“Slay the day, rep the steps, let’s go.” This phrase has carried 49-time Boston Marathon runner and Londonderry resident Mike Beeman far beyond the finish line. Before sunrise, he is already moving, determined to outrun the challenges that come...

Something was missing from LHS’s long list of honor societies, and junior Mia Robinson noticed. Despite having honor societies for science, math, social studies, art and foreign language, there was no chapter for students passionate about English....

Mrs. Juster is the most caring teacher at LHS from her calming voice to her years of teaching.  Ms. Sullivan had Mr. and Mrs. Juster back in 1990. “Actually 1986-1990 I was a student at LHS. Mrs. Juster was a young pup,” Sullivan said. “Probably...

The path to becoming a teacher often begins with decisions made after high school, but for members of the Future Educators Club, that journey can start from the moment they spark an interest in teaching.  Led by English teachers Katelyn Leger and...

The hum of the filtration pump fills the air as sunlight shines across the wide ocean tank, casting ripples of all shades across the floor. Penguins chirp and honk as they waddle across the rocky exhibit. The grunts of harbor seals from the outdoor exhibit...

It is Dec. 22, 1966. He is 18 years old and 8,ooo miles from home. The people he loves are miles behind him, and the life he once knew has vanished before his eyes. Now, he is under attack.  During the Vietnam War, this was Frank Torre's new reality. After...

“Everyone deserves a moment in time on Cloud Nine.” For senior Kelsey Sweet, that slogan isn’t just a catchy phrase; it’s a mission to ensure no one feels invisible in a school environment where stress, assignments and social pressures can...

During any school day, Spanish teacher Carolyn Morse’s classroom is often filled with students dropping in for help, lunch or a quick conversation. Her classroom attracts many students, not just those currently enrolled in her classes. Former students...

When seniors Faith Nolan and Sky Pfaff returned from a summer church camp, they realized something was missing at Lancer Nation: a community for students to explore their faith. To fill that gap, they created the Lighthouse Christian Club. Through...

Each morning before students arrive, social studies teacher Joe Nalezinski is already there, sipping his coffee and reading the news. As students begin to fill the school, he steps into the hallway to make sure he says his daily “Good morning”...

On most mornings, history teacher Peter Willis is already on his feet before the bell rings, moving between desks, asking questions that sound casual but land with intention.  History, in his classroom, is never just about dates on a timeline; it...

For math teacher Amy Sanborn, the most meaningful moments in teaching are not measured by grades or tests, but by the relationships she builds with students.  Sometimes students still reach out and tell her she helped them in some way or how much...