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"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

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

Lincoln High School Statesman

This year's Homecoming Court was decided by juniors and seniors at LHS through voting.

Get to know your LHS Homecoming Court

Ava Thompson and Brielle Kolling October 8, 2025

Passionate, dedicated, loyal and principled; a perfect candidate exemplifies these leadership qualities. These attributes are represented by each member of our 2025 Homecoming court. From the football...

Xavier Pastrano, English teacher, has the reputation of being well-dressed each day. His signature piece of clothing is a flannel.

LHS best dressed teacher

Alice Geraets, Staff Writer October 8, 2025

A person’s style is considered to be a way to express their emotions with accessories, shoes, clothing and more. There are many different types of styles, but each is unique to every individual. While...

Ashlyn Dejong (right) with her sister Kelsey (left) before heading
 into the winter weather (Photo used with permission by Ashlyn Dejong).

The send off

Lily Osmundson, Staff Writer October 8, 2025

Fights over the front seat, racing to prove who is faster, begging them not to snitch are all pinnacles of siblinghood. Waving them off to college, knowing the next time they will be home is… Thanksgiving?...

Representative Dusty Johnson, who is running for governor in the next SD election substitute taught at LHS in an Economics class.

Dusty Johnson: From capitol to classroom

Ellie Quinn, Editor in Chief October 7, 2025

On Sept. 12, 2025, U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson swapped his typical day in Congress for the classrooms of LHS. Students in select government and economics classes were granted the opportunity to be taught by...

Students begin learning Spanish immediately as kindergarteners.

Más allá de las palabras: The roots of Spanish Immersion

Vivian Kiesow-Knudsen, Editor in Chief May 15, 2025

"Solo en español” is most definitely not an uncommon phrase to hear in a Spanish class. Most often met with the exasperated groans or furrowed brows of middle and high school students, it is difficult...

Guitarists Peter Stys (left) and James Heiman (right) play the bassline while Braxon Boyd (middle) sings. 
Used with permission by Peter Stys

From camper jams to concert crowds: the Funky Monks

Ashlyn Hoffman, Staff Writer May 12, 2025

From singing Santeria in a small camper to putting on concerts with over 200 people attending, seven high school students have found a way to express their love for music, bringing together the youth across...

Along with Henry Oppenheimer a total of 104 LHS students auditioned for All-State band

All-State of mind

Vivian Kiesow-Knudsen, Editor in Chief May 1, 2025

It would be difficult to deny that the band department is one of the most well-regarded and accomplished programs offered at LHS. While it might be easier to attach this success to a string of good luck...

The Unified basketball team practices during WIN time. They start and end every practice with a breakdown.

The power of connection: A day in the life of Eli Tornow

Joseph Tunge, Feature Editor May 1, 2025

RISE (Reaching Independence through Structured Education) is LHS’ special education program aimed at helping students with cognitive disabilities achieve greater independence. The school also hosts Best...

The walls of Thrift Heat are lined with retro figures and plush toys.

Thrifts and treasures at Thrift Heat

Griffin Etrheim, Staff Writer April 17, 2025

At 22 years old, young adults are often just leaving college and still figuring out where to work for the rest of their lives. Class of 2021 LHS alum Owen Monahan, however, has already struck his dream...

Paula Juan and her family celebrating a special occasion.
Photo used with permission by Paula Juan

From Spain to Sioux Falls: The story of Paula Juan

Trey Raph April 1, 2025

Imagine starting from zero at a new school in a different country, not knowing anyone, not knowing where to go, not knowing how to fit in and not having a place to sit at lunch. These are all feelings...

The effort that is put into sustaining the planet is what will be given back. Be the one to make a change in your community. (Image used with permission by Association of Psychological Science).

The planet’s annual checkup

Dena Tarrell, Staff writer March 20, 2025

Many people do not realize just how much of an impact we have on our environment. The U.S. alone throws away roughly 1.5 billion pounds of trash each day. Millions of animals are affected by the decisions...

(Photo used with permission by Mia Becic & Jackson Klawonn )

LHS Oral Interp: Pushing for awareness

Grace Miner and Laila Miller March 4, 2025

Interpreting literature means analyzing text with a pencil in hand and later discussing findings with others. However, for students on the Oral Interp team at LHS, interpreting literature goes farther...

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