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
Matt Smith

Matt Smith, Online Editor

Hello my name is Matt Smith, and I am the online editor this year. Outside of DOI, I am
involved in Track and Cross Country.

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The Yerkes-Dodson Law is the relationship between both arousal and performance. This shows that an athlete’s performance increases with mental arousal up to a certain limit.

Cockiness V. Confidence

Matt Smith, Online Editor
April 18, 2019
Crosstown Classic

Crosstown Classic

Matt Smith, Online Editor
March 7, 2019
Senior team captain Bryce Pinsel tries to lead his team to a comeback with a strike during the final frames of the last game.

Boys bowling falls to district rival Vernon Hills

Matt Smith, Online Editor
December 16, 2018

The LHS Sports Hall-of-Fame

Matt Smith, Online Editor
December 13, 2018
Many teams such as girl’s cross country take advantage of the popular non-profit organization here in Libertyville, Feed My Starving Children, where they pack food for developing nations.

Athletes give back to the community

Matt Smith, Online Editor
November 8, 2018
Junior Kylie Nolan keenly focuses on the competition as she and her partner, senior Anna Wolski, anticipates their serve.

Girls Tennis

Matt Smith, Online Editor
September 27, 2018
Similar to the LED (a collaborative place for teachers to go to learn more about technology), the Drop-in Lab will be moved to a different room, where it will become a group project area with lots of technology available, such as TVs and Smartboards.

[Photo] New changes coming to LHS next year

Claire Salemi, Staff Member
May 15, 2018
'Wonder' Boy

‘Wonder’ Boy

Matt Smith, Sports Editor
April 17, 2018
The Wildcats had many isolation plays that they ran throughout the game. An Isolation play is when a player gets the ball and their teammates give them space to go one on one with the defender in an attempt to score.

Boys lacrosse loses thriller to Grayslake Central

Matt Smith, Sports Editor
April 8, 2018
Drew Peterson celebrates with his teammates, who are ecstatic after a huge 3-point shot, during their home game against conference opponent Lake Zurich.

Libertyville’s Mr.Basketball

Matt Smith, Sports Editor
March 13, 2018
Matt Smith

Developing a passion for writing about more than sports

Matt Smith, Sports Editor
February 18, 2018
Cracking Down on the Code

Cracking Down on the Code

Matt Smith and Colleen Mullins
February 13, 2018
James and Brandon: Best Buddies

James and Brandon: Best Buddies

Matt Smith and Savanna Winiecki
November 14, 2017
LHS students, specifically football players and marching band members, have been "taking a knee" during the national anthem to protest inequality throughout the nation.

[Photo] Rise to kneel

Olivia Gauvin, Staff Writer
November 14, 2017
According to school policy, athletes are required to wear shirts at all times, and articles of clothing such as sports bras or crop tops are prohibited.

Free the Nips

Matt Smith, Sports Editor
October 24, 2017
Student- Athletes put in hard work on both the playing field and the classroom.

[Photo] Give Student Athletes the Benefit

Brandon Simberg, Staff Writer
October 24, 2017
Athletes are accepted into ivy league universities, despite not having the grades to be accepted.

[Photo] Academics > Athletics

Lola Akinlade, Features Editor
October 24, 2017
Libertyville players celebrate, after a goal by Greg Krokorian in the second half.

Libertyville ties Waukegan in conference thriller

Matt Smith, Sports Editor
October 6, 2017

A Walk Through LHS Sports History

Matt Smith, Sports Editor
September 26, 2017

Allie Hansen

Maya Trott, Staff Writer
May 18, 2017

Maria Mutis-Ruiz

Maya Trott, Staff Writer
May 18, 2017
Ima Wasemann

Ima Wasemann

Maya Trott, Staff Writer
May 18, 2017
Emily Moubayed

Emily Moubayed

Maya Trott, Staff Writer
May 18, 2017
Gabby Basler

Gabby Basler

Maya Trott, Staff Writer
May 18, 2017
Off the Beaten Path

Off the Beaten Path

Colleen Mullins and Maya Trott
May 18, 2017
Becca Smrz

Becca Smrz

Maya Trott, Staff Writer
May 18, 2017
Addison Whitney

Addison Whitney

Maya Trott, Staff Writer
May 18, 2017
Another Wildcat Graduates

Another Wildcat Graduates

Matt Smith, Staff Writer
May 18, 2017
Originally taken as a photo by Maria Thames, Sweitzer was asked to design himself based off the photo; this was the result.

Nate’s Niche

Matt Smith, Staff Writer
April 27, 2017
Many schools across the nation continually fight for the funding of art departments. However, for LHS, the Fine Arts department receives a large budget that keeps the programs in place and running strong.

Despite National Art Budget Cuts, LHS Art Funding is still Strong

Maya Trott, Staff Writer
April 27, 2017
Minds Made up Before Tryouts?

Minds Made up Before Tryouts?

Matt Smith, Staff Writer
April 20, 2017
Prom 2017 will be held at the Shedd Aquarium, just as it was in 2016.

Prom Will Continue Being Held In Chicago

Maya Trott, Staff Writer
April 18, 2017
Admission representatives Mike Melinder and Megan O'Rourke discuss their tips for choosing the right college.

The CRC Hosts Its Second Cats to College Event of the Year

Maya Trott, Staff Writer
March 10, 2017

[Video] Libertyville Loses Thriller in Conference Closer

Matt Smith, Staff Writer
February 23, 2017
Two LHS students, junior Christina Simley and sophomore Trinity Hudson, from the electronics class located in room 002 taught by Mr. Thomson, work on an in-class lab on parallel circuits.

Outside the Core

Maya Trott, Staff Writer
February 23, 2017
Mr. Kevin O'Neill

Mr. Kevin O’Neill

Matt Smith, Staff Writer
February 22, 2017
Nathan Rosenberg

Nathan Rosenberg

Matt Smith, Staff Writer
February 22, 2017
Kevin Pilman

Kevin Pilman

Matt Smith, Staff Writer
February 22, 2017
Jake Slater

Jake Slater

Matt Smith, Staff Writer
February 22, 2017
Alex Hecksher-Gomez

Alex Hecksher-Gomez

Matt Smith, Staff Writer
February 22, 2017
Mr. Jonathan Malats

Mr. Jonathan Malats

Matt Smith, Staff Writer
February 22, 2017
Photo courtesy of Visual Image Photography

Zachary Neir

Matt Smith, Staff Writer
January 26, 2017
Christopher Haidvogel and Jenna El Ghatit won the citizenship award for their constant willingness to help people, such as picking up papers that fall in the hallway.

LHS Gives Out Annual Good Citizen Award

Maya Trott, Staff Writer
January 26, 2017

Why People Should Keep Protesting

Maya Trott, Staff Writer
January 16, 2017
Demonstrators flood the streets of San Francisco in protest of President-Elect Donald Trump.

Are the Trump Protests Just?

Maya Trott and TJ Murbach
January 16, 2017
Photo courtesy of Visual Image Photography.

Retired LHS staff member died over Thanksgiving weekend

Maya Trott, Staff Writer
December 16, 2016
University of Minnesota senior Adam Cox shares his college advice to current LHS students.

“College Cats Return” proves to be big success even with date change

Maya Trott, Staff Writer
November 26, 2016
Junior small forward Drew Peterson dunks the ball after a steal, leading to a fast break.

Wildcat Basketball shows their talent at the annual Tip-off Madness

Matt Smith, Staff Writer
November 20, 2016
As the deadline for voter registration approaches, students begin to decide who to vote for president.

Lake County Voting: How and Where

Matt Smith, Staff Writer
October 27, 2016
Senior Ryan Bogan kicks the ball past two thunderbolt defenders.

Wildcats fight the elements and win big.

Matt Smith, Staff Writer
October 1, 2016
Extra-extra-extracurriculars: How much is too much?

Extra-extra-extracurriculars: How much is too much?

Maya Trott and Anna DeNoia
September 22, 2016

It’s Too Much

Maya Trott
September 22, 2016
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