Category: Clubs

91st National FFA Convention and Expo

November 6, 2018

Members of the LPHS FFA chapter ventured down to Indianapolis for the National FFA Conventions on Wednesday October 24-26. FFA is a youth organization According to the FFA convention website, FFA members nationwide converge in one place to celebrate their accomplishments and find inspiration f...

LPMB finished season as State Runner-up

Alli Glen, Staff Writer

November 6, 2018

Filed under Arts, Clubs, Community, Corporation, Events, Showcase

The La Porte High School Marching Band and Color Guard finished its season as State Runner up on October 27. The Scholastic Class A finals was set to be held in Indianapolis at Lawrence Central High School on October 20, 2018 but was rescheduled a week later due to intense weather conditions. This g...

LPHS presents “Our Town”

Alyssa Foster, Editor

November 6, 2018

Filed under Arts, Clubs, Events

LaPorte High School’s 2018 fall play “Our Town” debuted on Friday, October 26th. Three shows, occurring on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, were presented in the new Performing Arts Center at LPHS. “The play is about a small town set back in the late 1800s/ early 1900s, and it followed the life of ...

Bowling team begins 2018 season

Alyssa Foster, Editor

October 30, 2018

Filed under Clubs, Sports

The LaPorte High School Bowling team has begun its 2018 season and is holding an impressive record. The girls’ team is defending a 4-0 record while the boys stand at 3-1. Even with exceptional records, there is always plenty of room for improvement, especially with the goals those on the...

LPHS FFA starts strong with a new school year

Mallory Warner, Staff writer

October 5, 2018

Filed under Clubs, Community, Corporation, Events

The LaPorte High School FFA chapter is looking forward to another school year jam packed with activities, community outreach, and fun. The FFA program makes a positive impact on students lives by developing their potential leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. Co...

LPHS Marching Band still on top

Cedric McCoy, Staff Writer

September 24, 2018

Filed under Arts, Clubs, Events, Sports, Student Photography

The La Porte Marching Band takes 1st overall at Concord Invitational and Penn Invitational. The LPMB traveled to Concord High School to participate in their annual invitational competition on Saturday, September 15. They competed in Scholastic A Class alongside John Adams High School. The LPMB to...

Rainbow Reads coming to La Porte

Jaden Millard, Staff Writer

May 17, 2018

Filed under Clubs, Community, Events

The La Porte County Public Library held its first Rainbow Reads Book Club on May 8th. This book club is for students who identify as LGBT+ or as an ally, to come read stories about and told by others who identify as LGBT+. The idea of an LGBT+ book club was made by one of the librarians, Greg Cou...

FFA holds first banquet

Corrine Kelley, Staff Writer

May 16, 2018

Filed under Clubs, Events, Showcase

THe LPHS FFA held their first banquet to honor members and sponsors for their many achievements on Thursday, May 10th,. The goal of the event was to honor the senior members and other members who had been involved in many career development events-such as livestock and soil judging-and gave out sch...

Boston’s Builder’s club

McKenzie Jacobs, Staff Writer

April 20, 2018

Filed under Boston, Clubs

Introducing a new twist on bringing schools together, Boston Middle School’s Builder’s Club is an international student-led group of middle schoolers who perform services, lead projects, and build character. It also makes sure to help kids leave middle school with skills to become gratifying and...

LPHS offers grief group for students

Makayla Blinco, Staff Writer

March 28, 2018

Filed under Clubs

Passages, a LPHS grief group, is a safe and supportive atmosphere to explore the many facets of grief after a loved one has died. Students learn coping strategies and develop a support system to better manage grief-related issues. For eight to 10 weeks, every Wednesday, the group meets and discuss how...