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Lampeter-Strasburg Agricultural Department and the Garden Spot FFA celebrated National FFA week from February 21-24, 2023. The Lampeter-Strasburg High School Garden Spot FFA decides to celebrate National FFA week to spread education and learn more about the FFA organization. They also love to celebrate their journey within the FFA. The Garden Spott FFA student officer team and advisors planned the week with dress-up days and breakfast each morning. The breakfast was homemade by the officer team. Breakfast was available to all students that participated in the dress-up that day. On Tuesday, February 21, it was Official Dress day, so FFA members wore their official FFA dress to school that day. The breakfast that was provided was some delicious cereal. The only breakfast of that week that was not homemade. There was a planned Garden Spot FFA Alumni trivia night, but it was unfortunately canceled due to low reservations. Wednesday, February 22, was wear your FFA apparel day. Members wore

The L-S Thespian Society proudly presents Radium Girls on November 10, 11, and 12 at 7 pm in the Lampeter-Strasburg High School Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. All tickets are general admission. They can be purchased online or at the door. Pioneer Passes for senior citizens can be redeemed at the door . Doors open one hour before each performance.  In 1926, radium was a miracle cure, Madame Curie an international celebrity, and luminous watches the latest rage—until the girls who painted them began to fall ill with a mysterious disease. Inspired by a true story, Radium Girls traces the efforts of Grace Fryer, a dial painter, as she fights for her day in court. Her chief adversary is her former employer, Arthur Roeder, an idealistic man who cannot bring himself to believe that the same element that shrinks tumors could have anything to do with the terrifying rash of illnesses among his employees. As the case goes on, however, Grace f

The nearly century-long tradition continues with the 98th annual West Lampeter Fair. The fair had a wide range of animal guests, including the big friendly camels, adorable pigs, the jumpy kangaroo, and the gussied-up sheep.  Now, of course, it’s not the Lampeter Fair without delicious fair food and the good old tractor show. The fair also had some beautiful views come along with it, and why not share those with everyone? As the fair swept into the evening hours along with it came a beautiful and glorious sunset. The FFA had their world-famous sausage sandwiches that proved to be irresistible. It’s obviously not the Lampeter fair without the traditional annual pig-catching event. The pigs graciously stride among the field while being pursued by little ones with the intent to catch the pigs. You can’t forget the tractor show. Many vehicles were entered, and all became centers of attention for many intrigued visitors. The Lampeter Fair was again a great success, and we are all looking f

Team in post game huddle (Cynthia Powell) Sometimes, it’s just not your night. It certainly wasn’t for the Pioneers on Thursday night at Millersville’s Seaber Stadium. The Section 1 champions Penn Manor, who defeated Solanco 10-1 on Tuesday night to reach the title game, were looking to end the Pioneer stranglehold on the league championship trophy. The first three innings of the game told the story for the night. Penn Manor put up nine runs on nine hits, including two home runs. One home run bounced off the glove of the right fielder and over the fence.  “Everything went wrong,” said L-S skipper Earl Rutledge. “They hit the ball where we weren’t… they’re the best team in the area this year, along with us. You’re gonna have it happen once in a while.” Offensively, Ally Raub was the only bright spot for the Pioneers. She recorded two hits, including a double that knocked in the only Pioneer tally on the night. The Comets won the game 11-1, triggering the mercy rule in the 6th inning.  “

On Wednesday afternoon, the boys’ lacrosse team played a scrimmage against the Dallastown Wildcats. Here are several photos from the game. By Cam Reynolds, LS News Photographer

This Friday and Saturday the 2022 District III Swimming Championship Meet will be held at Cumberland Valley High School. If  you are interested in tuning in to watch here is the live stream link:  https://youtube.com/c/CumberlandValleySwimmingandDiving The following Pioneers are representing the high school in both  individual and relay events. Girls 200 Medley Relay Kylie Gerhardt, Abby Wolff, Jocelyn Romero, Krista Lambert Alt. Grace Schonour 200 Freestyle Ryan Smecker Kyle Spaulding 200 Ind. Medley Kylie Gerhardt 50 Freestyle Zara Paisley Krista Lambert Andrew Reidenbaugh Christian Rota   100 Butterfly Kara Scranton Ashley Prouse Matthew Rota   Girls 200 Free Relay Krista Lambert, Kara Scranton, Ashley Prouse, Zara Paisley Alt. Kylie Gerhardt, Jocelyn Romero, Grace Schonour   Boys 200 Free Relay Ryan Smecker, Christian Rota, Kyle Spaulding, Andrew Reidenbaugh Alt. Matthew Rota and Cooper Honert   100 Freestyle Zara Paisley Ashley Prouse Andrew Reidenbaugh         

  The Mechanicsburg Wildcats are the 16th seed in the District III 5A playoffs. But they’re certainly not your average 16th seed. With wins over strong playoff teams such as Lower Dauphin, Milton Hershey, and Mid-Penn champion Cedar Cliff, the Wildcats are a tough team masquerading as a .500 16th seeded team. “I told the guys this is no Gonzaga playing Albany,” said L-S skipper Ed Berryman. “These guys are good.” While the Wildcats never held the lead beyond the opening minutes of the contest, they were constantly nipping at the heels of the 1st seeded and undefeated Pioneers.  The breaking point was right out of the gates in the second half, when the Pioneers went on a 7-0 run. “We talked about wanting it more and being stronger… We were being a little timid at times,” added Berryman. “The kids responded and came out with that run.” The Pioneers were without starting guard Berkeley Wagner, who is dealing with a mid-grade ankle sprain sustained in last Monday’s win over Lebanon. Wagner