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Drops of Ink

The student news publication of Libertyville High School

Drops of Ink

All content by Hannah Boufford
Club member Julia Wilson and Vice President of AdvoCATS Monica Martin and are helping to lead “Fresh Faced Friday.” Here, Wilson poses without makeup and Martin poses with makeup to show that wearing makeup is an individual choice for this campaign.

No Makeup, No Shame

Hannah Boufford, Editor-in-Chief
January 23, 2017
Michael is a four year member of the boys water polo team.

Michael Watson

Hannah Boufford, Editor-in-Chief
May 26, 2016
Watson joined the boys water polo team as a freshman and made the varsity team his sophomore year.

A Tale of Two Treaders

Hannah Boufford, Editor-in-Chief
May 26, 2016
Along with Tran and Garcia-Escobar, junior Daniel Oh will also be returning to the 2016-17 Exec Board. Oh is looking forward to working with his new team, along with reaching out to the community and improving his leadership skills. In regards to projects, Oh’s plans include hyping up students more for dances, football games, and the annual canned food drive. He is also planning to reach out to more local charities and promote them throughout the year at LHS.

Daniel Oh

Hannah Boufford, Editor-in-Chief
March 13, 2016
Sophomore and Drops of Ink staff writer Maria Thames hopes to gain better communication skills, create a connection with the LHS student body as a whole, and acquire a better understanding of what happens behind the scenes of planning various StuCo events. Thames also expressed how excited and privileged she was to have this opportunity, along with how thrilled she is to work with the rest of the Executive Board.

Maria Thames

Hannah Boufford, Editor-in-Chief
March 13, 2016
Junior and Drops of Ink staff writer Alo Garcia-Escobar (on left) will be joining the Exec Board again for the second year. Garcia-Escobar is looking forward to forming strong relationships with both the StuCo advisors and his board, and overall being able to work together during his last year at LHS. Although Garcia-Escobar does not have a clear image of what will happen on board next year, he said he knows for sure that both the student section and dances will be amazing and LHS students will have plenty of chances to give back to the community.

Alo Garcia-Escobar

Hannah Boufford, Editor-in-Chief
March 13, 2016
Rohan Kanianchalil

Rohan Kanianchalil

Hannah Boufford, Editor-in-Chief
March 13, 2016
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[Photo] Cats With Tats

Grace Bloom, Staff Writer
March 7, 2016
Given recent events, such as mass shootings, lockdowns have become necessary safety practices in schools. While buildings just a few decades ago worked on developing fire safety, the focus has shifted to lockdown procedures. Similar to a fire alarm, lockdown pads allow for easy access to safety protocols school wide at the simple scan of a key.

Lockdown readers recently installed

Hannah Boufford, Editor-in-Chief
December 17, 2015
Joan Boro

Joan Boro

Hannah Boufford, Editor-in-Chief
December 3, 2015
Mike Dolan

Mike Dolan

Hannah Boufford, Editor-in-Chief
December 3, 2015
John Linden

John Linden

Hannah Boufford, Editor-in-Chief
December 3, 2015
Donald DJ Johnson

Donald “DJ” Johnson

Hannah Boufford, Editor-in-Chief
December 3, 2015
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[Photo] Dave Field

Hannah Hutchins, Staff Writer
December 3, 2015
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[Photo] Mike Madden

Hannah Hutchins, Staff Writer
December 3, 2015
The Supreme Court of the United States legalized nationwide marriage equality in a 5-4 ruling on June 26, 2015.

Love Wins in America

Hannah Boufford, Editor-in-Chief
June 26, 2015
Window washers at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital in Chicago dress up as superheroes to surprise children staying at the hospital.

Hospital Heroes

Hannah Boufford, Staff Writer
April 13, 2015
Open Internet Opens Questions

Open Internet Opens Questions

Hannah Boufford, Staff Writer
December 18, 2014
The Mice be like poster, seen in both hallways and classrooms, promotes awareness of statistics regarding student alcohol consumption.

The Story Behind the Poster

Hannah Boufford, Staff Writer
December 5, 2014
Among the new features in the Write Place, Ms. Kolishs writing tips board gives the room a welcoming atmosphere.

Write Place, Right Person

Hannah Boufford, Staff Writer
October 23, 2014
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