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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
News
New Student Diversity Council joins LHS to “promote a better sense of belonging”
Grace Jackman, Features Online Editor • October 2, 2024

For the 2024-25 school year, music teacher and Equity Coordinator...

Students gather at Downtown Libertyville to decorate windows for homecoming week
Sophia Jackman, News and Opinions Editor • September 30, 2024

On Sunday, Sept. 29, students from several different clubs, sports...

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Features
Fall fashion throughout the century
Grace Jackman, Features and Online Editor • October 3, 2024

As the leaves change color, fall is a great time of year for...

Cooking Cats: Two fall favorites
Grace Jackman, Features and Online Editor • October 3, 2024

Apple Pie Smoothie Bowls: (2 people) Mixture: 1-2...

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Which Woman of History Do You Resemble the Most?

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Opinion
Ballot Bout: Vote or Void?
Ballot Bout: Vote or Void?
Rishi Tipparti and Haiden Lui • October 3, 2024

TO VOTE To vote or not to vote? That is the question, and...

LHS Clubs: Too many or too little?
LHS Clubs: Too many or too little?
Sophia Jackman, News and Opinions Editor • October 2, 2024

Note: This piece is a staff editorial, which is an opinion article...

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Audio
(Left to right) Senior Zahraa Patel, junior Rishi Tipparti and sophomore Aarna Mishra.
Desi Girl Podcast
Zahraa Patel, Rishi Tipparti, and Aarna Mishra • December 5, 2023

Video
Boys basketball battles Rolling Meadows in a close game to the finish
Boys basketball battles Rolling Meadows in a close game to the finish
Grace Jackman and Sophia Jackman • January 30, 2024

On Saturday, Jan. 27, the varsity boys basketball team faced off against the Rolling Meadows Mustangs in the main gym. The team fought hard until...

Sports
All about LHS’s new sport, girls flag football
All about LHS’s new sport, girls flag football
Elphie Bacilek, Staff Member • October 2, 2024

LHS  has introduced a new fall sport this year after the Illinois...

Facing pressure from Grant senior attackman Brayden Olson (5), Libertyville senior attackman Luke Kazian (5) takes the ball towards the Bulldogs’ goal to create more scoring opportunities for his team. Kazian had five goals over the course of the night.
Boys lacrosse wins first playoff game against Grant
Jack Birmingham, Sports Editor • May 21, 2024

On Monday, May 20, the varsity boys lacrosse team played their...

Senior varsity member Grant Angelbeck serves an overhead smash during the first set of his singles game. Grant is the co-captain of the team alongside Jack Gerber.
Varsity boys' tennis loses to Stevenson
Eva Fahrenkrog, Staff Member • May 2, 2024

On Thursday, April 25, the varsity boys tennis team lost...

Sophomore Logan Tayfel (2) takes the ball into Falcon territory, pursued by Wheaton North junior midfielder Sean DeValk (15). Logan Tayfel and his brother Jacob Tayfel each scored once in the game’s second quarter. Logan Tayfel called the game’s ending an “amazing finish to this game today.”
Boys lacrosse bests Wheaton North with 12-3 victory
Jack Birmingham, Sports Editor • April 26, 2024

On Thursday, April 25, the varsity boys lacrosse team played...

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Students gather at Downtown Libertyville to decorate windows for homecoming week

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Senior Sam Seth (1) runs the ball down the field, leaving Lemont's defense in his trail.

Wildcats take down Lemont in season opener

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The wildcats sprint onto the field to initiate the second home game of the season against Lake Zurich. Senior Mason Strader (2) proudly holds the Wildcat flag.

Wildcats battle for a senior night win against Lake Zurich

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New Accelerated Placement Act will be in effect the next school year

New Accelerated Placement Act will be in effect the next school year

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The Village of Libertyville was first established under the name Vardin’s Grove in 1837. As more people settled, new commerce emerged, the area changed, and the village was renamed Libertyville in 1841. This community has been the backdrop for bustling business, a home to nationally known celebrities and politicians and holds deep roots for Illinois history. Here is a selection of photos from the Libertyville Historical Society dating back to as far as 1890 and what those locations look like today.

Downtown Libertyville through the years

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The student news publication of Libertyville High School
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