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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 Grading System: Room for improvement

The Grading System: Room for improvement

Sophia Jackman, News and Opinions Editor December 2, 2024

When you think of grades, how do you feel? For me, grades can cause me a lot of stress. It can be partly because I have high expectations for myself. I feel the pressure to get the letter grade I want...

Rovagni deems it important to thank his wife, Betty, for allowing him to do the job that he loves.

Coach Joe: a Libertyville legend

Sophie Lee November 12, 2024

In the heart of LHS, a well-loved legend works behind the scenes to support students in ways many might not realize. Joe Ravagni, affectionately known as Coach Joe, is in the peak of his 16th football...

Seniors (left to right) Lena Dogadalksi and Noah Finnema prepare to deliver donations to the PADS charity, an organization which is dedicated to preventing homelessness in families.

National Honors Society: Elevating leadership and character

Joseph Polley November 12, 2024

The National Honors Society (NHS) is an organization in which students with a 3.6 unweighted GPA and demonstrated community involvement and service at LHS push themselves to run different nonprofits across...

Volunteers for Feed My Starving Children pack ingredients such as rice and soy to send to children in Peru. This is one of the jobs that volunteers can do to help Feed My Starving Children besides working in the warehouse or putting labels on food packages. There are five sessions Monday through Saturday, where volunteers can help Feed My Starving Children reach their ultimate goal: getting rid of world hunger.

We need a culture-shift with regards to service

Soham Bothra November 12, 2024

Some people dedicate a portion of their time to help others in need. This could be cleaning up the highway or volunteering at Bernie’s Book Bank; however, people – especially students – can have...

From plate to planet: The impact of the vegan diet on health and the environment

Grace Jackman, Features and Online Editor October 29, 2024

In 2023, about 4% of Americans considered themselves to be vegan, according to Statista. India has the largest population of vegans, with about 11%, whereas many European countries have about one to...

During the show-stopping number, Under the Sea, Sebastian (Junior Eva Thomas) tries to convince Ariel (Senior Wren Frey) that everything she has everything she needs, "right here, Under the Sea!" Everyone plays an important part in this number: performers, crew and pit orchestra performers. "I like what the actors are doing on stage, and I have a solo in that song, so that's pretty cool," said Junior Eli Cui, a piano player in the orchestral pit.

The Theater Program presents Disney’s “The Little Mermaid”

Aarna Mishra, Business Manager October 29, 2024

On Oct 24 and 26, the theater department put on a production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, after two months of preparation. Students from all grade levels performed in all the different aspects of...

Feed My Starving Children works to end world hunger by serving food to children across 70 countries

Feed My Starving Children works to end world hunger by serving food to children across 70 countries

Sophia Jackman, News and Opinions Editor October 29, 2024

Non-profit organization, Feed My Starving Children, works to reach their goal of ending world hunger by having volunteers help them pack food, put labels on food packages and work in the warehouse to...

The Orchestra Program begins the school year with the annual Fright Night concert to celebrate the Halloween Season

Sophia Jackman, News and Opinions Editor October 16, 2024

On Monday, Oct. 14, students of all grade levels in the Concert, Chamber and Symphony Orchestra with the addition of the winds and percussion, perform their annual Fright Night, a Halloween-themed...

Dr. Brown congratulates the choir members and thanks the audience for their support. “I thought the kids had a great time,” Dr. Brown said. “We had a good crowd. I didn't know how many people would come. And I'm really happy.”

Choir excites audience in the Fall Concert

Mishall Quraishi and Grace Jackman October 6, 2024

On Tuesday, Oct. 1, students from all grade levels in the Chorale, the Concert Chorale, Bel Canto and Concert Choir gathered in the main gym to perform in the first choir concert of the year. A large...

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