The Musket

Freshman Year at LHS: Expectations vs. Reality

Maanav Kakkad and Shreyas Pokharna • August 27, 2025

Starting high school is a turning point: new classes, new people, new challenges, and new opportunities. Maybe you pictured a classic high school 80s movie or a binge-worthy Netflix show. The truth? Lexington...

9 Things I Wish I Knew Before 9th Grade

Ida Sjodin and Angela Xie • August 27, 2025

Entering high school may seem overwhelming. There is a sudden sense of independence, but luckily, you’re not the first person to take the cold plunge into high school. Upperclassmen have lots to share...

Oh, the Places You’ll Go: The Lexington Center

Hannah Sul and Sophia Kao • August 27, 2025

After a busy day at school, sometimes the best place to go is Lexington’s town center. Only a short walk from school, the town center offers endless study spots, eateries, and places to hang out. Here’s...

Freshman Year Playbook: Tips for Every Quarter

Emily Wu and Austin Li • August 27, 2025

Welcome to your first year of high school! While eight months may seem like a long time, we’ve crafted a handy little playbook to help you tackle each of the four quarters like a pro. Without further...

CollegeBored: Letter To My Freshman Self

Ella Li • August 27, 2025

Dear freshmen, Welcome to CollegeBored, where we discuss everything from college applications to life at Lexington High School! I’m Ella, and I’m excited to take you along with me through my college...

Ranking Food at LHS

Shaurya Kasi • August 27, 2025

When you first come to Lexington High School, discovering your favorite cafeteria food will feel like an adventure. Everyone around you will tell you what is good and what is not, and you will try everything...

LHS Performing Arts 101: Discover, Create, Perform

Sophia Du • August 27, 2025

Have you ever dreamed of standing in the spotlight, playing music on a big stage, or singing with a group of friends? Whether you’re passionate about drama or just want to try something new, the performing...

Navigating Lexington High School: A Guide

Chelsea Guo and Ellen Lei • August 27, 2025

Welcome to Lexington High School! Understandably, you might be overwhelmed—your new school is much larger than Clarke, Diamond, and most other middle schools—but do not fret. We would like to share...

Letter from the EICs

William Tang, Riyanna Beri, and Victoria Woo • August 26, 2025

Dear Class of 2029, Welcome to Lexington High School! The next four years will be a rollercoaster of ups and downs, a time when you will persevere through struggles and exult in successes. Life is a...

Your Freshman Year Survival Guide

Justin Wang and Aarya Atale • August 26, 2025

Out of all the days of your high school experience, the first day of freshman year is one of the most memorable. You have probably already experienced the range of emotions — excitement, happiness, sadness,...

Letter from the EICs

Jessica Liu, Maya Bhandarkar, and Jahnavi Bolleddula • September 12, 2024

Dear Class of 2028 (aka Froshies): Welcome to the best and worst years of your life! In these hallowed halls, you’ll find your future friends, mentors, and passions. As your Editors-in-Chief for this...

Finding Yourself at LHS

Tara Pai • September 12, 2024

Staying true to yourself can be hard in high school. Lexington High School’s high standards for achievement can be stressful, and it can be easy to fall behind or to start comparing yourself to others....