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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

Seniors, you can see this poster around LHS displaying the Grand March information.

Prom 2020

Brita Quello, Staff Writer February 27, 2020

With Spring on the horizon, the seniors of LHS are starting to think about Prom. This year, the dance falls on Saturday, April 25.  Grand March is almost like the fashion show of prom. It is an opening...

Six teachers from LHS were nominated as Teacher of the Year for the Sioux Falls School District in 2020. Top (from left to right): Sue Bull, Xavier Pastrano, Bradley Newitt
Bottom (from left to right): Janet Flemming-Martin, Cindy Cummins, Mario Chiarello

Teacher of the year nominations

Easton Plourde, Staff Writer February 27, 2020

Science teacher Bradley Newitt   What does being a teacher mean to you? “It’s such a rewarding job because you know your helping people grow up. For me especially  getting to work with...

According to skincancer.org, at least one in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70.

Is there such a thing as too much sun?

Chloe Houwman, Entertainment Editor February 26, 2020

I’m sure we all can remember the days in which we fought our parents about the application of sunscreen. I mean, who wants to waste their time in the summer sun applying sunscreen? More recently, for...

Enchanting Club's first meeting was on Monday, Jan. 13. Since then, they have met in Kyle Dietz' room every Monday after school.

LHS’ enchanting new club

Cathleen Weng, Editor-in-Chief February 23, 2020

Art, drama, chess - upon the topic of high school clubs, these are a few of the typical ideas that first come to mind. But LHS has its fair share of unique clubs, including an all new Enchanting Club,...

The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards began in 1923 and honors teenagers for their creative achievements.

Mak Highstrom writes on

Jazlyn White, News Editor February 20, 2020

High school students will write thousands of words before they graduate. For some, these assignments are the worst part of their time in the building, while others willingly write extra for personal enjoyment...

Mount Rushmore National Memorial has been a symbolic statue for the American society. LHS senior, Success Suehne, had the privilege of representing South Dakota (home of Mt. Rushmore), as the Girls State Governor.

How to find ‘Success’ in Girls State Government

Alexis Miller, Staff Writer February 7, 2020

LHS senior, Success Suehne, is no stranger to leadership positions, but this past summer she was able to reach a new level of achievement through her experience at Girls State Government. With this, Suehne...

Robert Baker has been filming, producing and posting pool trick shot videos since 2017.

Baker takes his shot with pool videos

Molly Wetsch, News Editor February 6, 2020

The game of pool is often connotated with old men, cigars and an overall dull and tedious activity. Rob Baker, a LHS junior known as @scrob45 on Instagram, is changing that narrative with his popular pool...

Chess Club meets in Mr. Ferry’s room, A204, after school on Tuesdays until 4:30.

Chess Club continues to grow

Daniel Bethke, Perspectives Editor February 5, 2020

While LHS has several clubs and activities, one that has become increasingly prevalent, especially on the morning announcements, is Chess Club. Spearheaded by sophomore Jackson Paslay, Chess Club was...

Tab returns to LHS halls with his friends by his side.

A joyous return

Olivia Brost, Staff Writer January 30, 2020

The past few months have been difficult for many of the students attending LHS. Mhiretab Tsegaye, a freshman, was in a serious car accident in early November and has made a tremendous recovery. Mhiretab,...

LHS boys varsity basketball team warming up for their game against Huron.

Game Day: Behind the Scenes

Chloe Harbaugh, Staff Writer January 28, 2020

The crowd cheers, popcorn falls on the bleachers and the sound of basketball shoes squeak in the air. It’s game day at LHS. All of the fans in the crowd are here for one thing: to see an LHS win.  However,...

Pictured above is one of the items Nelson has been selling to raise funds for her organization.

Nelson: Hoping to change the world

Avery Nelson, Staff Writer January 24, 2020

As LHS junior, Anika Nelson was simply scrolling through Instagram, she came across the viral video of a woman saving a burning koala from a forest being devoured by flames. At this instant, Nelson had...

Ella Westaby taking advantage of the concession corner in Cindy Cummins' room.

LHS moms: the two in one package

Adyson Sand, Staff Writer January 24, 2020

Snacks, a welcoming room and open arms are three requirements of an adored, “teacher mom.” Teacher moms are known as the women who treat their students like their own children, and dish out emotional...

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