The Musket

Letter from the EICs

Jessica Liu, Maya Bhandarkar, and Jahnavi Bolleddula

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

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....

How to Deal with Failure

Nora Kapoor

We all deal with failure, especially in high school. Whether it’s getting a bad grade or failing to make a team, it can often be difficult to deal with the feeling of failure, especially in a competitive...

How to Get Stuff Done in High School

Owen Jiang

Picture this: it’s 11:30 p.m., and you’re sitting down at your desk, sweating buckets, mind racing, trying your best to finish the English essay you should have started three weeks ago. Ninth-graders—if...

I Asked, I Answered

Ellen Lei

I moved to Lexington just before eighth grade started, so I didn’t enter Lexington High School with many connections. Without familiar upperclassmen or an experienced sibling to guide me, I had to figure...

An Introduction to the STEM Clubs at LHS

Justin Wang

I’ve known that I loved STEM subjects since middle school, but I never really knew where to express this interest and find like-minded people. Entering my freshman year, I was blown away by how many...

Broadening Your Horizons: Exploring Non-STEM Opportunities at LHS

Victoria Woo

Hello, freshmen! I’m sure you know that Lexington High School is most notable for its rich STEM curriculum and prominent STEM students. However, I’m here to tell you that there are plenty of ways for...

Inside the World of Creativity: a Guide to Arts at LHS

Ella Li

Dear incoming freshmen, I know freshman year might seem like your most awkward transition yet, but don’t worry — the stories of your countless upperclassmen suggest that you will also ace your freshman...

Navigating the School Food: What’s on the Menu?

Erin Suh

Never-ending lines, chaotic screams, and desperately extended hands define the Lexington High School cafeteria. To say that it’s overwhelming for a first-timer is an understatement. To avoid ending up...

More than Just Sports: an Introduction to LHS Athletics

Austin Li

As you’re entering your first year of high school, you may be feeling a sense of nervous excitement—you are starting a new chapter in your life, one which, once you’ve settled into the high school...

Activities Fair at LHS

William Tang

Hi Freshmen! You might be feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the new faces, but there’s one event that can help you feel right at home—the annual Activities Fair. This event is your gateway to discovering...

Taking Care of Your Mental Health: A Guide to Resources at L

Riyanna Beri

The transition from middle to high school can be filled with anticipation and anxiety. While Lexington High School gives students more freedom in the classes and activities they choose to take part in,...