The student news publication of Libertyville High School

Drops of Ink
The student news publication of Libertyville High School

Drops of Ink
The student news publication of Libertyville High School

Drops of Ink
Savanna Winiecki

Savanna Winiecki, Editor-in-Chief

I’m a senior and this is my third year on staff and I am Editor-in-Chief. I play soccer, a member of NHS, principal’s advisory board and just love hanging out with my friends and family!

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Ranked first in state prior to sectionals, the LHS boys gymnastics team has had great success this season, they competed in the state competition on May 10th-11th. (scores pending)

Stick It: The success of boys gymnastics

Charlotte Pulte and Savanna Winiecki
May 16, 2019
Mrs. Anne Singleton (right), the school’s newly appointed equity leader, discusses the plan for the evening equity meeting for some district staff with fellow English teacher Ms. Sharra Powell. These two teach the class with Ms. Amy Holtsford.

Diversity Week being reconceptualized to better align with D128’s mission

Savanna Winiecki, Editor-in-Chief
March 22, 2019
Mellody Farm, located across from Hawthorn Mall, is a shopping center that opened its first store, REI, on Sept. 14. There will eventually be 15 restaurants in Mellody Farm among the 50 total businesses.

Vernon Hills hosts a new development: Mellody Farm

Savanna Winiecki, Editor-in-Chief
December 13, 2018
Students decorated the school with streamers and painted windows during the Red Ribbon Week kick-off event on Sunday, Oct. 21. The kick-off had free food, decorating, music and games.

LHS celebrated Red Ribbon Week

Savanna Winiecki, Editor-in-Chief
October 27, 2018
Sophomore Ally Hardy adjusts to life back in Libertyville after living in Australia for a year and a half.

Ally Hardy

Savanna Winiecki, Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2018
During the funeral for Shepard, as portrayed in the play, anti-LGBTQ+ citizens protested with homophobic signs, taunting those present who supported the Shepards.

LHS students put on production of “The Laramie Project”

Savanna Winiecki, Online Editor
April 22, 2018
Dr. Brenda Nelson speaks to sophomores and freshmen during seventh-period lunch about how to handle high school, stress and life, all aspects of the new mentoring and leadership programs.

LHS offers new pilot leadership programs

Savanna Winiecki, Online Editor
February 13, 2018
George Legan and Emily Regan are this years Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution award winners. Both recipients display great leadership, as stated by teachers.

George Legan and Emily Regan receive good citizen award

Savanna Winiecki, Online Editor
January 28, 2018
Sophomore Kailey Adams bowls a strike after the hook, a ball that curves into the pins as it approaches them.

Girls bowling prepares for the playoffs

Savanna Winiecki, Online Editor
January 27, 2018
Comparing Competitiveness

Comparing Competitiveness

Savanna Winiecki and Demi Glusic
December 12, 2017
James and Brandon: Best Buddies

James and Brandon: Best Buddies

Matt Smith and Savanna Winiecki
November 14, 2017

Frosh With a Future

Ella Marsden and Savanna Winiecki
October 24, 2017
John F. Kennedy campaigned in Libertyville at the Ansel B. Cook Home prior to his election in 1960.

Six events that shaped Libertyville’s history

Savanna Winiecki, Online Editor
September 26, 2017
Freshman Emma Burns battles for the ball in the air after a draw.

LHS Varsity Lacrosse Defeats Carmel, 8-7

Savanna Winiecki, Staff Writer
April 19, 2017
One of choir’s performances took place at St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Florence. After a day of walking tours, it ended at this church, where choir was able to sing a few of their songs for local Italians.

Choir and Orchesis Visit Italy over Spring Break

Savanna Winiecki, Staff Writer
April 9, 2017
Jazz Ensemble will travel to Carnegie Hall and perform on Sunday, April 9.

Jazz and Wind Ensembles will Travel to New York to Play at Historic Venues

Savanna Winiecki, Staff Writer
March 22, 2017
LHS Hosting First Annual Diversity Week

LHS Hosting First Annual Diversity Week

Savanna Winiecki, Staff Writer
February 13, 2017
Land along Butterfield Road, previously owned by the archdiocese of Chicago, has recently been cleared for the largest-proposed development Libertyville has seen in years.

[Photo] Butterfield Road development still up in the air

Tia Petrrzilka, Staff Writer
January 26, 2017
Members of the band performing in a previous concert.

2016 Holiday Band Concert Preview

Savanna Winiecki, Staff Writer
December 11, 2016
While Sophie Pearson skates across ice, she achieves a Beillman.

Smiling on Skates

Savanna Winiecki, Staff Writer
December 1, 2016
In January the Libertyville DMV is relocating to Lake Zurich.

Libertyville at Loss from Lack of DMV

Maggie Burnetti and Savanna Winiecki
October 27, 2016
This QR code is posted around LHS to encourage seniors to fill out the voter registration form.

Eligible Seniors Can Register for Election at LHS

Savanna Winiecki, Staff Writer
September 23, 2016
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