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The student news publication of Libertyville High School

Drops of Ink
The student news publication of Libertyville High School

Drops of Ink
Hollywood on pause: The WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike

Hollywood on pause: The WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike

Akshay Jaladi, Staff Member • October 5, 2023

Author's Note: This article was finished and sent to the printer on September 22nd. The WGA Strike ended on September 26th. The SAG-AFTRA strike ended on November 8th. Thus, The information in this article...

At the D128 Board of Education meeting on Sept. 23, 2023, 23 D128 students, parents, and community members expressed concerns over potential changes to the school calendar that would impact the celebration of religious holidays during the public comment portion that lasted over an hour.

Students and parents express concerns about new school calendar at BOE meeting

Sophie Lee, Staff Member • September 29, 2023

On the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 26, at a regularly scheduled school board meeting at Vernon Hills High School, 23 students, parents, and community members addressed the board during the public comment...

The former location of Pizzaria Deville now stands vacant on 404 N. Milwaukee Ave. after being open for ten years and falling victim to the pandemic. Leasing inquieries are now open as of September in order to fill the once lively restaurant.

Pizzeria Deville Closes After Nine Years

Aarna Mishra and Akshay Jaladi • September 26, 2023

On Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, Mr. John Durning, the owner of a local restaurant on mainstreet Libertyville, Pizzeria Deville, officially announced the closing of this business on their official Facebook page....

Mr. Adam Gohr conducts the symphonic winds . The band played “Legends of the Galaxy” by Chandler Wilson and “Joy Revised” by Frank Ticheli. Mr. Gohr said that they “have a lot of fun doing what [they] do.” Gohr has been in charge of the band for 26 years, 11 of which are at LHS.

Fall Band concert kicks off 2023-24 Fine and Performing Arts Season

Rishi Tipparti, Opinion Editor • September 22, 2023

Music flowed from the Butler Lake Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 21, 2023, as the Percussion Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Symphonic Winds and Wind Ensemble performed at the Fall Band Concert. The band...

Mr. Ben Rodriguez is the new Director of College and Career Readiness. The creation of this position was a key element of one part of the district’s strategic plan. Photo courtesy of Mr. Rodriguez.

D128 hires new administrator – Mr. Ben Rodriguez

Alex Clark, Managing Editor • May 19, 2023

District 128 recently hired Mr. Ben Rodriguez to serve as the director of college and career readiness, a new position created under the D128 strategic plan to advance the “Explore multiple paths’’...

Standardized testing moves online

Standardized testing moves online

Caroline Scott, Copy Manager • May 19, 2023

The College Board recently decided that all SAT tests in the U.S. will be administered online starting in the spring of 2024. International students, as well as anyone taking a PSAT of any kind, will...

The D128 Strategic plan goals are rooted in the DARING mission. “Health and wellbeing is connected to exploring multiple paths and to equity and inclusion and all three of those, connect back to our DARING mission,” explained Mrs. Hessel. Courtesy of Mary Todoric

New D128 Strategic Plan enacted

Alex Clark, Managing Editor • May 19, 2023

Following extensive planning involving the D128 Board of Education, teachers, students and community members, the new District 128 Strategic Plan will be implemented in the 2023-2024 school year. According...

AP Portfolio students draw from a live model, Hank Brown, son of choir instructor Dr. Brown and dance teacher Mrs. Brown. Different props and live models were used throughout the day for the life drawings, including art teacher Mr. Ray Gossell.

Students support fine art classes by visiting LHS’s very own art show

Daania Adeel and Iman Zahraa Patel • May 15, 2023

On the evening of Thursday, May 11, the art show opened in the main gym, and continued into Friday, May 12th. Art students showcased pieces they made throughout the year. Art work on display included portraits,...

Students process out of the building at 9:30 a.m., gathering in the North Butler parking lot. According to Paige Regan, the goal was to “make a statement against gun violence but also to stand in solidarity with the victims of the school shooting in Nashville.” Local police and Principal Dr. Koulentes supervised the peaceful display protesting gun violence in schools.

Students engage in a peaceful walkout in solidarity of the school shooting in Nashville.

Jeffrey McLaren and Caroline Scott • April 11, 2023

On Tuesday, April 11, 2023, a group of about 500 students marched out of school and gathered in the staff parking lot at 9:30 a.m. to protest the recent school shooting in Nashville, Tennessee that took...

Students process out of the building at 9:30 a.m., gathering in the North Butler parking lot. According to Paige Regan, the goal was to “make a statement against gun violence but also to stand in solidarity with the victims of the school shooting in Nashville.” Local police and Principal Dr. Koulentes supervised the peaceful display protesting gun violence in schools.

Students engage in a peaceful walkout in solidarity of the school shooting in Nashville

Jeffrey McLaren, Staff Member • April 11, 2023

On Tuesday, April 11, 2023, a group of about 500 students marched out of school and gathered in the staff parking lot at 9:30 a.m. to protest the recent school shooting in Nashville, Tennessee that...

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