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Josh Truesdale

Josh Truesdale, Creative Writing Editor

Josh Truesdale joined The Lancer Spirit as a junior and became the Creative Writing Editor in his senior year. Having been passionate about creative writing for years, Josh is enthusiastic about his position on staff. He also has a love for film and media production, so he often works on and assists with multimedia projects. Other than The Lancer Spirit, Josh is also a member of the Video and Podcasting Club and the President of Model United Nations.

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Nine boys competed for the crown in this year's edition of Mr. LHS.

[Video] Mr. LHS now streaming online

Josh Truesdale, Creative Writing Editor | May 4, 2022

Missed this year's edition of Mr. LHS? Watch it here!

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The nine showboys of Mr. LHS practice their acts on the eve of the big show.

[Video] Mr. LHS showboys give their final thoughts before the show

Josh Truesdale, Creative Writing Editor | April 21, 2022

Senior Laura Haas speaks to this year's Mr. LHS contestants to find out how they're feeling before the show. Watch and see what this year's "showboys" have to say.

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With the turn of the seasons comes the Lancer Spirit’s Poetry Contest!

Poetry Contest now open

Josh Truesdale, Creative Writing Editor | March 25, 2022

With the turn of the seasons comes the Lancer Spirit’s Poetry Contest! Everyone is encouraged to participate, and the first place winner will be published in the April edition of the Lancer Spirit Magazine...

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Editors Sathvik Manam and Josh Truesdale test out the equipment available in the Studio. Sathvik used this area to create his podcast, Talking Peanuts, which had three episodes earlier this school year.

Podcasting studio: one of LHS’s hidden gems

Josh Truesdale, Creative Writing Editor | March 23, 2022

Green screens, Mac computers, editing software, filming equipment, and so much more. It’s nothing new to hear that LHS has a large variety of technological resources for students to utilize. However,...

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Magnus must take the opportunity to escape his confinement while he still has the chance.

Skyscraper: Part 2

Josh Truesdale, Creative Writing Editor | February 2, 2022

[This is Part 2 of "Skyscraper", make sure to read Part 1 first!] Fearing that I’ll face adversaries the moment the elevator doors reopen, I move myself to the side of the cabin. The numbers on...

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The New Year is an exciting change, though it reminds us that the days ahead are filled with unknowns. To go along with this, this month’s creative writing contest will be mystery themed!

Mystery Creative Writing Contest now open

Unfortunately, the minimum number of submissions required for the contest to run was not reached, so there was no winner. Keep an eye out for the next contest!
Josh Truesdale, Creative Writing Editor | January 19, 2022

Lancers, it’s 2022! The New Year is an exciting change, though it reminds us that the days ahead are filled with unknowns. To go along with this, this month’s creative writing contest will be mystery...

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Magnus must take the opportunity to escape his confinement while he still has the chance.

Skyscraper: Part 1

Josh Truesdale, Creative Writing Editor | January 12, 2022

I look down the dark hallway from my bench. The walls and ceiling are a glossy pitch black and the floor tiles are polished chrome. A long purple light runs all the way down the hall along the floor,...

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As the winter season approaches, so does the Lancer Spirit's Winter Creative Writing Contest!

Winter Creative Writing Contest now open

Josh Truesdale, Creative Writing Editor | November 10, 2021

As the winter season approaches, so does the Lancer Spirit's Winter Creative Writing Contest!

The ruins of the Livermore powerhouse overlook much of the abandoned town.

Forgotten New Hampshire – Episode 1: Livermore

Josh Truesdale, Creative Writing Editor | October 28, 2021

The ruins of the Livermore powerhouse overlook much of the abandoned town.

2021 LSO Spooky Writing Contest - 2nd place submission

[Photo] Spooky Writing Contest 2nd place submission: “Oddtumn”

Matthew Villineau | October 31, 2021

2021 LSO Spooky Writing Contest - 2nd place submission

Amy Cohen, social studies

Amy Cohen, social studies

Josh Truesdale, Creative Writing Editor | September 27, 2021

Last year, LHS waved goodbye to many familiar faces as a large number of teachers retired or left the school district. But this year, the school is welcoming a familiar face, Amy Cohen. Cohen has worked...

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The 2021 Lancer Spirit Spooky Writing Contest is now accepting submissions until Oct. 20.

Spooky Writing Contest now open

Josh Truesdale, Creative Writing Editor | September 21, 2021

As Halloween returns, so does the Lancer Spirit’s Spooky Creative Writing Contest! Students with an affinity for writing are encouraged to participate, and the first place winner will receive a $25 Lancer...

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Cinematography and audio directors Garrett Calusdian (left midground) and Spencer McIntyre (right midground) set up a shot for “Facade”. This picture features some of the cast and crew of the film during production, with actors Sean O’Mara (right) and Josh Truesdale (left) in the foreground and extras Annika Suckow (left) and Makenzie Gainey (right) in the background.

LHS Video and Podcasting Club: Students Turned Filmmakers

Josh Truesdale, Creative Writing Editor | May 28, 2021

Update: The winning films were announced on Friday, May 28. Out of 54 submitted films, “Façade” won fifth place. Click the hyperlinks to view “Façade” and the rest of the films in the NHHSSFF...

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Misinformation, bias, and deceptive facts are all far too prevalent in our society, especially when regarding polarizing topics, namely politics. And while it’s bad enough that people repeat things to each other that are bent one way or are completely incorrect, social media only helps to exacerbate this issue.

Disinformation ruins modern media

Josh Truesdale, Creative Writing Editor | May 13, 2021

Let's face it. Social media is awful. It is clear that social media is a huge part of most people’s lives. Sure, it connects people from all over the globe in a place that spreads ideas, delivers...

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Art by: Sathvik Manem

How is political polarization handled in school?

Josh Truesdale, Creative Writing Editor | January 15, 2021

The recent presidential election, U. S. Capitol riot, and the second impeachment has brought up the idea of political polarization. Politics play a big role in society and are thus often encountered in...

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Creative writing contest's winning submission: "The Polaroid"

Creative writing contest’s winning submission: “The Polaroid”

Josh Truesdale, Creative Writing Editor | November 4, 2019

Complete Winning Submission: The Polaroid by Josh Truesdale Zachary Park put one hand on top of the black mailbox as he unlatched the door with the other. He removed the contents from the box and flipped...

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