In Memoriam: Amanda Sorg

Tori Kegebein, Editor

October 21, 2020

Whether it was traveling, helping the community, cracking jokes, or playing with her dog, Amanda Sorg did all she could to ensure her life was filled to the brim with happy experiences. Sorg was born on October 10, 1981 and recently passed away due to lung cancer only days after her 39th birthday on Oc...

LaPorte legend: Ms. Terri

Ally Zila, Staff Writer

October 9, 2020

LaPorte is known for its lakes, 4th of July celebration, baseball, but one important person needs to be added to that list: beloved substitute Ms. Terri.  Metts has been a substitute for 14 years. She began working for Michigan City Schools and was there for around four years but has been subbing ...

LPHS crowns Homecoming king, queen

Ally Zila, Staff Writer

October 8, 2020

LaPorte seniors Mark Franklin and Sophie Sorg were named LPHS Homecoming King and Queen on October 2nd. Franklin was the nominee for Business Professionals of America and was extremely grateful that his fellow classmates voted him king. Franklin, has been a manager for the boys’ basketball team...

LPHS student musician on the rise

October 7, 2020

While some Slicer students spend their time studying, taking part in extra-curriculars, or playing sports, upcoming musician and LPHS junior Carter Jones is pursuing a different passion: music.  Jones, better known as his stage name Carter Metro, has been in the music game for a long time now. He ...

Rhymer/Educator owns mic, classroom

Olivia Wright, Staff Writer

October 5, 2020

LaPorte High School has many teachers who live fascinating lives. Teacher by day and rapper by night, business teacher Mr. Ruiz, also known as Rhymer/Educator, is undeterred in pursuing both his passions for education and music.  Ruiz has been in the music game from a young age. He first became intereste...

Minich Farms Flower Patch blooms in LaPorte

Tori Kegebein, Editor

October 1, 2020

Finding beautiful flowers in a town known for corn has never been easier thanks to the Minich Dairy Farm’s new Flower Patch. Minich Farms Flower Patch is a specialty cut flower farm and pumpkin patch found at 0501 W 500 S.  Customers get to experience a self-serve stand that opens daily at 10 a.m. CST-suns...

LPHS love birds: the Tuholskis

Tori Kegebein, Editor

September 29, 2020

At LPHS there are many admirable staff members and teachers. Two of these teachers are especially unique because they have been in love since their sophomore year of high school. It all started when they met in seventh grade at Kesling Middle School, but they didn’t start dating until 10th grade...

Slicer Health Clinic opens

Olivia Wright, Staff Writer

September 22, 2020

The Slicer Health Clinic is coming back to LaPorte High School this year even bigger and better.  The clinic is now offering more this year than ever before. “We do sports physicals, any immunizations that you need, we treat illnesses or injuries, if you need to be tested for strep throat. I...

Growing up is simple with Singleton

Tori Kegebein, Editor

September 18, 2020

LPHS’ 2020/2021 school year is off to a great start! Despite the many challenges students and staff are learning to overcome, LPHS is still offering new classes. One of these extremely important classes is the brand new Adult Roles and Responsibilities taught by Mrs. Singleton in the business depar...

Anglin subs her way into teaching

Ally Zila, Staff Writer

September 17, 2020

Former Slicer Lauren Anglin has made her way back to LPHS as a substitute teacher in the Spanish department. Anglin is currently a student at Indiana University of South Bend and is majoring in Social Studies Education. Anglin found out about the subbing position in Spanish from Mr Alber, princip...