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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

Two years ago, World History was one of the most popular AP tests, and Human Geography also held a significant portion of the pie. Both will likely be offered as classes at LHS in several years.

APotential Set of New Classes

April 6, 2015

The Social Studies Department at LHS is currently working on instituting two new AP courses that will be offered in several years to freshmen and sophomores: AP Human Geography and AP World History. The...

Originally scheduled to be finished in October, the construction on the pool doors is now expected to be done over Spring Break.

Pool doors to open soon, New pool being considered

Hannah Boufford, Staff Writer April 6, 2015

Current and possible construction is centered around the pool at Libertyville High School. Right now, the pipes near the pool doors are under construction, as they have been for the entire school year....

A smaller version of the ice cores used in the research. The normal sample size was 100 cm (1 meter).

Dartmouth Researchers Visit LHS

Alex Zoellick, Editor-in-Chief March 26, 2015

On Wed., March 25, two Dartmouth researchers came to LHS from third until fifth period to talk about their latest project, the Ice-MITT, and their recent trip to Barrow, Alaska. Dr. Rachel Obbard, a...

LHS students, (from left to right) Sean Bruno, Jared Huch, Megan Yeung,  Katherine Lieu,  Arooj Ahmad,  Erika Cooney, Becca Lothspeich, and Madison Hedlund pose for a team picture at Chicago State University.

LHS Academic Decathlon Takes 4th in State

Manal Ahmed, Staff Writer March 19, 2015

On March 14, at Chicago State University, Libertyville High School’s Academic Decathlon team took fourth place in state out of 52 teams present at the tournament. In the Academic Decathlon, students...

People participate in cutting their hair for St. Baldricks.

LHS Teachers Take on St. Baldrick’s

Ryan Jackson, Features Editor March 19, 2015

Last Saturday’s St. Baldrick’s event, an annual St. Patrick’s Day-themed fundraiser in which participants raise money and shave their heads to support cancer research, featured support from the LHS...

Slotts Hots has closed after 35 years of business in Libertyville.

Slott’s Hots is Closed

Jake Luce, Staff Writer March 16, 2015

Recently, the town of Libertyville lost one of its most beloved fast-food establishments: Slott’s Hots. Slott’s Hots was a restaurant famous for its cheap, Chicago-style hot dogs, which were enjoyed...

Transgender, Right?

David Black, Staff Writer March 12, 2015

In a time of movement towards equality for all people, the transgender movement has reached new heights.  Tatum Schiebler, a member of the Gay-Straight Alliance and junior at Libertyville High School,...

Students share and sign copies of the 1947 school yearbook, the Nautilus. From left to right are Don Berkley, Betty Carberry, unknown, Marilyn Covert and Joan Baker.

Long Live Brainerd!

Jasmine Turner, Staff writer March 12, 2015

Although the last bricks of Brainerd have been crushed, the stories that they have seen will forever be remembered. From Senior Ski Day to T.P.ing the school, the hilariously entertaining stories from...

Students will have the chance to explore and experience the architecture, art, and history of Italy.

An Opportunity Overseas: Italy

Tia Petrzilka, Staff Writer March 11, 2015

Yet again, LHS (and VHHS) students will have the opportunity to travel overseas and experience the culture, food, and history of a foreign country; however, for the first time ever, the trip will be a...

Sophomore Sarah Lepich enjoys the new fries in the cafeteria.

Something New is Cooking at LHS

Kayla Fiore, Staff Writer March 11, 2015

Something new is cooking in the LHS cafeteria: students have noticed that in the past month or so, the appearance in the fries has changed. If a student were to buy a small package of fries for $1.15...

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