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Drops of Ink

The student news publication of Libertyville High School

Drops of Ink

The student news publication of Libertyville High School

Drops of Ink

Headlines from the 1992 December and January Drops of Ink issues show students’ shock and frustration with the recent KKK events and LHS.

The KKK Kase: Students’ Efforts to Bring the Club to LHS

Rachel Benner, Staff Writer December 1, 2016

KKK, an infamous three-letter series, is synonymous for hate. The Ku Klux Klan, or KKK, is an organization that advocates for extremist views such as white supremacy, white nationalism, anti-immigration...

Happier, Healthier, Higher Performing

‘Happier, Healthier, Higher Performing’

Luke Ekdahl, Staff Writer December 1, 2016

Life of a Wildcat is a new organization at Libertyville High School dedicated to informing students on ways to lead a safe and healthy lifestyle. Its goal is for students to make healthy lifestyle...

As the first float comes down the road, the Honorary Grand Marshall, Ronald McDonald excites the crowd.

McDonald’s Thanksgiving Parade in Downtown Chicago

Ben Kanches, Staff Writer November 27, 2016

Above is a slideshow of pictures taken during the first-ever McDonald's Thanksgiving Day Parade in Chicago.

Sophomore Fatima Durrani dies from liver failure

Sophomore Fatima Durrani dies from liver failure

Rachel Benner, Staff Writer November 27, 2016

Libertyville High School sophomore Fatima Durrani died on Saturday, Nov. 26, in a children’s hospital in Milwaukee from liver failure. She was 15 years old. According to friend Maddie Tankel, Durrani...

University of Minnesota senior Adam Cox shares his college advice to current LHS students.

“College Cats Return” proves to be big success even with date change

Maya Trott, Staff Writer November 26, 2016

“College Cats Return” is an event hosted annually by the College/Career Resource Center (CRC). They invite LHS graduates to come back to the high school for the day and talk to the current students...

Musicians from Band, Choir, and Orchestra pose for a photo before they performed at the ILMEA Festival this past weekend.

Student Musicians Represent LHS at Annual ILMEA Music Festival

Rachel Benner, Staff Writer November 17, 2016

Several students attended the Illinois Music Education Association, or ILMEA, Festival on Nov. 12. It took place at Crystal Lake Central High School. The Jazz Festival will be Nov. 19. ILMEA is...

AdvoCats for Human Rights offers support through safety pins

AdvoCats for Human Rights offers support through safety pins

Georgia Sampson, Staff Writer November 16, 2016

In the wake of the election, clubs such as AdvoCats for Human Rights and the Gay-Straight Alliance reached out to their members to console those who felt scared after the results surfaced. On Monday,...

On Nov. 10, 2016 the social studies will be honoring Veterans Day by showing a video recognizing veterans that are special to the people of LHS.

Social studies department video honors veterans

Abbey Humbert, Staff Writer November 9, 2016

With Veterans Day quickly approaching, the social studies department has been working hard to make a video recognizing the veterans who are close to people at Libertyville High School. “The veterans...

A sea of people close down multiple streets in Chicago as they jovially stroll through them in honor of the Cub’s World Series win and in purpose of walking to a parade viewing-spot.

A Glimpse of the Cubs’s World Series Victory Parade and Rally on Friday, Nov. 4

Jenna Grayson, Staff Writer November 8, 2016

Above is a slideshow of the Cubs parade and rally that mainly captures the spirited energy of the crowd on Friday, Nov.4. The chaos, pride, and overall happiness of parade attendees are highlighted, as...

Student Council members pose for a group picture after they finished loading the cans to be sent to the Libertyville Food Pantry.

Student Council Canned Food Drive

Sam Nelson, Staff Writer November 7, 2016

Last Wednesday, members of Student Council met at 7:30 am to load trucks with the cans collected from the canned food drive. In total, there were 10,042 cans collected, surpassing Stuco's goal of 10,000.

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