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)
![Mr. Scott Brzezinski poses for a photo during his senior year of high school while having fun with his friends. He started having more friends when he joined club gymnastics his sophomore year. “I came into my own [when] I joined club gymnastics,” he said. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Scott Brzezinski)](https://www.lhsdoi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Mr.-Scott-Brzezinski-Photo-1.jpg)
![Mr. Eric Brzezinski (back right) poses for a photo with his family at his high school graduation. He had a positive experience at LHS after transferring as a freshman from Vernon Hills. “Each day was exciting, whether [it was] playing sports or going into school or doing the prep rallies,” he said. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Eric Brzezinski)](https://www.lhsdoi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Mr.-Eric-Brzezinski-Photo-1-1200x811.jpg)
![Mr. Dean travels to Greece while working and traveling in Europe. He is a digital nomad and works remotely, traveling a lot for his work including to Chicago, Los Angeles and Asia. “I work in advertising technology sales now, so I do streaming [for] TV commercials, helping put them on TV,” he said. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Dean)](https://www.lhsdoi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Mr.-Dean-Photo-4-800x1200.jpg)
![Mr. Dean and his friend Sarah pose for a photo together at their high school graduation. They both graduated in 2015. “I really had such an amazing experience [and] I had a great group of friends,” Mr. Dean said. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Dean)](https://www.lhsdoi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Mr.-Dean-Photo-3-900x1200.jpg)
![Mr. Chung poses for a photo with his wife and kids. After graduating from LHS in 1999, he worked for companies such as Disney and Moringstar before going into real estate. “That high degree of excellence [that LHS has] certainly translates into your college years as well as into your career,” he said. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Chung)](https://www.lhsdoi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Mr.-Chung-Photo-2-915x1200.jpeg)
![Mr. Chung poses for a photo in the marching band during a football game. He played the trumpet and was also in the Wind Ensemble. “I remember all the different concerts and competitions that we were involved in [and] we won super state for wind ensemble one of the years that I was there, which is a lot of fun and definitely a memory,” he said. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Chung)](https://www.lhsdoi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Mr.-Chung-Photo-1-730x1200.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)
