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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

The Varsity Poms team poses with their Sectional Championship Plaque.
Photo courtesy of Emily Yates

Varsity Poms Coach Resigns

Jake Vogt March 9, 2015

Ms. Jackie Newman has stepped down from her position as varsity poms coach, effective at the conclusion of the boys basketball season in March. Citing personal reasons, Newman announced her resignation...

Westfield has locations around the globe, including Vernon Hills.

Al-Shabaab Threatens Global Malls

Alex Zoellick, Editor-in-Chief March 9, 2015

Area shoppers were struck with a recent bout of fear after hearing the terror threats from al-Shabaab, a terrorist organization from Somalia, to the Mall of America in Minneapolis and the Australian-based...

One of the places that students visited was Shanghai, China.

D128 Takes a Trip to China

Lola Akinlade, Staff Writer March 7, 2015

  While most students spend their summer in the small suburb of Libertyville, 10 students will take a trip across the world to the most populous country in the world, China. "The China trip...

Statistics of which social media outlets teens think bullying takes place most often.

Bullying Intervention Extends Beyond School Walls

Maddie Werner, Staff Writer March 6, 2015

Thirty years ago, when bullying took place, it was at school and often stopped once students returned home. Now, bullying goes past the 2:50 bell at Libertyville High School due to social media outlets...

Girls Learn International is a worldwide association sponsored by the Feminist Majority Foundation.

Girls Learn International Becomes a New Club at LHS

Becky DeAcetis, Staff Writer March 6, 2015

Girls Learn International is a new club that was started by seniors Mady Basich and Abby St. Claire; the club is part of Advocats and promotes gender equality and girls’ rights. The club meets every...

The 5Essentials Survey is designed for  state schools throughout Illinois and is taken from Jan. 12 through March 13.

Students, Faculty, and LHS Families Participate in the 5Essentials Survey

Manal Ahmed, Staff Writer March 5, 2015

From Jan. 12 through March 13, schools all over Illinois will be participating in the Illinois State Board of Education’s 5Essentials Survey. The 5Essentials Survey is an online, multiple choice poll...

STAND UP To Bullying Day

Becky DeAcetis, Staff Writer February 26, 2015

GSA (Gay Straight Alliance) is sponsoring the International STAND UP to Bullying Day; it is this Friday and will focus on creating awareness about bullying and give support to those who are bullied. “I...

Prom 2015 will take place on this boat called the Spirit of Chicago. The boat will go up the skyline of Chicago and dock at Navy Pier.

Prom 2015 Sets Sail

Manal Ahmed, Staff Writer February 26, 2015

Juniors and seniors should be prepared to set sail for a dinner and dancing cruise on May 16 for this year’s prom, which will consist of a view of the skyline of Chicago,  music, and memories. “We...

LHS’s Very Own Color Run

Maddie Werner, Staff Writer February 19, 2015

On Saturday, May 9, Libertyville High School’s Student Council executive board will be hosting their first ever race modeled after The Color Run. Welcoming all members of the community and beyond, LHS...

Libertyvilles Got Talent

Libertyville’s Got Talent

Anna DeMartini February 11, 2015

Over the last few weeks, Libertyville High School’s halls have been lined with colorful,  unfamiliar posters that have created curiosity among students. Being a sudden and a seemingly random act, advertisements...

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