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Michaela Horan

Michaela Horan, Copy Chief

This is Senior Michaela Horan’s second year on staff at the Lancer Spirit, and this year she is the position of copy chief. She’s the author of the Rolling Hills series, the first of which was published in 2021. She enjoys writing music and doing theater and loves being on staff.

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Meet our fifth Mr.LHS contestant

Meet our fifth Mr.LHS contestant

Michaela Horan and Kelly Egan | April 11, 2024

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The Tortured Poets Department album cover (Big Machine Records)

Scrutiny and backlash won’t stop ‘Tortured Poet’ Taylor Swift

Michaela Horan, Copy Chief | February 1, 2024

Taylor Swift sent the crowd and internet into shock as she stood on the 2024 Grammys stage and accepted the award for Best Pop Vocal Album. “My brand new album comes out April 19,” Swift said, “It’s...

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'You're a Mean One Matthew Prince' title page, photo by Michaela Horan

YA books to get you in the Holiday spirit

Michaela Horan, Copy Chief | December 12, 2023

For readers, the consumption of books doesn’t stop despite the craziness of the holiday season.  If you’re a reader looking for a cute festive romance, look no further. There are so many feel-good...

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Coriolanus Snow (Tom Blyth) and Lucy Gray Baird (Rachel Ziegler) in the Hunger Games arena. (Photo property of Color Force Studio).

‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ drops Easter eggs for OG ‘Hunger Games’ fans

Michaela Horan, Copy Chief | November 30, 2023

Disclaimer: this review will contain spoilers Now that I’ve seen the Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes twice, I can confidently say that it lived up to the hype as well as my expectations as a long time...

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The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes tells the powerful backstory of the man who becomes Panem's vicious leader.

Fans return to Panem with the newest installment to the ‘Hunger Games’ franchise

Michaela Horan, Copy Chief | November 15, 2023

It’s been eight years since the last film in the Hunger Games franchise hit theaters around the world. Now, with the release of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes—the adaptation of the Hunger Games...

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The Mean Girls cast strikes a power pose during the finale. Photo by Meg Gore

‘Where do you belong?’ At the Derry Opera House for Ovation Theater Company’s ‘Mean Girls’

Prepare to witness a "Cautionary Tale" as the cast of 'Mean Girls' takes the stage of the Derry Opera House on Nov. 10 and 11.
Michaela Horan, Copy Chief | October 30, 2023

The musical follows Cady Heron, who moves from the quiet safaris in Africa to a busy high school in America full of cliques and stereotypes. Among these cliques are the infamous ‘Plastics,’ Regina...

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(Designed in Canva by Kelly Egan)

Festive movies without the fright

Not a fan of scary films? There are plenty of movies to watch during the halloween season that won't keep you up at night.
Michaela Horan, Copy Chief | October 7, 2023

Now that it's officially Halloween season, the time for horror movie watching has begun. Although, not everyone can stomach the creepy gorey jumpscares that come with a lot of classic Halloween films. Good...

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Barbie movie poster. (Fair use photo)

Greta Gerwig’s Barbie makes lasting impact when it hits theaters

Michaela Horan and Emma Desrosiers | September 12, 2023

This summer, it was confirmed by many major news sources—including CNN and the Wall Street Journal—that a blonde everybody knows is balancing the economy in the USA. This famous blonde made a huge...

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Senior and Mr.LHS contestant Aaron Owre ponders what it would be like to take the crown at Mr.LHS 2023.

Two Days Till Mr.LHS: meet the boys

Kelly Egan and Michaela Horan | April 18, 2023

Just two short days until Mr.LHS 2023, and Creative Writing Editor Michaela Horan asks our eighth contestant, Aaron Owre, about his act and how's he's preparing to compete against the nine other boys. Mr....

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Senior and Mr.LHS contestant Chris Gear gives us a glimpse of his Mr.LHS act. Watch his interview to find out more.

Four Days Till Mr.LHS: meet the boys

Kelly Egan and Michaela Horan | April 16, 2023

With four days until Mr.LHS, Creative Writing Editor Michaela Horan interviews the sixth contestant, Chris Gear to see how he's preparing to fight a bear in attempt to take the crown. Mr. LHS will be...

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Art by Natalie Merhib

POETRY CONTEST 3RD PLACE “My flower, oh flower”

Michaela Horan, Copy Chief | April 11, 2023

Written by Beau Dumont   my flower, oh flower, your lovely petals remind me of a  warm, sunny day. the joy i feel when i see you  washes my troubles far away. my flower, oh...

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Art by Natalie Merhib

POETRY CONTEST 2ND PLACE “The Return of Life”

Michaela Horan, Copy Chief | April 11, 2023

The Return of Life Written by Megan Edwards   Baby bears leave their hibernation  Mother birds build nests for the new generation  Orion bids us all goodbye  So Leo can dance...

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Art by Natalie Merhib

POETRY CONTEST 1ST PLACE “The Dandelion Wish”

Michaela Horan, Copy Chief | April 11, 2023

The Dandelion Wish Written by Katia Chylinski   A child’s wish,  released into April’s zephyr, floats with a thousand seeds  to await bloom on a bed of newborn grass, soon...

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Art by Natalie Merhib

Poetry Contest: Submissions now open

Michaela Horan, Copy Chief | March 23, 2023

POETRY CONTEST ! The top submissions will be published in our Spring magazine and on LSO! Submit your story at this link . Story requirements:  No more than 1,000 words School appropriate,...

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The new and improved poster for the 25th anniversary (courtesy of IMDB)

25 years later, Titanic ‘never let go’ of its impact

Michaela Horan, Copy Chief | February 22, 2023

Valentine’s Day may have taken center stage this past week, but there was another huge event that may have been even more important. Forget the flowers, chocolates, and teddy bears; the real stars of...

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Love it

Michaela Horan, Copy Chief | February 14, 2023

Lots of people shake their heads and laugh at the ‘cheesy-ness’ of the famous holiday surrounding love, but Valentine’s day is a fun holiday that gets a lot more bashing then it deserves. Although...

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Art by Mary DeWinkeleer

No offense but . . .

Michaela Horan, Copy Chief | February 8, 2023

So you want to tell your friend that her shirt really doesn’t match her pants. Good news! There are lots of cool phrases you can use, so that you can deliver your blow in a respectful and kind way.   No...

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Photo by Michaela Horan

How to start writing a book

Michaela Horan, Copy Chief | January 25, 2023

“I could never write a book,” is an all too common thought among most people. The truth of the matter is, everyone is made of stories, and everyone could tell one if they wanted to. The only problem...

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Mia and Sebastian on the 'La La Land' poster. (Fair use image from Warner Bros. Studios)

Why everyone should watch ‘La La Land’

Michaela Horan, Copy Chief | January 11, 2023

As the camera pans down to a crowded highway, the cacophony of beeping horns and angry cars filling your ears. The seemingly mundane experience then shifts into an up-tempo opening number, and the viewer...

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Illustration by Natalie Merhib

Holiday Writing Contest

Michaela Horan, Copy Chief | December 1, 2022

Have you ever dreamed of writing your own ‘Hallmark’ Holiday tale? Well now you can! Submit the cheesiest holiday story you can think up from classic small town romance to gingerbread coming alive....

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The cast of Descendants 'breaks this down' in their final of the show.

Ovation Theatre Company puts on a show that’s ‘Rotten to the Core’

Michaela Horan, Copy Chief | November 29, 2022

The cast of Ovation Theatre Company’s Descendants has ‘so many ways to be wicked.’ Since September, the cast members have been working diligently to bring the classic Disney Channel Movie Descendants...

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Ronni Heard, Special Education

Ronni Heard, Special Education

Michaela Horan, Copy Chief | November 10, 2022

This year, Londonderry High School is honored to welcome Ronni Heard to their staff. Heard first started teaching in Georgia, Alabama, and West Virginia. She has four teaching certifications in four...

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Swift poses in front of all of her previous eras, ready for a new tour. (Fair use image from Republic Records)

Taylor Swift announces “Era’s Tour”

Michaela Horan, Copy Chief | November 4, 2022

On the morning of November 1, unsuspecting fans awake to the news that Taylor Swift is finally getting back on the road.  Merely a week earlier on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Taylor hinted...

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Students showcase impressive performances at annual PRISM concert

Students showcase impressive performances at annual PRISM concert

Kelly Egan and Michaela Horan | October 31, 2022

This past Saturday, Oct. 29, the music department of LHS held their annual PRISM concert. The concert featured the different musical ensembles of LHS performing various songs as well as over twenty auditioned...

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SPOOKY STORY CONTEST WINNER "One Autumn Night"

SPOOKY STORY CONTEST WINNER “One Autumn Night”

Michaela Horan, Copy Chief | October 31, 2022

Story written by Sophia Miller Innsomnia struck again. The ghostly reflection of my own face peers back, desperate to return to the carefree world of the dreaming. Large circles under my eyes appear...

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Taylor Swift releases her 10th studio album entitled Midnights. This is the first album of entirely new music Swift has released since 2020.

Taylor Swift proves she’s a “Mastermind” with her tenth studio album

Michaela Horan, Kelly Egan, and Emma Desrosiers | October 28, 2022

She’s broken more records than countable over her sixteen years in the public eye. She’s been categorized in various genres throughout the years, some including country, pop, rock, and more. Lately,...

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Creative Writing: Spooky story contest now open!

Creative Writing: Spooky story contest now open!

Michaela Horan, Copy Chief | October 4, 2022

With the Halloween season upon us comes the opportunity to share your creativity: spooky story edition. You will choose between one of the prompts provided, or create your own. Submit your stories at this...

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The playbill art for the play Masked was drawn by playwrite Glynn Cosker's son.

Ovation Theatre’s ‘Masked’ sets stage for discussions on mental health

Michaela Horan, Copy Chief | September 19, 2022

Ovation Theatre company is gearing up for the world premiere of a play with a strong message about mental health. Masked is set during the early months of the pandemic, but is far less about physical...

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Harry Potter

Creative Writing: Submit your Harry Potter theories

Michaela Horan, Copy Chief | September 9, 2022

With the first of September comes not only a new month, but a new school year...at Hogwarts that is. The Hogwarts Express leaves promptly at 11 o'clock on September first, to begin a new chapter of...

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College is the time where people get to branch off and grow into their adulthood, but the pandemic has made it difficult to really connect with others and the outside world.

LHS alumni share their experiences as college freshman during the pandemic

Michaela Horan, Copy Chief | April 6, 2021

The class of 2020’s senior year went completely different from how they’d expected, and now, their college experiences are being affected too. The Lancer Spirit sent a Google Form to LHS alumni so...

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