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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

SHOWCASE

Socratic Seminars aren't the only way to have a class discussion.

Mix it up: Socratic Seminars aren’t the only way.

Maddy Buchanan, Reporter
May 13, 2025

You walk into your English class, a tinge of anxiety in the air, and you notice the desks arranged in a circle, which can only mean one thing: a Socratic Seminar.  Your heart sinks, knowing that it's...

A student arrives 30 seconds late, hoping the Capitol (teacher) shows mercy.

The five minute passing period feels like the Hunger Games

Ava Alkhamis, Reporter
May 13, 2025

The bell rings. You’re in the upper 600s hallway, and your next class is all the way at the other side of the school. Your backpack weighs more than a small child, your computer is at 2%, and someone...

Lady Gaga’s album cover 'MAYHEM' courtesy of Interscope Records

Gaga’s Mayhem: A return to her former self

Leah Cote, Reporter
May 13, 2025

With Lady Gaga’s new album release, MAYHEM, many fans say that she is back and better than ever. I would have to agree with these die hard fans, as her new music has brought me back through many of her...

The five stages of phone-mo

Follow along as the students of LHS try and survive the new phone policy
Reagan Louiselle, Reporter
May 12, 2025

After the cellphone ban, many students are exhibiting classic signs of withdrawal from their beloved devices. Like any true addiction, we’re seeing a dramatic increase in students desperately reaching...

Listening to the Souvlaki Slowdive album captures the essence of 90s angst.

Slowdive’s Souvlaki: A ‘shoegaze’ masterpiece that still echoes

Genevieve Campbell, Reporter
May 12, 2025

Hypnotic, shoegaze guitar riffs, mellow vocals, melancholic instrumentals. The most intriguing piece of Slowdive's album Souvlaki for me, is the relatability to such a heart wrenching feeling. Mainstream...

Papers fly, grades drop and it all goes down hill.

Another packet, barely any instructions, I’m screwed

Annaleigh Marshall, Reporter
May 12, 2025

Packet after packet, typing after typing. It’s too much. I’ve had many wonderful teachers that have taught me and have made me as successful as I am with my grades and my work, without handing me tons...

Picturesque’s album, Do you feel O.K? is an album to put on "Repeat" and sing in the shower to.

Picturesque’s ‘Do you feel O.K?’ is more than okay

Annaleigh Marshall, Reporter
May 9, 2025

Picturesque’s album, Do you feel O.K? was released in 2020, yet when I found this album four years later, it struck a chord within me.  Each song seems to have its own story and unique beats. With...

Girvin teaches her class about punnet squares. She helps students by drawing visuals showing her teaching style.

Honoring a unique educator: Jessica Girvin wins the PAEMST award

Lily Abrams, Features Editor
May 7, 2025

Jessica Girvin is no ordinary science teacher in the classroom. From her hands-on learning style to connecting with students, her work both inside and outside the class has brought her through the rigorous...

Solomons performs throughout her high school career at numerous school events. Photo provided by Rebecca Solomons.

Beyond the spotlight

Rebecca Solomons’ journey of artistic expression
Ava Alkhamis, Reporter
April 23, 2025

The sound system hums through the stadium as the crowd settles in, waiting. Backstage, a young singer prepares to step into the spotlight. She runs through the opening note of the National Anthem—sharp,...

Benson Boone performs live at Brixton Academy in South London, 19 November 2024.

Benson Boone has a song for every mood

Emma St. Louis, Reporter
April 22, 2025

Starting his career auditioning for season 19 of American Idol in early 2021, Benson Boone instantly impressed the judges after his performance of the song “Punchline” by Aidan Martin. Boone then began...

LHS will now offer a new Extended Learning Opportunity for those who are interested in the Fire and EMS field.

First responder extended learning opportunity comes to LHS

Kelsey Sweet, News Editor
April 18, 2025

Londonderry High School will now offer a new experience for students to get involved with first responders. The Londonderry Fire Department will host a new course for students interested in this field....

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