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The student news site of Londonderry High School

Lancer Spirit Online

Kait Bedell

Kait Bedell, Editor-in-Chief

Kait loves to keep busy with her many hobbies of lacrosse, field hockey, drawing, guitar, and of course, writing. On the rare occasion her schedule is freed up, she is usually spending that time with family and friends or sprawled out on the couch watching her favorite shows.

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Class of 2020 important Senior Week dates.

Class of 2020 Advisers give details on senior events

Kait Bedell, Editor-in-Chief | July 9, 2020

After months of Zoom meetings and contingency plans, the Class of 2020 will soon be honored with the traditional end-of-the-year events.  On Wednesday, July 1, 2020, Senior Class advisers Mrs. Lafore...

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LHS Senior Week and sign up information email:

Kait Bedell, Editor-in-Chief | July 9, 2020

The following email was sent out to LHS students and families from the Class of 2020 Advisers Mrs. Lafore and Mrs. Tebbetts. In addition to the information provided, the email also attached a set of safety...

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Senior event saftey rules/guidlines:

Kait Bedell, Editor-in-Chief | July 9, 2020

In order to ensure the safety of LHS during the Senior Week events, the LHS administrators have asked everybody to read and practice the following rules/guidelines: Stay home if feeling ill: Seniors...

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Principal Parent updates LHS on senior events

Principal Parent updates LHS on senior events

Kait Bedell, Editor-in-Chief | June 6, 2020

Principal Mr. Parent sent an email out to Lancer Nation at 12:05 pm on Friday, June 5, updating the LHS community about upcoming events for the senior class. Parent updates students on cancelled events: The...

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Join the LHS Drama Club's virtual Theatre night June 2 at 7:00 pm.

Drama Club to hold virtual Theater Night

Kait Bedell, Editor-in-Chief | June 1, 2020

The LHS Drama Club will be hosting the annual Theater Night virtually tomorrow, June 2. Each year the students typically hold the event in the cafe, but due to social distance guidelines the event will...

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The LHS staff will send off the senior class during their annual car parade.

LHS staff to send off senior class during annual car parade

Kait Bedell, Editor-in-Chief | May 15, 2020

Each year LHS seniors celebrate their final day of school by honking their horns while driving through the school parking lots. Despite the fact that LHS has switched to remote learning, this tradition...

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The Senior Gators pose behind the "swamp" banner before a Lancer Football game during the 2019 season.

Remember When-sday: In the classroom

Kait Bedell, Editor-in-Chief | May 13, 2020

  The Lancer Spirit is celebrating all the wonderful times the class of 2020 has had over the years by sharing moments throughout high school. Each week, LSO will be putting together a short video...

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Messages to retiring teachers

Kait Bedell, Editor-in-Chief | May 8, 2020

The Lancer Spirit is collecting quotes about the 2020 retiring teachers for our Senior Edition magazine. Fill out the form below by Friday, May 15 to share a message about one of the retiring teachers...

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The Senior Gators pose behind the "swamp" banner before a Lancer Football game during the 2019 season.

Remember When-sday

Kait Bedell, Editor-in-Chief | May 8, 2020

  The Lancer Spirit is celebrating all the wonderful times the class of 2020 has had over the years by sharing moments throughout high school. Each week, LSO will be putting together a short...

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Junior Dylan Barnes appreciates view from on a mountain after hiking.

How quaran-teen Dylan Barnes copes with social distancing

Kait Bedell, Editor-in-Chief | May 5, 2020

Between mountain bike riding, fishing, hiking, and preparing for his senior season of wrestling, junior Dylan Barnes is doing everything he can to stay active despite the difficulties that come along with...

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LHS lit up the football field scoreboard with the numbers "2020' in honor of the senior class.

My final steps on the field of lost dreams

Kait Bedell, Editor-in-Chief | May 4, 2020

So it really is just over. Four years, three seasons, and so many unfinished memories. Is there really not going to be a happy ending here? The other night I drove by the LHS fields to see them lit...

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The Senior Gators pose behind the "swamp" banner before a Lancer Football game during the 2019 season.

Remember When-sday: Remembering senior year

Kait Bedell, Editor-in-Chief | April 29, 2020

  The Lancer Spirit is celebrating all the wonderful times the class of 2020 has had over the years by sharing moments throughout high school. Each week, LSO will be putting together a short video...

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Get on the LSO senior intentions map

Get on the LSO senior intentions map

Kait Bedell, Editor-in-Chief | April 15, 2020

  Military: Damien Gannon — Navy Jessica Popoloski — Army Michael Walsh — Marines Employment: Ryan Allin Robert Bristol Ryan Cullen William Danforth Matthew...

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Principal Jason Parent and Senior Class President Kerry Daley update LHS on COVID-19.

Principal and president update LHS on pandemic

Kait Bedell, Editor-in-Chief | April 10, 2020

Students and parents of LHS received two big informational announcements on Friday, April 10 regarding the current COVID-19 situation and what it means for Lancer Nation.  Principal Parent addresses...

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Official Class of 2020 COVID-19 Response

Kait Bedell, Editor-in-Chief | April 10, 2020

Official Class of 2020 COVID-19 Response: To my fellow Lancers, A "Different" Year Indeed The Class of 2020 at Londonderry High School is undoubtedly a class to remember. We have set the precedents...

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Principal Jason Parent’s Newsletter

Kait Bedell, Editor-in-Chief | April 10, 2020

Principal Jason Parent's Newsletter from April 10: Dear Lancer Families, We have just completed the end of our third week of remote learning and the beginning of quarter 4.  Teachers, case managers,...

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Special Education Counselor Sara Bernard has been working at LHS for 16 years and continues to guide her students to success.

Mrs. Bernard works hard to make sure her students succeed

Kait Bedell, Editor-in-Chief | April 5, 2020

Special Education Counselor Sara Bernard has been making a difference in student’s lives at LHS since 2004, when she was first hired to work in the district. Two kids of her own and 16 years later, Bernard...

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LHS Dining Services host drive through breakfast and lunch amid school cancellation.

LHS Dining Services offer drive through meals

Kait Bedell, Editor-in-Chief | March 16, 2020

Beginning Monday, March 16 the Londonderry School District will be offering breakfast and lunch drive through services to students between 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at LHS each day. Students should drive...

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The annual Prism concert is Saturday, October 30.

Breaking news: Amid coronavirus fears, semifinal games postponed

Kait Bedell, Editor-in-Chief | March 12, 2020

Update on Unified basketball: The game will be played today (3/13) at 4 p.m. Updated at 9:30 a.m. on March 13. Update on girls' basketball: The game will be played on Friday (3/13). Each...

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LHS Nurse Mrs. Cullen stands in front of "Lancer Health" bulletin board in the school nurse office.

Women to watch for March 5: Mrs. Cullen

Kait Bedell, Editor-in-Chief | March 5, 2020

The Lancer Spirit is celebrating the women of Londonderry during the month of March in honor of Women’s History Month. For each day of the month, LSO will be highlighting an inspiring woman within the...

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LHS Alumni Abi Whitcomb holds sign during 2018 school walkout in protest of gun laws.

Woman to watch for March 1: Abi Whitcomb

Kait Bedell, Editor-in-Chief | March 1, 2020

The Lancer Spirit is celebrating the women of Londonderry during the month of March in honor of Women’s History Month. For each day of the month, LSO will be highlighting an inspiring woman within the...

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A Londonderry citizen gives blood at Brian Sullivan's blood drive.

One scout’s drive inspires others to give blood

Kait Bedell, Editor-in-Chief | January 29, 2020

A near tragedy turned to triumph after one junior led the community in a campaign to save lives.  It was after junior Brian Sullivan’s cousin was gravely injured and in need of blood that he decided...

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LHS senior gators support the Lancer girls soccer team in their game against Timberlane.

It was the best of times…no wait, it was the worst of times: Senior year sucks

Kait Bedell, Editor-in-Chief | January 8, 2020

The clock strikes 7:20 a.m. and the morning bell sounds for the very first period of your senior year. As if on cue, you pull up to main lot with your speakers blaring some song off Young Thug’s latest...

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Seniors Will Kemball-Cook, Dylan Hotter, and Pete Misiaszek drink water from Green Council Club recyclable Pathwater bottles.

LEAF pollution behind: Green Council Club to hold environmental seminar

Kait Bedell, Editor-in-Chief | December 6, 2019

Come support the LHS Green Council Club at their LEAF (Londonderry Eco Action Forum) event today, Friday, Dec. 6. from 6pm-8pm in the LHS cafeteria. The environmental club aims to inform the Londonderry...

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Juniors Delaney Kearns and Katherine Marshall take a picture before participating in the Jimmy Fund Walk.

Lancers help fight cancer with the Jimmy Fund Walk

Kait Bedell, Editor-in-Chief | October 25, 2019

Members of the Londonderry community came together at LHS for the Dana Farber walk on Sunday, Oct. 20.  The event was headed by the Londondonderry Dana Farber Center as well as the LHS pep rally...

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LHS fall athletes play recess games with Mathew Thornton students during Recess Academy.

LHS athletes join Mathew Thornton students in Recess Academy

Kait Bedell, Editor-in-Chief | October 22, 2019

Fall athletes were selected by the Athletic Leadership Council to participate in Recess Academy on Monday, Oct. 21. LHS students combined with Mathew Thornton elementary school students and played...

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Students evacuated the school when a fire extinguisher accidentally fell and activated the main lobby.

Continued coverage: Fire extinguisher discharge calls for school evacuation

Kait Bedell, Editor-in-Chief | October 9, 2019
Parent said he is happy with how the school reacted to the incident and would like to acknowledge everybody’s cooperation. “Although it was a disruption, it didn’t feel like a major interruption to the day,” Parent said. “It really felt orderly, and that’s a credit to the student body and the staff.”
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The LHS baseball team holds banner after winning the State Championship.

Baseball brings home State Championship

Lancer Baseball brings home a New Hampshire Division I State Title after beating the Bedford Bulldogs in a 1-0 game at the Northeast Delta Stadium in Manchester.
Kait Bedell, Editor-in-Chief | June 11, 2019

After leading a promising season with a record of 15-5, the Lancers continued their success through a strong playoff run against Spaulding, Pinkerton, and Concord before claiming the State Championship...

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Seniors dress up in red, white and blue for spirit week's USA day.

Seniors dress up for USA day

Kait Bedell, Editor-in-Chief | June 3, 2019

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Students dance in formal attire during the annual LHS Senior Prom.

LSO Gallery: Students dance at LHS Senior Prom

Kait Bedell, Editor-in-Chief | May 21, 2019

Last Saturday, May 18, students gathered in formal attire to attend the annual LHS Senior Prom.                

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Twinning for spirit week

Twinning for spirit week

Kait Bedell, Editor-in-Chief | April 16, 2019

Students and faculty dress up for twin day during spirit week.

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This year the 13th annual Mr. LHS show will be themed "Boys Just Wanna Have Fun!"

“Boys Just Wanna Have Fun!” Mr. LHS 2019

Kait Bedell, Editor-in-Chief | March 25, 2019

Congratulations to the 2019 Mr. LHS contestants! Harry Feig Pat Cohen Kyle Berard Ian Goodspeed Cam Ness Devin Janas Mike Crowley Evan Cormier Eric Nowak Jimmy Fitzgibbons Pat...

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Last year's Teacher of the Year, Mr. Decloux, poses for a photo during his metals class.

[Photo] Time to nominate teacher of the year

Lilly Grodt | March 19, 2019

Last year's Teacher of the Year, Mr. Decloux, poses for a photo during his metals class.

LHS students gather with local children from the Dominican Republic while on a mission trip during February break.

LHS students make a difference in the Dominican Republic

Kait Bedell, Editor-in-Chief | March 18, 2019

During February break, 11 LHS students went to the DominicanRepublic through a missionary trip which aimed to help those in need. The idea of the trip first conspired between senior Michael Kennedy...

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Students from the class of 2020 stand next to the Mack’s Apples sign at a recent class event.

Join the class of 2020 ice skating

Kait Bedell, Editor-in-Chief | February 13, 2019

Join the class of 2020 ice skating this Saturday, Feb. 16 at the JFK Coliseum. The event will take place from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, and will give students the opportunity to have fun with other members in...

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Students and faculty evacuate the building during Wednesday's false alarm.

LHS evacuates after false alarm

Kait Bedell, Editor-in-Chief | December 5, 2018

Students and staff at LHS were evacuated today, Wednesday Dec. 5 after the Londonderry Police Department encountered a false alarm in regards to campus safety. LPD received an alert today at 3:10 PM tracing...

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Flyer advertises fundraiser for the LHS Day of Giving which will take place this Dec.

Supporting the LHS Day of Giving

Kait Bedell, Editor-in-Chief | November 26, 2018

Come support LHS’s Day of Giving this Tuesday, Nov. 27 by attending the Chipotle fundraiser. The event will take place at 926 S. Willow St. in Manchester between 5:00 pm and 9:00pm. Those who notify...

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Connor talks to a family about about FIRST and STEM at an event called Touch Tomorrow.

Mackenzie Conner excels in LHS robotics

Kait Bedell, Editor-in-Chief | November 6, 2018

Whether it is anything from art club to athletics, LHS encourages students to branch out to make friends while sharing common interests. For senior Mackenzie Conner, robotics was her comfortable spot...

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Winners of the Powderpuff tournament last year celebrate after their victory.

Powderpuff sign-ups are due soon

Kait Bedell, Editor-in-Chief | October 23, 2018

Players and coaches will gather Nov. 15 for the annual Powderpuff tournament. Students who wish to participate can pick up a form at the main lobby bulletin board. All forms must be returned in an envelope...

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Ap Government students gather with the lawyers and former Supreme Court Justice of N.H. after participating in their discussion.

Sheehan Phinney law firm informs interested students

Kait Bedell, Editor-in-Chief | October 19, 2018

LHS welcomed Sheehan Phinney law firm members Attorney Bryanna Devonshire, Attorney David McGrath, and Attorney Patrick Queenan on Thursday, Oct. 18. His Honor Former Chief Justice of the N.H. Supreme...

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Sophomores Gabby Page and Evie Burnette stare at walkers in an attempt to scare them as they travel through the Haunted Woods at last year’s performance.

LHS drama club haunts the woods

Kait Bedell, Editor-in-Chief | October 16, 2018

The fall season is officially in full swing and one way LHS shows their “spooky” spirit is through the annual production of the Haunted Woods held by the drama club. Although they are most known...

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Bring a can, get in free to tonight's football game

Bring a can, get in free to tonight’s football game

Kait Bedell, Editor-in-Chief | September 21, 2018

Anyone who brings a canned good to tonight’s Mack Plaque football game at 7 p.m. will not be charged the admission fee. Students involved in ALC will be collecting goods at the door for the N.H. Tackles...

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The boys lacrosse team surrounds Coach Sampson prior to their game as he explains various tactics for them to use.

Boys’ lacrosse welcomes new head coach

Kait Bedell, Editor-in-Chief | February 22, 2018

As fall athletes go into hibernation and winter athletes finish up their season, spring athletes like the boys lacrosse team are getting ready for the upcoming mud season with indoor games and practices. With...

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Art by Emma Payeur

New Year, Same Resolutions.

Kait Bedell, Editor-in-Chief | January 4, 2018

The Christmas music has come to an end, the tree has come down, and all that is left is a long winter filled with lots of hot cocoa to come. As Jan. 1 rolls around, so do those extra pounds you gained...

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Instagram is a popular social media platform, especially among teenagers in high school, where many people try to display a perfect life.

Students stuck on social media: a new kind of addiction

Kait Bedell, Editor-in-Chief | November 29, 2017

684 followers, 24 snapchat streaks, and 211 people hit that like button. Voicemail box is full and who knows how many messages there are. This is the new reality. It is not a smile or a moment...

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