Yesterday, the Lampeter-Strasburg Boys Varsity Lacrosse team defeated the Garden Spot Spartans 10-4. This is their first league game of the season making the Pioneers 1-0.
This year, Lampeter-Strasburg High School students performed “Shrek the Musical” from February 29 through March 2, 2024. The musical featured many farts and burps, alongside the romantic story of how an ogre and a princess find the true love they both seek. This year's musical sold an astonishing 3,008 tickets, constantly making the audience laugh as they watched Donkey, Shrek and Fiona with their silly shenanigans. The audience also couldn't get enough of Lord Farquaad's short stature, his high energy, and his hilarious comments. Cynthia Powell Photography 2024 “It feels like we literally started yesterday. I keep saying this, and not just because it’s my senior year—wow, this show felt quick and flew by. Time flies when you’re having fun,” said senior Kole Lawrence, who played Lord Farquaad. Lawrence also talked about how the show taught him that no matter who you are, people can always come together to have a great time, put on a great performance, and create amazing
Achieving straight As, or an unweighted GPA of 4.0, is the goal of many high school students. Getting straight As involves a lot of hard work, but it isn't impossible. Here is how I believe you can get all As. Do your homework. The number of students who do not do their homework shocks me. But doing your homework has many benefits and will help keep your grades up. Those five points you receive for a homework check matter, and when you get a 0 out of 5, it matters even more. Doing your homework also helps you learn the information, raising your test and quiz grades as well. Don't procrastinate. Procrastination is the downfall of many high school students who are capable of good grades. When you receive an assignment, do it ASAP. And when you are given the date of a test, start studying immediately instead of waiting and then cramming the night before. When you do this, you are likely to be less stressed, which increases the quality of the work you do. Don't put
This past Monday’s districtwide orchestra performance was a spectacular blend of symphony and adrenaline. Led by Mr. Robert Shaubach, the high school orchestra presented four very different pieces they have worked hard to bring to life. “Intermezzo Sinfonico” is described as a rustic composition from the Cavalleria Rusticana opera. The tone of the piece itself greatly resembles the grand music of an opera. The sound reverberated off the walls with impact and emotion at the peak of the song. Their next piece was one familiar to many. “The Chronicles of Narnia” piece encompassed much of the score from the movie. Fit for the silver screen, the ride took the audience to the farthest reaches of the land of Narnia. The “Narnia Main Theme” was carried out perfectly to the ear with its magical and uplifting melody. Thunderous booms from the drums brought a dramatic touch to this piece. Trills or quick, repeated movements between notes added a sense of excitement throughout. Music from the film