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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
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Girls Flag Football coming to lhs

[Photo] IHSA will hold flag football as an official sport for the upcoming 2024-25 school year

Aarna Mishra, Staff Member
May 17, 2024
The Bel Canto choir, the junior choir, performs “Ex-Wives” from “SIX.” “We started [preparing], pretty much right after the Holiday concert,” junior Delaney Rybicki said. Caption by Ash Magalhaes

Red carpet Cabaret: Choir performs in 2024 Cabaret concert

Ash Magalhaes and Molly Allen
February 27, 2024

Turnabout Dress Review

Ash Magalhaes and Aarna Mishra
February 23, 2024
Face off: Keep or Lower the Drinking age?

Face off: Keep or Lower the Drinking age?

Ash Magalhaes and Aarna Mishra
February 20, 2024
(Top) An architect’s drawing of a proposed plan for the renovated cafeteria, featuring a skylight and an open floor plan. (Bottom) A photo of what the cafeteria currently looks like, having been built in 1953 and last expanded in the ‘60s.

[Photo] Multi-million dollar renovation planned for cafeteria

February 16, 2024
At the Sept. 26 board meeting, students and parents gathered in the Vernon Hills High School library to give their stance on this issue. Multiple students spoke during the public comment portion of the meeting. At the Nov. 13 board meeting, the board adopted the new operational calendar. (Photo Courtesy: Sophie Lee)

[Photo] The holiday issue: Community is concerned with the new operational calendar

December 18, 2023
At the Nov. 13 BOE meeting at Vernon Hills High School, Superintendent Denise Herrmann explains the background of the adoption of an operational calendar. She said that the district has “diversity beyond those four religions [Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism], among festivals, and many of the board members recognize that this could be an ongoing decision that we may face in the future”.

[Photo] D128 BOE votes to adopt new operational calendar

Alex Clark and Eva Fahrenkrog
November 15, 2023
Orchestra conductor Mr. Jeremy Marino leads the Chamber Orchestra into “Komm Susser Tod,”arranged by Mr. Whitney/Mr. Marino.

[Photo] Orchestra begins the school year with a successful performance at Fright Night

Aarna Mishra, Staff Member
October 17, 2023
The seniors sing Uptown Funk as their karaoke song to compete for the desired spirit cup. The senior class ultimately won the competition after a well put up fight.

Wildcats celebrate Homecoming with immense spirit at assembly

Rishi Tipparti and Ash Magalhaes
October 8, 2023
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[Photo] Elevate

October 5, 2023
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.

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

September 22, 2023
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.

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

Rishi Tipparti, Opinion Editor
September 22, 2023
What's Trending: Senior Anecdotes

What’s Trending: Senior Anecdotes

Ash Magalhaes, Staff Member
May 19, 2023
Senior and defender Megan Roberts (14) protects the ball from a Zion-Benton player. Key defense was necessary in order to achieve the team’s shut-out win against the Zee-Bees, with a final score of 8-0.

Girls soccer zips past Zion-Benton in second to last home game of the season

Ash Magalhaes and Jack Birmingham
May 8, 2023
They Can’t – They Won’t – Silence Us

They Can’t – They Won’t – Silence Us

Ash Magalhaes, Staff Member
May 4, 2023
Senior Mariam Sheik said “I wouldn’t change my name, I like where it comes from. It belonged to a strong and resilient women in my religion and because of that, it resonates with me”

[Photo] The power in a name

Zahraa Patel, Online Editor
April 6, 2023
Jeremy Marino, music teacher and orchestra conductor, guides the concert orchestra as they play “Fiddler’s Fury” by Alexander Safford.

[Photo] Orchestra dazzles audience during performance

March 7, 2023
“Carnaval de Bloco” means block carnival or a block party. These usually happen in a park or plaza by a neighborhood. There are decorations, speakers, and food and drinks.

[Photo] Carnivals celebrated worldwide with parades and “blocos”

March 3, 2023
The tonkotsu ramen (left), chicken katsu ramen (right) and the chicken shoyu ramen (center). The restaurant offers five types of ramens overall.

[Photo] West Side Ramen Restaurant brings unique and bold flavors to Libertyville

February 16, 2023
“I noticed that there's a piece of you in how I dress”: Top 10 Harry Styles Outfits.

“I noticed that there’s a piece of you in how I dress”: Top 10 Harry Styles Outfits.

Ash Magalhaes, Staff Member
January 13, 2023
Greenwashed products use earth tones and natural imagery on their packaging to appear more sustainable.

[Photo] Greenwashing: Eco-friendly products aren’t as friendly as they seem

Alex Clark, Managing Editor
January 13, 2023
Items commonly associated with the “VSCO'' girl aesthetic. The VSCO girl aesthetic became popular on TikTok in the summer of 2019, due to videos both romanticizing and criticizing the style. The aesthetic has an “I woke up like this” look, that consists of oversized shirts, Hydro Flasks, and messy buns tied with scrunchies.

[Photo] Aesthetics: Perfectly problematic

December 2, 2022
A group of students discuss their post graduation plans. The CRC is a safe place for students to talk about their future. The teachers that work in the CRC are there to help these students find their ideal future.

[Photo] CRC: The place to find your future

October 28, 2022
Sophomore Kassandra Medina sells churros to Freshmen Ava Gratidor and Annie Buchert. The churro sale was raising funds for a field trip.

[Photo] New club creates safe space for Latin American voices

Sarah Wuh, Editor-in-chief
October 28, 2022
Stranger Things captivated most watchers so much that they might even find themselves in the Upside Down if they’re not careful. Photo and modifications by Kaitlyn Mitchell.

Stranger Things or Should it be Popular Things?

Ash Magalhaes, Staff Member
September 23, 2022
Junior Bella Mazza performing a back one somersault with one and half twist. Mazza is the only member of the team that knows how to accomplish this dive.

Diving into the 22-23 Season

Ash Magalhaes, Staff Member
September 21, 2022
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