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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

Senior Ryan Muller had a big catch at Diamond Lake. However, the fish did not count towards his final score because it was not a largemouth bass.

Competitive Clubs

Maggie Hutchins, Staff Writer October 24, 2017

When students hear the acronym “IHSA,” they may think of the concussion video or new rules and referees that affect high school sports. However, the Illinois High School Association does much more...

Diversification or Specialization?

Maggie Evers and Allie Kuhlman October 24, 2017

  Approximately 35 million children between the ages of 5 and 18 participate in organized sports each year; 3.5 million of them receive medical treatment for sports-induced injuries, according...

LHS boys varisty soccer had a 14-0-2 season record and was ranked as the number three team in the nation as of October 16.

One Goal

Zachary Ford and Maria Thames October 24, 2017

Ranked as one of the best teams in the nation by Max Preps, Libertyville boys varsity soccer ended their regular season with a record of 14-0-2. This success, however, has not come without challenges or...

Burkhart, in his LHS track uniform, wears medals from his competition in Prague, Czech Republic in 2016. He won a bronze medal in the 100-meter race and silver medals in the 200-, 400- and 800-meter races.

Tracking Ethan’s Success

Rachel Dudley, Staff Writer October 24, 2017

The gun goes off; the race has begun!           It’s last summer in Wisconsin, and Ethan Burkhart speeds down the track in his race wheelchair, leading the pack. The wheels of his race chair...

Welcoming a New Wildcat

Welcoming a New Wildcat

Maddie Wasser, Social Media Editor September 26, 2017

A path to education: Growing up in Des Plaines, Illinois, Dr. Koulentes was the oldest of four boys. He attended Maine West High School, where he was a varsity soccer player, wrestler and baseball player. sDr....

Libertyville-Taught Teachers

Maggie Burnetti, Sports Editor September 26, 2017

Within the 100 years Libertyville High School has existed, students have come and gone, most limiting their time to four years. A considerable amount of current Libertyville teachers were once these...

Students enjoy a meal in the basement of the Brainerd building, where the cafeteria was located.

100 Facts for 100 years

Abbey Humbert and Sam Nelson September 26, 2017

In honor of the school’s 100-year anniversary, we looked through old yearbooks, DOIs and websites to find 100 facts that are unique to LHS’s history. LHS was the fourth high school in Lake County,...

Blast From the Past

Blast From the Past

Demi Glusic, Staff Writer September 26, 2017

One hundred years ago, Libertyville Township High School, which became the Brainerd Building, was constructed. A few years later in the 1920's, Milwaukee Avenue was paved, beginning the growth of current...

A college student accumulates debt from student loans and needed learning materials as they pursue a degree.

How Federal Student Loans Reaching $1.4 Trillion Affects Graduates of LHS

Jenna Grayson, Staff Writer May 31, 2017

     Student loans have been a hot topic in the media lately, with cable news broadcasts, such as CNN and Fox News, discussing the topic in various segments, and political satire shows, such as Last...

Off the Beaten Path

Off the Beaten Path

Colleen Mullins and Maya Trott May 18, 2017

Traditionally at LHS, students graduate high school and attend a four-year college. Some students, however, decide to take different paths. By taking a gap year, enrolling in military programs, attending...

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