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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
Eva Fahrenkrog

Eva Fahrenkrog, Editor-in-Chief

Hi, my name is Eva and I’m a senior. This is my third year on staff and I am the Editor-in-Chief. At school I play for the Tennis team, and I’m a link crew leader. In my free time I work at Milwaukee Trace in Downtown Libertyville and love spending time with my friends.

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Letter to the reader 2024

Letter to the reader 2024

Alex Clark and Eva Fahrenkrog
May 17, 2024
Personal Finance 101

Personal Finance 101

Eva Fahrenkrog, Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2024
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
Married Couples at LHS

Married Couples at LHS

Eva Fahrenkrog, Editor-in-chief
March 15, 2024
Battle of the Bottles

Battle of the Bottles

Ashley Sanchez, Eva Fahrenkrog, and Alex Clark
March 15, 2024

Casting Call: Find Your RomCom Romance

Eva Fahrenkrog, Editor-in-Chief
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)

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

Aarna Mishra and Eva Fahrenkrog
December 18, 2023
T-Shirt fundraising: Contribution or clutter?

T-Shirt fundraising: Contribution or clutter?

Eva Fahrenkrog, Editor-in-Chief
November 17, 2023
Superintendent Denise Herrmann answers a question posed by board member Ms. Sonal Kulkarni regarding the proposed operational calendar. Ms. Kulkarni voted against the calendar along with Ms. Cara Benjamin. The final vote was 4-2 in favor of the operational calendar.

D128 BOE votes to adopt new operational calendar

Alex Clark and Eva Fahrenkrog
November 15, 2023
Male members of the Concert Choir sing “All The Way Home” by Sarah Quartel. Their orange neckerchiefs symbolize that they are upperclassmen.

[Photo] Choirs dazzle audience in Fall Concert

October 8, 2023
An instructor at Libertyville’s Black Cat Yoga guides students into a three-legged dog position. Other group and private services found at Black Cat Yoga include Reiki, sculpting yoga, energy healing, meditation and sauna.

Elevate your fitness: Local gyms prioritizing teen health

Eva Fahrenkrog, Editor-in-Chief
October 5, 2023
Barbenheimer: The cinematic phenomenon of 2023

Barbenheimer: The cinematic phenomenon of 2023

Eva Fahrenkrog, Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2023
Lollapalooza crossword

Lollapalooza crossword

Eva Fahrenkrog, Features Editor
May 19, 2023
“Avatar”: James Cameron’s message to save our planet

“Avatar”: James Cameron’s message to save our planet

Eva Fahrenkrog, Features Editor
April 6, 2023
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
Senior Chris Benavides swiftly maneuvers around the pommel horse, earning 6.20 for the varsity team.

Boys gymnastics narrowly defeated by Naperville Central in home meet

Eva Fahrenkrog, Features Editor
March 14, 2023
ECOS co-presidents Finley Roman and Atalhea Herman learn about invasive plants surrounding Butler Lake from an environmental conservationist. The Butler Lake restoration began on Jan. 21 in hopes to solve the erosion problem.

ECOS begins the Butler Lake restoration project

Eva Fahrenkrog, Features Editor
March 3, 2023
85 students take part in the third annual Wildcat Summit. The summit covered important topics including healthy discourse, healthy bodies, healthy relationships, and healthy minds.

Senior speakers lead third-annual Wildcat Summit

Eva Fahrenkrog, Features Editor
January 28, 2023
Sophomore Damir Kashevich (left), junior Olexandr Chornopyskyi (middle) and senior Daniil Klochkov (right) converse during study hall. Kashevich, Chornopyskyi and Klochkov are Ukrainian Refugees that recently have moved to the United States.

Hope for peace: The story of four Ukrainian refugees

Eva Fahrenkrog, Features Editor
January 13, 2023
Senior Trenton VanBoening tenses from head to toe in a three-point stance anticipating the next snap. VanBoening is committed to Eastern Michigan University’s football program as an offensive lineman.

[Photo] Collegiate commitments: Current seniors to play college sports

December 2, 2022
Senior Trenton VanBoening tenses from head to toe in a three-point stance anticipating the next snap. VanBoening is committed to Eastern Michigan University’s football program as an offensive lineman.

[Photo] Collegiate commitments: Current seniors to play college sports

Jack Birmingham, Sports Editor
December 2, 2022
The students of Rydell High come together to sing a rendition of ‘We Go Together’. This scene kicks off the introductions of the several lovable characters of Grease where the audience will then meet their leads, Danny Zuko and Sandy Dombrowski.

Grease is the word

Eva Fahrenkrog, Features Editor
November 1, 2022
A damaged construction sawhorse warns pedestrians to be careful. Before curbs are replaced, and even during construction, curbs can present hazards for people in wheel chairs or the elderly.

Milwaukee avenue road construction is underway

Eva Fahrenkrog, Features Editor
October 28, 2022
(Left to right) Jack Hamilton, Dylan McCarty, Nick Korhumel, Andrew Brooks, Ali Faiz, and Ike Sweitzer add their names to the LHS top 100 fastest times board.

Recognized and Remembered: LHS commemorates top 100 fastest runners

Eva Fahrenkrog, Staff Member
May 25, 2022
(Photo Courtesy of Mainstreet Libertyville) Looking to brighten up your yard or house? Stop by Froelich’s flower stand for anything from small planter flowers to large hanging ones!

Farmers Market: What it means to the Libertyville community

Eva Fahrenkrog, Staff Member
May 20, 2022
Secretary of State

Secretary of State

Eva Fahrenkrog, Staff Member
May 20, 2022
Attorney General

Attorney General

Eva Fahrenkrog, Staff Member
May 20, 2022
State Representative - 62nd District

State Representative – 62nd District

Eva Fahrenkrog, Staff Member
May 20, 2022
State Representative - 51st District

State Representative – 51st District

Eva Fahrenkrog, Staff Member
May 20, 2022
Lake County Sheriff

Lake County Sheriff

Eva Fahrenkrog, Staff Member
May 20, 2022
Governor

Governor

Eva Fahrenkrog, Staff Member
May 20, 2022
Illinois Supreme Court - 2nd District

Illinois Supreme Court – 2nd District

Eva Fahrenkrog, Staff Member
May 20, 2022
State Senate - 31st District

State Senate – 31st District

Eva Fahrenkrog, Staff Member
May 20, 2022
Illinois Appellate Court - 2nd District

Illinois Appellate Court – 2nd District

Eva Fahrenkrog, Staff Member
May 20, 2022
Democratic State Central Committee - 10th District

Democratic State Central Committee – 10th District

Eva Fahrenkrog, Staff Member
May 20, 2022

DOI’s Guide to the Primaries: Candidates

Eva Fahrenkrog
May 19, 2022
Suburban Rage: How Libertyville fueled Tom Morello

Suburban Rage: How Libertyville fueled Tom Morello

Eva Fahrenkrog, Staff Member
April 7, 2022
Principal Dr. Tom Koulentes (Dr. K.) presents a wholesome disposition and a welcoming smile. Although the role of being a principal is without a doubt hectic and stressful, Dr. K. puts forth immense effort to make LHS the best it can possibly be.

Dr. Koulentes: The king of compromise

Alex Clark and Eva Fahrenkrog
April 7, 2022
(Courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes) Euphoria

Euphoria: Realistic or Romanticized?

Eva Fahrenkrog, Staff Member
March 9, 2022
Shop owners Norma Lara (left) and spiritual life coach Nicole Glunk (right) stand proudly in their shop. Lara and Glunk's ultimate goal is for Ethereal to be a unique and personal experience for everyone by creating a safe space for all beliefs and identities.

Feeling Ethereal

Eva Fahrenkrog, Staff Member
March 3, 2022
(Courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures) Vision (Paul Bettany) and Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) look around, bewildered, that their life is changing right before their eyes.

2021 Marvel Show Ranking

Eva Fahrenkrog and Liv Martin
February 26, 2022
The LHS dance team placed 4th in their conference against Lake Forest, Stevenson, Mundelein, and Lake Zurich. The Wildcats also placed 3rd at South Eglin high school on Saturday, January 15th, and 1st at Grayslake Central on Sunday, January 16th.

The Dance Team prepares for Sectionals after competing at Conference

Eva Fahrenkrog, Staff Member
January 17, 2022
Parking Lot Pandemonium: The Challenges of the LHS Parking Lot

Parking Lot Pandemonium: The Challenges of the LHS Parking Lot

Eva Fahrenkrog and Marisa Tarica
January 14, 2022

Wake up LHS: Bring Back Nap Time

Sarah Wuh and Eva Fahrenkrog
January 13, 2022

Libertyville Prepares for the Holidays

Eva Fahrenkrog, Staff Member
December 3, 2021
The Wildcats join together for their team cheer, led by the seniors.

Girls swim team defeats Waukegan in final dual meet of 2021 season

Eva Fahrenkrog, Staff Member
October 21, 2021

Working 5-9: Students who work during the school year

Eva Fahrenkrog, Staff Member
October 14, 2021
The difference between a childhood story vs. a college prep book and the significance that each holds.

[Photo] The Stress of Growing UP

DOI Staff
October 14, 2021
Kayla Talerico lunges for the flag of her opponent, Arielle Mendoza.

Senior girls rock the field during the Powder Puff game

Eva Fahrenkrog, Staff Member
October 1, 2021
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