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The student news site of Londonderry High School

Lancer Spirit Online

The student news site of Londonderry High School

Lancer Spirit Online

Liz Iaconis

Liz Iaconis, News Editor

Liz loves Lancer Nation, going to bed early and keeping her schedule as busy as possible. Her free time is spent doing everything from watching Disney movies to playing with her dogs, but her priority is making sure to get you the scoop on all the Lancer news.

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Seniors: Red Cord applications are now due Tuesday

Seniors: Red Cord applications are now due Tuesday

Liz Iaconis, News Editor | May 17, 2019

Seniors: Forms to apply for a Civic and Social Expectations “Red Cord” are available in main guidance and house offices, or you can print the paperwork at home from this link. The cord is a recognition...

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Senior Pat Cohen plays as a setter for the boys volleyball team.

Boys volleyball is worth the watch

Liz Iaconis, News Editor | May 14, 2019

Sitting in the stands at Lancer boys volleyball, I’m surrounded by my classmates’. . . parents. Just about the only fans there are the players’ families and students from the opposing school, and...

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Fans stand up for a whiteout game to support the boys' basketball team in their quarterfinal matchup.

Lancer boys’ basketball upsets Winnacunnet

Liz Iaconis, News Editor | March 9, 2019

The Lancer boys' hoops team went 15-4 this regular season, taking the number four spot in Division I. They beat Nashua North in an impressive preliminary playoff game and took on the Winnacunnet Warriors...

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All scholarship packets must be completed and returned to Main Guidance by March 7, 2019..  The office closes at 3:00.

FAQs on senior scholarships. Deadline is tomorrow.

Liz Iaconis, News Editor | March 6, 2019

All scholarship packets must be completed and returned to Main Guidance by March 7, 2019.. The office closes at 3:00.

All scholarship packets must be completed and returned to Main Guidance by March 7, 2019..  The office closes at 3:00.

All scholarship packets must be completed and returned to Main Guidance by March 7, 2019.. The office closes at 3:00.

Girls' cross country takes the floor in a creative skit at the Mack Plaque pep rally in the fall of 2016.

Pep rally skit decision made without considering compromise

Pep rally tradition taken away: students say the skits must stay
Liz Iaconis, News Editor | January 10, 2019

The Mack Plaque pep rally this past fall might’ve been the worst in LHS history. This event leading up to the most anticipated weekend of the year for Lancer athletics lacked spirit and put many students...

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The University of Maryland campus extends so far it is about a 25 minute walk from one end to the other.

Breaking the college search down: D.C. area universities

Liz Iaconis, News Editor | November 30, 2018

This past March, nearing the end of my junior year and the looming college applications I have faced this fall, my dad and I decided to take a spur of the moment trip to college tour in Washington, D.C....

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These pillows were a popular item at the craft fair in 2015, and this year vendors will offer similar goods.

Craft fair tradition continues this weekend

Liz Iaconis, News Editor | November 15, 2018

Student Council will be holding the sixth annual community craft fair this Saturday, Nov. 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the LHS cafeteria. The fair will feature a variety of crafts and goods from local vendors,...

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Junior Abbie Ellis plays a strong defensive game for the Lancers.

Lancer girls’ soccer keeps their playoff run alive

Liz Iaconis, News Editor | October 30, 2018

Girls' soccer looks to stay "on top" Updated 10/30/18 Lancer girls' soccer won their match-up against Nashua South with a 4-0 shutout to move on to the Division I semifinals. This Thurs. Nov. 1 the Lancers...

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A community flyer advertises Heal the World's upcoming fundraiser.

Heal the World hosts fundraiser at Five Guys

Liz Iaconis, News Editor | October 24, 2018

The Heal the World club is working actively to fund the construction of a school in Kenya. To help reach their goal, they are holding a fundraiser tonight, Wednesday, Oct. 24 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., at...

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Some LHS seniors will have the opportunity to vote in their first national election this year.

Don’t miss this chance: register to vote

Liz Iaconis, News Editor | October 22, 2018

Midterm elections will call voters to the polls nationally on Nov. 6, and LHS will be hosting an opportunity for its students to register to vote on Wed. Oct. 24. Kirstin Grages, a supervisor at Town Hall,...

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Mr. Parent and Mr. Sobolov accept the NHIAA award.

Lancers accept sportsmanship recognition

Liz Iaconis, News Editor | September 25, 2018

On Sept. 17, Mr. Parent and Mr. Sobolov accepted the NHIAA Division I Sportsmanship Award for LHS. The runner-up for the award was Pinkerton.

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LSO Gallery: Seniors act silly at 2017 hypnotist show

LSO Gallery: Seniors act silly at 2017 hypnotist show

Liz Iaconis, News Editor | October 28, 2017

On the night of Wed. Oct. 25, LHS students gathered in the gym for the annual hypnotist show. Like in past years, seniors placed their name in a raffle for a chance to be hypnotized, and a group of 2018...

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Fall Spirit Week 2017 in action

Fall Spirit Week 2017 in action

Liz Iaconis and Allie Marsh | September 28, 2017

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LSO Film: Mack Plaque Pep Rally 2017 Highlights

LSO Film: Mack Plaque Pep Rally 2017 Highlights

Liz Iaconis, News Editor | September 27, 2017

Lancers showed their school spirit at the annual fall pep rally on Friday, Sept. 22 leading up to Mack Plaque weekend. See Lancers in action in this highlight reel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gikomaaimAQ&t=128s

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Photos by Liz Iaconis

Lancers’ first homecoming in five years is sweeping success

Liz Iaconis, News Editor | September 17, 2017

After five years without a homecoming dance and many attempts to bring back dances, Student Council hosted Lancer Homecoming 2017 on Saturday, Sept. 16. The dance was a hit among all classes from freshmen...

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Meet the newest additions to Lancer Nation

Meet the newest additions to Lancer Nation

Liz Iaconis, News Editor | August 29, 2017

Mrs. Chase Department: House 4 Guidance Counselor Getting to know her: In her free time, she plays Sims "like it's her job," plays other video games, and cuddles with her pug, Darla. Chase claims...

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Students pass this vertical hydroponic garden on daily route through the cafeteria.

Hydroponic innovation adds to dining experience

Liz Iaconis, News Editor | May 11, 2017

Mrs. Venezia and the dining staff are taking the Londonderry Dining Services program to new heights, bringing a garden directly to the kitchen in the cafeteria. With a new vertical hydroponic herb garden...

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The revival of the Pizza War

The revival of the Pizza War

Liz Iaconis, News Editor | April 13, 2017

Thursday, April 13 the class of  2019 will hold Pizza Wars from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m, an event previously run by the National Honor Society. Pizza Wars has not been held for a few years, but the class of 2019...

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Sophomores win at Rotary speech contest

Sophomores win at Rotary speech contest

Liz Iaconis, News Editor | March 26, 2017

  Sat. March 25, sophomores Ashley Lynch and Vincent Del Signore were honored for their performance in the Rotary speech competition on "The Four Way Test." The two students wrote speeches analyzing...

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The official recycling fundraiser flyer and fees.

International Club to benefit from 4th annual recycling fundraiser

Liz Iaconis, News Editor | March 23, 2017

On Sat. March 25, there will be an electronics recycling fundraiser in the main parking lot. Fees will be charged to recycle everything from computer mice to television, and the proceeds will benefit...

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Current juniors present in their freshman year for Maya's first steps.

Wearing Jeans for Genes

Liz Iaconis, News Editor | February 21, 2017

Thanks to the efforts of  the Student Activities Club and their adviser Ms. Murphy, LHS will observe Rare Disease Day on Thursday, Feb. 23. The school will be full of students wearing jeans  and...

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Students and teachers taking the plunge.

Students take the plunge at Hampton Beach

Liz Iaconis, News Editor | February 10, 2017

On Saturday Feb. 4, over 20 students accompanied by their ambitious teachers Mr. Rosa, Ms. Skudder, Mrs. Donovan, and Ms. McMahon, participated in the Special Olympics New Hampshire High School Penguin...

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Mr. Prince singing and playing guitar and harmonica to a 1960s  hits medley.

Math team holds 8th annual teacher talent show

Liz Iaconis, News Editor | January 27, 2017

This Thurs., Jan. 26, students, parents, and faculty gathered at the teacher talent show to support the math team. The math team showcased the talents of many faculty members in their 8th annual show....

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Pantene Angels share why they donate

Pantene Angels share why they donate

Megan Packard and Liz Iaconis | January 5, 2017

Leading up to the Day of Giving this Friday, some Pantene Angels spoke about the experience of donating their hair and gave explanations for their selflessness, telling what drove them to donate something...

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This doorway depicts an assortment of ways students can be college and career ready.

Teachers decorate doors to encourage POP: Perseverance, ownership and practice

Liz Iaconis, News Editor | December 19, 2016

     For the duration of “No School November,” the faculty recognized the month for a different reason than students. November was National College Application Month 2016 declared by President Obama....

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Freshman Lilly Law makes the final dash towards the finish line.

Winter Preview: Boys’ and Girls’ Swim

Liz Iaconis, News Editor | December 19, 2016

Boys' Swim The boys’ swim team contains 14  swimmers this season and according to sophomore Harry Feig is one of the strongest team atmospheres he’s ever been part of. “Out of all the teams...

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Class of 2019 Vice President Sammy LeClair,  President Michael Kennedy, Historian Liz Iaconis, Secretary Abby Palmer, and Publicist Maya Hilliard were pleased with the results of their second annual holiday event.

Sophomores host annual holiday event

Liz Iaconis, News Editor | December 13, 2016

This past Saturday, the class of 2019 held their second annual holiday event in town: the Frosty Fun Holiday Festival. The day consisted of sugar cookie decorating, ornament making and other crafts, face...

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Sophomore Jimmy Fitzgibbons sports striped eye-black to prepare for game day.

Superfans: Here’s what to do during that awkward, in-between-seasons crisis

Liz Iaconis, News Editor | December 1, 2016

Now that the Friday night lights are out and all of the fall sports fields are shut down, as a die hard Lancer Superfan, you maybe asking yourself, “What’s next?” Lancer Nation is dying for the...

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Hosh Posh Losh, an a cappella group created in honor of choir teacher Mrs. Loschiavo, performs at Prism this weekend.  Group members include sophomore Michael Crowley, junior Josie Collins, sophomore Abigail Palmer and founder of the group, junior Mary Sullivan.

Hosh Posh Losh creates Prism’s new beat

Liz Iaconis, News Editor | October 29, 2016

Eager junior and self-proclaimed drama queen, Mary Sullivan has big plans for the a cappella group she founded this school year just in time for Prism. Sullivan has had few experiences singing a cappella...

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Junior AP Gov students Kiara Breault, Kalin Gregoire, and Ally Rose relax on the upper deck of The Rita with the views of the harbor behind them and Boston before them.

APUSH, AP Gov classes share common curriculum, walk Freedom Trail together

Josh Galluzzo and Liz Iaconis | October 27, 2016

The annual Freedom Trail field trip, organized by AP Government teacher Mr. Vaughn, was joined for the first time by a multitude of sophomore AP U.S. History (APUSH) students on Wednesday.  The 2016-17...

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Merrimack defenseman reaches to try and tackle Holland as he holds onto the ball, running and warding off defenders.

Sophomore Holland’s ‘football instincts’ strong asset to team

Liz Iaconis, News Editor | October 14, 2016

Sophomore football player Jake Holland began playing the game in first grade just because his older brother played, but now, almost nine years later, he is exploding into a starting role for the Lancer...

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