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
Claire Salemi

Claire Salemi, Editor-in-Chief

Hello, my name is Claire and I am the co Editor-in-Chief for Drops of Ink and I  am also involved in AdvoCats, Student Council, Best Buddies and NHS. I have a yellow lab named gus.

All content by Claire Salemi
Photos courtesy of Sarah Bennett, Audrey Chung, Amanda Gourley, Kathleen Lee, Allen Liu, Ella Marsden, Maguire Marth, Kiley Nolan, Charlotte Pulte, Claire Salemi, Will Salton, Katherine Thomey, Maggie Vickers, and Taylor Widman

Senior Decisions List 2020

Claire Salemi, Editor-in-Chief
May 20, 2020
The goal of the game spikeball is to be the first to 21 by not letting the ball hit the rim of the net or hit the ground.

The Rise of Spikeball

Claire Salemi, Editor-in-Chief
April 5, 2020
Infographic

The New Generation of Smoking

Claire Salemi and Lilly Williams
March 5, 2020
LHS welcomes Equity Coordinator

LHS welcomes Equity Coordinator

Claire Salemi, Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2020
In 2018, Common Sense Media found that 57 percent of teens were often distracted from homework, and 54 percent said they ignored their friends to pay attention to social media.

ProcasTECHnation

Claire Salemi, Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2019
Crovetti said she has been adjusting to life in Libertyville quite well because of spending every summer here with her family.

Vampirina: Not so Different Underneath

Claire Salemi, Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2019
Undefeated freshman singles player Maggie Forkner serves the ball during her last set.

Girls tennis beats Zion Benton in every match

Claire Salemi, Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2019
Guarding the Money: The Loophole that Assists Wealthy Families from the North Shore

Guarding the Money: The Loophole that Assists Wealthy Families from the North Shore

Claire Salemi, Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2019
Senior pitcher Amanda Page pitches the ball to Zion’s first baseman, Jenna Villalobos, who got a hit in this at bat.

Girls softball team wins the NSC title in a 3-1 game against Zion

Claire Salemi, Social Media Editor
May 17, 2019
To enhance their strength and flexibility, the LHS cheerleaders are required to attend tumbling classes once a week as well as practice daily on hard mats; as they explained, this not only improves their performance but also better prepares them for their competitions.

Bring it On

Claire Salemi, Social Media Editor
April 18, 2019
Life without Meat

Life without Meat

Claire Salemi, Social Media Editor
March 7, 2019
This table at Starbucks, completely overrun by high schoolers’ homework, laptops and stationery, is a scene very familiar to the frequent coffee-shop goers of LHS.

Let’s See What’s Brewing: A look into coffee’s popularity across America

Claire Salemi and Olivia Gauvin
February 8, 2019

Family Forces

Claire Salemi, Social Media Editor
December 13, 2018
In the past four months, many car break-ins have occurred, some being reported via Libertyville Facebook groups. In August, a Libertyville ice cream shop was robbed as well, by a man in a green morph suit.

[Photo] Numerous break-ins occur across Libertyville

Kirsten Townander, Staff Member
November 8, 2018

Buffalo Grove’s girls diving team defeats Libertyville

Claire Salemi, Social Media Editor
October 5, 2018
State Congressional candidate Mary Edly-Allen (right) and Emily Harbin Watts, a friend who has helped with Edly-Allen’s campaign, discuss plans for Edly-Allen’s upcoming election.

Midterm elections upcoming in November

Claire Salemi, Social Media Editor
September 27, 2018

New changes coming to LHS next year

Claire Salemi, Staff Member
May 15, 2018
Mr. Buesing, Mrs. Olzewski, and Mr. Ebling, who were all interviewed for this article had quotes that stood out and were used as pull quotes.

[Photo] Restricted Rights for Teachers

Ella Marsden, Staff Member
May 15, 2018

Varsity softball loses to Warren, 2-1

Claire Salemi, Staff Member
April 27, 2018
In badminton, the rules for serving required players to hit the shuttle below the waist and serve behind the line. The shuttle has to be hit back over the net in order for the point to count.

[Photo] Competitive Nature

Maggie Burnetti, Sports Editor
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.

Following the Finsta

Claire Salemi, Staff Member
March 13, 2018
Modern technology, especially cell phones, have had a major impact on how students cheat. Phones in particular can be used for sending answers to tests and homework.

[Photo] The Heat to Cheat

Olivia Gauvin, Staff Writer
March 13, 2018
Giving power to those often overlooked

Giving power to those often overlooked

Claire Salemi, Staff Member
February 19, 2018
Eyes reflecting into the screen of a student's chromebook during the school day.

[Photo] Eyes Behind the Screen

Molly Boufford and Kath Haidvogel
December 12, 2017

Cats To and From College

Claire Salemi, Staff Member
November 28, 2017
IHSA announced that Boys and Girls Lacrosse will be an official high school sport starting in 2018.

A New IHSA Sport

Claire Salemi, Staff Member
November 22, 2017
The Libertyville volleyball team celebrates their Regional Championship win, for the third consecutive year.

LHS Volleyball Wins Regionals Against Warren

Claire Salemi, Staff Member
October 29, 2017
In the cafeteria, students can find two Dasani advertisements on columns.

New Advertisements Placed Around the School

Claire Salemi, Staff Member
October 12, 2017
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