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The student news publication of Libertyville High School

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Im thankful for...

I’m thankful for…

Ella D'Amore, Social Media Manager November 17, 2023

The Village of Libertyville was first established under the name Vardin’s Grove in 1837. As more people settled, new commerce emerged, the area changed, and the village was renamed Libertyville in 1841. This community has been the backdrop for bustling business, a home to nationally known celebrities and politicians and holds deep roots for Illinois history. Here is a selection of photos from the Libertyville Historical Society dating back to as far as 1890 and what those locations look like today.

Downtown Libertyville through the years

Louie Perry, Staff Member November 17, 2023

Special thanks to the Libertyville Historical Society for their help obtaining archive pictures of Libertyville.  The Village of Libertyville was established under various names throughout the mid 1800s...

Senior Damarion Baker (left), junior Javonta Booker, junior Chalri Rainey, senior Iyana Gullet, junior TJ Frazier and Black Student Union advisor Ms. Sharra Powell participate in a karaoke card game.

Culture Clubs: Finding a sense of belonging

Sophia Jackman, Copy-Editing Manager November 17, 2023

MUSLIM STUDENT ASSOCIATION  One notable culture club is the Muslim Student Association (MSA) which meets every other Tuesday.  “It is not just Muslims, but people who are also advocates for Muslims,”...

During the varsity football team’s season opener against Lemont, sophomore Jack Treutelaar (33), a long snapper and middle linebacker, sets up for a play wearing his blue and yellow cleats from the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, a symbol of the fundraising he did for the organization.

Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Playing for something bigger

Sophie Lee, Staff Member November 17, 2023

Students at LHS are actively raising money for a worthy cause - Alex's Lemonade Stand - that fights cancer, bringing more meaning to their participation in sports. Namely, sophomore Jack Treutelaar, who...

Choir students from, Highland, Rondout and Oak Grove joined the LHS Choirs as they performed their last two songs, “SING” by Pentatonix and “Hey Jude” by The Beatles. The combined ensemble was conducted by Dr. Paul Nielsen, a music educator at the middle school, high school and university level for over 30 years. Dr. Nielsen worked with this combined group during the day, when middle schoolers arrived for the annual festival. “We spent all day trying to get everything to be performance ready for tonight,” Dr. Nielsen said. “First and foremost, [our goal was] to have a whole lot of fun.”

Middle school students join LHS choirs for the annual Fall Choral Festival

Aarna Mishra, Staff Member November 7, 2023

On Nov. 2, 2023, students from LHS’s feeder schools, Highland, Oak Grove and Rondout, arrived at the high school for the annual Fall Choral Festival. The event was followed by a concert later that evening...

Senior Jordana Block-Terson plays Janet Van De Graaff as she performs the song “Show Off. “As someone whos been performing for so long, getting to play someone whos a show girl and loves the glamor and the stage in the spotlight really helped,” Block-Terson said. “I love the spotlight as much as anyone else.”

Theater department presents… “The Drowsy Chaperone”

Rishi Tipparti, Opinion Editor November 4, 2023

After two months of preparation, the theater department performed “The Drowsy Chaperone,” billed as a musical within a comedy, on Oct. 26-28, 2023. The musical, set in the 1920s, was performed by...

Western Barbie costumes fill the Spirit Halloween Store due to the growth in popularity after the release of the Barbie movie in July. There are multiple different Barbie outfits, including Barbie in a box. They also offer a hot pink Barbie jumpsuit and a colorful skating Barbie costume.

Trendy costumes for Halloween 2023

Aarna Mishra October 20, 2023

In a blink of an eye, summer’s over, and before anyone knows it, school begins. Fresh green leaves turn into a crispy orange, yellow and red; the air progressively gets cooler. People spend their spare...

An instructor at Libertyville’s Black Cat Yoga guides students into a three-legged dog position. Other group and private services found at Black Cat Yoga include Reiki, sculpting yoga, energy healing, meditation and sauna.

Elevate your fitness: Local gyms prioritizing teen health

Eva Fahrenkrog, Editor-in-Chief October 5, 2023

Black Cat Yoga Black Cat Yoga, located at 117 E. Cook Ave., just celebrated its seventh anniversary. The studio offers over 40 classes a week, including a diverse variety of fitness ranging from Yoga...

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