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Jenna Grayson, Staff Member

I'm a senior and this is my third year on the Drops of Ink staff. Outside of Drops of Ink, I participate in GSA as the club's vice president and Advocats (LHS's gender-equality club), as one of the club's leaders.

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A map of parts of Lake County and Cook County displays the locations of the Illinois cities of Libertyville, Deerfield and Chicago in relation to each other. Map data from Google Maps.

How LHS Students Feel About the Deerfield Assault Weapon Ban

Jenna Grayson, Staff Member
June 1, 2018
Presenting with fellow members of Erika’s Lighthouse, senior Christina Hu (far right) threw wristbands with messages promoting the organization’s goal of increasing awareness of adolescent depression to audience members who answered questions during the gathering.

[Photo] Erase the Hate: “Hate is Not a Libertyville Value”

May 7, 2018
Presenting with fellow members of Erika’s Lighthouse, senior Christina Hu (far right) threw wristbands with messages promoting the organization’s goal of increasing awareness of adolescent depression to audience members who answered questions during the gathering.

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While explaining the origin behind “hate has no home here” signs, Libertyville High School teacher and theatre director Mr. Christopher Thomas spoke about the importance of acceptance and anti-hate values at LHS’s “Erase the Hate” event.

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gurnee timeline of racial incidents

[Photo] Southern Poverty Law Center to remove Gurnee from their hate map

March 13, 2018
Its an honor and privilege to share stories

It’s an honor and privilege to share stories

Jenna Grayson, Staff Member
February 19, 2018
A man stresses over the price of holiday gifts and potential mishaps that could occur during the joys of Christmas.

The Wonderful Hazards of Christmas and the Holiday Season

Jenna Grayson, Staff Member
December 6, 2017
Dumb suppers usually consist of a three to five-course meal. The first course may include a fruit that’s harvested around the time of Samhain (like the apple as shown above) and an ornamental element of some kind, such as a spice, like cinnamon.

The Basics of Samhain: What the Holiday is and How it’s Celebrated

Jenna Grayson and Anna Legutki
November 20, 2017
When striking outside of the Napleton Cadillac Dealership, the mechanics have a display set up, which includes picket signs in front of the dealership (not pictured) and on the right side of the dealership and a an inflatable rat lawn ornament.

Mechanics at the Napleton Cadillac Dealership Continue to Strike

Jenna Grayson, Staff Writer
October 9, 2017
The total solar eclipse in reached totality at 1:21 p.m. and lasted for two minutes and forty seconds in Carbondale, IL.

How Carbondale Viewed the Total Solar Eclipse

Jenna Grayson, Staff Writer
August 31, 2017
A college student accumulates debt from student loans and needed learning materials as they pursue a degree.

How Federal Student Loans Reaching $1.4 Trillion Affects Graduates of LHS

Jenna Grayson, Staff Writer
May 31, 2017
Students dance in the Kovler Family Hall after eating dinner and viewing the Caribbean Reef.

A Look at LHS’s Second Consecutive Prom at the Shedd Aquarium

Jenna Grayson, Staff Writer
May 31, 2017
Two prom attendees gaze at the dolphins in the underwater viewing tank in the Waters of the World exhibit.

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LHS students happily clap to the beat of the song the DJ plays while dancing with friends.

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Shortly after entering the Shedd Aquarium, students stop to stare at one of the beluga whales in the pool.

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Before dinner, students and chaperones meet at the deck outside of the Shedd Aquarium to view the city skyline, chat and take pictures.

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Prom attendees gather on the top and lower decks outside and socialize before re-entering the Shedd.

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[Photo] Addison Whitney

May 18, 2017

[Photo] Emily Moubayed

May 18, 2017
One example of the many safe space stickers hung on teachers windows to show support for their LGBTQ+ students.

LHS Staff Member Fired After Removing ‘Safe Space’ Stickers

May 15, 2017
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[Photo] Ima Wasemann

May 18, 2017
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[Photo] Becca Smrz

May 18, 2017
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[Photo] Ryan O’Malley

May 18, 2017
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[Photo] Daniel Oh

May 18, 2017
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[Photo] Anne Hong

May 18, 2017
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[Photo] Gabby Basler

May 18, 2017
Whats Trending: Sleep Help

What’s Trending: Sleep Help

Jenna Grayson, Staff Writer
April 19, 2017
Kenneth S. Seplaks booking photo was taken on Dec.27, 2016 by the Lake County Sheriffs Office, after being charged with first-degree murder, having been accused of allegedly killing David Gorski.

LHS Student React to the Dec. Libertyville Murder that was the Town’s First Homicide in 10 Years

Jenna Grayson, Staff Writer
February 27, 2017
The Shedd Aquarium is more likely than not to be dusted with snow on the outside during January, when the aquarium offers free admission for residents of Illinois.

Things to do in Illinois during January

Jenna Grayson, Staff Writer
January 17, 2017
A sea of people close down multiple streets in Chicago as they jovially stroll through them in honor of the Cub’s World Series win and in purpose of walking to a parade viewing-spot.

A Glimpse of the Cubs’s World Series Victory Parade and Rally on Friday, Nov. 4

November 8, 2016
One of the many student-made posters that are hung throughout LHS to publicizes GSAs National Coming Out Day meeting.

How National Coming Out Day is Celebrated in Libertyville

Jenna Grayson, Staff Writer
October 11, 2016
An overview of the important and recent international/national news for September 2016.

What’s Happening: September 2016

Jenna Grayson, Staff Writer
September 22, 2016
A cheeky example of a planned Homecoming ask being rejected.

How to Reject a Homecoming Ask

Jenna Grayson, Staff Writer
September 12, 2016
LeeAnne Walters, a resident of Flint, MI spoke at the Joint Committee on the Flint Water Public Health Emergency on Mar. 29, 2016.

The Water Crisis that Plagues Flint and The Danger of Lead: Part II

Jenna Grayson, Staff Writer
May 24, 2016
The Flint River in 1979 after a flood in Michigan.

What Caused the Flint Water Crisis and Why it’s Still Happening: Part I

Jenna Grayson, Staff Writer
May 24, 2016
A full length portrait of Harriet Tubman circa. 1870. Photographed by H.B. Lindsley. Digital image version from the Library of Congress.

Changes Coming to US Currency by 2030

Jenna Grayson, Staff Writer
May 16, 2016
Whats Trending: Self Care Edition

What’s Trending: Self Care Edition

Jenna Grayson, Staff Writer
May 11, 2016
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia at the University of California, Hastings in September 2010.

The Aftermath of the Death of Supreme Court Justice Antion Scalia

Jenna Grayson, Staff Writer
March 11, 2016
Displayed above is a mural of Claudette Colvin that is currently outside in New York. Alongside the portrait of Colvin, a historical background and facts are given about her.

Claudette Colvin: The Brave Teenager Who Started the Montgomery Bus Boycott

Jenna Grayson, Staff Writer
February 2, 2016
A Macys customer purchases a multitude of items during December of 2014.

Christmas & Capitalism

Jenna Grayson, Staff Writer
December 27, 2015
Band: Sarah Broughton, Sam Clawson, Gillian Filler, Meredith Goldin, Allison Goldman, David Lee, Jeffrey Lee, Harriet Legan, Annika McDermott-Hinman, Laurie Niederbrach, Eli Roller, Annie, Thompson , and Alex Wells Orchestra: Hannah Manetsch Jazz: Maxwell Chan, Jonathan Groebe, Andrew Jacob, Jesse Moderwell and Sam Scheck Choir: Mia Akers, Collin Bartsch, Patrick Dunleavy, Ellie Frega, Jonathan Groebe, Anthony Milunas, Philip Nauman, Jackie Ovassapian, Zach Pearson, Sarah Pirih, Adam Pozdro, and Taylor Skie

IMEA

Jenna Grayson and Gabby Struik
December 3, 2015
Emerging Artist Alessia Cara Shines in Debut EP

Emerging Artist Alessia Cara Shines in Debut EP

Jenna Grayson, Staff Writer
November 17, 2015
Photos courtesy of S*T*A*R*S (Students Teaching About Racism in Society) of Ohio University

Why Offensive Halloween Costumes Cause Damage

Jenna Grayson, Staff Writer
October 27, 2015
Jenner at the ESPY Awards.

Caitlyn Jenner’s Stance on Same-Sex Marriage

Jenna Grayson, Staff Writer
October 22, 2015
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