Sophia Jackman, News and Opinions Editor
Hi! My name is Sophia Jackman and I’m a junior. This is my third year on staff and I am the Opinions, News, and Breaking News Editor. In school, I’m involved in the Student Diversity and Inclusion Council, Principal Advisory Board, Best Buddies, Interact, and Random Acts of Kindness. Outside of school, I like to write, travel, play the harp, hang out with my family, and play with my dog. I’m also working on writing a novel.
![Senior River Thompson joins the Jazz Ensemble by singing “That Old Black Magic” by Mercer and Arlen Arr. Mark Taylor, along with senior Annie Brody on guitar and junior Thomas Teixeira on bass, earning big applause. “[The concert had] great energy because it's the last [jazz concert] of the year,” Brody said.](https://www.lhsdoi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Eight-That-Old-Black-Magic-1200x800.jpg)
![Mr. Abullh Ali, manager/assistant, helps open Queen Yemeni Coffee in downtown Libertyville at 606 North Milwaukee Ave. With the help of employees such as manager and LHS senior Yousef Taha, they are able to bring the Yemeni and Ethiopian culture to Libertyville by using their Queen spices, cinnamon and cardamom in their drinks such as Adani Chai, which is inspired by Sheda, the Queen of Yemen and Ethiopia. “The history of our coffee [is] a long history and we believe that Yemen and Ethiopia started the coffee and we are bringing something unique to the community,” Mr. Ali said.](https://www.lhsdoi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Photo-1-1200x800.jpg)
![Mr. Scott Brzezinski poses for a photo while working at ShurWay Moving in Libertyville where his cousin Mr. Eric Brzezinski also works. He appreciates that LHS prepares students for their future by providing a variety of opportunities. “[There are] a lot of different resources that LHS has between colleges and counselors,” he said. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Scott Brzezinski)](https://www.lhsdoi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Mr.-Scott-Brzezinski-Photo-2-1200x1200.jpg)
![Senior Liam Hanson (1) is escorted by his parents before the game to celebrate senior night. He will miss “hanging out with [his] boys and going out to eat after games and practices.”](https://www.lhsdoi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_1389-1200x800.jpg)
