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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

Now a physics teacher, former student Mr. Karnstedt is sitting in the same seat he sat in as a high schooler. “I took physics in this room, and it has not changed,” he said.

Returning LHS Alumni: Teaching Where it All Began

Jules Figurelli, Staff Member November 7, 2025

LHS first opened its doors in 1917, and, since then, it has changed in so many ways. Hundreds of thousands of students have cycled through this education system. The interesting part about this, though,...

Who Owns Education? College Board: The Company That Controls How We Learn

Who Owns Education? College Board: The Company That Controls How We Learn

Aarna Mishra, Opinions Editor November 7, 2025

Apple dominates smartphones. Amazon dominates shopping. Many say that the College Board dominates high school education — and students don’t even realize it. From testing for the PSAT to finding...

Pictured is the first Drops of Ink staff in February of 1926, including the club sponsor, Commerce (Business) teacher and long-time head track coach Larry Crawford is in the center. The newspapers got bigger in size of pages in the fall of 2026.

Building a Legacy: The Mission of Drops of Ink

Grace Jackman, Editor in Chief November 7, 2025

Since the 1920s when Drops of Ink (DOI) first came into existence and started publishing newspapers, DOI tells a story even beyond the words in the articles. It tells the story of the people behind them:...

Glory brought to Baseball Champions

Mckinley Shores, Staff Member November 7, 2025

Earlier in the year, on June 14, the varsity baseball team made history by winning its first-ever state championship. It was a historic moment to secure the victory after having failed to do so in...

Senior Myles Batesky rushes out into the crowd after being crowned Homecoming Wildcat by the student body vote, carrying his senior class’ coveted spirit cup, at the end of the assembly.

Wildcats Celebrate Their School Pride at the Homecoming Assembly

Grace Jackman, Editor in Chief September 28, 2025

On Sep. 26, the main gym boomed with excitement and school pride as students, faculty and parents celebrated the tradition of homecoming with a vibrant school assembly. The cheer team, dance team and...

Ms. Erin Danielwicz sets up a Jeopardy game to help her class review their recent chemistry unit. Originally drawn to math, Ms. Danielwicz found her own passion for chemistry while taking AP Chemistry during her high school years.

Introducing New Faculty in the 2025-26 School Year

Aarna Mishra, Opinions Editor September 22, 2025

This year, LHS has welcomed several staff members who are eager to make an impact. Whether in the library, the science hallway, or the A-F LST, each newcomer has been drawn to this school by its strong...

Libertyville varsity quarterback Sophia Swanson leads a huddle. On Sept. 16, the Wildcats secured a 42-6 win over Glenbrook North.

Progression of Girls Flag Football at LHS

Mckinley Shores, Staff Member September 22, 2025

  The school year is underway, with math homework, English papers, quizzes all coming back into students' lives. Certain students get back into the swing of being student athletes again. One...

Juniors Jenin Moghieb and Minha Waheed pose with their freshly made halal rice krispy treats. Since marshmallows contain gelatin, which Muslims can’t eat, the club used gelatin-free marshmallows to make this sweet treat.

How Diversity Clubs are Making Progress at LHS

Addi Sriram, Staff Member September 22, 2025

When Libertyville High School opened its doors in the 1910s, there wasn't a way for students to explore their diversity within the Wildcat community. However, over the last couple decades, cultural and...

A student places their phone into a classroom’s phone “home” or “hotel” at the beginning of the period. On the board is a poster found in every classroom that displays the “Ready to Learn” objective, hoping to improve students’ well-being in schools.

New “Ready to Learn” Policy Enters Classrooms

Sofie Figurelli, Layout & Design and Online Editor September 22, 2025

This school year, D128 launched its new “Ready to Learn” policy, designed to help students disconnect from their phones and engage more with their education and peers. The initiative ties into the...

Student leaders of the Illinois chapter of the Mind Matters Movement are paving the way for awareness and advocacy for brain cancer. “We're hoping that people recognize that it's still a very important issue, and that it can really benefit from people learning about it and contributing to volunteering and research,” senior Tanisha Desai, the Chapter Lead, said. “Even just like a simple donation can do a lot.” From left to right: Seniors Ardra Nair (Treasurer), Shruti Bahirat (Vice Chapter Lead), Tanisha Desai (Chapter Lead), Ishika Banerjee (Social Media Manager) and Shagun Poonia (PR/Graphics).

Sparking A Vital Conversation Around Brain Health: The Illinois Chapter of the ‘Mind Matters Movement’

Grace Jackman, Editor in Chief September 22, 2025

In 2025, around 25,000 malignant brain and spinal cord tumors will be diagnosed in adults and children, the American Cancer Society estimates. They also estimate that about 18,000 people will die from...

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