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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

Riccardo (left) is the namesake for R Wine Bar & Kitchen from his first initial. Marybeth (right) is the namesake for Maribella Ristorante.

Main Avenue empire: How one family transformed downtown dining

Lucas Hiatt, Editor-in-Chief January 23, 2025

Upon entering the   north-bound I-229 on-ramp from Cliff Ave near LHS, one may see a billboard that reads “Enter as friends, leave as family,” which advertises the Sioux Falls Italian cuisine franchise...

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 of 10 singing choruses.  The...

The tubas march down a side street after they finish performing in the parade.

Bus rides and Broadway

Joseph Tunge, Feature Editor January 6, 2025

After a 4 a.m. departure time and covering 1,400 miles over approximately 27 hours of driving, the LHS marching band finally arrived in Jersey City, New Jersey. On their first day in New York, the band...

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

Chris Tao and Lucy Hennies December 18, 2024

The treacherous hike of Mount Kilimanjaro is a monumental feat that less than 0.005% of the world has accomplished. A recent addition to this exclusive group of people who have completed the hike is Sioux...

March to Macy's

March to Macy’s

Eloise Geraets and Bobby Parker December 16, 2024

Every year, 32 million people watch the Macy’s Day Parade through a streaming service or within the streets of New York City. The Macy’s Day Parade is held on Thanksgiving and thousands of people march...

 In addition to the backpack program, LHS has installed a food pantry for the third year in room E108A.

A pantry of possibilities

Grace Miner, Editor in Chief December 9, 2024

Studying for a test, being attentive in class and crafting the perfect essay all require strength, resilience and perseverance. Yet, the ability to work hard in school and other endeavors is a privilege....

OBX, a popular Netlix series, and it's newest season. (Season 4)

‘OBX season 4’: What about it? (Spoilers!)

Elysse Weber, Feature editor December 6, 2024

The well-known Netflix series “Outer Banks” (also known as OBX) has recently come out with their fourth season. Jonas Pate, the director of the series, has had to accommodate permanent changes within...

Cole Garner has been racing since he was 8 years old, and now races competitively.

From go-karts to sprint cars: Garner’s journey in racing

Joseph Tunge, Feature Editor December 2, 2024

My fastest time at Knoxville is 15.7 seconds, and at a half mile in that amount of time. It’s on average 120 miles per hour; I’m probably topping at about 130 to 140 and probably lowing in the corner...

 Jonathan Bright is the custodian night supervisors at LHS. Several tasks that are done to create a clean and safe environment at LHS are done after hours by Bright and his co-workers.

Custodians: 5-9 after 9-5

Naomi Jespersen and Eloise Geraets November 25, 2024

Often, the world’s most essential forces are taken for granted: gravity, the atmosphere, sunlight and just as important, custodians. Around the clock, LHS is filled with custodians, each hard at work...

Post (left) and Burkett (right) performing for the LHS jazz band during the Homecoming variety show. (Photos used with permission by LHS Yearbook

More than a musician

Lucas Hiatt, Editor in Chief November 20, 2024

Passing through the LHS fine arts hallway, one can hear the boisterous sound of brass instruments, smooth tones of jazz and the harmonious sound of plucking and strumming. A massive scope of genres are...

The Great Outdoor Store is located on 201 E 10th St. It offers a variety of clothing and outdoor supplies.

Great Outdoor Store: striving to create a sustainable Sioux Falls

Ellie Quinn, News Editor November 12, 2024

On Oct. 3, 2024, the Great Outdoor Store hosted its sustainability night to spread awareness about sustainable living. Great Outdoor Store values sustainability as a company and makes sure the products...

The currently functioning half of the Spoke-N-Sport building on Cliff Ave.

Spoke-N-Sport: Gearing up for a change

Vivian Kiesow-Knudsen, Editor in Chief November 12, 2024

With efforts currently underway to consolidate into a single site and expand their Cliff Ave. location, the Sioux-Falls-based bike and ski shop, Spoke-N-Sport, hopes to reach new customers and improve...

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