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The student news publication of Libertyville High School

Drops of Ink
The student news publication of Libertyville High School

Drops of Ink
Lily Hieronymus

Lily Hieronymus, Social Media Editor

This is my second year on staff. At LHS, I'm involved in golf, band, psychology club, advocats, and Slant of Light. Outside of school, I like to hang out with my dogs.

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Accessed by a staircase that leads through the building and grounds areas, the roof of LHS has been largely updated since the building’s original construction. The frontmost area pictured above was part of the original building plan, but the majority of the areas in the back were added on later, according to Mr. Stancil.

Behind the Scenes: Exploring Lesser-Known Places Around LHS

Lily Hieronymus, Social Media Editor
April 26, 2021
Located around the corner from the building and grounds offices, the loading dock elevator is used to access the basement and loading dock. Supply shipments can be brought in from the loading dock and transported downstairs through here. LEAF also uses this elevator to bring recycling bins downstairs to be picked up by recycling services.

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[Photo] Drops of Ink, Published for You

April 22, 2021
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[Photo] Negative coaching experiences cause some student athletes to quit

March 18, 2021
The hybrid model has allowed AP Physics 1 students to conduct labs such as the spring lab, pictured above.

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In-person AP Literature students utilize class time and resources, such as printed copies of passages, to engage with the material.

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Hybrid students in Matt Tooley’s World Literature class stay connected with online students by joining their class’s Zoom call.

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World Literature teacher Matthew Tooley engages with both in-person and online students through the hybrid model.

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The halls of LHS look different this year, as a two-way hallway system has been implemented to enforce social distancing.

[Photo] One year later

March 12, 2021
The hybrid model allows Dr. Jennifer Kahn’s AP Environmental Science students to hold class discussions that both online and hybrid students can participate in.

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AP English Literature teacher Ryan Ebling engages both in-person and online students by encouraging participation in class discussions.

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Upon entering the building, students are required to have their temperature checked. The auditorium entrance features one of the temperature check stations.

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Despite sitting six feet apart, Matthew Tooley’s World Literature students hold active discussions during class.

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[Photo] Justice Blindsided

February 11, 2021

Return to LHS: An Inside Look at Hybrid Learning

Lily Hieronymus, Social Media Editor
January 30, 2021
Fine arts classes aim to connect their in-person and at-home groups by allowing online students to follow along with the in-person rehearsal. Band director Adam Gohr achieves this by setting up a monitor and microphone so that online band students can follow his conducting.

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Hallways are lined with pylons, clearly marking where students and staff should walk. People must stay on the right side of the hallway to avoid coming into contact with each other.

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In most classrooms, student desks are placed six feet apart, some with protective shielding in between.

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Spirited signs have been hung up across lockers throughout the school in hopes of giving students encouragement and positivity throughout their hybrid transition.

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Students pass each other on opposite sides of the hallway, making sure to follow the barrier set in place by social distancing cones.

[Photo] A Look Into Hybrid Learning

March 18, 2021
Social distancing markers -- Wildcat paw prints -- have been painted outside the main entrance and Studio Theatre entrance to avoid close gatherings as students wait to enter the school.

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AP Environmental Science teacher Jennifer Kahn projects her lectures onto the screen so that both online and in-person students can follow along.

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Before starting each class, students wipe down their desks and use hand sanitizer to avoid spreading germs.

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In order to avoid close gathering, spaces such as the library have social distancing markers outside, set six feet apart to give students designated spaces to stand while waiting.

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Fine arts students practice social distancing by giving each student their own six-foot rehearsal space.

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Band students, like Alyssa Abou Chakra, wear masks and have instrument covers to limit the risk of COVID.

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The group gathered in front of the LHS football stadium to record a short video and lead a jumping jack circle before heading home.

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Senior Blake Ellingson helped lead the group in some chants before beginning their march to LHS.

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A group of about 35 LHS athletes marched from Cook Park to LHS, yelling chants such as “let us play” in hopes of drawing attention to their cause. Participants waved signs and flags during the march, catching the attention of passing cars.

[Photo] “More than just a game”: Student athletes march for their season

January 28, 2021
Upon arrival at LHS, the group made their way to the main parking lot before holding a brief closing gathering.

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Many athletes held signs and flags reading messages such as “We Believe” and “Go Cats” during the rally.

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About 30 LHS athletes initially gathered at Cook Park, with a few more joining in later as the group marched to LHS.

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Senior Beckett Abbington opened the march with words of encouragement, reminding the group to stay energized and motivated.

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Senior Adam Pressley spoke to the group at Cook Park, aiming to unite them before marching to LHS.

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[Photo] Breaking The Barrier

December 16, 2020
Our desire to find community is expressed through many different psychological tendencies. Whether that means finding community through love, developing ideas with others, understanding what it means to be alone or forming social connections, these tendencies have impacted our lives and shaped our development in many ways.

[Photo] Searching: How psychology explains our need for community

December 16, 2020
Photos via Mr. Mark Buesing, Kellie Hopper and Mr. Dave Lapish. Honey pot illustration by Mozilla (CC BY 4.0).

[Photo] What's Trending: Zoom Edition

November 21, 2020
Photo via Maddy Tepper. Junior Maddy Tepper views social media as Students Supporting Equal Rights’s biggest tool, as it is an effective way to reach students.

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Junior Deb Maitra hopes that Students Supporting Equal Rights will bring about change within the LHS community.

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Photo via Amal Hasan. Senior Amal Hasan, a member of DOI, is looking forward to bringing awareness to equality-related issues at LHS through Students Supporting Equal Rights.

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Seeking Our Own Political Voices, Not Those of Our Parents

Seeking Our Own Political Voices, Not Those of Our Parents

Lily Hieronymus, Social Media Editor
October 21, 2020
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[Photo] Politics in the Social Media Era

October 21, 2020
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Everything sucks, but at least…

Lily Hieronymus, Social Media Editor
September 30, 2020
Let’s Fight for Change is a nonprofit organization that focuses on a broad range of social issues. They aim to make resources and research tools easily accessible through social media and their website, which is in development. Logo by Sebastian Ingino.

[Photo] Let’s Fight for Change: A Student Nonprofit

September 30, 2020
Let’s Fight for Change is a nonprofit organization that focuses on a broad range of social issues. They aim to make resources and research tools easily accessible through social media and their website, which is in development. Logo by Sebastian Ingino.

[Photo] Let’s Fight for Change: A Student Nonprofit

Anika Raina, News Editor
September 30, 2020
Community Reactions to Extended eSchool

Community Reactions to Extended eSchool

Lily Hieronymus, Social Media Editor
August 17, 2020
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[Photo] What LHS Students Need to Know About Extended E-School

Ella Marsden, Editor-in-Chief
August 6, 2020
Photo courtesy of Dr. Chris Coury Dr. Chris Coury is a Radiologist at Condell Hospital and has recently scanned several COVID-19 patients. Pictured behind him are COVID-19 pneumonia x-rays.

[Photo] Essential Workers: The Backbone of the Pandemic

Charlotte Pulte, Features Editor
May 20, 2020
Photo courtesy of Katie Suttie Many people around Libertyville have put “thank you” signs in their yards to show appreciation for essential workers.

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Photo courtesy of Keyda Feltner. Senior Keyda Feltner plans to travel the world and hopes to achieve her full potential as a member of the United States Air Force.

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Photo courtesy of Andrew Bacilek. Senior Andrew Bacilek was drawn to the smaller class sizes and unique experiences that the United States Naval Academy provides.

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Photo courtesy of Mary Wetterling. Senior Mary Wetterling plans to continue her passion for art at the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design and eventually pursue art as a career.

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From sustainability to the satisfaction of contributing to a larger movement, the vegetarian lifestyle has several benefits.

[Photo] BEE Vegetarian

April 30, 2020
Senior Noah Kublank has played clarinet in LHS’s Wind Ensemble for four years. Kublank’s primary instrument is violin, but he picked up the clarinet and became involved with the band program in elementary school. Kublank plans to continue music as a violin performance major in college.

[Photo] Fine Tuning Their Passion

Ella Marsden, Editor-in-Chief
April 3, 2020
Senior Allie DeFranco has a tattoo that reads “happy days ‘59.” DeFranco’s. tattoo is a tribute to her grandfather and his love for cars.

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Senior Christian Voelker has a tattoo of the bricklayers union symbol on his right shoulder as a tribute to his grandfather, who was a bricklayer.

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Caring for Cambodia hosts annual Band Jam

Lily Hieronymus, Staff Member
March 11, 2020
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[Photo] The Voices of the Future: Student Activists in Libertyville

Jasmine Lafita, Staff Writer
March 5, 2020
Amal Hasan took control of this movement after LHS alumni Mariam Tolba encouraged her to keep fighting to have Eid recognized. Hasan has since gathered support from many of her peers and succeeded in bringing the issue directly to the school board and calendar committee in hopes of getting Eid off of school in future years.

[Photo] Faith vs. Education: The Fight for Eid

Charlotte Pulte, Features Editor
March 5, 2020
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