![A group picture of all the students and mentors after a successful fashion show event. Photo taken by Justin Alex.](https://lhsstatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/translators.jpg)
Breaking cultural barriers in Sioux Falls
Katya Surendran, News Editor
• May 20, 2024
![Rebekah Burr and the significance of Deaf culture](https://lhsstatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_3091-1200x900.jpg)
Rebekah Burr and the significance of Deaf culture
Joseph Tunge, Staff Writer
• May 13, 2024
![LHS junior Elise Groher, who is going on a mission trip through her church to the Dominican Republic.
Photo provided by Elise Groher.](https://lhsstatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_4063-e1712853277972-1200x855.jpeg)
Building through faith
Elysse Weber, Staff writer
• April 11, 2024
![Total Drag is a record store that is located downtown Sioux Falls. The store also hosts live music. (Artwork and Photos by Lucas Schreck)](https://lhsstatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Total-Drag-1200x800.png)
Total Drag: Support local music
Ellie Quinn and Lucas Schreck
• April 9, 2024
![Chase Vanderhule, LHS resource office, shaved off his mullet and the rest of his hair to show support to his mother, who was diagnosed with cancer.](https://lhsstatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/The-man-behind-the-mullet-1200x800.png)
The man beyond the mullet
Vivian Kiesow-Knudsen, Staff Writer
• April 9, 2024
![As LHS alumni begin their college adventures, the share with LHS their experiences so far (Artwork by LHS Statesman)](https://lhsstatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Postcards-from-alumni-1-1200x800.png)
Postcards from alumni
Josie Tollinger and Clara Binstock
• March 19, 2024
![Among all the club LHS has to offer, there are the leaders that keep the clubs afloat. (Artwork by Elysse Weber)](https://lhsstatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Abes-Heirs-1200x800.png)
Introducing Abe’s heirs
Elysse Weber, Staff Writer
• March 19, 2024
![Mike Semmler, LHS lead custodian and building manager, has had over 20 years of experience.](https://lhsstatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/mike-1200x800.jpg)
The insight of the men in gray uniforms: Custodians
Bethel Woche, Journalism Student
• February 27, 2024
![Located in downtown Sioux Falls, Terra Shepherd prides itself on its unique array of sustainable goods.](https://lhsstatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/sign-1200x800.jpg)
Earth-friendly finds: Sustainable shopping at Terra Shepherd
Reese Duncan, Editor-in-Chief
• January 31, 2024
![Moa Hein not only visits Sweden to see family members, but she has spent time in their school system. (Photo Used with Permission by Moa Hein)](https://lhsstatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_7536-1200x900.jpg)
School in Sweden
Eloise Geraets, Staff Writer
• January 29, 2024
![Milena Vercellino is a sophomore at LHS who is in recovery from anorexia and wants others to know that eating disorders can be overcome.](https://lhsstatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Image-e1706197904940-1200x946.jpeg)
Journey to recovery
Kate Matthes, Editor-in-Chief
• January 25, 2024
![Senior Hudson Weber not only has created a line of clothing, but wants to share a message through the apparel he sells.](https://lhsstatesman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Heart-on-his-sleeves-1200x800.png)
Heart on his sleeves: LHS student launches ‘Kind Apparel’
Lucas Hiatt, Sports Editor
• January 25, 2024
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