Friday Five

Senior Callie Birtman may have started at LFHS a year later than her classmates, but she has more than made up for lost time.  During the fall, Birtman is swimming in the LFHS pool. Come springtime, you can catch her at West Campus playing on the varsity soccer team.  “She brings so much positive energy to the group at every practice and game,” said senior soccer teammate Hayden Keller. “She works hard ...

The ability to use real world experience in the classroom is one trait of an excellent teacher. Mr. Simmons uses his experience on the stock exchange to teach a detailed, challenging, and engaging class. He fills his class with valuable real life examples to ultimately help his students understand the complicated subject that is economics.  Mr. Simmons’ class period is filled with energy, whic...

During these crazy, uncertain times, it can be hard to remain positive in everyday life. But a quick visit with junior Gia Gantos will have you smiling in no time. “I am so lucky to have become so close with Gia. She is one of my best friends, and so hardworking and kind. I know I can always count on her!” says junior Madeleine Kapsalis.  Gia is a determined individual enrolled in multipl...

Senior Pierce Docherty’s jokes can cause a room of the most apathetic teenagers to crack a smile and somehow make E-learning an enjoyable experience. Docherty’s comedic personality shines throughout the school, whether in the music department, in a new theatrical production, or in the cafeteria line with friends. “Pierce is genuinely one of funniest people I have ever met in my life,” said alum...

Each year, junior Mimi Gordon travels to Jamaica, not just for the sun, but to volunteer her time. “She is totally involved with the trips and stays in contact with the kids down in Jamaica that she has met," said junior Jaqueline Rubin.  “She’s totally selfless and thinks about others in almost every situation.” Hardworking, athletic, kind-hearted, Mimi is the epitome of a well-rounde...