SHOWCASE
Junior Elisabeth Kearney is recognized as 2025 Gatorade Player of the Year, a recognition given out annually to recognize outstanding high school student-athlete achievements in athletics and academics. From her hard work and dedication, Kearney has been recognized for a number of athletic and academic...
The movie The Notebook, based on Nicholas Sparks’ book, is a worldwide favorite. Published in 2004, this has been a romance/comedy that viewers continue to love to watch. After hearing a lot about this movie, I decided to go ahead and see what the hype is all about. This movie is about two lovers,...
Congratulations to Lancer Nation for reaching the end of semester two. As we approach finals starting Thursday, June 12, it is important to remember that students should not be parking in the Main Lot without a parking pass due to graduation practice taking place in the gym. As voiced in Robert Callahan's...
The alarm sounds, the engine starts, everyone jumps into their gear and they speed off. This is a routine firefighters know well, but what about students? Assistant Principal Katie Sullivan has been working to bring a fire safety course to Londonderry so students can learn about this field before going...
Whether you missed the live Mr. LHS 2025 show or just want to relive the memories, check out the recording of the full show.
Each year, the biology classes dissect classes sharks to explore internal and external anatomy and understand how organisms function. Biology teacher Amanda Claussen talks about her students' experience during their shark dissection unit.
You are bored and want to watch a movie but don’t know whether you want to go to the movies or watch it in the comfort of your own home. Ever want a snack or candy that isn’t in the movie theatre, and don't feel like sneaking in your favorite snacks? Do you ever need to go to the bathroom without...
![Carol Ritchie helps one of her students through a computer assignment during A period. Ritchie has taught students basic English with activities to help them get a better grasp of concepts. problem-solving skills in her classroom. “I try to make the class fun and find [activities] that interest them,” Ritchie said.A banner of the world map and flags hangs near ESOL teacher Ms. Ritchie’s desk. (Image made in Canva by Kelsey Sweet).](https://www.lancerspiritonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Light-Green-Featured-Jewelry-Instagram-Post.jpg)
For a student who speaks a foreign language, saying ‘hello’ can be a challenge. The fear of mispronouncing words, being misunderstood, or not knowing how to respond can make basic interactions feel overwhelming. English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) teacher Carol Ritchie works with students...
They say junior year is the hardest year of high school. Is that true? We are currently deciding what our course load will look like for next year. What Electives am I going to do? Should I opt for late arrival? Should I take college classes this summer? We are having some of the biggest decisions we...
We juniors recently got our SAT scores back, and the hallways are buzzing with anxiety. Whether someone scored a 1500 or a 950, there’s one unspoken truth we’re all facing: we’re being judged not on our intelligence, but on how well we can play a game—a timed, stressful, and unfair one. The...