The official student newspaper of Lower Merion High School since 1929

The Merionite
The official student newspaper of Lower Merion High School since 1929

The Merionite
The official student newspaper of Lower Merion High School since 1929

The Merionite
Luke Shepard ’24

Luke Shepard ’24, News Editor

Luke is a News Editor for the 2022-23 school year. He has been an avid writer throughout his life and is excited to return for his second year on staff. Outside of The Merionite, he is a part of the debate club, cross country team, and the Writing Fellows.

All content by Luke Shepard ’24
LM jeopardy!

LM jeopardy!

Vivian Collins '24, Luke Shepard '24, and Julia Zorc '24
May 3, 2023
Graphic by Joy Rao ’25

LM clubs compete for victory

Luke Shepard ’24, News Editor
May 3, 2023
Celebrating Inclusion at LM for National Developmental Disability Awareness Month

Celebrating Inclusion at LM for National Developmental Disability Awareness Month

Ilana Zahavy '24, Michelle Kelly '23, and Luke Shepard '24
March 14, 2023
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Ardmore to Harrisburg: PA Education Secretary Khalid Mumin

Luke Shepard ’24, News Editor
February 14, 2023
Graphic by Ilana Zahavy 24/Staff

The Johnson Administration: 100 days in The Office

Luke Shepard ’24, News Editor
December 9, 2022
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Lifting a community

Luke Shepard '24, News Editor
December 9, 2022

Lawsuit lose out

Luke Shepard ’24, News Editor
November 2, 2022
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[Photo] Roxborough football tragedy

November 2, 2022
LM yards are beginning to fill with signs that provide both a QR code and, and the link to a site to get further involved. | Luke Shepard 24/Staff

[Photo] Full Day K

November 2, 2022
Parking lots at LM are crowding up and squeezing out senior spots. | Photo by Anika Xi 23/Staff

New places, less spaces

Luke Shepard '24, News Editor
October 6, 2022
Newly appointed principal Johnson has spent his career working with students across grade levels | Photo courtesy of Michael Johnson

Welcome Principal Johnson!

Luke Shepard ’24, Sports Editor
May 10, 2022
Celebrating Womens History Month with LM athletics

Celebrating Women’s History Month with LM athletics

Luke Shepard ’24, Michelle Kelly '23, and Emmi Wu ’23
March 25, 2022
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Teachers get grades, too

Luke Shepard ’24, Sports Editor
February 14, 2022
Demetrius Lilley 22 shows off one of his classic moves, a booming dunk that leaves the opposition in awe.

Double Trouble

Luke Shepard ’24 and Michelle Kelly '23
February 14, 2022
Sean Hughes the timeless advocate of Aces athletics. | Photo courtesy of LMSD Office of School and Community Relations

A Man on a Mission

Michelle Kelly '23, Luke Shepard ’24, Gabby Tepper-Waterman '23, and Ezra Thau ’22
December 16, 2021
The community mourns the shocking death of Layth Evans. | Photo courtesy of

Ghost gun tragedy

Luke Shepard ’24, Sports Editor
October 20, 2021
Pitcher Jacob Krimsky ’22 loads up for a pitch against Conestoga, continuing to play despite the ever-changing situation surrounding COVID-19. | Picture courtesy of The Enchiridion

The ever-changing sports situation

Luke Shepard '24, Writer
May 13, 2021
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Back in Business

Luke Shepard ’24, Writer
March 16, 2021
New year, new restrictions

New year, new restrictions

Luke Shepard '24, Writer
February 16, 2021
Bryn Mawr Hospital is among the many local emergency care centers that are at high capacity. | Photo courtesy of Aiko Palaypayon 23

COVID-19 continues

Luke Shepard ’24, Writer
December 23, 2020
Arnold Field, named after General Henry Harley “Hap” Arnold in 1950, has remained without permanent lights for its entire existence. | Graphic by Emmi Wu 23/Staff

Light it up?

Luke Shepard ’24, Writer
November 29, 2020
TSA will proceed with online competitions. | Photo courtesy of Mark Piotrowski

The fate of field trips

Luke Shepard ’24, Writer
October 20, 2020
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