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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

Sean Cornett, Features Executive

Sean Cornett has now been on staff for two years. Concluding last year as the Multimedia Editor, he has now taken on the role of Features Executive. He spends his free time hanging with friends or going on side quests, and is currently on the LHS World Championship Robotics Team and skis during the Ski Club.

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Skis sit beside wax on display ready to be prepared for the season.

Sliding into the season; how to prepare for a winter of skiing

Sean Cornett, Features Executive | November 25, 2024

As the winter approaches with its odd temperature swings, skiers and snowboarders from all across the snowy parts of the world are preparing for the season ahead. If you happen to be one of the many skiers...

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Snow coats Waterville Valley Resort with the last days of winter still circling the 23-24 season.

Finding a forecast; How The Farmer’s Almanac’s weather predictions operate

Sean Cornett, Features Executive | November 6, 2024

Looking further into the season has been a dream of many kids wishing for snow for generations. One publication that attempts to make the dream a reality is The Farmers Almanac. Dating back to 1818, this...

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The curtains hide the performers from backstage at the PRISM concert.

Tone trials; Auditioning for the PRISM Concert

Sean Cornett, Features Executive | October 15, 2024

As the music department heats up their first of many concerts outside of the football field, the pieces of the yearly PRISM Concert begin to come together. Students looking to participate in the show...

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Londonderry banner stands over the grass of campus grounds.

The pulling of passes; where to park during town voting

Sean Cornett, Features Executive | September 6, 2024

In a weekly announcement released this past Monday, our principal, Rick Barnes, mentioned that the main lot will not be accessible to those even with valid parking passes this coming Tuesday, September...

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Lancers deliberate what to do mid-match.

Varsity Baseball makes it to the playoffs

Sean Cornett, Features Executive | June 6, 2024

Coming into the final days of the season with no more than three losses out of their twenty game schedule, the LHS Boys Baseball team is on a tear of a season. Led by seniors Ty Miles, Jon Wilson, Joey...

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Lancers play Pinkerton during the 2024 Mack Plaque.

Lancer Sports Podcast: Episode one

Sean Cornett and Dillon Tufts | May 30, 2024

Join host Dillon Tufts and co-host Sean Cornett on the inaugural episode of the Lancer Sports Podcast. In this episode, they discuss the events of the teams entering their playoff matches at LHS, and other...

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The Einstein Field sets in an ominous light on the competing teams, who are searching for the title of best in the world.

Plundering the competition; PVC Pirates at FRC World Championships

Sean Cornett, Features Executive | May 8, 2024

Coming to the end of an extremely successful season, the LHS Robotics Team, also known as FRC Team 1058, the PVC Pirates, has gone to the highest peaks of the First Robotics Competition. With going to...

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The LHS Robotics Team's pit crew diagnoses problems from the previous matches.

Documenting an extraordinary season; An LHS robotics season gallery

Sean Cornett, Features Executive | May 8, 2024

Throughout the 2024 season, the LHS Robotics Team, otherwise known as Team 1058 of the First Robotics Competition, has done very well when it comes to competition and development of the team's innovations....

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The robotics team sits above the final matches of the DCMP event.

The LHS Robotics Team sits above the final matches of the DCMP event.

The curtains behind the fields remain bustling with match-ready teams.

The curtains behind the fields remain bustling with match-ready teams.

"The Black Pearl" sits atop the robot cart ready for its next match.

The LHS Robotics Team prepares the "Black Pearl" for its next matchup.

Robot Driver Brandon Adamson overlooks the field for the 2024 DCMP Competition.

Team driver Brandon Adamson overlooks the Ganson Division Field at the NE First DCMP event.

The LHS Robotics Team diagnoses problems with the Black Pearl.

The LHS Robotics Team diagnoses problems with the Black Pearl.

Team 1058 (the Londonderry Robotics Team) poses with the autonomous award won at the Granite State District event.

Record setting matches place the LHS Robotics Team in second at GSD

Sean Cornett, Features Executive | March 21, 2024

After a wild weekend of fierce competition at the Granite State District event, the LHS robotics team has come out in 2nd place in the alliance standings. Along with this placement, the team also participated...

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The pits rom the 2024 URI competition prepare the robots for oncoming matches.

The pits rom the 2024 URI competition prepare the robots for oncoming matches.

The competition field packs with spectators over the week zero weekend for the robotics competition.

The PVC Pirates on sailing through week zero

The LHS robotics team’s first 2024 competition conquest
Sean Cornett, Features Executive | March 8, 2024

With their annual week zero competition coming to a close Wednesday, March 6, the LHS robotics team, also known as team 1058 of FIRST Robotics or “The PVC Pirates” has taken away a finalist position....

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Sean Cornett, Features Executive | February 21, 2024

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"Black Pearl" sits among the many bins of pars required to create it.

Robotics team on their 2024 competition season

Sean Cornett, Features Executive | February 13, 2024

For the PVC Pirates robotics team, 2024 marks the beginning of a new season full of competition, engineering, gracious professionalism, and most importantly fun. With the new game being released this January,...

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Siblings pose for an after-cut picture to show their donation.

Lancer Lengths Day of Giving photo gallery

Sean Cornett, Features Executive | January 15, 2024

For many years, Londonderry High School has put together the Day of Giving to help those who are struggling with cancer retain something that is taken by this horrible disease. Their hair. By donating...

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Buckingham palace stands tall on a gloomy day in London. Photo By Will Erdtmann

London band trip photo gallery

Sean Cornett, Features Executive | January 13, 2024

Coming back from a once in a lifetime experience, the band shares some of the photos that they were able to capture from their time in London. From the city at night to Buckingham Palace, the photos take...

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The sky becomes overcast as the day progresses on the second opening weekend at Killington Mountain.

Early season laps; a guide to east coast December skiing as a teenager on a budget

Sean Cornett, Features Executive | December 14, 2023

As the lifts begin to spin, ideas of ski trips with friends or family seem like an increasingly intriguing and adventurous concept. For skiers and snowboarders alike, December is the month when many will...

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The Lancers run off of the field at the start of the 2023 Mack Plaque.

2023 Football season recap gallery

Sean Cornett, Features Executive | December 4, 2023

With an unfortunate end to a great season of football for the Lancers, we take a look back at some of the games from this fall. From exciting victories to saddening defeats, there were many swings for...

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The LHS marching band plays at the opening night of Lancer Park.

The LHS marching band plays at the opening night of Lancer Park.

The LHS choir and jazz ensemble performing at the PRISM concert.

[Photo] LHS students bring colorful performances at annual PRISM concert

Domenica Vacca, Copy Chief-A&E Editor | November 3, 2023

The LHS choir and jazz ensemble performing at the PRISM concert.

Lancers run through a field at the Derryfield meet.

Varsity cross country takes on Division 1 Championships

Sean Cornett, Features Executive | October 31, 2023

As the season comes to a close, the varsity cross country team takes their running to the next level, preparing for the division one finals this weekend.  “The season has been pretty solid so far,”...

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The Pirates celebrate their victory with a group photo in Mayhem in Merrimack, New Hampshire.

Robotics team wins in Merrimack

Sean Cornett, Features Executive | October 17, 2023

Through tough competition and elite driving and operating, the LHS robotics team took home the overall event win at the Mayhem competition in Merrimack, NH alongside two other teams. “It felt truly...

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Frightening and fantastic costumes at LHS Haunted Woods

Frightening and fantastic costumes at LHS Haunted Woods

Sean Cornett and Morgan Laczynski | October 15, 2023

Join Fashion Editor Morgan Laczynski as she interviews the festive crowd at the Haunted Woods presented by the LHS Drama Club.

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Robotics mentor Brendon McLeod shows off the new "swerve module" drivetrain that the team has been developing.

Join the PVC Pirates on their voyage to victory

Sean Cornett, Features Executive | September 16, 2023

The LHS robotics team, otherwise known as team 1058 of the First Robotics Competition, the PVC Pirates, had their first annual meeting welcoming in the 2023-24 season this Monday, Sept. 11. Upon greeting...

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