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ECOS keeps fighting to save Butler Lake shoreline

Aarna Mishra, Staff Member • November 17, 2023

Over the course of the 2022-2023 school year, members from ECOS...

D128 looking to utilize property across Route 176

D128 looking to utilize property across Route 176

Alex Clark, Editor-in-Chief • November 17, 2023

The D128 board of education and school administration are in...

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 Wind Symphony performs “Hymn for US” in the Highland Park High School Auditorium. James Stephenson, the composer, said, “[Through this piece], I wanted to reflect on the solemn events that took place, but also to express the hope and the strength of the community that was evident to any of those who were watching the news.”

Highland Park High School performs piece Libertyville helped fund in honor of the July 4, 2022 shooting

Akshay Jaladi and Aarna Mishra • October 23, 2023

On October 18th, 2023, Highland Park High School’s Wind...

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...

Junior Stevan Gavric (11) clutches the ball tightly as he faces pressure from a Stevenson opponent. Gavric, a wide receiver, had two touchdowns for the Wildcats over the course of the night.

Football team fights against Stevenson in final game of season

Jack Birmingham, Sports Editor • October 23, 2023

The varsity football team fought hard but came up just short...

Senior Lily Evans (21) goes for a spike in the first set. The Wildcats managed to pull through with an ace from senior Stella Meyer (8) to win the first set 26-24.

Girls volleyball falls just short in close game against Stevenson

Haiden Lui, Staff Member • October 21, 2023

The girls varsity volleyball team held their own in a three-set...

Senior Oliver Allen (15) searches for an opportunity to secure a goal for his team to tie the game. Despite facing a one-goal deficit to the Vernon Hills Cougars, Allen’s effort on the field paid off with a goal off a cross from senior Mateo Portillo (10) later in the game.

Boys soccer takes down Vernon Hills Cougars with 2-1 win

Sophie Lee, Staff Member • October 15, 2023

On Thursday, Oct. 12, the varsity boys soccer team took their...

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