Skip to Main Content
The student news publication of Libertyville High School

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

LHS in Europe

LHS in Europe

Grace Jackman April 19, 2024

Teachers Who Do Cool Stuff

Sophie Lee and Sophia Jackman April 19, 2024

Everyone has something that they are passionate about or appreciate doing in their free time. Everyone has hobbies they enjoy pursuing in their free time, but what kinds of passions and hobbies do our...

All-State Musicians

All-State Musicians

Akshay Jaladi, Staff Member April 19, 2024

Owen Gohr Senior Owen Gohr placed sixth chair in the Honors Orchestra, playing the double-string bass. Gohr, who has played the cello for ten years, started playing the bass because he wanted to...

Big shoes to fill: Dr. K says goodbye to seven years at LHS

Big shoes to fill: Dr. K says goodbye to seven years at LHS

Jack Birmingham, Sports Editor April 19, 2024

As he finishes up his seventh year, Dr. Thomas Koulentes, known to the students as Dr. K, recently announced that he will be stepping down from his position as principal and moving into the position of...

Bakers: Three students taking their hobby to the next level

Grace Jackman, Copy Editing Manager April 19, 2024

Seniors Jocelyn Hurh, Alicia Villanueva Guzman and Elm Houglum all share a passion for baking that started when they were young. Once COVID hit, their shared passion turned into something more, whether...

Under the spotlight and Spreading the light

Under the spotlight and Spreading the light

Sofie Figurelli, Staff Member April 19, 2024

Under the spotlight Cole Keriazakos Senior Cole Keriazakos has been involved in the acting world for most of his life, starting when he was just six years old.  “I asked my mom for an agent...

An in-depth look at the 2024 Lake County primary candidates

An in-depth look at the 2024 Lake County primary candidates

Louie Perry and Akshay Jaladi March 15, 2024

The 2024 Illinois Primaries are going to be held March 19. Local candidates listed will be presented on the ballot for Libertyville area residents.    U.S. House of Representatives (10th Congressional...

Would you rather?

Would you rather?

Jack Birmingham, Sports Editor March 15, 2024

Action: Would you rather… Fight the machines in “The Matrix” If you choose this option, offered to you in the form of a red pill by the mysterious Morpheus, you will discover the truth about...

Seniors Pippa Soo and Alex Mason win the senior superlative of “Most Theatrical.” Years later, in 2014, Soo starred in the notable Broadway musical, Hamilton. (Photo credits to LHS Yearboook - 2008)

Q&A with LHS legend Phillipa Soo

Molly Allen, Staff member February 20, 2024

From 2004 to 2008, the award-winning actress Phillipa Soo attended Libertyville High School. Throughout her time here, she not only showcased her acting skills in the school musicals, but also claimed...

A common way people quit vaping is to "drown" their vapes in water to ensure they can't fall back and smoke again.

“It’s really easy to fall into:” Students open up about their experiences vaping

Alex Clark, Editor-in-Chief February 16, 2024

Editors’ Note: Although the topics of vaping, both on and off school property, are mentioned in this article, Drops of Ink does not condone or promote the behavior discussed here, given that, for all...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
The student news publication of Libertyville High School
Features