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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

Posters like these can be seen around the school advertising the Glass Slipper Project.

Glass Slipper Project makes a resurgence at LHS

Gabby Struik, News Editor March 6, 2016

Libertyville High School will be collecting used formal dresses from now until March 16 for the Glass Slipper Project. The project operates in the Chicagoland area and collects used formal dresses and...

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has proposed raising taxes on tobacco and raising the minimum age for purchasing tobacco to 21.

Cigarette purchasing age may be raised to 21 in Chicago

Emma Williams, Staff Writer March 3, 2016

  Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel proposed a new plan to raise the minimum age for purchasing tobacco in mid-January, sparking discussion concerning what the effects of such a policy might be. The...

J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” to be a two-part play

Brianna Baez, Staff Writer March 1, 2016

Based on J.K. Rowling's original story, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” is a new two-part play written by Jack Thorne and directed by John Tiffany. The play will officially open on July 30...

Students dance after the confetti cannon blasts a shower of confetti above them.

Turnabout blown Out of This World

Demi Glusic, Staff Writer February 27, 2016

LHS had an out-of-this-world Turnabout this year. It was the day where guys could safely tell girls (wearing white dresses) “you light up the room” without the worry of being embarrassed if rejected. According...

The boys soccer team accept their National Guard recognition for being one of the top ranked teams in the nation.

Boys Soccer Receives MaxPreps Tour of Champions Award

Mary Kate Mieszala, Staff Writer February 26, 2016

The boys varsity soccer team’s hardware keeps coming in, even four months after their state championship triumph. Libertyville was selected to be on the 11th annual MaxPreps Soccer tour of champions,...

The new Barbie will be available in four different body types, 24 hairstyles, 22 eye colors, and seven new skin tones.

Mattel introduces new Barbie

Manal Ahmed, Entertainment Editor February 25, 2016

On Thursday, Jan, 28, Mattel, an American toy company and creator of the Barbie, introduced its new line of Barbies online. Online sales began Thursday, Feb. 25 and Mattel plans to begin in-store sales...

New classes for 2016-2017

Maddie Werner, Online Editor February 18, 2016

In addition to the new gym classes like yoga/pilates and outdoor adventures that will be offered next year(link to Mary Kate’s Story), there are five new classes under the academic and music departments...

Mrs. Willa Mae Innis is survived by her husband of 46 years, Patrick, and her three daughters, Kristin Marie (Jacob) Judd, Karen Michelle (Todd) Levandowski, and Kelly Melissa Innis.

Remembering Willa

Gabby Struik, News Editor February 7, 2016

Without many knowing it, one woman at Libertyville High School touched the lives of students and staff with her gentle grace and kindness for the past 20 years. While remaining nameless to most students,...

New Clubs Arrive At LHS: W.I.B.L and Book Club

Brianna Baez, Staff writer February 5, 2016

LHS has recently added two new clubs that are available to the entire student body: Current Events Club and Book Club. Current Events Club Started by senior Sophia Lahmers, the W.I.B.L. (World...

The possibility of a girls field hockey team being started at LHS is slim according to athletic director, Mr. Briant Kelly.

Request for field hockey team most likely denied

Emily Yates, Staff Writer February 4, 2016

Sophomore Mary Cate Buchert was recently denied the opportunity to form a field hockey team here at LHS. Many other area schools have instituted teams, and Buchert’s hope was to start one at LHS before...

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