"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

Shannon Rook (left) alongside LHS alumni Whitney Werner (right) to whom she handed down her pageant title.

Teaching times two

Elana Bishop, Staff Writer February 13, 2023

Shannon Rook, a fellow LHS Staff Member, dated her “pageant life” back to the late 90s. She was selected as Northern State Snow Queen and named second runner-up at the annual South Dakota Snow Queen...

“Woven Tears” by Ella Ratliff

Artists of LHS

Josie Tollinger, Staff Writer February 7, 2023

Many students take drawing or exploring visual arts just to get the credits in order to graduate. However, some students are surprised at their unknown artistic abilities. Here is a small gallery to...

Mato Standing Soldier is a film and TV composer, musical artist and Native American activist.

Mato: LHS alum receives Forbes 30 under 30 award

Emma Forster, Editor-In-Chief January 27, 2023

Each year, Forbes magazine publishes a ‘30 Under 30’ list, naming 30 notable individuals under the age of 30 in a number of different career fields. The 2022 30 Under 30 list for Hollywood and Entertainment...

Derynck has been skating for 13 years and her favorite figure skater is Alexandra Trusova.

Emma Derynck on the rink

Kate Matthes, News Editor January 19, 2023

Ice skating is a favorite winter activity for many, and for LHS senior Emma Derynck it is a year-round sport.  From basketball to soccer to football to volleyball, many students participate in some...

 LHS senior Jada Figueora, graduating at the end of the 2022-2023 semester.

LHS: Early-Grad

Elysse Weber, Staff Writer January 17, 2023

The school year is only half over for most students, as some LHS seniors are deciding to graduate at semester, while others will be staying all year.  Jada Figueora is one out of 16 senior students...

Patricia Bishop speaking at SPURS 2022 Fall Equestrian Special Olympics.

Designed with desire

Elana Bishop, Staff Writer January 9, 2023

In 1991, my grandparents, Patricia and Jim Bishop, felt inspired by a video sent from their friend showing a program in Naples, Florida that provided equine-assisted therapy for people of all ages with...

David Myers is the president and lead pilot of the Vanguards, a squadron based out of Tea, South Dakota.

The soaring Mr. Myers

Reese Duncan, News Editor December 20, 2022

There is a loud rumble of engines. Strong wind bursts out of a turbine. The smell of gas and freedom fills the air. While some may fear this intense setting, David Myers feels at home on the runway and...

Dr. Mondon received his bachelors degree in linguistics and followed this with a masters degree and a Ph.D.

Dr. Mondon: LHS’ newest linguistics enthusiast

Clare Heupel, Perspectives Editor December 20, 2022

The start of this school year brought along a new edition to the team of teachers for the LHS foreign language department; Dr. Jean-Francois Mondon is at LHS not just to teach Latin, but to leave a positive...

Isaiah Kroesche is a senior at LHS and has an interesting backstory many would be interesting in hearing.

Humans of LHS

Katie Jensen, Staff Writer December 20, 2022

The Instagram page Humans of New York (@humansofny) has risen to fame in the past few years because of its unique and interesting ways of storytelling. The page features pedestrians on the street every...

WIN in the workforce with Sioux Falls Development Foundation where JAG students met mayor Paul TenHaken and former NFL Ravens running back Justin Forsett.

LHS JAG: Preparing for success

Raina Marty, Social Media Coordinator December 20, 2022

For the first time last year, the Sioux Falls School district adopted a half credit class where students in high school learn about the outside work environment. This helps young people succeed in both...

Members of the LHS National Honors Society meet to make blankets for Project Warm-Up.

17th annual Project Warm-Up

Kate Matthes December 14, 2022

This year marks the 17th annual Project Warm-Up, a great opportunity for students to get involved in the Sioux Falls community. Each year, Project Warm-Up is dedicated to making and providing blankets...

Christmas traditions can vary depending on what your family or loved ones do to celebrate.

‘Twas the night before Christmas

Betsy Haft, Staff Writer December 6, 2022

Christmas Eve is a magical night full of sparkly lights, big smiles and family traditions. Many Students at LHS have customs of their own, whether that is making cookies, looking at lights or opening gifts. Christmas...

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