Happy New Year!
Emily Michnowski, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
December 30, 2018
Filed under Events, Miscellaneous, News, Showcase, Sports
As 2018 comes to a close and we look forward to 2019, it is important to reflect on all that has happened this past year. 2018 has been a monumental year worldwide. From celebrities to politics, many big things have happened that will be remembered for a long time to come. At the beginning of the y...
The Legacy of Stephen Hillenburg
December 16, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Miscellaneous, News, Showcase
On March 27th, 2017, Stephen Hillenburg, creator of Spongebob Squarepants, the fifth longest running cartoon in America, was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, an incurable neurodegenerative illness that weakens functionality in muscles and physical...
Smoke Signal Spotlight: Dungeons & Dragons Club
December 7, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Clubs, Miscellaneous, Opinion, Review, Showcase, Student Life
Have you ever imagined yourself as someone else? A hero, a villain, or just a person who walks around singing. The Dungeons and Dragons club allows you to do that and much more. For the people who don’t know what Dungeons and Dragons is, here’s a summary. The game D&D is a tabletop RPG (role pl...
Which Thanksgiving Dish Are You? Take the quiz and find out!
Olivia Cao, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
November 18, 2018
Filed under Miscellaneous, Showcase, Student Life
There are so many delicious dishes for Thanksgiving dinner. Each one has its own special flavor and personality. Which one most relates to you? Take the quiz and find out! Which dish did you get? Stuffing: Like stuffing, you are warm and lovable. You are very compassionate, and while sometimes you may be...
2018 Midterm Elections
Emily Michnowksi, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2018
Filed under Miscellaneous, News, Showcase, Student Life
On Tuesday, November 6, 2018, millions of Americans exercised their right to vote in the midterm elections. The results were monumental and may change the future of America. While Republicans still maintain control of the Senate, the election caused Democrats to gain the majority ...
Pride Day
Olivia Cao, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2018
Filed under Clubs, Events, Miscellaneous, News, Showcase, Student Life
Another exciting Pride Day has come and gone, with the halls of Lenape filled with red, gray, and lots of school spirit! Let's recap all of the fun activities that Lenape students did throughout the day. The day started out with the filming of the lip dub video, organized by Branden Spitzer, Shannon...
Homecoming Hallway Decorations
Emily Michnowski, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
September 21, 2018
Filed under Events, Miscellaneous, Showcase, Student Life
Although October 20th may seem far away, preparations for Homecoming have already started. Each class is decorating a hallway in the school with decorations from a Pixar movie. The class with the best hallway will be announced at Pride Day, and this will contribute to which class will win the Spirit...
How to Make a String Bracelet
Olivia Cao, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
September 19, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Miscellaneous, Showcase, Student Life
Are you interested in a string bracelet that's fun to make and trendy to wear? If your answer is yes, continue to read on for two string bracelet designs that you can make! Here's how to make the first design: 1. Choose 3 different colored strings and cut them so that they are each double the size...
Ladies’ Olympic Figure Skating RECAP
Alyssa Slovin, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
February 25, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Awards/Recognition, Events, Miscellaneous, News, Review, Showcase, Sports, TV/Movies, Uncategorized
Although women's figure skating started off its Olympic season in a straight forward, undramatic manner, that trend did not continue during the actual Olympic competitions. The Olympic team is determined after the United States Figure Skating Association’s National Championships: typically consisting of the top three scorers at that event, but it’s ...
Men’s Olympic Figure Skating RECAP
Alyssa Slovin, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
February 21, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Awards/Recognition, Events, Miscellaneous, News, Review, Showcase, Sports
It's Olympic season! In the world of US figure skating, it has been a wild season! A month ago, at the United States Figure Skating Association's National Championships, there was great uproar over which male skaters would qualify for the Olympic team. The top three skaters at the US Championshi...
Sophomore Cotillion Recap!
Olivia Cao, Staff Writer
January 30, 2018
Filed under Events, Miscellaneous, Opinion, Review, Showcase, Student Life, Uncategorized
On January 26, 2018, the Class of 2020 held its Sophomore Cotillion. The night was a smashing success with a turnout of 250 sophomores and guests. This was significantly more people than the amount of freshmen at the Glow Dance last year. The night was filled with dancing, music, Chick-fil-A s...
Have a Happy Retirement, Ms. Mitchell!
Alyssa Slovin, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
December 22, 2017
Filed under Awards/Recognition, Lenape Staff, Miscellaneous, Showcase, Uncategorized
Ms. Mitchell has been my gym teacher this semester, and although I'm not a particularly sporty person, I have always been able to get involved and have fun in her class. From pickle ball, to golf, to line dancing, Ms. Mitchell has made each sport interesting in its own way. She always encourages her st...