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
Sam Nelson

Sam Nelson, Photo Editor

I am a senior and I have been on staff for three years, and I am currently Photo Editor. Besides DOI, I am involved in Orchesis, NHS and Best Buddies.

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Felisa Umadhay, a senior, will be studying biochemistry at Lake Forest College. Umadhay has felt a calling to science from a young age because of her parents’ background in nursing.

[Photo] The First Generation

Olivia Gauvin, Staff Writer
May 15, 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.

[Photo] LHS students put on production of “The Laramie Project”

Savanna Winiecki, Online Editor
April 22, 2018
Junior Lisa Zhao never officially came out but is comfortable that people found out about her sexuality. She said she has never faced any stereotypes because of her sexuality and believes that if someone was to be rude to her during volleyball, it would be their own problem.

[Photo] What it Means to be an LGBTQ+ Athlete at LHS

Molly Boufford and Moira Duffy
April 17, 2018
Some students at LHS have taken to creating group finstas with their friends. The purpose of these group finstas is to post funny and private photos that these users want shared between themselves and their private following.

[Photo] Following the Finsta

March 13, 2018
Some students at LHS have taken to creating group finstas with their friends. The purpose of these group finstas is to post funny and private photos that these users want shared between themselves and their private following.

[Photo] Following the Finsta

Claire Salemi, Staff Member
March 13, 2018
The Wednesday morning after the story idea meeting, the Editorial Board, which consists of the publication’s 10 student editors, meet to choose what stories will be in the next magazine. These meetings usually take around 50 minutes because each editor has their own set of stories they specifically want to see in the magazine.

Drops of Ink staffers work through an issue cycle

Sam Nelson, Staff Member
February 17, 2018
Telling stories through photos

Telling stories through photos

Sam Nelson, Photo Editor
February 17, 2018
Ms. Lara has been actively supporting gender equality since she was in college. When she was presented with the opportunity to advise Advocats, a gender-equality club at LHS, she realized she could use her passion to lead the club, so she accepted the role.

[Photo] Ms. Lara

December 5, 2017
Mr. Lapish has been advising LEAF for a little over half of his teaching career. He makes a conscious effort to recycle inside and outside of school because he is passionate about a safe and healthy environment for all humans to live in.

[Photo] Mr. Lapish

December 5, 2017
After Ms. Naslund’s encounter with a negative letter about a gay student, she became very passionate about fighting for the rights and equality of the LGBTQ+ community. She takes pride in her club, Gay-Straight Alliance, and is also an activist outside of school.

[Photo] Ms. Naslund

December 5, 2017
Danielle Navarro, a senior at LHS, is part of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. DACA protects children whose parents traveled to the United States undocumented. They can't be deported, and they can work and apply for college through DACA. Danielle has been protected by DACA since 2015 and recently sent a renewal request. But because of the stricter process under President Donald Trump, the request wasn't fulfilled, as a result of her attorney forgetting to add an "e" to Belize, the country Danielle is from, on the form.

[Photo] DREAMers of Lake County

Kylie Rodriguez and Moira Duffy, Staff Writers
November 14, 2017
Though dancers are extremely dedicated to their art, they are often unfairly mocked and disregarded by those in conventional sports.

Leaping to Conclusions

Sam Nelson
October 24, 2017
Students enjoy a meal in the basement of the Brainerd building, where the cafeteria was located.

100 Facts for 100 years

Abbey Humbert and Sam Nelson
September 26, 2017
Others used their phones to view the eclipse, as it was not safe to look up with the naked eye, but it also was not visible at all times.

LHS views the solar eclipse

Sam Nelson and Maria Thames
August 21, 2017
As a result of the flooding, many roads, such as Oak Spring Road, were closed for a majority of Wednesday, July 12. Flooding covered several streets, making it difficult and dangerous for cars to pass through.

Storms in Libertyville cause flooding

Sam Nelson and Rachel Dudley
July 13, 2017
The colors used to spray runners were ordered online by Student Council. They are made out of corn starch and food dye.

LHS Cares in Color

Sam Nelson, Staff Writer
May 8, 2017
Tina

Tina

Lola Akinlade and Sam Nelson
April 27, 2017
Randy

Randy

Lola Akinlade and Sam Nelson
April 27, 2017
*Note: Carmen asked that she not be photographed for privacy reasons.

Carmen

Lola Akinlade and Sam Nelson
April 27, 2017
Melvin Ford

Melvin Ford

Lola Akinlade and Sam Nelson
April 27, 2017
No Home in Our Home

No Home in Our Home

Lola Akinlade and Sam Nelson
April 20, 2017
Art can take many different shapes, and it is imperative that we recognize and appreciate the beauty of all forms.

[Photo] Ode to art

Georgia Sampson, Staff Writer
April 27, 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.

[Photo] Choir and Orchesis Visit Italy over Spring Break

Savanna Winiecki, Staff Writer
April 9, 2017
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[Photo] Nathan Rosenberg

Matt Smith, Staff Writer
February 22, 2017
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[Photo] Mr. Kevin O’Neill

Matt Smith, Staff Writer
February 22, 2017
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[Photo] Kevin Pilman

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

Matt Smith, Staff Writer
February 22, 2017
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[Photo] Jake Slater

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

Matt Smith, Staff Writer
February 22, 2017
Many teachers discourage the use of shortcut websites and apps, but Drops of Ink staffers believe that it is difficult to tell when they are used, and in the long run, they are useful towards school work.

[Photo] Students Support the Use of School Shortcuts

Staff Editorial
February 23, 2017
Sabrina Kite, Vivien Zaretsky, Melissa Moubayed, and Annika McDermott-Hinman are each fluent in three languages.

[Photo] Tri To Keep Up

Rachel Benner and Georgia Sampson
January 26, 2017
The Waukegan Harbor and Marina is a nice change of scenery from Libertyville. It has a small boardwalk with shops along the way, and a lighthouse at the end of the pier. It’s a perfect place to visit on a summer afternoon, changing it up from local beaches like the ones in Lake Forest and Lake Bluff.

Lovable Lake County

Sam Nelson, Staff Writer
January 12, 2017
From politics to the wage gap to sexual harassment, it is evident that women are viewed as less than men in today's society.

[Photo] A Female’s Future

Paige Ward, Staff Writer
December 1, 2016
Student Council members pose for a group picture after they finished loading the cans to be sent to the Libertyville Food Pantry.

Student Council Canned Food Drive

Sam Nelson, Staff Writer
November 7, 2016
For the second home game of the season., LHS students showed their spirit with colorful apparel to celebrate the tie-dye theme

[Photo] September Spirit

Jack Kosowski, Sports Editor
September 22, 2016
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[Photo] Freshman

Brianna Baez, Staff Writer
May 26, 2016
The LHS varsity girl's soccer team won three out of four games in the Pepsi Showdown tournament.

[Photo] Goals Set High

Demi Glusic, Staff Writer
April 28, 2016
On Wednesday, Nov. 25, parents and fans gathered in the main gym after school to wish the 2015 varsity football team good luck as they head into the IHSA state finals on Saturday.

[Photo] Send-off Rally

November 25, 2015
Didier Farms offers a "Farmstand," which includes a variety of fresh produce and currently has its annual "Pumpkinfest," which can be a great, free way to get outside.

Things to do in October

Sam Nelson, Staff Writer
October 23, 2015
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