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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
Alex Clark

Alex Clark, Editor-in-Chief

Hi! My name is Alex Clark and I’m a senior. This is my fourth year on staff and I am the Editor-in-Chief. In school, I’m involved in Senior Wellness Board, Wildcats Rise, LEAF, Debate Team, Marching Band and I’m a link crew leader. Outside of school I like to go walking, running, hiking, visiting Six Flags and traveling.

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Letter to the reader 2024

Letter to the reader 2024

Alex Clark and Eva Fahrenkrog
May 17, 2024

Changes happening at LHS next year

Alex Clark, Editor-in-chief
May 17, 2024
Battle of the Bottles

Battle of the Bottles

Ashley Sanchez, Eva Fahrenkrog, and Alex Clark
March 15, 2024
A common way people quit vaping is to "drown" their vapes in water to ensure they can't fall back and smoke again.

“It’s really easy to fall into:” Students open up about their experiences vaping

Alex Clark, Editor-in-Chief
February 16, 2024
Senior Maddy Kopala (42) looks for an open teammate to pass to as two Mundelein players guard her. Kopala has also recently committed to play soccer at the collegiate level.

Girls basketball secures win over Mundelein

Alex Clark, Editor-in-Chief
February 9, 2024
130 students and staff participate in a rally to promote peace between Israel and Palestine in the main gym bleachers before school. Many wore white ribbons that were passed out at the door to show their support for peace.

[Photo] BREAKING NEWS: Students and staff gather in main gym for peace rally regarding Israel-Palestine conflict.

Rishi Tipparti, Opinion Editor
December 14, 2023
D128 looking to utilize property across Route 176

D128 looking to utilize property across Route 176

Alex Clark, Editor-in-Chief
November 17, 2023
Superintendent Denise Herrmann answers a question posed by board member Ms. Sonal Kulkarni regarding the proposed operational calendar. Ms. Kulkarni voted against the calendar along with Ms. Cara Benjamin. The final vote was 4-2 in favor of the operational calendar.

D128 BOE votes to adopt new operational calendar

Alex Clark and Eva Fahrenkrog
November 15, 2023
Senior Cate Gordon, who was the only orange team player to score a touchdown, gets her flag pulled by senior Heather Gangi during the last quarter.

Senior girls bring the heat to the 2023 Powder Puff game

Alex Clark, Editor-in-Chief
October 5, 2023
The gray and white tiles compliment the updated, 2019 pool locker rooms. The boys (upstairs) and girls (downstairs) bathrooms are located at the west ends of the main hallway.

New bathrooms unveiled

Alex Clark, Editor-in-Chief
October 5, 2023
With three miles of course ahead, including a grueling hill-climbing finish, the boys cross country team shoots off the starting line to begin their journey on the Adler Park course – the team’s home turf. Such runners as senior Jack Barry take the starting steps in stride to secure strong finishes.

Girls and boys cross country perform well during quadrangular home meet

Alex Clark, Editor-in-Chief
October 4, 2023
The Senior List 2023

The Senior List 2023

Jasmine Lafita, Alex Clark, and Sarah Wuh
May 19, 2023
How LHS is addressing the use of Artificial Intelligence

How LHS is addressing the use of Artificial Intelligence

Alex Clark, Managing Editor
May 19, 2023
Mr. Ben Rodriguez is the new Director of College and Career Readiness. The creation of this position was a key element of one part of the district’s strategic plan. Photo courtesy of Mr. Rodriguez.

D128 hires new administrator – Mr. Ben Rodriguez

Alex Clark, Managing Editor
May 19, 2023
The D128 Strategic plan goals are rooted in the DARING mission. “Health and wellbeing is connected to exploring multiple paths and to equity and inclusion and all three of those, connect back to our DARING mission,” explained Mrs. Hessel. Courtesy of Mary Todoric

New D128 Strategic Plan enacted

Alex Clark, Managing Editor
May 19, 2023
Senior Eric Sparks (4) scores the second goal for the Wildcats during the second quarter. Sparks, a captain for the team, also scored another goal during the third quarter.

Boys water polo goes down fighting against Deerfield Warriors

Alex Clark, Managing Editor
May 4, 2023
Collaboration of the D128 Union and administration: A delicate balance of power

Collaboration of the D128 Union and administration: A delicate balance of power

Alex Clark and Eva Fahrenkrog
April 6, 2023
Social studies teacher Sarah Greenswag gives an impassioned speech on behalf of the D128 union during the board of education meeting on Feb. 27, 2023. Her speech outlined four issues including the lack of timely communication from administrators and low morale among teachers and staff.

D128 Union voices concerns at school board meeting

Alex Clark and Jack Birmingham
February 27, 2023
The girls varsity gymnastics team poses with their regional award held up by senior Anna Becker and junior Ally Humbert. The entire team advanced to conference, taking place at Stevenson High School on Wednesday, Feb. 8.

Girls gymnastics team wins regional title

Alex Clark, Managing Editor
February 3, 2023
Greenwashed products use earth tones and natural imagery on their packaging to appear more sustainable.

Greenwashing: Eco-friendly products aren’t as friendly as they seem

Alex Clark, Managing Editor
January 13, 2023
The Festival Choir kicks off the concert by singing “Holiday Road,” arranged by Greg Gilpin, and “A Muppet Christmas Carol Medley,” arranged by Ryan O’Connell.

LHS Choir performs during Holiday Music Festival

Jana Badawi and Alex Clark
December 22, 2022
"Tiktok Logo Icon in Gradient Style" by Buke Icon via Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

“TikTok made me buy it:” The effect of advertising on TikTok

Alex Clark, Managing Editor
December 2, 2022
Traveling the United States National Parks Solution

Traveling the United States National Parks Solution

Alex Clark, Staff Member
May 20, 2022
Callie Leighton is attending DePauw University, majoring in psychology.

Things Change: Seniors with college majors they never expected

Alex Clark and Liv Martin
May 20, 2022
Traveling the United States National Parks

Traveling the United States National Parks

Alex Clark, Staff Member
May 20, 2022
The Waukegan Generating Station sits on the shore of Lake Michigan, with toxic particulate matter rising from the coal-fired generators. The plant has a capacity of 803 Megawatts; however, the station only runs in times of high electrical grid demand.

Coal-Fired Waukegan Generating Station shutting down next month

Alex Clark, Staff Member
May 20, 2022
Boys Track wins against Mundelein but loses to Warren

Boys Track wins against Mundelein but loses to Warren

Alex Clark, Staff Member
April 18, 2022
Principal Dr. Tom Koulentes (Dr. K.) presents a wholesome disposition and a welcoming smile. Although the role of being a principal is without a doubt hectic and stressful, Dr. K. puts forth immense effort to make LHS the best it can possibly be.

Dr. Koulentes: The king of compromise

Alex Clark and Eva Fahrenkrog
April 7, 2022
Faceoff: Do RAD Days have a place in the curriculum?

Faceoff: Do RAD Days have a place in the curriculum?

Alex Clark and Charles Verkoulen (Guest Writer)
April 7, 2022
API Unite members Nico Adriano and Danielle Lam sell candy grams to fundraise for the Lunar New Year.

[Photo] New club gives voice to Asian-American Students

March 3, 2022
API Unite members Nico Adriano and Danielle Lam sell candy grams to fundraise for the Lunar New Year.

[Photo] New club gives voice to Asian-American Students

Marisa Tarica, Staff Member
March 3, 2022
Justin St Louis, a named plaintiff on the lawsuit, gave his view regarding the mask mandate. St Louis walked in without a face covering but was told to wear one by the BOE.

D128 Board of Education Community Meeting Focuses on Mask Mandate

Alex Clark, Jack Birmingham, and Ellie George
February 15, 2022
Photo via Electrify America Newsroom The infrastructure bill invests $7.5 billion into the national buildout of fast chargers to make traveling in an electric vehicle easier. These chargers will be placed strategically along highways and transportation corridors under networks like Electrify America (pictured) and EVgo.

[Photo] Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act signed into law

Jasmine Lafita, Online Editor
January 13, 2022
The project will be completed in multiple phases. In phase two of the project, renovations began on the mall’s center court.

Hawthorn Mall redevelopment project takes shape

Alex Clark, Staff Member
December 3, 2021
The Uprising show, located at the Hometown Square stage, takes place every night during Fright Fest at 5:45.

[Video] Ranking the Six Flags Fright Fest Haunted Houses

Alex Clark and Jack Birmingham
October 31, 2021
The last and final song was a rendition of “The Skeleton Dance” from Silly Symphony. The symphony orchestra played the music to the video as it was playing.

LHS orchestra performs at the Fright Night concert

Alex Clark, Staff Member
October 16, 2021
The Dairy Dream store, located just down the street from Libertyville High School, has earned a special place in the hearts of residents.

[Photo] Dairy Dream: Sixty Years of Soft Serve

Jack Birmingham, Staff Member
October 15, 2021
Cash is King

Cash is King

Alex Clark, Staff Member
October 14, 2021
The Raging Bull dominates Southwest Territory as a fan favorite. This coaster makes up for its lack of loops with high, steep drops and plenty of thrills throughout.

Ranking the Six Flags Great America Roller Coaster Collection

Alex Clark, Staff Member
October 14, 2021
LHS runners (from left to right, in orange) Danny Woja, Gabe Banek and Andrew Brooks are spaced out among Stevenson runners to start the first leg of the 4x800 relay.

Boys Track Scores Second on Senior Night

Alex Clark, Staff Member
May 12, 2021
How LHS Students can Receive a Covid-19 Vaccine

How LHS Students can Receive a Covid-19 Vaccine

Alex Clark, Staff Member
April 30, 2021
Wils Warren darts to the right to complete a forehand volley.

Boys Tennis Wins All Matches in Windy Game

Alex Clark, Staff Member
April 27, 2021
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