Gajewski awarded Scholastics golden medal
April 11, 2013 • Sara Nutley, Photo Editor
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When Peter Gajewski ‘13 learned he had just received one of the most prestigious awards at a high school art level, he was utterly surprised, slightly confused and not wholly sure what his accomplishment meant. Entering his work in the photography competition section of Scholastics, a national... Read more »
Academic pressure increases Adderall abuse
March 14, 2013 • Elaine Smith, Assistant News Editor
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Paul* knew it was cheating. He knew it would give him an unfair advantage over others taking the ACT that day, but he only wanted to raise his score by a few points. So a few days before the test, Paul bought two 30 milligram Adderall pills from a student with ADD and used one to help him focus on the... Read more »
LT students excel in art competition
March 14, 2013 • Dayna Larson, Reporter
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After earning Gold Keys, the highest award in Scholastics regional competition, Monica Dinh ‘13 and Jordan Szala ‘13 knew that their countless hours of after-school work had finally paid off: their artwork had qualified for Scholastics national competition in New York City. “I was really glad,”... Read more »
Getting through school with ADD- Mr. Engelhardt
March 7, 2013 • John Balch, Reporter
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Pretty much most of my elementary school, high school and college career I was forgetful. It was very hard for me to focus and pay attention in class. I was always the student that was getting up to run to the pencil sharpener four or five times during a period, doing things just to stay busy. I mainly... Read more »
LT pushing AP classes
March 7, 2013 • Olivia Griffin, Reporter
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In order to prepare its students for the rigors of college academics, LT is challenging the incoming Class of 2017 to be the class with the most students participating in the AP program. The administration has begun to stress its future goal: to have at least 45 percent of the student body enrolled in... Read more »
Speech team season ends with success
March 7, 2013 • Katie Grier, Assistant Copy Editor
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Just two years ago, the LT Speech Team had five inexperienced members who were struggling to compete. Today, the club boasts 41 students who were motivated this season to achieve a competitive status and advance as far as they could. Although they did not make it past sectionals, simply having three... Read more »
Menagerie wins national award
March 7, 2013 • Mia Mologousis, Reporter
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Menagerie, LT’s prestigious literary and art magazine, has recently earned a first place honor with special merit for the 2012 edition of the publication from the American Scholastic Press Association (ASPA). Last year’s edition was also recognized by the ASPA for its “outstanding artwork.” Of... Read more »
Philosophy club opens minds
March 7, 2013 • Aly Buffett, Reporter
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A first semester Philosophy class decided to take their passion outside of the classroom, resulting in the start of LT’s Philosophy Club. Philosophy club, which meets every Thursday, started on Feb.7 and has 27 official club members. “It was really the idea of the students to carry some of the... Read more »
Wilson family’s foundation raises over $3.5 million for Sanfilippo syndrome
March 7, 2013 • Siri Yelamanchili, Copy Editor
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When Kirby Wilson was 4 years old, she was diagnosed with Sanfilippo syndrome. A rare and ultimately terminal lysosomal storage disorder, the lack of a certain enzyme causes heprin sulphate in the brains of those affected to build up to a toxic level, where they progressively destroy the brain and organs.... Read more »
LT grad builds education center for Ghanaian community
March 7, 2013 • MaryCate Most, Editor-in-Chief
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In June of 2012, Rebecca Kuntz ‘11 returned to LT to speak with her LTTV teacher Bill Allan about plans to build an education center for a community in the Kumasi area of Ghana. “She came to me with this idea after she had talked to someone from Light for Children [non-profit] and said, ‘I only... Read more »
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