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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
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.

All content by Alisha Khalil
Organized by senior Nick Hamel, Play It Forward is a drive which helps to provide sports gear for the community. The sports drive will be held on Sunday, May 7 from 4-6 pm at the LHS Gym entrance.

Third annual Play It Forward drive to be held this Sunday

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
May 5, 2023
LMS is fundraising to bring clean water to Southern Sudan after reading Sue Parks' novel, A Long Walk to Water.

LMS raises money to bring clean water to Southern Sudan

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
April 23, 2023
LHS Student Council puts together a variety of spirit day themes for LHS prior to spring break.

Student Council puts together a variety of themes for spring spirit week

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
April 17, 2023
Blue Star Lancers launch their Purple-Up campaign in support of LHS military families and troops.

Blue Star Lancers launch their Purple-Up campaign

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
April 11, 2023
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.

Class of 2023 to host the LHS Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
April 5, 2023
After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, Lancer Nation brings back its LHS Hall of Fame Inductee Dinner.

LHS Hall of Fame Inductee Dinner returns after hiatus

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
March 30, 2023
Londonderry's orchestra community to come together tonight to put on a combined performance for the community.

Londonderry’s orchestra community to string together a musical performance

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
March 21, 2023
This booth for Granite State Respect Week will be up during all lunches this week.

Granite State Respect Week starts Monday 2/13

Alisha Khalil, Emma Desrosiers, Kelly Egan, and Jill Mazzola
February 13, 2023
Unified Basketball walks on to the Pep rally stage.

LHS Unified Basketball faces Bedford Bulldogs

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
February 7, 2023
LHS Drama Club to put on Broadway's My Fair Lady musical from February 16-18.

LHS Drama Club introduces Broadway’s My Fair Lady musical

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
January 31, 2023
The Lancer Spirit begins its prep work for one of the most coveted senior events: Mr. LHS. There is an informational meeting for Mr. LHS auditions on Monday, February 6.

Auditions are now open for Mr. LHS

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
January 24, 2023
NH’s ‘Divisive Concepts’ law faces an uncertain future following the NH ACLU’s lawsuit being allowed to move forward in court.

NH’s ‘Divisive Concepts’ law faces an uncertain future following the NH ACLU’s lawsuit being allowed to move forward in court

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
January 17, 2023
Mu alpha Theta hosts a 'Finals Week Five Guys' Fundraiser to help support their club activities.

Mu Alpha Theta hosts food fundraising event at Five Guys 

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
January 17, 2023
The Londonderry Marching band performs in the annual Old Home's Day parade along Mammoth Road.

Londonderry Marching Band is invited to perform abroad

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
January 10, 2023
LHS alumni Hannah Ellis donates her hair during the Day of Giving on January 10, 2020.

Day of Giving to be held on Friday, January 6

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
January 3, 2023
LHS Student Council coordinates Spirit Week and themes for students to follow for Mack Plaque week.

Upcoming spring spirit week days 12/19-12/22

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
December 15, 2022
LHS Winter Track hosts a fundraiser to support the Shurtleff family following Mrs. Shurtleff's recent leukemia diagnosis.

LHS Winter Track runs to support the Shurtleffs

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
December 8, 2022
DNC strips N.H. of its first-in-the-nation primary, however N.H. officials from both side of the aisle are pushing back against the decision.

NH officials fight for NH’s first-in-the-nation primary

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
December 2, 2022
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

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
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

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
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

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
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

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
November 2, 2022
The Veteran's Breakfast is back after a two-year hiatus and will be hosted by LHS's Pay it Forward club.

LHS Veterans Breakfast is back after a two-year hiatus

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
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

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
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

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

PSAT scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 12

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
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

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
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

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
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

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

Londonderry school district to hold an ALICE informational night

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
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.

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
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

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
September 16, 2022
Londonderry Town Primary is scheduled for tomorrow, September 13, 2022.

Londonderry Town Primary to take place on September 13, 2022

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
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

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
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

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

Bell schedule for Lancers Speak Up Day

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

Lancers Speak Up Day

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

LHS Prom 2022 Video

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
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

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
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 Mississippi's 18 week abortion ban law.

Reproductive rights hang in the balance

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

N.H. Representative Ann Kuster sanctioned by Russia

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
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

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
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

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
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 

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
April 14, 2022
LHS Drama Club to put on Disney's Freaky Friday musical from April 14-16.

The LHS Drama Club introduces Disney’s Freaky Friday musical

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
April 11, 2022
International Club volunteer Michael Pitts adds a sticker to LHS Physics teacher Anthony Cariello's passport after visiting the Italian setup.

Londonderry community attends LHS International Festival

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
April 10, 2022
LHS International Club to host an International Festival this Saturday, April 9.

LHS International Club to host an International Festival

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
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

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
April 4, 2022
LHS's Main Guidance and Future's 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

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

Bathrooms close due to second vandalism occurrence

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
March 28, 2022
Prom ticket sales are approaching

Prom ticket sales are approaching

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
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

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
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

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
March 9, 2022
LHS's 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

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
February 23, 2022
The Day of Giving is a ceremony held each year at LHS. It's 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

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
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

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
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

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
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

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
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 

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
January 18, 2022
The Londonderry school district is waiting for N.H. Department of Health and Safety's 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

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
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

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
January 11, 2022
The Londonderry school district is waiting for N.H. Department of Health and Safety's new COVID-19 guidelines following the updated recommendations made by the CDC.

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

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
January 10, 2022
The Londonderry school district is waiting for N.H. Department of Health and Safety's new COVID-19 guidelines following the updated recommendations made by the CDC.

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

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
January 7, 2022
The Londonderry school district is waiting for N.H. Department of Health and Safety's new COVID-19 guidelines following the updated recommendations made by the CDC.

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

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
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

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
January 6, 2022
LHS's 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

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

Real tree

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
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

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
December 21, 2021
"30 for 30" Raffle ends Wednesday.

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

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
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”

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
December 17, 2021
LHS 2021 Winter Spirit Week schedule.

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

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
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

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

Santa comes to Londonderry this weekend

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
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

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
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

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

Residents, students protest new mask mandate

Andrew Macpherson and Alisha Khalil
November 18, 2021
Revised universal mask mandate at LHS

Revised universal mask mandate at LHS

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
November 16, 2021
Sathvik Manam adheres to the new schoolwide mask mandate.

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

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
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

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

Scary movie night at LHS

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
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

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
October 5, 2021
Kaylie Donahue adheres to the new schoolwide mask mandate.

Universal mask mandate starts today until Oct. 12

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
October 4, 2021

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

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
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

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
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

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
September 26, 2021
Bathrooms like the upper 600's 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

Alisha Khalil and Courtney Clark
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

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
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

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
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

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
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.

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
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

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
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

Alisha Khalil, Online Chief
February 5, 2021
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