June 11, 2025 I was unsure what to expect when I signed up for Ms. Pastor’s journalism class for my junior year. In fact, I only included it on my course requests because I needed to fulfill my 21st Century Life and Careers graduation requirement. Little did ... More »
June 10, 2025 I vividly remember watching American coming-of-age movies set in high schools with large cafeterias and walls lined with lockers. As a child living in Caserta, Italy, attending this type of school was nothing more than a dream. At the start of my... More »
June 9, 2025 The countdown to graduation is on, and while I’m not ready to admit that senior year is wrapping up, I’m ecstatic that it is finally my turn to write a senior tribute. Like other graduating seniors, my high school years have had highs and lows,... More »
June 8, 2025 After a year and a half of digital schooling, I entered LHS as an anxious and reserved freshman. My classmates had changed drastically since I last saw them in person, and I struggled to envision myself finding a place to belong at LHS. It didn’t... More »
June 7, 2025 As I reflect on my achievements at LHS, I let go of a piece of my childhood. I was nearly a teenager when COVID-19 hit, and before I knew it, I was attending freshman orientation with a mask on. I always preferred math over English, but during my... More »
June 6, 2025 As a child, high school seemed so far into the future that it appeared almost fictional. However, as imagination gave way to reality, I discovered it was nothing like I had envisioned. It was more challenging than I expected, and my path to progre... More »
June 5, 2025 My first year in high school was one of exploration, nervousness and, most of all, uncertainty. I did not know what to expect, but journalism was one class I was looking forward to. In eighth grade, my English teacher, Mrs. Maloupis, suggested I e... More »
June 4, 2025 When the Class of 2025 started high school, we were in the midst of a global pandemic. It was a strange experience entering high school with a mask mandate in place. However, I was excited about my new beginning. High school has consisted of a ser... More »
June 3, 2025 I remember exactly how I felt the first time I walked into LHS. The pandemic was finally letting up, and I tasted my first bits of freedom. I felt invincible, like my whole life had led me to this moment. I was so invested in the experience that t... More »
June 15, 2024 When I started high school, I was a mess. I was constantly sick with anxiety and unable to properly convey my thoughts or emotions to anyone. I felt like the weight of the world was on my shoulders and that I was failing everyone in my life. As I... More »
June 15, 2024 At the start of my freshman year, I remember thinking I had four long years until graduation, and now high school is coming to an end. Many people warned me that it would fly by, but I never believed them until I wrote this article. Although this... More »
June 14, 2024 Reflecting on my high school experiences has allowed me to see how far I have come. As a freshman, I was overwhelmed by the opportunities at LHS, especially after beginning high school virtually. At the start of my sophomore year, I was very res... More »
