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Lincoln High School Statesman

"The best way to predict your future is to create it." Abraham Lincoln

Lincoln High School Statesman

"The best way to predict your future is to create it." Abraham Lincoln

Lincoln High School Statesman

TikTok is on the chopping block with the U.S. government in Jan. 2024 (Used with permission of Canva and Brandfetch Logo)
Tik Tik Tik TikTok
Ellie Boehrns, Staff Writer • January 13, 2025

The clock is ticking for TikTok's social media platform after the U.S. Government announced a new act prohibiting users from updating or accessing the app. This will start...

LHS marching band practices their routine, including the color guard (Photos used with permission by  Seirra Pattin)
Preparing for Macy’s
December 16, 2024
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According to Lincoln High School Choirs, “Our vocal music program focuses on singing quality choral literature from many periods and styles of music, learning how to read music, developing good vocal technique and performing music as the composer intended.” (photo used with permission by Instagram/@sflincolnchoirs)
Working in harmony: Meet the LHS choirs
Ellie Quinn, News Editor • January 14, 2025

The choir program's structure is commonly confusing for someone uninvolved in LHS's arts programs. Between the curricular choirs, ensembles and jazz groups, LHS has a total...

The tubas march down a side street after they finish performing in the parade.
Bus rides and Broadway
January 6, 2025
Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken hiked Mt. Kilamajaro in Tanzania. It is the highest free-standing 
 mountain above sea-level in the world (Photo used with permission by Paul TenHaken).
From city hall to summit
December 18, 2024
March to Macy's
March to Macy’s
December 16, 2024
 In addition to the backpack program, LHS has installed a food pantry for the third year in room E108A.
A pantry of possibilities
December 9, 2024
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A student, Addisyn Anderson, studies in the LHS library.
Only 15%
Bethel Woche, Staff Writer • January 14, 2025

Towards the end of every semester, LHS students cram lessons taught throughout months in order to prepare for finals. These last couple of weeks often carry anxiety and pressure...

Christmas has a different feeling as we age, which different traditions beginning and some ending (Artwork by Addison Remme).
Where did Christmas go?
December 9, 2024
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Listening to the opening track of the “CHROMAKOPIA,” “St. Chroma (feat. Daniel Caesar).”
“CHROMAKOPIA” Album Review
Will Hansen, Staff Writer • January 16, 2025

Tyler, The Creator released his newest album, “CHROMAKOPIA”, on Oct. 28, 2024. Since then, it has received an overwhelming number of streams, with multiple songs having...

Taylor Swift performing at The Eras Tour in Minneapolis.
2024 Recap
January 14, 2025
Pebbled ice from the LHS Trainor's room.
Ice ice baby
January 2, 2025
LHS has the largest amount of student open enrolled of all the Sioux Falls School District high schools, which means some students have to drive long distances to get to school (Artwork by Nadia Schneider).
Driving with LHS students
December 9, 2024
Driving pet peeves vary from person to person, although the most popular pet peeve amongst LHS students is not using a blinker (Artwork by Syri Castilleja)
That is a no on the road
December 2, 2024
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The Empire Bowl’s concession stand sign illuminates the dim bowling alley.
LHS’s Bowling Team Highlights
Logan Sanborn, Staff Writer • January 13, 2025

The Vikings, Packers and Lions have a combined record of 28-3 when they are not playing each other.
NFC North Dominance
December 11, 2024
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Junior Achalla Akway preparing for her MUSH semester test by filling out the semester review packet.
LHS students preparing for semester tests
Kinsley Ernster, Staff Writer • January 13, 2025

Sunset on Island Lake, SD.
South Dakota sunsets
December 16, 2024
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Meet the Staff
Julia Hedrick
Julia Hedrick
Staff Writer

Julia Hedrick is a junior and second-year staff writer for the Statesman. She is involved in Spanish Immersion, NHS and varsity tennis. In her free time, you will find Hedrick at her local Starbucks, hitting...

Ashlyn Hoffman
Ashlyn Hoffman
Staff Writer

Ashlyn Hoffman is a senior and a second-year staff writer for the Statesman. Hoffman is involved in the LHS National Honors Society. When not at school, you can find her at the softball diamonds, lifting...

“CHROMAKOPIA” Album Review
A love letter to the Sioux Falls Co+op

A love letter to the Sioux Falls Co+op

January 15, 2025

At LHS, open lunch is offered to juniors and seniors during the fourth and fifth periods. The minute the bell rings, they disperse to the many...

Only 15%

Only 15%

January 14, 2025

Towards the end of every semester, LHS students cram lessons taught throughout months in order to prepare for finals. These last couple of weeks...

2024 Recap

2024 Recap

January 14, 2025

As we wrap up 2024, it is time to reflect on the many unforgettable trends, artists and celebrities that set this year apart. As social media...

President's Break Countdown
Finally, it's break time!
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