‘Wonder’ Boy
Matt Smith, Sports Editor
April 17, 2018
Filed under Features
When you first look at him, you might think, Why doesn’t that kid have two ears? What’s wrong with his chin? When people first see junior Peter Dankelson, they may think those things, but they’ll miss Dankelson’s inspirational story and extremely kind personality. How I Became to Life Da...
Closeted Stories Uncovered
Lola Akinlade and Rachel Benner
April 17, 2018
Filed under Features
For many members of the LGBTQ+ community, declaring one’s sexuality, also known as “coming out of the closet,” is a big deal and often a life-changing experience. Sharing with family and friends one’s sexuality or identity often generates feelings of nervousness and fear but may also release a...
Competitive Nature
Maggie Burnetti, Sports Editor
April 17, 2018
Filed under Features
For the two years that the girls badminton program has existed at Libertyville High School, at least 50 girls have tried out for the team; however, the team’s maximum amount of players allowed is 36, due to space, coaching and time constraints. This season, 59 girls tried out, an increase by nine compared to...
The Bridge to Recovery
Zachary Ford, Staff Member
April 17, 2018
Filed under Features, Showcase
It often isn’t easy being a high school student, especially for those who are battling drug or alcohol addictions, or struggling with their mental health. There are a number of different reasons adolescents may go to a treatment facility. In most cases, adolescents are forced into treatment by thei...
The Silence to end the Silence
Megan Wolter, Staff Member
April 17, 2018
Filed under Features, Showcase
People within the LGTBQ+ community have had their voices silenced many times, from the raid at the Stonewall Inn in the 1960s to the recent transgender military ban. The community and its supporters have held many protests all over the country and world in order to restore rights that they have b...
What it Means to be an LGBTQ+ Athlete at LHS
Molly Boufford and Moira Duffy
April 17, 2018
Filed under Features
High school is a time where it often seems that finding oneself is the finish line, and students race there with the help of friends, family, and even their sports teams. For some LGBTQ+ student-athletes at LHS, playing sports with the high school has had a minimal effect on their sexual orientation -- ...
Student bands at LHS
Kylie Rodriguez, Staff Member
April 17, 2018
Filed under Features
Lights beam on your face, crowds cheer, the music begins to pour out of you, and you feel a rush of adrenaline and pure satisfaction: this is what performing is like for many of the student bands here at LHS. These bands are comprised of many different types of people who form a close-knit bond toge...
‘New culture, new expectations’
Stephanie Luce, Staff Member
April 17, 2018
Filed under Features
The strongest hurricane to hit Puerto Rico in more than 80 years, Hurricane Maria formed as a tropical storm on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017. Four days later, on Sept. 20, Maria hit Puerto Rico as a Category 4 storm with winds that reached up to 155 mph. Maria devastated Puerto Rico, killing at least 51 peopl...
Finding Refuge in Libertyville
Hannah Hutchins, Editor-in-Chief
April 17, 2018
Filed under Features, Showcase
“Who am I? Well, I am Martin.”
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Maggie Burnetti, Sports Editor
April 16, 2018
This video highlights the unique coming-out stories of three different LHS students: Gilbert Ferguson, Laura Hinz and Albert Sterner. The video coincides with the April issue of the Drops of Ink magazine, which features more coming-out stories and other articles that align with the focus topic of “Identity.”
Amanda Black, Staff Writer
April 23, 2018 • No Comments
The week of April 16-20, seniors started their ABC countdown and participated in Senior Week. During this week, seniors were invited to attend presentations to learn more abo...
Savanna Winiecki, Online Editor
April 22, 2018 • No Comments
On April 20 and 21, the LHS Theater Department performed “The Laramie Project” in the auditorium. The play, written by Moisés Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theater ...
Maggie Burnetti, Sports Editor
April 18, 2018 • No Comments
On Tuesday, April 17, students, school employees, and a district school board member discussed the safety of Libertyville High School and its students in the Studio Theater...