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Saturday, June 5, 2021
First GSA Prom is one for the books By Annika Lifvenborg Photography Manager The first-ever LHS Gay-Straight Alliance Alternative Prom, which was May 22, met expectations. The venue was in the Towne Square basement, matching the Victorian Gothic theme of the dance. Concessions served consisted of cinnamon rolls, chips, cookies, and homemade pizza. The drink selection included two different fruit punches and coffee from Blue Lantern Cafe, along with various sodas. The music was a selection of songs picked out by attendees. The typical dance music like “Yeah”, “Low”, and the “Cupid Shuffle” were included. The dance was a sight to see with all the participants wearing themed outfits and beautiful smiles.
Seniors raise cash with Jeniwea By Ariana Flaig Reporter The annual Jeniwea basketball game took place April 8 despite COVID-19 complications throughout the school year. Senior Leia Smith and her parents orchestrated the event for the class of 2021’s seniors. These students, who previously played on Jenifer and Sacajawea middle schools’ basketball teams, went head-to-head in a final reunion game. The funds raised at the event, totalling around $2,000, went towards the class of 2021’s Safe and Sober party. The Jeniwea game, while orchestrated by Smith and her parents, was also put together by volunteers, who were all seniors.
Staff gather outside of LHS before the time capsule ceremony. Photo courtesy of Selah Chavez.
Time capsule ceremony commemorates historic school year By Hannah Shoffitt News Editor
A ceremony was held May 28 to fill the time capsule located at the front of Lewiston High School. Items pertinent to the new building and the 2020-21 school year were included. The capsule was then sealed off and will not be opened for 50 years. The ceremony was co-MC’d by Ally Jacks and Ryann Finch. Items inside of the time capsule include: • All staff photo from 2020-21 school year and an administration photo. • A tape measure used in the construction of the high school. • An LHS mask, and a disposable mask. • A ribbon cutting ceremony informative postcard • A Lewiston Tribune insert honoring the new high
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school. • The Lewiston Tribune from Jan. 7, 2021, “Rioters storm the U.S. Capitol.” • A copy of the Lewiston Tribune from May 28, 2021, the day of the ceremony. • Copy of the March 2017 Bengal’s Purr with the LHS construction bond results. • A volleyball representing first point scored in the new LHS gymnasium. A flash drive from A. Neil DeAtley Career Technical Center representing technology of the time. Graduation program from the LHS class of 2021. Annual for 2020-21 school year. Homecoming 2020 T-shirt. Flashlight from the 2020 Golden Throne event. Class of 2021 slideshow on flash drive
ASB class officials elected By Dallas Goodson Reporter
Lewiston High School held class elections in mid April. The new elected officials go as follows. ASB officers: Lindsay Hall, president; Lilly Van Mullem, vice president; Brie Clapp, secretary; Shelby Hobbs, treasurer; Aubrey Marran, public relations. Senior class officers: Nina Linder, president; Dalton Laney, vice president; Taryn Barney, secretary; Kaitlin Banks, treasurer. Junior class officers: Annika Huff, president; Braden Rice, vice president; Jered Jelinek, secretary; Elliot Taylor, treasurer. Sophomore class officers: Lily Eggers, president; Kailee Bachman, vice president; Drew Hottinger, representative; Naomi Kessler, representative. Freshman class officer elections will take place in the fall.
ASB officers 2021-2022 (from left) Lindsay Hall, Brie Clapp, Shelby Hobbs, Aubrey Marran and Lily Van Mullem. Photo courtesy of Van Mullem.
