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Musicians travel to annual Tuba Christmas festival

A select group of Louisburg musicians traveled to the annual Tuba Christmas festival at the Kauffman Center in Kansas City, Kan. on Monday, Dec. 9, to practice and perform with over 300 others. “It...

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Incentives no longer offered to students

Let’s be honest here, incentives are what drive most high school students to get their work done and, in some cases, to even show up to class. Athletes are required to keep a certain grade point...

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Music students travel to state band auditions

The harmonies flood down the hallway as the 145 LHS band members practice their instruments for upcoming performances, but a special few practice something a tad bit different. A select 5 were passed...

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English students experiment with satire

This week, the English 400 classes wrote essays based off of the satirical publication The Onion. The assignment was for students to pick an interesting or controversial subject to write about and...

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Math club excels at competitions

The twenty minute matches at math competitions cause stress and terror. Students furiously scribble down answers to as many different math problems as possible. Finally, the students finish their exams...

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Life of a High School Student: Kindness is the new black

“When I was young, I used to admire intelligent people; as I grow older, I admire kind people.” -Abraham Joshua Heschel Lately, while roaming the halls of LHS, harsh words seem to be raining down a lot...

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Flex time

Following the relaxation that every high school student partakes in over the weekend comes the dreaded Monday. As students walk through the door, down main street and to their lockers, many realize...

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Should AP students take the AP Exam?

The Advanced Placement exam or the AP exam will be taking place in mid-May. The AP exam is a college level exam for students that are taking an AP course. The score of the test are anywhere from one to...

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What makes the ‘perfect’ teacher?

Every student relies on a teacher for an education. What kind of teacher are they looking for? Probably the perfect one. A perfect teacher is a figure in a student’s life that guides them into success....

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Aspiring videographer strives to entertain students

When it comes to Star Search and The Voice, neither would be complete without the hilarious commercials. Many students would easily say that the videos were their favorite parts of both events. Of...

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Do students get enough test feedback?

The worst day for any student is TEST day. Nerves are high and stress is maxed out. You get the test back and see your score and you are either pleased with the score or disappointed. What happens...

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Pay to participate

The school board has passed the pay to participate plan for LHS and LMS. Everyone has been told by lots of teachers, parents and administrators that you should join clubs and try out for sports. Then,...

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Teacher meets with students weekly to work on math

MATH the subject that haunts most students. LHS has been offering math night study for the last two years. It is usually held on Wednesday nights between 6 and 8. The teacher that takes their time to...

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Upperclassmen are scary

Let’s take a walk down memory lane, shall we? The first day of freshman year was quite easy considering the only occupants of the hallways and classrooms were the classmates you’d spent the last couple...

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Are teacher evaluations effective?

Have you ever written a teacher evaluation? Does it ever affect you? Did you like the way your teacher taught? Teacher evaluations are supposed to improve the way teachers teach their student but, do...

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Student scholars receive acknowledgment for hard work and academic dedication

It is amazing how someone can achieve so many goals they had set for the school year. Over one-hundred students got department awards on Wednesday, April 30. Those students have worked hard year round...

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Cheerleaders raise funds for upcoming performance at Gator Bowl

Last Monday, May 12, the Wildcat cheerleaders could be found busing tables, taking orders and getting refills at Louisburg Pizza Hut in the first of many fundraising efforts for their upcoming trip...

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Teachers vs Students

You know it is near the end of the semester when your teachers start to get uptight and tell you not to sit back and watch your homework and class assignments do themselves. Do you ever check your...

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Three new teachers join Louisburg High School staff

This year we have the privilege of welcoming three new teachers into the LHS family. Each teacher brings something special and unique to our little community. What better way to welcome them than to...

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College representative visits LHS campus to inform students about...

It’s coming. Some rush head-first to meet it, some ignore it, some fear it, but it’s coming for you: the day you must apply for college. Not to fear though! LHS has invited some special visitors to...

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