull off a great halftime show,” said LHS band direct...
New yearbook co-chief steps up
Marissa McKay, Online Chief
June 6, 2019
With taking pictures, gathering information, designing layouts, editing pages, and more, this year’s yearbook chief junior Rhiannon Black could use some more help. To divide all of this work up and help out the entirety of the yearbook staff, they’ve decided to add a new co-chief to the class, ...
Teacher by day, die-hard Bruins fan by night: history teacher Courtemanche impacts his students
May 30, 2019
Every morning, history teacher Mr. Courtemanche wakes up from a short night of sleep after screaming at the TV during the Bruins game the night before. He gets ready to go to work in the same way every day, always making sure his dress pants and sneakers match. He walks into room 209, pats his belo...
Drama director decides to step down
Marissa McKay, Online Chief
May 29, 2019
After nine long years of directing shows, choreographing dances, and leading the program, House 4 guidance counselor Valerie Nelson leaves the drama club. Nelson came to LHS in 2007 and decided to take over the drama club after her predecessor left. “I’d always been involved with drama my ...
Mrs. Kerns strives to help students be successful
Rachel St. Louis, Executive College & Career / Creative Writing
May 24, 2019
When Kim Kerns was an assistant working at Moose Hill for four years, she never envisioned herself as a freshman science and sophomore biology teacher here at LHS. One of the many reasons why students admire her is because of her philosophy, which is all about kindness. “The hardest thing for me to watch is peop...
LHS teachers run in 123rd Boston Marathon
Amy Overhulser, Features Editor
May 13, 2019
The overwhelming support from the crowd but the quietness and solemn silence of the racers surrounds them. The cheers push them, the support rings in their ears. The rush of adrenaline pumps through their body as they run through the pain and long for the finish line. Math teacher Ms. Brenna...
Senior Sessa hopes to spread positivity and self love through her senior project
Isabella McCutcheon, Features Editor
May 3, 2019
When senior Sierra Sessa was seven, she wasn’t worried about fitting into size two jeans or wearing crop tops. The boys she knew didn’t obsess over who had the biggest biceps. They were all just kids. As her classmates and herself grew older and older, and they progressed through puberty, that all chang...
Robotics team inspires community
Marissa McKay, Online Chief
April 30, 2019
Between programming, computer designing, manufacturing parts, planning events, and spreading the STEM message to the community, there is a lot more to the robotics team than just cool robots. Though the robotics season goes all year round, the real work takes place over six weeks from January to F...
