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Alisha Khalil

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief

Senior Alisha Khalil has been on staff for 3 years. Starting as a reporter her sophomore year, she is now The Lancer Spirit's Online Chief, Political Analyst, and News Editor. She started The Lancer Spirit's first Political news column. In her free time, Alisha enjoys making coffee and listening to music.

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LHS Student Council to host their annual craft fair on Saturday, November 19, 2022 from 9 am to 3 pm.

Annual LHS craft fair to be held on Saturday, Nov. 19

November 16, 2022
The National 2022 Midterm Election is taking place Tuesday, November 8 at the LHS Gym. If you are eligible to vote, vote!

2022 Midterm Election to be held Tuesday, Nov. 8

November 8, 2022
New LED lights are being installed to replace old fluorescent bulbs throughout the Londonderry School District

Schools install new LED lights throughout all buildings

November 4, 2022
Student IDs are to be visible at all times at LHS starting Monday, November 7, 2022.

Student IDs must be visible starting Monday, Nov. 7

November 2, 2022
The Veterans Breakfast is back after a two-year hiatus and will be hosted by LHSs Pay it Forward club.

The LHS Veterans Breakfast is back after a two-year hiatus

October 31, 2022
LHS Community Service Club to host their second annual LHS Walks for ALS in association with the ALS Association on October, 23, 2022.

LHS Community Service Club to host their second annual ‘LHS Walks for ALS’ on 10/23

October 18, 2022
LHS Drama Club to present their annual Haunted Woods show starting the evening of October 18 through October 20.

LHS Drama Club to present their opening “Haunted Woods” show tomorrow night

October 17, 2022
The PSAT administered by the College Board will take place on Wednesday, September 12, 2022.

PSAT scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 12

October 10, 2022
The class of 2023 will be holding an LHS fall apparel fundraiser closing on October 10 at midnight.

Class of 2023 fall apparel fundraiser

October 3, 2022
This picture showcases the four hoodie colors/designs available for purchase to support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Junior Myleigh Brennan relaunches the “Mariposas for Morgynne” fundraiser

September 27, 2022
The Lancer Spirit is deeply saddened by the passing of beloved LHS English teacher, Corrine Murphy. She will forever be in our hearts and will be deeply missed by all.

Remembering Ms. Murphy

September 21, 2022
Londonderry School District to hold an informational event regarding new ALICE training.

Londonderry school district to hold an ALICE informational night

September 19, 2022
New ALICE training is now being implemented in all Londonderry schools within the school district.

No more huddling in corners. During crises, staff to implement ALICE training.

September 19, 2022
LHS Student Council coordinates Spirit Week and themes for students to follow for Mack Plaque week.

Upcoming spirit week days for Mack Plaque 2022

September 16, 2022
Londonderry Town Primary is scheduled for tomorrow, September 13, 2022.

Londonderry Town Primary will take place tomorrow, September 13, 2022

September 12, 2022
Homecoming at LHS is back after a two-year hiatus. The dance will be held Saturday, September 17th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the LHS Gymnasium.

LHS Student Council to host Homecoming after a two-year hiatus

September 9, 2022
Senior Spirit Week is coming up soon. Listed above and in the article are the themes for each day.

Upcoming SENIOR spirit week 5/31-6/3

May 30, 2022
The LHS bell schedule is adjusted to accommodate for the Lancers Speak Up event.

Bell schedule for Lancers Speak Up Day

May 24, 2022
The first ever Lancers Speak Up Day is tomorrow. April 25, 2022.

Lancers Speak Up Day

May 24, 2022
Lancer Spirit editors put down their pens and pick up some new dance moves at Prom 2022.

LHS Prom 2022 Video

May 17, 2022
SNHS is holding its ceremony on Friday, April 13 at 7 p.m. in the LHS Gym.

The Science National Honor Society’s induction ceremony is approaching

May 12, 2022
A majority draft obtained by Politico reveals that as of February 2022, the Court plans on striking down Roe v. Wade in favor of Mississippis 18 week abortion ban law.

Reproductive rights hang in the balance

May 5, 2022
U.S. House Representative Ann Kuster of N.H. is sanctioned by Russia.

N.H. Representative Ann Kuster sanctioned by Russia

April 18, 2022
President Biden returns to N.H. tomorrow to discuss infrastructure investments.

President Joe Biden to visit New Hampshire tomorrow, April 19, 2022

April 18, 2022
LHS Student Council coordinates Spirit Week and themes for students to follow prior to spring break.

Upcoming spring spirit week days 4/18-12/22

April 18, 2022
Class of 2024 hosts a Easter basket raffle during Easter week. The last day to buy tickets is today.

LHS Class of 2024 hosts Easter basket raffle 

April 14, 2022
LHS Drama Club to put on Disneys Freaky Friday musical from April 14-16.

The LHS Drama Club introduces Disney’s Freaky Friday musical

April 11, 2022
International Club volunteer Michael Pitts adds a sticker to LHS Physics teacher Anthony Cariellos passport after visiting the Italian setup.

Londonderry community attends LHS International Festival

April 10, 2022
LHS International Club to host an International Festival this Saturday, April 9.

LHS International Club to host an International Festival

April 6, 2022
LHS Class of 2023 to host the long awaited LHS Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 16, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The Class of 2023 to host the LHS Easter Egg Hunt after a two-year hiatus

April 4, 2022
LHSs Main Guidance and Futures Lab will be hosting a Career Fair on March 30, 2022, during all lunches.

Main Guidance and Future’s Lab to host a career fair

March 29, 2022
The boys bathroom in the Upper 600s is one of the many bathrooms closed, with the exception of those in the 200s, due to recent reports of vandalism.

Bathrooms close due to second vandalism occurrence

March 28, 2022
Prom ticket sales are approaching

Prom ticket sales are approaching

March 25, 2022
The March SAT at LHS is scheduled for Wednesday, March 23, 2022 and will be administered digitally.

Upcoming SAT is scheduled for Wednesday, March 23

March 15, 2022
U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan of N.H. has introduced a bill to the U.S. Senate to add mental health workers to schools.

U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan of N.H. introduces bill to add mental health workers to schools

March 9, 2022
LHSs Green Council is hosting a thrift fair on Saturday, February 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to help reduce clothing waste and to benefit the New Horizons Soup Kitchen.

LHS Green Council’s thrift fair is on Saturday, February 26

February 23, 2022
The Day of Giving is a ceremony held each year at LHS. Its a day to commemorate the generosity of the Londonderry community as well as a way to support those who volunteered to donate their hair to help make wigs for those with cancer .

Day of Giving is scheduled for Friday, February 18

February 17, 2022
The class of 2023 will be holding an LHS spring apparel fundraiser closing on February 28 at midnight.

Class of 2023 spring apparel fundraiser

February 11, 2022
LHS lifts its mask mandate, reinstating the original mask optional policy.

LHS reinstates its mask optional policy after weeks of a mask mandate

February 8, 2022
Londonderry Town Manager Kevin Smite resigns to enter the N.H. GOP primary for U.S. Senate.

Londonderry Town Manager Kevin Smith resigns in pursuit of a U.S. Senate seat

January 18, 2022
N.H. unions sue the state over concerns regarding the vague language of the “Right to Freedom from Discrimination in Public Workplaces and Education” Act.

N.H. state teachers unions sue over law restricting the teaching of ‘Divisive Concepts’ in classes 

January 18, 2022
The Londonderry school district is waiting for N.H. Department of Health and Safetys new COVID-19 guidelines following the updated recommendations made by the CDC.

Chief Medical Officer relays her personal advice in regards to COVID-19 surge

January 12, 2022
School doors will now remain closed in between class periods as an extra safety measure.

Exterior doors will now remained closed in between classes

January 10, 2022
The Londonderry school district is waiting for N.H. Department of Health and Safetys new COVID-19 guidelines following the updated recommendations made by the CDC.

NH Department of Health and Safety releases updated COVID-19 guidelines

January 10, 2022
The Londonderry school district is waiting for N.H. Department of Health and Safetys new COVID-19 guidelines following the updated recommendations made by the CDC.

Londonderry School District informs parents of future changes to COVID-19 guidelines

January 7, 2022
The Londonderry school district is waiting for N.H. Department of Health and Safetys new COVID-19 guidelines following the updated recommendations made by the CDC.

Change in COVID-19 policies are pending for the Londonderry school district

January 6, 2022
Brennan relaunches the Mariposas for Morgynne fundraiser to raise funds for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Sophomore Myleigh Brennan relaunches fundraiser in honor of Morgynne Sevigny

January 6, 2022
LHSs Futures Lab will be hosting guest speaker Jennifer Landon on Friday, January 14th to share information regarding trade careers.

Guest speaker Jennifer Landon to host an informational event at LHS on January 14

January 4, 2022
Ending the season long debate: which is better, real or fake trees?

Real tree

December 23, 2021
LHS will implement capstones this year in place of finals as part of a continuous transition from traditional assessments to competency based assessments.

All you need to know about the upcoming capstones

December 21, 2021
30 for 30 Raffle ends Wednesday.

LHS hosts “30 for 30” Raffle in support of the Londonderry community

December 20, 2021
Moms of Liberty N.H. offers a $500 bounty to the first person who reports a teacher caught discussing divisive topics in class amidst a heated national debate regarding its place in school curriculums.

Local conservative offers $500 bounty to N.H. residents, citizens who report teachers caught discussing “divisive topics”

December 17, 2021
LHS 2021 Winter Spirit Week schedule.

Upcoming winter spirit week days 12/20-12/23

December 16, 2021
This poster printed out and distributed by the LHS Yearbook Club details the dates and times for seniors to review their yearbook pictures and message submissions.

SENIORS: The final deadline to go over the yearbook is approaching

December 15, 2021
Santa prepares to arrive in Londonderry on Saturday with Mrs. Claus and Head Elf.

Santa comes to Londonderry this weekend

December 2, 2021
Members of the NH community arrive at LHS to shop for an array of assorted goods.

NH community attends LHS craft fair

November 22, 2021
Student Council hosts the annual LHS Craft Fair on November 20, 2021.

Annual LHS craft fair will be held on 11/20

November 19, 2021
Protestors carry signs to show their disapproval of the mask mandate.

Residents, students protest new mask mandate

November 18, 2021
Revised universal mask mandate at LHS

Revised universal mask mandate at LHS

November 16, 2021
Sathvik Manam adheres to the new schoolwide mask mandate.

Universal Masking in LHS from 11/2 to 11/11

November 2, 2021
The Prism Concert on October 30 is an annual LHS music department fundraiser.

LHS annual Prism concert set for Saturday, October 30

October 27, 2021
LHS Student Council and Class of 2024 are holding a Scary Movie Night on October 28.

Scary movie night at LHS

October 27, 2021
Moms of Liberty N.H. offers a $500 bounty to the first person who reports a teacher caught discussing divisive topics in class amidst a heated national debate regarding its place in school curriculums.

“Unruly” anti-vaccine protestors force postponement of N.H. Executive Council meeting

October 4, 2021
Kaylie Donahue adheres to the new schoolwide mask mandate.

Universal mask mandate starts today until Oct. 12

October 4, 2021

New Hampshire prepares to house incoming Afghan refugees arriving “any day”

October 1, 2021
Mrs. Anderson poses for a picture at her work station where she taught her students about different types of baking chocolates in class.

Jennifer Anderson, family science

September 27, 2021
Due to the pep rally being canceled last Friday, Spirit Week has been extended.

Upcoming spirit days for the week of 9/27/21

September 26, 2021
Bathrooms like the upper 600s have been closed until further notice. Notes were placed infront of each bathroom informing the students of the vandalization, and advising students to use another bathroom.

Selected bathrooms closed due to vandalism

September 14, 2021
The Blue Star Lancers want to send packages to troops with connections to students and staff at LHS

School board meeting addresses back to school policies

September 8, 2021
Moms of Liberty N.H. offers a $500 bounty to the first person who reports a teacher caught discussing divisive topics in class amidst a heated national debate regarding its place in school curriculums.

The fight to bring Democracy to Cuba and to save it in the United States

August 9, 2021
Senior Amara Cote, performs at a jazz ensemble concert in January 2021. Cote plays the trumpet as part of the LHS jazz ensemble and is currently the main Trumpet Section Leader in band.

Senior Amara Cote makes a name for herself in the Londonderry community

May 13, 2021
America stands divided on a number of political issues, which creates unnecessary conflict and hostility within the country.

Students have more civility than politicians? That needs to change.

May 4, 2021
Chen snaps a picture of her Easter-themed bunny and chick crochets to put online on her Etsy shop. These crochets are a few of the many she sells.

Sophomore Aika Chen finds her “sparkling” passion during quarantine

April 12, 2021
Bella Bouchard attends a Bernie Sanders rally on December 10, 2019. Bouchard attended this event to support Sanders, her ideal candidate.

Senior speaks out about activism

February 5, 2021
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