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
Molly Boufford

Molly Boufford, Online Editor

Hi I’m Molly and have been on staff for 3 years, this year being the Online Editor. I’m also left handed.

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LHS and VHHS have contracts with Coca-Cola to sell their products in vending machines for all sugar free products.

[Photo] D128 plans to continue exclusive contracts with Coca-Cola

Moira Duffy, News Editor
April 20, 2020

News Briefs

Molly Boufford, Online Editor
March 9, 2020
The main gym was closed for a second time after an inspection held on Friday, Nov. 15, where lead paint was found in specks falling from the ceiling. The closing of the gym affected many if the winter sports practices and events.

Main gym closes again after testing positive for lead paint

Molly Boufford, Online Editor
December 16, 2019
Hopper holds up the ball as she gets ready to serve it over onto the Vikings’ side.

Girls volleyball falls to Fremd vikings in supersectional match

Molly Boufford, Online Editor
November 9, 2019
The LHS section cup is awarded to the band section that won the change drive during their summer band camp.

Marching band raises $3,400 for Waukegan marching band

Molly Boufford, Online Editor
October 27, 2019
While the main gym was closed there were warning signs on all of the gym doors as well as wrestling mats in front of the doors to block the entrances.

LHS main gym closes after testing positive for lead paint

Molly Boufford, News Editor
April 4, 2019
The app Tandem has been used by Spanish IV honors classes and has raised some concerns from parents and students.

LHS implements Tandem app into curriculum

Molly Boufford, News Editor
March 7, 2019
Ms. Dana Brady, the building representative of the teacher's union (and second from the right), poses with fellow teachers in their red shirts.

Red for Ed movement supported by LHS teachers

Molly Boufford, News Editor
February 8, 2019
545 North has already started to clear out its restaurant, Burnsies Uptown is expected to open in early 2019. They will serve breakfast and lunch at first, then move to dinner later in the year.

Burnsies Uptown set to open in 2019

Molly Boufford, News Editor
December 13, 2018
TV shows often affect how a person views a certain subject and can amplify other feelings such as fear or paranoia about objects or other events.

How TV Affects Perception

Molly Boufford, News Editor
November 8, 2018
Karina Konshin, a junior at LHS, is interested in the arts of drawing, poetry, and singing; most surprisingly, Konshin also enjoys freestyle rapping.

Karina Konshin

Molly Boufford, News Editor
September 27, 2018
Bagels by the Book, a go-to breakfast spot for Libertyville residents, is opening back up after being closed for about three months. Renovations and improvements within the restaurant are being made to accompany its return.

Bagels by the Book reopening in late September

Molly Boufford, News Editor
September 27, 2018
Sophomore Jenna Gillespie and senior Priyana Acharya dance to the song “Vivaldi: The Four Seasons 1,” remastered by Max Richter.

Orchesis performs their ‘Dance a Mile in Their Shoes’ show

Molly Boufford, Staff member
May 15, 2018
Between the summers of 2018 and 2019, some students from LHS will have the option of traveling to England, Ireland and Switzerland, France, Spain or Italy.

Students traveling to Europe for the summer

Molly Boufford, Staff Member
May 15, 2018
Junior Kylee Kraus passed out stickers to students that read “Stand for the 2nd Walkout.”

LHS students walkout for “Stand for the Second”

Molly Boufford and
May 2, 2018

What it Means to be an LGBTQ+ Athlete at LHS

Molly Boufford and Moira Duffy
April 17, 2018
LHS is viewed by students and the staff members in many different ways. They have formed opinions based on the clubs and activities they are involved in and the other community members they interact with.

How We Identify the School

Molly Boufford and Moira Duffy
April 16, 2018
Freshman Maggie Vickers being lifted in a cheer stunt by her teammates, junior Jackson Bogus, sophomore Isabella Zalewski and freshman Olivia Guarino.

[Photo] Analyzing the accuracy of sports stereotypes

Amanda Black and Kelly Shinnick
February 21, 2018
Despite signs around the school and current school policy, senior Megan Wolter and other students are still able to wear hats to school and in the hallways without getting in trouble.

LHS hat policy subject to change

Molly Boufford, Staff Member
January 31, 2018
Eyes reflecting into the screen of a student's chromebook during the school day.

Eyes Behind the Screen

Molly Boufford and Kath Haidvogel
December 12, 2017
Graton (left) and Tong (right) holding one of the many posters hung around the computer science classroom.

New STEM club at LHS looks to inspire girls

Molly Boufford, Staff Writer
October 15, 2017
Tom Morello and Ike Reilly on stage discussing their memories of LHS.

Famous musicians Tom Morello and Ike Reilly visit LHS for centennial celebration

Molly Boufford, Staff Writer
October 11, 2017
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