"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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
There’s a lot of things that I do that I might not get away with if I stayed in college. Kids are bigger. They hit back,” said Dr. Mario Chiarello.
He paused for a moment. “That’s a joke.”
Tucked...
Have you ever dreamed of creating your own music? LHS junior, Eileen Baumgarten is making her dreams a reality.
Known creatively as Eileen Keane, she released her first single, “Antagonist,” on Jan....
LHS’s music department offers something for everyone. Everyone has a home in band, orchestra and/or choir, but cadet seems to have interesting stigmas against it.
Cadet Choir is one of three LHS...
A mysterious building, right off Kiwanis and 41st Street, towers over OGHS at seven stories in height. Vista Towers, built in 2004, is the largest residential high-rise tower in Sioux Falls, featuring...
Selah Seymour is a junior and a first-year staff writer for the Statesman. When not at school, you can find her at the dance studio working towards her future career as a professional dancer. When Seymour...
