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Lucas Thompson

Lucas Thompson, Staff Reporter

Lucas Thompson is a sophomore at Harrisonburg High School and a staff reporter. This is his first year on the Newsstreak staff, and he hopes to accomplish many things. During his free time, Lucas likes hanging out with friends and loves playing video games. He also enjoys playing lacrosse as well as biking in the park. Lucas lives with his mom, dad, his little brother Theo and two cats and a dog. His favorite sports teams are Arsenal, Carolina Panthers and the Duke basketball team.

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The engineering classes launch model their model rockets on a field trip.

Engineering classes participate in rocketry challenge

Lucas Thompson, Staff Reporter April 16, 2019

Launching model rockets is usually just a hobby done for fun and often built from a kit you buy. For Aiden Kennedy and his classmates, TARC brings rockets to another level. “TARC stands for Team America...

Sophomore Henry Hermes's dragster design won first place at the regional TSA competition.

TSA provides leadership, STEM opportunities for Hermes

Lucas Thompson, Staff Reporter March 19, 2019

Many students at Harrisonburg High School have different ways they seek extra-curricular activities as well as entertainment. For sophomore Henry Hermes, the HHS TSA chapter is where he finds both of these....

Junior DE Engineering students Ann Diaz and Abdullah Abduirazzaq show their rocket for inspection by their teacher, Mr. Andy Jackson.

Junior DE Engineering students Ann Diaz and Abdullah Abduirazzaq show their rocket for inspection by their teacher, Mr. Andy Jackson.

This rocket is just getting off the launch pad.

This rocket is just getting off the launch pad.

Junior Tucker McGrath slides his teams rocket onto the launch rail to prepare for launch.

Junior Tucker McGrath slides his teams rocket onto the launch rail to prepare for launch.

DE Engineering students being instructed on how to properly connect their rocket to the launch pad and ignition box.

DE Engineering students being instructed on how to properly connect their rocket to the launch pad and ignition box.

A rocket mid-flight during the second Team America Rocketry Challenge test flight.

A rocket mid-flight during the second Team America Rocketry Challenge test flight.

Senior DE Engineering student Fernando Posada collects his rocket after an unsuccessful flight.

Senior DE Engineering student Fernando Posada collects his rocket after an unsuccessful flight.

Sophomores Thomas Shulgan and Seth Fernandez are working on hooking up their rocket to the launch pad. They are being supervised by STEM Engineering teacher Andy Jackson and mentor Dr. Pyle.

Sophomores Thomas Shulgan and Seth Fernandez are working on hooking up their rocket to the launch pad. They are being supervised by STEM Engineering teacher Andy Jackson and mentor Dr. Pyle.

This rocket has a very powerful motor which allows it to reach higher altitudes with its heavier mass.

This rocket has a very powerful motor which allows it to reach higher altitudes with its heavier mass.

This rocket has a motor not as powerful as some of the others, shown by the amount of smoke exhausted.

This rocket has a motor not as powerful as some of the others, shown by the amount of smoke exhausted.

Some rockets have smaller fins than others, chosen by the team for maximum efficiency based on their design.

Some rockets have smaller fins than others, chosen by the team for maximum efficiency based on their design.

Sophomore Jonas Miller holds a snake. He has been interested in herpetology, the study of reptiles and amphibians, from a young age.

Miller fosters love for herpetology

Lucas Thompson, Staff Reporter February 5, 2019

Sophomore Jonas Miller has been interested in the niche field of herpetology since a very young age. “When I was five, I would always find little snakes and other creatures in my backyard and since...

After eating at Five Guys, Thompson concluded that the cheeseburger he ordered was delicious, but it didn't stand out from other burgers like he predicted would.

Five Guys serves casual, non-extraordinary burger

Lucas Thompson, Staff Reporter January 1, 2019

I’ve had many burgers in my lifetime; some have been good, some have been terrible, and all of them have been from different restaurants and, in many cases, different countries. Most recently, I had...

Class jewelry isn't worth the cost

Class jewelry isn’t worth the cost

Lucas Thompson, Staff Reporter October 11, 2018

Every year students are informed about the opportunity to purchase class jewelry. Students can choose from a wide variety, such as necklaces, lockets or the classic, rings. Here are six reasons why I believe...

Hermes follows STEM passion through technology-related clubs

Hermes follows STEM passion through technology-related clubs

Lucas Thompson, Staff Reporter October 2, 2018

Sophomore Henry Hermes has always been interested in all things STEM related. Throughout his school career, he has taken any opportunity that has come his way. Ever since he was a child, he has been intrigued...

Q&A with Luke Tao

Q&A with Luke Tao

Lucas Thompson, Staff Reporter September 3, 2018

Q: What’s your favorite thing about high school so far? A: “I can’t say I get to see my friends, because I don’t, but my favorite part probably is that it’s just like middle school.” Q:...

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