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
Graphic by Ilana Zahavy 24/Staff

The Johnson Administration: 100 days in The Office

December 9, 2022
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Lifting a community

December 9, 2022

Lawsuit lose out

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

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!

May 9, 2022
Celebrating Womens History Month with LM athletics

Celebrating Women’s History Month with LM athletics

March 24, 2022
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Teachers get grades, too

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

Double Trouble

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

December 16, 2021
The community mourns the shocking death of Layth Evans. | Photo courtesy of

Ghost gun tragedy

October 19, 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

May 12, 2021
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Back in Business

March 15, 2021
New year, new restrictions

New year, new restrictions

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

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?

November 29, 2020
TSA will proceed with online competitions. | Photo courtesy of Mark Piotrowski

The fate of field trips

October 20, 2020
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