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House 4 counselor says journey to LHS filled with ‘happenstance’

David Pento and Braedon Raduazzo
December 4, 2023

Before coming to LHS as the House 4 School Counselor, Kevin Papargiris's life journey led him first the South America. Watch this video to learn more about the events that led Papagiris to his current...

Meara Horan showing her horse love in the barn.

When she rides her horse, equestrian Meara Horan feels like she is ‘flying.’

Emma Desrosiers, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
November 21, 2023

High school can produce many hurdles students have to overcome on a daily basis. Junior Meara Horan is an experienced horseback rider of seven years so she is familiar with hurdles. She is preparing...

LHS Student Council 10th Annual Craft Fair another success

LHS Student Council 10th Annual Craft Fair another success

Lizzie Sosa, Features Editor
November 20, 2023

[Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="228" gal_title="Student Councils 10th Annual Craft Fair"] Spanish teacher Heather Bouchard wanted to find a cool way to fundraise as a class adviser back in 2013. This thought...

Senior Addi Currier returns to her role as Yearbook Editor-in-Chief, and she cant wait to see the students reactions to what the yearbook staff has planned for this year.

Returning chief of ‘Reflections’ prepares to make this ‘year’ one for the ‘books’

Senior Addi Currier prepares for her second year as Yearbook Editor-in-Chief.
Kelly Egan, Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2023

During her freshman year, the now senior Addi Currier searched for an interesting elective to add to her school schedule of courses. “Intro to Foods” drew her eye, but Currier’s mom insisted she...

Juniors Natalie Merhib and Kaylee LeBlanc practice how to cast on their yarn so they can start knitting.

Jessica Girvin casts on new knitting club

Domenica Vacca, Arts and Entertainment Editor
November 14, 2023

Biology teacher Jessica Girvin has decided to bring her hobby to the Lancer community with her new knitting club to teach and give way to new interests.  “It’s very relaxing and I thought it would...

Find out what ALC is all about in new PSA

Lizzie Sosa, Features Editor
October 27, 2023

The Athletic Leadership Council (ALC) wants Lancer Nation to know what they’re all about, and the PSA they recently produced does just that. The ALC is a club whose mission is to promote good sportsmanship...

New Food Services Director Krystle Connell hopes to bring different foods to the cafeteria and said she loves getting feedback from students.

New Food Director Krystle Connell joins Londonderry School District

Domenica Vacca, Arts and Entertainment Editor
October 27, 2023

Correction from the editorial board: In the recent Lancer Spirit news magazine, we mistakenly wrote the name Emily Kus rather than Krystle Connell in the new staff member section. Emily Kus was a new assistant...

Barnes currently resides in Amherst N.H. with his 16 year old son, a student at Souhegan High School, and wife of 22 years.

Lancer Nation welcomes new principal

Emma Desrosiers, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
October 23, 2023

Originally a surfer, teacher, and football coach from Southern California, Principal Richard Barnes is saying farewell to the waves and saying hello to his new career as Principal at LHS.  When...

The Pirates celebrate their victory with a group photo in Mayhem in Merrimack, New Hampshire.

Robotics team wins in Merrimack

Sean Cornett, Multimedia Editor
October 17, 2023

Through tough competition and elite driving and operating, the LHS robotics team took home the overall event win at the Mayhem competition in Merrimack, NH alongside two other teams. “It felt truly...

English teacher Ashley Day shows off her self-made earrings at a craft fair. Day sells her jewelry through her own business, Dancing Rose Designs. (Photo used with permission from Ashley Day).

From Hobby to Hustle: Ashley Day’s journey to jewelry success

Lizzie Sosa, Features Editor
October 6, 2023

When English teacher Ashley Day was shopping online on a summer day in August 2022, she saw a pair of beaded earrings she loved. Then she saw the price: $125 and thought “I can make those.” So...

Ryan OConnor introduces new Lancer Letters to LHS. (Photo used with permission by Ryan OConnor)

Lancer Letters give recognition to club students and more

Lizzie Sosa and Meghan Carroll
September 23, 2023

At the end of last year, House 2 assistant principal Ryan O’Connor wanted to think of a new way to recognize the kids who may not get recognized as much for their academic achievements or involvement...

Robotics mentor Brendon McLeod shows off the new swerve module drivetrain that the team has been developing.

Join the PVC Pirates on their voyage to victory

Sean Cornett, Multimedia Editor
September 16, 2023

The LHS robotics team, otherwise known as team 1058 of the First Robotics Competition, the PVC Pirates, had their first annual meeting welcoming in the 2023-24 season this Monday, Sept. 11. Upon greeting...

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