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Drops of Ink

The student news publication of Libertyville High School

Drops of Ink

Senior Eric Sparks (4) scores the second goal for the Wildcats during the second quarter. Sparks, a captain for the team, also scored another goal during the third quarter.

Boys water polo goes down fighting against Deerfield Warriors

Alex Clark, Managing Editor May 4, 2023

On Tuesday, May 2, 2023, the LHS boys water polo team played their last home game against the Deerfield Warriors. The game was full of tension and excitement, and while the Wildcats pushed hard until...

They Can’t – They Won’t – Silence Us

They Can’t – They Won’t – Silence Us

Ash Magalhaes, Staff Member May 4, 2023

We are 115 days into 2023 and over twice as many anti LGBTQ laws as last year have been proposed. CNN stated that “at least 417 anti-LGBTQ bills have been introduced in state legislatures across the...

Sophomore Jacob Tayfel (17) rushes down the field past two Patriots in a scramble for the ball. Both Jacob and his brother Logan (38), a freshman, are players for the varsity team.

Fight to the finish: Boys lacrosse gives it their all against Stevenson Patriots

Jack Birmingham and Nicholas Taub May 4, 2023

On Wednesday, May 3, 2023, the varsity boys lacrosse team faced off against their Lincolnshire rivals, the Stevenson Patriots, in one of the most thrilling games of the year. While the senior night game...

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...

April 2023 Issue: Power

April 2023 Issue: Power

April 6, 2023

Copies of this magazine will be available to students on April 6. Extra copies can be found at the newsstands by the Main Entrance, Studio Theater Entrance, or Music Entrance.

 Mr. Gluskin’s AP Seminar class’s environment while the pledge is announced over the intercom.5 girls respectfully choose to stay seated while the rest of the class stands.

TO SAY OR NOT TO SAY: The Pledge of Allegiance

Sarah Wuh, Editor-in-chief April 6, 2023

The second period bell rings. The speakers crackle as the morning announcements start: “Good morning Wildcats. Please pause for a moment of silence.” A beat. “Please stand for the Pledge.”...

Collaboration of the D128 Union and administration: A delicate balance of power

Collaboration of the D128 Union and administration: A delicate balance of power

Alex Clark and Eva Fahrenkrog April 6, 2023

In the educational system, power is shared by two separate yet equally important groups: The teacher’s union and the district administration. The relationship is sometimes tense and sometimes harmonious,...

Veteran building and grounds worker Mr. Ron Curtis was loved and appreciated by staff members and students alike. Via (Ruth Vasquez)

“Best day ever”: Honoring veteran B&G worker Ronny “Ron” Ray Curtis

Sarah Wuh, Editor-in-chief April 6, 2023

On the wall of Building and Grounds Supervisor Mr. Chris Stancil’s desk is a standard LHS-issue clock. It looks just like a normal clock, but if you get close enough, right underneath the 6 is a small,...

It’s time to address Power Imbalances in the Classroom

It’s time to address Power Imbalances in the Classroom

DOI Staff April 6, 2023

We’ve all been in in-class discussions before. The anxiety of being called on by the teacher, the hesitancy to raise our hands and share in front of our peers. However for some students, this anxiety...

Winter sports finish strong with astounding state performances

Winter sports finish strong with astounding state performances

Jack Birmingham, Sports Editor April 6, 2023

At the high school level, a wrestling match will take approximately six minutes from start to finish. LHS senior Cole Matulenko brought that down to 31 seconds, a state record. This would have been impressive...

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