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Drops of Ink

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Drops of Ink

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Drops of Ink

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.

Jazz Bands Give It Their All in Last Concert of the Year

Grace Jackman and Sophia Jackman April 14, 2025

  On Thursday, April 10, the Jazz Lab Band and the Jazz Ensemble performed in the studio theater at 7:30 p.m. The concert celebrated women in jazz, showcasing songs by female composers and...

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.

New Coffee Shop Downtown is ‘Bringing Something Unique to the Community’

Grace Jackman and Sophia Jackman April 11, 2025

On Friday, Feb. 14, a Yemeni coffee shop opened in downtown Libertyville at 606 North Milwaukee Ave. Right when customers walk in, they’re welcomed with traditional Yemeni instrumental music, bringing...

Senior Ava Koot stands beside her pen/ink drawing based on the trilogy of the book Dante’s Divine Comedy. This piece uses a comic-like style to show different scenes and emotions.

A Deep Dive into AP Portfolio

Elphie Bacilek April 11, 2025

  As the only year-long art class at LHS, AP Portfolio works as a major outlet for students who are interested in pursuing a career related to the arts in the future or simply as a hobby. In...

Social Media Made Me Buy It

Social Media Made Me Buy It

Sofie Figurelli, Social Media Manager April 11, 2025

From Instagram to TikTok, online spending has become a vital source of products for many. Whether it’s a beauty product or a fashion trend, viral products have the ability to capture the attention of...

Senior Ashley Sanchez speaks out about photography in Drops Of Ink. This presentation took place in the auditorium during third period on Thursday, March 20th.

Another Successful Writers Expo

Ashley Sanchez, Editor-in-Chief April 1, 2025

On Thursday and Friday, March 20-21, students and staff presented various writing pieces during periods 3-6. This tradition has been carried on for several years and takes place once every second semester....

Celebrate Women’s History Month: Influential Women

Celebrate Women’s History Month: Influential Women

Sophia Jackman, News and Opinions Editor March 6, 2025

There are many women around the world that deserve recognition for all their accomplishments - no matter how small or big. For example, Arabella Mansfield was the first female lawyer and Katherine Johnson...

Lost Childhood:  How Media Pushes Kids to Grow Up Too Fast

Lost Childhood: How Media Pushes Kids to Grow Up Too Fast

Luiza Magalhaes February 28, 2025

To me, there is pre-covid and post-covid. Pre-covid it seemed children stayed kids until they reached 8th grade, until they became teens. I was twelve years old when covid happened; I was twelve years...

Peter Bennes, seen on the right, represents the Libertyville Boys Club (LBC) in a boxing match against the Mundelein Boys Club in the 1946-1947 season. LBC was originally founded as a boxing club in the late 1930s but soon grew in popularity into what is now known as the Libertyville Wildcats Youth Sports. Photo courtesy of the Libertyville Historical Society.

The Evolution of Libertyville Athletics

Sofie Figurelli, Social Media Manager February 28, 2025

For over a century, Libertyville High School has built an athletic legacy through perseverance, passion and continuous growth. From its earliest days as Libertyville Township High School, sports have...

Junior Zoe Muller and Luc Domingo-Snyder perform “Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off” by George Gershwin, accompanied by junior Thomas Texiera on the upright bass. Every year, this concert gives the students a chance to be featured throughout the night. “Here at LHS, I really like how many opportunities the students get,” said junior Marley Herchenbach.

LHS Choir Ensembles Wow the Crowd In Annual Cabaret Concert

Andrew Schinler, Staff Member February 26, 2025

On Wednesday, February 19, the various Libertyville High School choir ensembles performed a fun and interesting variety of popular songs in their annual cabaret concert. The concert, directed by Dr....

Coming March 18 at LHS: Sharing Personal Stories with the Human Library

Coming March 18 at LHS: Sharing Personal Stories with the Human Library

Sophia Jackman, Opinion and News Editor February 24, 2025

What if there was an opportunity to meet and interact with new people or people you wouldn’t otherwise talk to? What if you could hear stories and learn about new experiences? The Human Library gives...

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