Issue #7 May 19

LT welcomes governor, state representative Politicians visit LT, discuss education reform

by Céilí Doyle @cadoyle_18

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he small crowd assembled in the Reber Center was hushed as Superintendent Dr. Timothy Kilrea handed off the microphone to Gov. Bruce Rauner. On May 9 Rauner addressed a group of students gathered from Mark Doyle’s and Adam Gryglak’s U.S. history classes.

Rauner took the opportunity during his visit at LT to discuss the need for legislators in Springfield to come to a compromise in order to restore the state’s image, build a balanced budget and instill education reform statewide.

“We have fewer jobs than we had in Illinois 17 years ago,” Rauner said. “We’re not growing, we’re pretty much flat lined.”

Illinois has carried on without a budget for the past 10 months and the lack of fiscal policy in place drastically affects the amount of funding the state is able to provide to public elementary, middle, high schools and universities, Rauner said.

Rauner shared his concern about the amount of state dollars that have been spent on the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system over the past several decades and vowed to fight for more funding for LT and similar suburban schools in order to keep

these schools opening on time and from relying less heavily upon revenue from property taxes.

“We have to stop treating our schools like political footballs,” Rauner said. “We need to make schools our top priority no matter what else happens in the state budget. We bring in $32 billion every year and the first place that money should go is to our schools.”

Rauner offered solutions to the education issue at hand, citing pension cuts as a viable option to free up more state revenue and reiterating his condemnation of implementing further tax hikes for the following school year.

“It was good for our students to hear directly from the governor on a variety of issues,” Kilrea said. “Governor Rauner’s views on the current budget impasse and school funding illustrated the differences that exist across the aisle in Springfield.

Whatever your political views, it was a great learning opportunity for our students to see that.”

The governor left time for a Q&A session but the students remained mostly quiet, with only Student Council President Nicholas Fuentes ‘16 and Secretary J.P. Remijas ‘17 asking questions for Rauner.

Overall student reception to the governor’s remarks was mixed.

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Bruce Rauner answers questions from media outside Reber Center. (MelRose Buckler/LION)

Fling struggles with numbers StuCo seeks new direction for events

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Students dance at Spring Fling. (Ceili Doyle/LION) and Student Council.

However, future president “I feel like there is a discon- Haley Gorman ‘17 has a new vinect between what the student sion for Student Council’s role in body is telling [Student Coun- LT moving forward. cil] and what they actually “I see Student Council as bewant,” Pilar Valdes ‘19 said. ing a student government assoWhile many students polled ciation more worried about the

by Student Council indicated concerns of students [instead] of that they were not interest- throwing events,” Gorman said. ed in another “formal dance,” According to Gorman, StuStudent Council’s alternative, dent Council’s reputation in LionFest, ended up being can- putting on failed events this year celled this past February. offers the club the chance to act Following the cancella- as a body that reaches out to stution of LionFest, Spring Fling dents who feel disenfranchised seemed to be an opportunity by LT. for Student Council to rebound “We have a great community, yet the dance also came up but I don’t think it reaches every short. student,” Gorman said.

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Crosstown Rivalry

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The spike in heroin deaths in the area has been caused by drug dealers lacing fentanyl with heroin. Fentanyl, a concentrated opioid 40 to 50 times

by Garrett Ariana as potent as 100-percent pure heroin, @garrettariana3 is much easier to produce than heroSocial media buzzed May 7 with in. The chemically-produced drug is rumors that a junior at LT had passed medically used for pain relief and is away due to an alleged heroin overdose, commonly laced with heroin to pack a a cause that takes a life every three days punch in the otherwise exhausting and in the Chicago suburbs, according to complex process of producing heroin, according to ABC 7. kirk.senate.gov.

“The increase in use and abuse of “I would say that we are no better or no worse than the national trends,” prescription medications has also led to Student Assistant Program Coordinator increased use of narcotics and opioids Jeanne Widing said. “National trends which are cheaper and purer than ever,” indicate that by the time people are in Associate Principal Kevin Brown said.

For students who are observed with 12th grade that a majority of kids that or in trouble for have used [illegal substances] are not “The very nature of being issues with illegal substance abuse users every weekadolescent means that and misuse, there end but that they you take risks. You have three main have had some exa belief that you’re going exist options for how posure to substancto survive the risk taking.” the administration es during their high -Student Assistant Program Coordinator works to solve it, school career.”

Jeanne Widing Widing said.

The alleged stuAside from potential code of condent death would not be confirmed by any LT administrators, nor could be duct violations, there is an alternate to confirmed by the Cook County Medical suspension program that gives students Examiner’s Office who was contacted the opportunity to cut back their susby LION several times in the course of pension time if they perform an asthe two weeks following the news. As sessment and work with a professional the Medical Examiner’s Office could trained in the area of substances.

The third door leads to an intervennot confirm the death, it is unknown tion team comprised of Widing and whether he or she is dead or alive.

“The very nature of being adolescent trained teacher volunteers that anyone means that you take risks,” Widing said. can refer to. The team discusses the stu“You have a belief that you’re going dent’s grades, behavior, symptoms and to survive the risk taking. I still think more to confidentially address the situthere’s a lack of acceptance that trouble ation with the student.

“The code of conduct is meant as could happen to you. With marijuana, prescription meds and meds you buy more of an intervention than a punoff the street, you don’t know what the ishment,” Widing said. “It’s meant to makeup is of those substances. You re- create a discussion with the student and their family.” ally can truly never know.”

Rumored overdose of LT student raises concern

by Céilí Doyle @cadoyle_18

After two weeks of heavy promotion, daily announcements at both campuses and an eventual move indoors due to inclement weather, Spring Fling took place inside of SC Gyms one and two on April 30.

The dance, which was designated as a casual affair, ended up bringing in $2,000. Student Council used the money to pay for the services of Windy City Music, which were discounted by $2,703. The dance was a low risk financially because of the assistance of John and Randy Flaws who own Windy City Music and accomodated LT. One-hundred and eighty-seven students showed up and the attendance was heavily dominated by underclassmen, Transition Perks students and Student Council members.

Ultimately, Student Activities Director and Student Council advisor Peter Geddeis did not regret the decision to keep the event on.

“I had a conversation with the officers and eventually proposed a question to them,” Geddeis said. “What’s going to be more damaging—putting on another event and having what we presume are going to be low turnout numbers or cancelling another event?”

However, there still appears to be a divide between students

Heroin concern grows

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Teacher receives honor Vita Plena awarded to LT teacher for excellence

by Kristen Roemer

LION wins at NISPA LION newspaper, website places at regional contest

‘16 said. “It’s great to know that this group of LION staffers can continue the tradition of winning the Golden Eagle.”

by Drew Cushing Sabatino won Honorable Men@thetruemanbear tion in News Writing for her print At the Northern Illinois Scho- story “LT staff responds to tragelastic Press Association (NISPA) dy,” MelRose Buckler ‘16 won awards held at College of DuPage a Blue Ribbon in Feature Writon Friday, April 22, LION took ing for her gun control article home the highest overall award “School safety,” Ceili Doyle ‘16 for journalism excellence by win- won Honorable Mention in Web: Breaking News, “Tragedy strikes ning the coveted Golden Eagle.

The LION website also won a LT community” and a Blue Ribbon in Editorials Golden Cerfor her “16 tificate for its online excel- “It’s great to know that this shots” article, group of LION staffers can Phil Smith lence. continue the tradition of ‘17 won an The staff s u b m i t t e d winning the Golden Eagle.” H o n o r a b l e -Managing Editor, Gaby Sabatino ‘16 Mention three consecin Column utive issues Writing for for the NISPA judges in January, as well as “Philoshophy” and a Blue Ribbon many separate stories and graphics in Individual In-Depth for his sports story “Muscle Activation,” that were judged individually.

Although the LION staff wasn’t Bailey Blum ‘16 won an Honorable to make it to the award pre- able Mention for Sports Writing sentation because it was a School on his column “New Era,” Lauren Institute Day, multiple LION jour- Hucko ‘16 won a Blue Ribbon for nalists received individual honors her Review “Small Cheval delivers flavor,” Izy Scott ‘16 and Sabatino for their articles and spreads.

Overall, LION staffers placed won a Blue Ribbon for Graphics, in nine individual contests, win- and Heidi Hauch ‘16 won a Blue ning six Blue Ribbons and three Ribbon for Ad Design for “Yumz.”

“I was very happy that my feaHonorable Mentions.

“I am very proud with the suc- ture writing won,” Buckler said. cess we’ve had as a staff this year,” “I wasn’t expecting to win, so it Managing Editor Gaby Sabatino was exciting and such an honor.”

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Jennifer Bigenwald is handed her award at ceremony. (Randy Antlep)

Bigenwald received the award on March 31 from four servicemen in the boardroom at LT. Special Education division chair Brian Mahoney and superintendent Kilrea were also in attendance.

“It is always nice when teachers can be rewarded for their hard work and dedication,” Mahoney said. “When I heard the good news, it did not come as a surprise at all.”

Bigenwald has been working at LT since 1994. She has a bachelor’s degree in Special Education from Illinois State University and a master’s degree in Counseling from Lewis University.

“When working with students, she demonstrates the perfect balance of holding them accountable

while also listening to and validating their concerns, Mahoney said. “With her colleagues, Mrs. Bigenwald is a team player who is constantly making decisions based on what is best for students.”

She is very humbled to have received this award for all of her efforts as an educator. However, she teaches because she loves her students, not to get recognition, Bigenwald said.

“I love teaching the students that I teach, seeing them graduate at the end of the year, moving on and being successful,” Bigenwald said. “I love when my former students come back and tell me how well they’re doing and what they’re doing in terms of careers.”

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“I thought it was really cool, I didn’t really expect Gov. Rauner to come to LT,” Brian Zak ‘17 said. “According to my history teacher, we actually have never had a [sitting] governor come to our school, and I thought it was a really cool opportunity to be a part of those one or two classes that got to see him.”

On the other hand, according to Megan Chrzas ‘16, Rauner only opened up to students in front of the media.

“It felt like everything he said was very scripted,” Chrzas. “He didn’t really talk to us until the cameras were there and on.”

The governor was received by Fuentes, Class Board President Kalyn Harris ‘16 and Remijas who accompanied Rauner as he visited a Jewelry and Metalsmithing class during fourth period in addition to walking around the upper and lower levels of the library before talking to juniors in the Reber Center.

Following the Q&A session the governor and Jim Durkin, state representative for the 82nd district, addressed questions from local Chicagoland media in a brief press conference outside of the Reber Center in front of the LTHS Hall of Fame.

Rauner took the time to discuss achieving bipartisanship in Illinois’ General Assembly before lawmakers’ session ends at the end of the month.

“Emotions run high these are difficult decisions, these are big decisions,” Rauner said. “I think frankly it’s hard, we’re trying to hold sense in negotiations underneath a lot of glare, a lot of focus and deservedly so. I’m trying to respect the process and not talk too much about what’s being discussed in the working groups of the legislature and hope they get it done by May 31. We have to stay persistent about gaining reforms for our state government.”

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Special education teacher Jennifer Bigenwald received the Vita Plena award in March 2015, an award that highlights excellence in teaching at LT. Bigenwald was unaware that she and all of the district employees who had earned similar awards were put into a pool for Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) to choose from. So when Bigenwald won the Western Springs VFW Post 10778 Teacher of the Year award, she was surprised.

“I did not even know that my name went into this pool,” Bigenwald said. “So when [superintendent Dr. Tim Kilrea] came up and told me that day, I was just flabbergasted. I thought he was joking.”

The award was even more special to Bigenwald because her sister in-law informed her about a dream she had the previous night about Bigenwald’s late mother, in which her mother said she was watching her and she was proud of her. It made the award sentimental, Bigenwald said.

“Later that day when Dr. Kilrea came up and told me [about the award], it kind of brought back that dream, so I started to cry,” Bigenwald said.

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Legalized land In November 2012 Washington and Colorado became the first two states in the U.S. to legalize marijuana.

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Epileptic student lobbies for marijuana LT student marches to hill, helps fight for legalization of medical marijuana

by Abby King @abigailann_01 Hugh O’Donnell ‘18 has conquered more obstacles than people triple his age. Diagnosed with epilepsy, which is a neurological disorder marked by seizures, loss of consciousness or convulsions, at the age of six, O’Donnell was never given the luxury of a normal childhood. Doctors prescribed numerous amounts of medications with extreme side effects.

These medications were oftentimes worse than the seizures, Hugh’s mother Kelly O’Donnell said.

After Hugh’s long struggle to find the proper medication for his specific type of epilepsy, he is currently 22 months seizure-free. This is one of the reasons why the Epilepsy Foundation of a Greater Chicago selected him to help lobby for medical marijuana on April 22-24 in Washington D.C. at Teens Speak Up 2016.

“I only had six or seven seizures from first to second grade when the medicine worked like it was supposed to,” Hugh said. “But, third grade was when the medications stopped responding. I was missing school and eventually had to be hospitalized. I tried about eight or nine different medications over that year alone, and because the seizures were uncontrollable, I was having anywhere from 50-100 seizures a day. I was essentially not even conscious because after you seize you pass out. I didn’t feel like I was living anymore.”

The anti-epileptic drugs doctors prescribe for preventing seizures are highly addictive and only work in about 60 percent of patients. It takes four to six weeks to reach therapeu-

tic levels and if it fails, it takes that long to come off of the drugs safely.

Due to this, there has been a push across the nation to reschedule marijuana from Schedule I, where it is grouped alongside heroin, to a lower level. The high schedule makes it difficult to be researched and prescribed, because most teaching hospitals receive federal funding.

Children who have taken medical marijuana instead of the anti-epileptic drugs have seen positive effects in as little as three weeks with no side effects, Kelly said.

“The medications were almost as bad as the seizures themselves, because they would cause terrible side effects,” Hugh said. “You never really knew because no one responds to the medication the same way. Rashes, motor skill problems, I couldn’t even walk or answer questions due to the side effects. A lot of the medications kids are currently taking are a lot more toxic than medical marijuana, but for some reason, lawmakers don’t want to push it.”

The main concern is that medical marijuana can be seen as a gateway drug and that there needs to be more research on the topic; however, few studies have been done on medical marijuana due to its high-ranking schedule. THC, the chemical that causes the “high” in marijuana, is taken out of so only the cannabis oil remains, Hugh said.

At the conference in D.C., teens shared their stories with congressmen and pushed to reschedule, legalize and increase funding for research of medical marijuana.

“The irony of it was that we were not comfortable letting him go on the eighth grade field trip to D.C. because of his epilepsy, and now he is given the opportunity to go because of his epilepsy,” Kelly said. “It was very empowering for Hugh to be able to go and tell his story and try to help

O’Donnell and mom pose by the U.S. Treasury. (Kelly O’Donnell)

to make a change in our laws. We are so unbelievably proud of him.”

The conference was two days long, which consisted of mingling with others who suffer from epilepsy. The second day, they were trained on how to lobby congressmen and how to answer possible questions they may be asked. The third day, Hugh spoke to Illinois congressmen Dan Lipinski, Dick Durban and Mark Kirk.

“I think my brother is one of the strongest people I know,” Audrey O’Donnell ‘16 said. “I think that by going to D.C. and raising awareness and money for this disease, he feels like he can make a difference for others who are in the situation he used to be in.”

NC to install air conditioning LT offers two new Buildings, grounds to fit more rooms with AC capabilities math courses The area that is highlighted at left is the location where the AC will be installed at NC on all four levels. (Kevin Mitros)

by MelRose Buckler @amrbucks608

After the installation of a chiller at NC in the summer of 2014 that allowed for air conditioning in parts of the building, this summer, the buildings and grounds will expand the capacity for which the chiller can air condition rooms, Buildings and Grounds director Kevin Mitros said.

“Our goal from the building and grounds perspective is to provide an environment that’s safe and comfortable,” Mitros said. “I know that even when I was in high school and college that when you’re sitting in a classroom that’s 95 degrees, everything is sticking together and you really can’t concentrate, so that’s really not an ideal learning environment.”

The installation of the cooling units in classrooms will begin on Tuesday, May 31—immediately after graduation. Mitros plans on having everything complete by Aug. 8, which is just in time for registration for the 2017 school year and the hot weather.

“The heat in the classrooms can get really bad when it’s hot out, so air conditioning should make it easier to concentrate so that we can actually pay attention to the teacher rather than being distracted by how uncomfortable we are,” Brenna Sheehan ‘17 said.

In 2014, when the chiller and cooling tower were installed at NC, only a few classrooms at NC were able to utilize the new system, due to lack of funding and installation time, Mitros said. But this year, they decided to allocate some of the Buildings and Grounds budget to expanding the cooled rooms in the building.

“A big initiative like this should always be done in phases; it helps with finances and planning,” Mitros said. “You don’t want to take on too many things too quickly because then things could turn into a disaster.”

This year, they plan to install the cooling units in 17 classrooms and several offices on the east side of the building between exit one and exit two on all four floors. However, Mitros is optimistic that in the future, NC will add additional cooling to classrooms as budgets and opportunites permit.

“We are always trying to better the environment for the students so they have an optimum environment to learn,” he said.

Many students are looking forward to cooler classrooms because it will help them concentrate better while learning.

“I think having air conditioning will positively impact learning because students can be more focused on learning rather than the sweat dripping down them,” Olivia Raphael ‘17 said. “In the few air conditioned classes I have, I’m more comfortable and I get more work done because I’m not sitting thinking about how hot I am.”

Additional classes to be implemented into LT’s schedule

by Juliana Halpin @jhalps315

In an effort to provide a math class for all students during their senior year, LT will be adding two new math courses to the 2016-2017 school year.

The two new courses will each be a single semester course in Calculus III and Linear Algebra, and will be taught by math teacher Rebecca Sturdy. Any student who has taken either Calculus AB or Calculus BC during junior year is eligible to enroll in the classes, according to math division chair Ismael Zamora. Students who are coming out of Calculus BC have the option to take both Calculus III and Linear Algebra during their senior year while students coming out of Calculus AB will have the option to sign up for Linear Algebra first semester and the second semester of BC calculus.

“I am excited to have the opportunity to take this class and be able to challenge myself,” Calculus BC student Vincent Zona ‘17 said. “I think it was a great idea by LT to add this course; it allows students the chance to continue practicing their calculus skills and further explore various topics even after they’ve completed [Calculus] AB or BC.”

Students enrolled in the courses will also have the opportunity to receive dual credit through Moraine Valley Community College (MVCC). In order to qualify for dual credit, any student coming out of Calculus BC must have a certain score going into the class, as decided by MVCC and pay an extra fee.

If students get a certain grade in the class, they will receive MVCC transcript credit which can then be taken to any college or university, Zamora said. In efforts to include as many students as possible, LT has alleviated some of the scores and allowed students to enroll in the courses without the dual credit option.

“I think that LT is well-prepared for [the class],” Zona said. “I don’t mind being the guinea pig for a year in hopes that LT will keep improving this course so that future kids can have this same opportunity.”

In the years past, LT has provided students with a study hall where they were allowed to take an online math course through University of Illinois. Due to the cost, individual students had to pay and the lack of a one-on-one experience with a teacher, the math division feels offering the two new classes is a better alternative, Zamora said.

“Our hopes are to eventually make this a capstone course for students who are really interested in math and science,” Zamora said.

Science Olympiad places at state competition LT students place fourth at competition, prepare for next season

by Grace Palmer @gpalmz32

When a group of LT Science Olympiad (Sci Oly) competitors walked down the hall at a typical meet this year, it was not uncommon for someone to start singing the Spice Girls anthem, “If You Wanna Be My Lover” or the NSync hit, “I Want You Back.” These serenades, however, were not just out of the blue; the whole Sci Oly team was dressed as different ‘90s bands.

“Honestly, nothing is better than coming out of a challenging test on biology or chemistry and seeing one of your teammates running around in cheesy costumes, singing movie theme songs up and down the halls,” Sci Oly captain Mike Le ‘16 said.

While the group had fun experimenting with different themes, such as Disney characters and safari animals, they also had a lot of success at the state meet on April 15-16, earning the fourth place title.

“We lost a fair amount of seniors last year, and there was some worry that without them we would be at a real loss,” Le said. “However, I feel that our team really applied themselves as the competition neared, and although we didn’t improve our overall placement compared to last year, many events that were once weaknesses dramatically improved.”

Practice for the state meet began at the beginning of the year, captain Claire O’Connor ‘17 said. The team competes at different high schools on some Saturdays, takes practice tests from previous years and does outside research.

“We want [Sci Oly] to be no prior knowledge needed,” advisor Bruce Falli said. “Students have to prepare for their different events which requires a lot of practice.”

Besides all the hard work and numerous trials during the

Sci Oly students pose in Hawaiian gear. (Bruce Falli)

season, the students on the team were able to learn valuable skills that will greatly benefit them in the long run.

“Kids keep [Sci Oly] on their resume until their first job,” Falli said. “It gives them exposure to content they don’t normally see [and] a lot of kids chose their major based on the different events.”

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Dynamic dialect Sign language is the third most widely used language in the U.S., behind English and Spanish.

Student explores ocean ASL class creates demand LT junior learns Ocean Exploration

ASL now available in summer school as language credit

by Garrett Ariana @garrettariana3

by Katie Palermo @thekatester223

For a seven-day stretch this summer Noah Reardon ‘17 will be waking up alongside a 31-person science team, 17 crew members and seven other incoming high school seniors from around the country on the 211-foot research vessel, the EV Nautilus, somewhere in the eastern Pacific Ocean.

This endeavor will conclude the five-week Ocean Exploration Trust Honors Research Program at the University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography (URI GSO) that Reardon was one of eight high schoolers to be accepted into.

“Learning all of the science will be awesome, but meeting the people in the field and in the program will be the most beneficial,” Reardon said.

One of these people that Reardon will be interacting with is the program leader and Director of the Center for Oceanography at URI GSO, Dr. Robert Ballard, or more commonly recognized as the man who discovered the wreck of the Titanic in 1985.

“I haven’t studied too

Scientists work aboard the Nautilus. (John Reardon)

much yet with ocean exploration so I’m very excited,” Reardon said. “The nice thing about the ocean exploration and oceanography is that it ties in a lot of other technology like remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs).”

Focusing on geology, biology, archaeology, chemistry and computer science, Reardon and the crew will be exploring new realms of oceanography and how it relates to exploration, according to oceanexplorationtrust.org by attending lectures and shadowing graduate students.

“In sixth or seventh grade I did a robotics merit badge [for Boy Scouts] and got interested in Mindstorms NXT, a Lego robotics kit, and it just progressed from there because I had some previous programming experience,” Reardon said.

“I heard [Ballard] talk at a

STEM convention I attended, which got me interested [in the program].”

Reardon has been on Science Olympiad all three of his years at LT and has worked with Chris Lacny ‘17 for 200-300 hours this year alone for not only the club, but a couple other projects together.

The duo placed first in a competition at the state Science Olympiad tournament at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in April for a robotic arm they created.

“We both work until the job gets done,” Lacny said. “[Reardon] is very good at coming up with creative solutions to problems that we face, as well as learning and picking things up quickly. That’s one of the most important skills going into any kind of new environment, so I think he’ll do excellently there.”

American Sign Language (ASL) is accepted as a second language credit in many colleges and universities. Until this upcoming summer ASL had only been a club at LT, but this summer ASL will be introduced as a course for the first time.

“There was a concern that student interest would not be there to sustain a four year ASL sequence,” Director of Curriculum and Instruction Scott Eggerding said, “In order to determine interest, we decided to offer it in summer school.”

In the past few years Mandarin Chinese has lost popularity among students as a second language. While there are many language choices at LT such as German, Spanish, Latin, French and Italian, expanding the horizon of second languages for students is a goal of Assistant Principal Adam Davis.

“Providing students the option to work and communicate with a hearing impaired

individual or group is a wonderful addition to have,” Davis said.

Like many of LT’s courses, ASL is something that not many schools offer. The class includes many unique elements such as having access to a video camera or webcam to record homework assignments to submit. The basics of sign language vocabulary, grammar, spacing and appropriate non-manual markers will be taught, along with deaf culture, knowledge of deafness and technology used by those who are deaf.

By piloting ASL during the summer, LT’s Curriculum Developing Team is testing if the class will receive enough demand to become a new addition. If the class obtains enough traffic, it would be added to the Fine Arts department as a Foreign or World language.

“Students often look for enrichment classes during the summer,” principal Dr. Brian Waterman said.

Special education teacher Colleen Gibbons, advisor of the ASL club, will be teaching both semesters this summer. The class has a maximum capacity of 30 students. Currently the first semester in summer school is full, and the second semester is close behind.

SUMMER ASL Dictionary

Compiled below are some summer-themed American Sign Language signs.

“AIRPLANE”

“BEACH”

“DANCE”

“ICE CREAM”

“LION”

“olympics”

“POPCORN”

“SWIM”

compiled by Caroline Konstant and Sydney Hansen

Source: www.babysignlanguage.com

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Amazing Amelia

Amelia Earhart had to go to six different high schools, but still managed to graduate in time.

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Read on to discover how LT uses the past to pave the way for Vita Plena, “The quest for the fulfilling life.”

Class of ‘16 senior gift

Staff and students preserve LT’s history for the future Students help art teacher discover past of LT

by Izy Scott @3izy3

Imagine Amelia Earhart speaking to you in a high school auditorium, or Civil War veterans present at a Veterans Day Assembly. Imagine rising from your desk with your classmates during World War II as a live horn blasts “Taps” from the bell tower.

In other words, imagine being a student at LT decades ago.

Thanks to the recent efforts of an archives project at LT, art teacher Patrick Page—along with the help of LT students, faculty and alumni—trudged through LT’s storage of old yearbooks and newspapers and found evidence that those events, and many more, really did occur at LT. “It’s an interesting social history,” Page said. “You can see the larger macro history represented in the micro scale of LT.” Page presented the history of one of these micro histories of LT on April 13.

The history of the Parthenon Frieze replica that lines the hallways of the Reber Center.

The original Parthenon Frieze is an ancient Greek mold created for a cella, or tomb, and Joseph C. Llewelyn decided to purchase and display plaster casts of the Parthenon Frieze outside of the Reber Center in 1928 as a way to conceptually complete the building addition taking place at the time, Page said.

Paying specific attention to presentation and details such as lighting, Llewelyn used the plaster casts as a way to signify the communal meaning of the Reber Center.

The original Parthenon Frieze consists of many panels which are all currently restored and displayed at the British Museum.

Contrastingly, LT’s replicas were scattered throughout the school after a remodeling of the Reber hallway, and have been discovered in various conditions by Page—one replica panel had a hole punched through the center—to be restored and displayed outside of the Reber Center.

The task of repainting LT’s vibrant history from storage, black and white photos and crumbling copies of yearbooks is one con-

Students celebrate the 31-0 state championship basketball team in 1970. (Patrick Page)

Side-by-side comparison of outside the Reber Center. Left: 1920s. Right: 2016 (Izy Scott/LION)

taining more work than his masters project, Page said. Through implementing LT’s history in the classroom, public presentations and a walking historical tour on March 19, however, Page has been able to reign in the attention and help of some of the most influential people to LT’s history: students.

“It’s fun that at any moment while teaching, I can pull an event from LT’s history to relate the material to students,” Page said.

“All of a sudden, it makes learning personal in a way that it wasn’t before.”

One student who was inspired by Page’s passion for LT’s history is Cat Mossing ‘16, who worked four hours a day for five weeks this summer assisting Page in scanning over 1,500 old yearbook pages dating as far back as 1903.

“The goal is to get more awareness and to help people understand how much history is actually in our school,” Mossing said.

“There’s so much more to LT than just a school.”

Many other students have helped Page with retracing the history of LT, and former LT students have written college thesis es-

says on the material. LT graduate Madeline McDermott ‘11 is available online through the University of Dayton titled “Archivum Plena: The Quest for a Fulfilling Past.” Many senior classes have gotten involved and restored artifacts like an original Reber Center pillar as their senior gift to the school.

“People sometimes are cynical about high school, but there’s a lot to be proud of at LT,” Page said. “There are so many unique things, but most people don’t know the history that is here.”

With support from alumni, faculty, students and various clubs, the electronic documentation of LT will remain a resource for future generations, Page said. From national events like the John F. Kennedy assassination to local fashion trends exposed in old copies of LION, Page’s team of unofficial LT historians continue to dive into the past with the goal of preserving it for the future.

“Things that we may not think have historical value now will in 50-100 years,” Mossing said. “You don’t find new [artifacts] every day, but it’s worth the time when you do find them.”

Class board creates mosaic History of gifts Class board uses Vita Plena as theme for senior class gift

by Lea Voytovich @leaaa21

This year, the senior Class Board designed, built and installed a “Vita Plena” mosaic in the basement as the 2016 class gift. Wooden letters covered in crushed glass and ceramic tile, accompanied by circles of the same style, spell out LT’s motto on the wall near the WLTL studio.

“We liked the idea for the mosaic because it was unique, personal and relatively cost effective,” Senior Class Board President Kalyn Harris ‘16 said. “From the beginning we wanted a gift that would really leave a positive mark on LT, the same way LT has left a positive mark on us.”

Class gifts are a tradition with many schools and universities. They serve as a way for students to give back and say “thank you” to their schools, Student Ac-

tivities Director Peter Geddeis said. Each class board fundraises for its gift.

The planning for the gift began in August and the production took about a month, Harris said. Before installing the mosaic, Class Board members designed the look of each circle and letter, found pieces of glass that would complete them, transferred the pieces and pasted them on the adhesive. After 24 hours the letters were then grouted. The installation of the pieces onto the wall occurred on March 25.

“We liked Vita Plena not just because it would be simple to do but because it is the motto of our school and we wanted to create something that would highlight the words that LT really lives,” Harris said.

Originally, the mosaic was supposed to be one board, but Class Board found that it would be easier to do it in smaller pieces.

“We like to consider the mosaic a hidden treasure,” said Harris. “It isn’t in a central location, but it will be a cool discovery to find if you get lost in NC.”

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The 2016 senior class board donated the mural pictured at the top of the page.

Check out these class gifts from years past. compiled by Lea Voytovich

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LION Chatter “Odors do not seep, they drift.”

-Bailey Blum ‘16

NEWS

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“MelRose, I’m turning into you. I keep crying.”

-Heidi Hauch ‘16

The Eurythmic Dance Company took the stage at the NC Reber Center for the Performing Arts May 5, 6 and 7.

“EPIC: ARE YOU READY?” featured dances choreographed by both students and professionals.

(Anna Meyers-Caccitolo/Eurythmic Dance Company)

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LION Chatter “I’m gonna go to the bathroom so I can keep eating more.”

-Drew Cushing ‘16

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So here we are, the end of school. So sad, so sad. But, before you head out for the summer, feast your eyes on one last section of the grid. It’s all seniors, so this is your chance to say goodbye!

I’m not a soccer fan. I don’t enjoy watching 90-plus minutes of running around with only a shot here and there, but keeping up with Leicester City (pronounced LESS-ter, for some odd British reason) and their road to the Premier League Philip Smith championship has been fun. The team, which barely avoided relegation (getting kicked out of the league for being terrible) last year, had 5,000-1 odds to win it all going into the season, and right now English bookies are struggling to pay out about 25 million pounds of winnings. The odds were better for the Loch Ness Monster to be found (some bookies were offering about 500-1 for this year). But the real credit for the victory goes to the dead guy.

The body of King Richard III of England, immortalized in Shakespeare’s play named after him, was missing ever since he was killed in battle in 1485. Hastily buried by his few remaining friends so his body would not be desecrated, it was discovered by scientists under a Leicester parking lot in late 2012. Odds of finding the royal corpse? The experts had put it at 18-1 for the foreseeable future. And right when the body was pulled out from under a reserved parking spot after just months of looking, Leicester City FC started to look good again.

A lifelong Leicester fan, Leigh Herbert, a British plumber, put a slightly tipsy bet of five pounds on the team.

Now he has thousands. Placing a bet that had the same odds as Elvis being found alive didn’t discourage him. “If I’d have spent five pounds trying to find as much excitement, I couldn’t have got it,” Herbert said in an interview the BBC. But the truly amazing thing here isn’t just the winners, it’s the story. Just look at it from an American football fan’s perspective. Imagine the Cleveland Browns winning the Super Bowl. Now, this is a team that was 3-13 last year, hasn’t been in the playoffs since 2002 and last won a championship in 1964. Their odds currently are 150-1. So imagine the Browns winning the Super Bowl twice in a row. It’s still more likely than what happened in English soccer.

What I’m really excited for here is the movie. I can see actors vying to play Leicester coach Claudio Ranieri, an old Italian soccer coach, viewed as kind of a has-been, and turn the team around in just over a year. Imagine half “Hoosiers,” half “Miracle,” with maybe a tiny bit of “Cool Runnings” sprinkled in for comic relief. It could be amazing.

But in all honesty, Leicester City’s victory reminds us something important about life in general. There is nothing that is truly impossible.

Improbable, yes, but impossible, no.

And if someone works hard enough, wants it enough and puts himself or herself out on the line, they might just succeed.

They might also fail. The last time Leicester City has even been this close was the 1928-29 season. But decades of failing unmatched by anyone but the Chicago Cubs didn’t discourage them.

So there’s a chance that Obama will play professional English cricket, Kim Kardashian will be elected president in 2020 and yetis will be scientifically discovered. Because those are the other 5,000-1 odds English bookies are offering. I’ll take them.

And maybe, just maybe, when we are talking about Leicester City and their road to victory in the Premier League, I might just call the sport of soccer a different name.

Football.

What are the odds?

What teacher are you taking to prom?

You are going to WalMart to buy three items for a senior prank. What are they?

What movie describes your summer plans?

LT adds a last-minute graduation requirement.

What is it?

Mr. Eric Bjornstad.

Goldfish, Legos and a gallon of milk.

“Weekend at Bernie’s.”

All overdue library fees must be paid back in slave labor.

Mr. Ryan Gerenstein.

Except then I couldn’t wear heels.

Laxatives and a Slip ‘N Slide. That’s it.

Lemony Snicket’s “A Series of Unfortunate Events.”

Post at least one Instagram picture informing the public Snowball forms come out tomorrow.

Male: Mr. John Seiple.

Female: Mrs. Alyssa Brands.

Vegetable oil, olive oil, popcorn.

“Don’t Be a Menace to South Central.”

All students must purchase something at Citgo after school.

Mr. Sam Robinson, his everyday salmon shirt will go with my dress.

Bubble wrap, sloppy joe’s and a brunette wig.

“High School Musical 3”- I expect that LT has a song/dance break in the middle of graduation.

Attend a class taught by the Obama is CIA Guy. [ed. note: taught directly from his parents’ basement.]

Ms. Kristine Blachinski.

Three lost kids and label them 1,2 and 4.

“Dirty Dancing.”

Pull the fire alarm.

Mr. Peter Geddeis for backstage access.

Water balloons for a midday water balloon fight, jello packets to put in the pool for an afternoon snack and a bouncy house for obvious reasons.

“Aquamarine.”

Hallway etiquette. [ed. note: OOOOOOOH.]

Sebe Valdez ‘16

Clare Hauch ‘16

John Hurley ‘16

Tessa Dougerty ‘16

Jack Cushing ‘16

Stephanie Findley ‘16

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LettersToTheEditor The following letter was written by LT sophomore Mikaela Larson ‘18. In the letter, she criticizes the policies of some NHL teams, which restrict the ticket sales and dress code of the fans of opposing teams.

As a hockey aficionado, the NHL playoffs are my favorite time of the year; however, that being said it makes me pretty mad too. I could never be angry with the actual National Hockey League, but the rules some organizations and stadiums create during this time are what aggravate me. The most infuriating are the different regulations for how the home team is able censor the away fans and their purchase of tickets, in addition to what they are able to wear.

The first instance I saw of the denial of ticket sales was with the Nashville Predators and their newfound rival, the Chicago Blackhawks. In 2013, the Predators launched the “Grow the Gold” campaign or to Chicagoans, the “Keep Red Out” campaign. It regulated from where tickets could be purchased for games; it did not allow the purchase of single game tickets when the visiting team was the Blackhawks, if your shipping or billing address was a Chicagoland zip code. If you did chose to buy tickets from Chicago, you had to buy tickets to two other games as well, neither of which could be Hawks games. The regulations were put in place following anger from season ticket holders for being outnumbered when compared to Blackhawks fans in Bridgestone Arena.

“Was that a home game? No.” Nashville Predators CEO Sean Henry said to Fox Sports after a game at Nashville full of Blackhawks fans. “I don’t know if there were 6,000 Chicago fans here or 9,000, it [does not] matter. We lost our home crowd edge.”

What I still cannot understand is that other organizations have followed. During the 2015 playoffs, the Tampa Bay

Lightning implemented sanctions on what fans could wear in their executive club levels.

“Please note that for all 2015 NHL playoff games at Amalie Arena only Tampa Bay Lightning team apparel (or neutral) will be permitted in these club and adjoining seating areas,” the statement said. “Fans wearing visiting team apparel will be asked to remove them while in these areas.” The statement then goes on to say no one will be kicked out for wearing the apparel of the other team, but will be forced to move to a new seat.

A new seat: that is something you cannot seem to find in the United Center, because of the number of hockey fans within Chicago. But sadly, not all cities embrace hockey as we do.

What comes to your mind when you think Nashville and Tampa Bay? Hockey? I did not think so. Nashville and Tampa Bay are not considered hockey cities as New York, Chicago, and St. Paul are; therefore, their chances of selling out are far less as their fan base is quite slim. So let me ask you again, would you prefer a sold-out crowd with everyone in there cheering at some point? Or do you want three-fourths capacity of almost all home fans? If Blackhawks fans were able to come to these games, they could show these growing fan bases what true and die-hard fans look like and then maybe one day they could sell out a stadium of more than 90-percent home fans.

If your team cannot win because there are some visiting team hecklers, talk about it with them because that is a completely different problem, do not take it out on people who want to spend a few hundred dollars at your establishment.

And remember, visitors are always welcomed in the United Center.

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LION Chatter “When does March Madness start this year?”

-Melrose Buckler ‘16

COLUMNS Thursday, May 19, 2016 n Page 8

LION Chatter “I live in LaGrange, no one’s carrying around Glocks.”

-Heidi Hauch ‘16

For the last issue of LION, we take the opportunity to give seniors on staff the chance to both reflect on their time at LT and to share the lessons they have learned. Please enjoy the Goodbye Columns.

An ode to millennials

PawsUp

n to Harriet Tubman being on the $20 billnothing says misogyny in America like complaining about a black woman replacing a slave owner on paper currency. n to Snapchat face swapsgoing from a soft 6 to a solid 8 with the click of a button. n to LT Class of 2016? n to putting question marks at the end of ordinary statements- a mysterious, yet tasteful touch. n to paper clips- the safe and child-friendly alternative to staples. n to my 8th grade yearbook- THE bible of awkwardness. n to ice cream trucksnothing gets my heart racing more than the sound of that familiar jingle. n to food trucks- the adult version of ice cream trucks, sans fun music. n to sunscreen- the best accessory. Stay protected this summer, kids, and remember, SPF is best. n to Lemonade-no longer just a refreshing summer beverage. n to the only reason I still attend music festivalsfanny packs. Stylish AND convenient.

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n to those 3 p.m. announcements- crushing archers’ dreams since 1983. n to music streaming free trials expiring- nothing is more depressing than hearing the first cringe-worthy ad after 3 months of freedom. n to “silly faces” group pictures-my face already is silly, the extra effort in unnecessary. n to public bathroomsyou either get a warm seat or a cold seat, either way it’s disgusting. n to the bathroom doors at NC- a true concussion hazard. n to realizing there’s no toilet paper after the deed is already done. n to La Grange not having a Snapchat filter-the Springs gets three but LG gets none?! n to the “where are you?” text from your parents- I could be at school and still question whether or not I’m supposed to be here. n to the Snapchat filters that are supposed to make you look cute- nice try, Snapchat. Nice try. n to inspirational quotes on classroom walls- nothing can make me feel better about bombing this math test. n to Tab- stealing our thunder on our distro day.

by Heidi Hauch Millennials. Cellphone carrying, media consumed, half dressed, trophy children. These are just a few characterizations assigned to the children born around the turn of the century-a.k.a. the students currently attending LT. As a millennial, I am constantly exposed to the critiques of my generation through the mouth of my elders and the pen of my fellow columnists.

There are hundreds of columns published with the sole intent of slamming our generation, and frankly, I am sick of hearing it. Like many of you, I am all too familiar with the pity-filled comments from adults that tend to go along the lines of, “when I was your age I had fun. I didn’t have my head buried in a device,” or my dad’s favorite, “when I was your age, I walked to school, uphill both ways.” Whatever the rhetoric is, adults like to remind us that their generation is, and their experience growing up was, far better than ours.

While I agree that my coming of age experience was far different than that of my parents, I refuse to accept that it was any worse. I had a phone by seventh grade and “surfing the internet” has long been a familiar phrase in my vocabulary, but those details of my youth never depleted my happiness.

With an iPhone, I can communicate with my friends who live miles away, I can celebrate an amazing moment by posting a picture commemorating it and I have access to unlimited information. Our perspective on technology is different from that of our parents because we have grown up around it and are familiar with a world reliant on technology. To us, technology is just another aspect of everyday life; it is not an evil thing that attacked us and left us dependent, obsessed and vulnerable.

Along with being technologically dependent, millennials are often portrayed as parentally dependent, and therefore, lazy. This characterization bothers me the most, as I have witnessed first hand the persistence and hard work that teenagers are capable of. Often, adults are frightened by the size of my textbooks and shocked at the amount of time I spend doing homework.

by Izy Scott

Play on

Remember Ring Around the Rosie?

You know, that game you would always play at camp even though no one particularly loved it or understood what was going on half of the time? That game where no matter how pointless it seemed to be whipping yourself in circles, you would “fall down” and couldn’t help but stand back up and start the game over again with a smile on your face?

Not to make the metaphor painfully obvious, but we’re all playing one giant game of Ring Around the LT. Metaphorically holding each other’s hands to keep the game going, moving in a circular fashion in order not to disturb the social flow; dizzy from repeating the short song day after day…

But then we all fall down. Like the ironically endless cliché, everything must come to an end. This time, however, when us seniors get back up expecting to rejoin hands and play another round of the game after May 29, we’ll find ourselves feverish and sweating as we are forced to seek out new hands to join; new circles to twirl and laugh in as we scatter nervously to college.

When graduation day comes, it will be a fall for me. A terrifying fall from the euphoric haven of LT down to the cold, moldy ground of college dorm rooms. Of course, college has the potential to be the greatest journey of anyone’s life, but we cannot forget the seamless circle we came from. I owe LT credit to half of who I am as a person today (the other half being predetermined genetics). From soccer to LION to NHS to my amazing teachers over the years, joining the whirlpool of 4,000 students taught my peers and me the importance of being unique in a world of stagnation.

With hundreds of clubs, athletics, courses and resources, LT is a school of abundance in all forms of the word. An abundance of intellect, of school spirit, of humor, of respect, even stairs. It’s a giant circle of positivity, safely encompassing the student body and letting us figure out the pattern for ourselves.

So now, as we break the circle and move on to find new ones, I challenge you seniors to go out in the world, find your new twirling circle of adulthood, take hands with your future classmates and change the way the circle is moving. Go out and play, but change the game for the better. Go be the best you can possibly be as an individual and then bring your new circle of peers with you.

Ring Around the LT taught us the rules of the twisting game of intellect and excitement, so now let’s all go out into the world and teach the world how to play with us.

The workloads that teenagers receive in high school today and the repercussions for not doing our work, are seemingly worse than they were 20 years ago. Also, let’s remember lazy people exist in every generation, not just ours.

Maybe me writing this column challenging the way today’s teenagers are labeled furthers that I am a “millennial”: a teenager who refuses to accept criticism and whines about what people think about them without actually doing anything about it. However, as someone who watched a 45-year-old man have a temper tantrum in a restaurant because he and his family had “been waiting for 25 minutes for a table and that couple over there just arrived and got a table(!)”, it is hard for me to accept that the generation I grew up in will forever dictate how I behave and how I treat other people.

My hope for LT students is that we will rise above the expectations of how Millennials are expected to live and behave. And if we can’t do that, we can always refer back to the age-old excuse, “you people raised us!”

Limitless

by Céilí Doyle

I do not consider myself a sage or the world’s most esteemed high school role model, but please bear with me as I attempt to condense my thoughts on these past four years into a few measly paragraphs. High school is nothing without the people and I believe we are irreparably changed by the people (students and teachers alike) who walk the halls of LT. I have been fortunate enough to forge friendships that I know will last a lifetime, but I know that many will be quick to dismiss high school and the baggage it has inevitably dragged alongside it for the past four years.

My challenge to the senior class is to not disregard the people you have met, the relationships you have built or the memories you have made all in order to carve space in your hearts and minds for the future. Cherish these people: whether it is a simple smile exchanged in a moment of classroom awkwardness in English with the friendly kid from across the room or scream-singing every single lyric of Childish Gambino’s “Bonfire” from the back of a car with your best friends on your drive home. Maybe you will struggle to remember your best friends’ names in 10 years, let alone the kid who smiled to you from across the room—or maybe you won’t.

The fact of the matter is, while we may be considered legal adults, we are not grown up. Wisdom, maturity and truly growing up all come at a date much later than graduation.

I am not suggesting that we should all bask in the glory of our time at LT, because obviously we won a few days and lost most throughout our collective four years. But I am making a bold declaration of my own: don’t forget high school and better yet, don’t forget the people. We have all made mistakes (myself included), but for every trip down a staircase and lost homework project there are moments that make it all worthwhile. Our community it what makes us one of the most unique high schools in the country and I wouldn’t trade it for the world.

As the late, great F. Scott Fitzgerald said, “For what it’s worth: it’s never too late or, in my case, too early to be whoever you want to be. There’s no time limit, stop whenever you want. You can change or stay the same, there are no rules to this thing.” Our future opportunities are boundless and I wish you all the best of luck, but I implore you: do not neglect your roots. Our high school years and the people we have surrounded ourselves with—whether we wanted to or not— have defined us all for better or worse and personally I know I will never forget these past four years.

Don’t overextend

by Abby King I have always been told that life is a compilation of decisions that you make. The good, the bad, the stupid and the brilliant all get jumbled into not only who you are, but who you become. I am going to be honest—the mere thought of freshman year terrified me. You’re talking to the girl who spent the first half hour of third period in the wrong World History class. I couldn’t read room numbers, let alone make decisions that would impact who I would become. However, I got through high school like everyone else, one essay, test and all-nighter at a time. Whether you have three years of high school left or are about to embark upon college, here are some of the lessons I learned the hard way: You’re not going to be the best at everything you do, and that’s okay. Sadly, we are not perfect. And no matter how hard we try in school or sports or extracurricular activities, there will always be someone better. What was difficult for me to realize at first is that this is not the end of the world. As long as you’re working hard and doing something you enjoy, you’re going to get fulfillment out of it. It’s a good goal to strive to be your best, but your best may be different than someone else’s. Comparing yourself to others instead of comparing who you are to who you were can get old very quick. Competition is one of the reasons I worked as hard as I did in high school, but it can destroy you just as easily as it can help you, so know and understand your limits.

Balance your highs and lows. I know we have all seen the ying/yang baloney and some of you may be guilty of even making it a caption on an Instagram, but there is a lot of truth in it. Whether you’re on top of the world or just had the worst day of your entire life, perspective has helped me be humble on the good days and laugh off the bad ones. You become what you project onto others, so “stay gracious and remember the best revenge is your paper,”— Beyoncé.

Find real friends. This is hard. I know being swept up in high school drama and expectations can make you feel like you need to be with a certain group and change who you are, but honestly, screw it. Be yourself and you will find a group that accepts you for you, I guarantee it (Men’s Wearhouse). The entire high school experience is much more meaningful when you have a group of people to share it with.

Reach out. But not, like, physically. Reach out to the quiet kid in your class and find out more about him. If you don’t know anyone in a room of people, introduce yourself to the friendliest-looking person. Reaching out and making connections with people who you can then wave to in the hallway or text on the weekends makes this school of 4,000 feel a whole lot smaller.

Stay involved, but not too involved. Ah, the struggles of high school. Something I was never quite able to nail down was the perfect balance of school and activities. Whether you take six APs, are a three-sport athlete or a combination of both, find things you’re passionate about and stick to them. I made the mistake of misjudging what I was capable of, and struggled through high school with multiple AP classes along with competing in three sports as well as several other activities. I absolutely loved everything I was involved with, but I found myself never being able to give 100 percent to one certain thing. The stress that came along with this was a lot to handle as well. However, here I am, all the wiser and ready to tackle college in a different way.

Becoming too involved and neglecting your school work can also be when the problems come in. Finding that perfect balance will not only help with your stress levels, but also with creating a stellar college application as well.

Thank you, LT, for giving us endless amounts of opportunities. Thanks to our teachers who pushed us to be our best and never settled for anything less. My time at LT is something I wouldn’t trade for the world, and for all of you who have a couple more years left: they go by in a flash, so enjoy it.

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“My life-long dream is to take a mom to prom.”

-Garrett Ariana ‘16

“Life is too short to wear underwear.”

-Gaby Sabatino ‘16

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We are part of the problem

As it stands now with over 4,000 students in attendance at LT, there are only four total social workers over the entirety of the four grades and two campuses. Let’s compare that with our neighbor, Hinsdale Central. They, on the other hand, have a population of about 2,500 students but double the number of social workers who are % of all lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age readily available to work with students.

How are LT students’ voices supposed to be heard when there are few to listen?

Because there is an undersupply of professionals with limited time to meet the demands of hundreds of struggling students, the school is The average delay between onset of symptoms coming up short in providing crucial and fundaand intervention is to years mental outlets for every student yearning for the attention that they so desperately need and, more importantly, deserve. An increase of education on these disorders paired with more professional help could be the first step to getting the school up to adolescents with mental illpar with its students’ needs. We, as a community, ness will receive the help could be a part of the movement that puts up a that they need throughout relentless fight against an unseen enemy invading their lifetime the minds of the ones we love the most.

Although improvement is essential moving forward, LT does, in fact, have outlets in place now for these issues in particular. However, those outlets may be neglected due to the fact that some may feel weak or judged for having the problems that they do. It doesn’t matter how many resources are offered to students, if those resources aren’t met with constant positive reinforcement for students to express their troubles in Build a support system times of need, then those outlets don’t serve their We can talk all we want about our commuultimate purpose. Simply having a speak-up line nity and the support we give one another but won’t do the trick.

Source: National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) the numbers speak for themselves. With an Professional insight compiled by Gaby Sabatino outstanding number of three alleged mental Furthermore, LION received the opportuhealth-related deaths in just the past year involvto be done. We can only hope that, personal struggles. nity to sit down with a Licensed Clinical Social ing LT students alone, this is no longer a personal as a school moving forward, we can When dealing with mental health Worker and parent of LT students or individual problem but an learn from the past and do everything disorders, the last thing a student about her experience working epidemic that should resonate Our position: Due to trageshould consider is that he or she is with students who struggle with in our power to make sure history dies occurring throughout with every single person in doesn’t repeat itself. This is a wake-up alone in their fight. More often than mental health issues both inside the LT community. Between the community in the past call to the administration and teachers not, there are several other people the entirety of the students, year, LT, as a school, should and outside school environments. of LT. Listen to what your students trying to cope with the same problems The source asked to remain anonteachers and administration, reevaluate how it approaches have been trying to tell you: we need as someone else. If we could just break we have to step up as a united situations related to mental ymous; however, she has seen your help and it is about time you down the barrier and open those front in order to really show health involving students and first hand how school systems can give it to us. Find the balance between students up to a world of support, no clash with the ethical and moral the people struggling around reform its educational outlets complete intervention and neglect. longer will we have to experience the responsibilities of a professional us that they should not be same anguish of losing a peer to the in order to assist struggling psychologist and also the aversive Administer weekly or monthly supashamed, embarrassed or port groups and educational meetings deteriorating state of his or her own students in their fight to battle effects the lack of resources can afraid of talking about their in order for your students to feel mind. Thus, we are reminded that no various mental illnesses. have on students.

Our source personal mental health probwelcomed and acknowledged in their man is an island. gives professional insight on deallems.

The Voice of Lyons Township Students Since 1910 ing with mental health and narrows in on suicide We need to spark the conversation. We need specifically, based on her experience: to change the rhetoric behind talking about “I think if we focus on what LT does correctly mental health. We need to be more open and and then add additional hiring of mental health accepting to those who need us the most. We resources during something like in the aftermath need to completely transform the way we are of a suicide, then it would only help,” she said. handling individual cases involving mental “Also, it is important for people to have an avenue health. for grief. The idea that a suicide needs to be kept Education is key Open Forum quiet and not acknowledging the person who But before that, we need to become educated.

The opinion section of Lion is a public forum. Opinions expressed in columns and letters passed does a disservice to those who are grieving Depression is not simply being sad or having a to the editor are the opinions of individuals. Letters to the editor must be signed and and to those who are struggling. It is understood represent only the views of the signed writer. bad day; eating disorders aren’t just the act of that there has to be a balance, but misinformachoosing not to eat; substance abuse is way more Editorials tion amongst teens is worse. I think the social than an addiction. These disorders are just as Editorials represent the collective opinion of the entire Lion staff. The idea for the staff workers at LT do a phenomenal job, but you can complex as the people who battle them every editorial will come from the Opinions Editor or suggestions of the other editors and staff never have enough social and emotional support. day and feel as though they are silenced by this members. One writer will compose each editorial.

It could make a difference if each campus had an ever-present stigma that needs to be eradicated additional crisis counselor to provide support.”

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Another aspect to take into consideration is parts that make up these disorders, we need more the power of social media. Nowadays students than just a semester of health class or occasional Subscriptions have the ability to learn information about the group guidance meetings that preach the same, Yearly subscriptions can be purchased for $10. passing of one of their peers before it is officially repetitive information we have been hearing Lion 2015-16 Staff confirmed and thus, the administration must since middle school: Garrett Ariana, Editor-in-Chief adapt its approach entirely.

The constant cycle “If you know anyone who is in danger, tell a Gaby Sabatino, Managing Editor of Print Content of breaking news through social and conventrusted adult.”

Drew Cushing, Managing Editor of Online Content/Social Media Content tional media outlets alike leaves little time for the “It is important that you speak up about your Thomas Atseff, Assistant Online/Social Media Editor school and students to react. Therefore, it is more friends’ problems.”

Izy Scott, Art Director necessary now than ever that the administration “Report any signs of suicide.”

MelRose Buckler, Ceili Doyle, News Editors tries to move towards a plan that incorporates the All of these statements are simply introducLea Voytovich, Assistant News Editor effects that social media could have on students’ tory—just scratching the surface of what really Philip Smith, Opinions Editor immediate responses. needs to be said. As mental health problems are Bailey Blum, Sports Editor “It is important to consider that, with techso prominent in teenagers and young adults, we Charlie Stelnicki, Assistant Sports Editor nology, kids learn fast about situations,” she said. need to go deeper into understanding how we can Lauren Hucko, Abby King Pulse Editors “That also allows misinformation to flow fast. I supply the necessary resources to make a change Tim Mikulski, Assistant Pulse Editor believe that this can be handled with grace, but it in the education and handling of these issues.

Heidi Hauch, Business Manager must be handled directly and respectfully to keep We can’t just ignore and cast away obvious signs Kristen Roemer, Photo Editor students safe.” of trouble because we get uncomfortable talking Sheridan Spiess, Caroline Konstant, Copy Editors about them. It is the school’s responsibility to Moving forward Mary Sullivan, Adam Janicki, Juliana Halpin, Lucy Schaefer, Grace Palmer, Hallie educate its students, to the best of its ability, What is being done now is simply not enough.

Coleman, Katie Palermo, Sydney Hansen, Reporters about problems that threaten the safety of the Even though there is only so much a school can Owen Swanson, Editorial Cartoonist students they’re obligated to protect. do to help its students, there is definitely more In honor of Mental Health Awareness month, here are some startling facts that you should know: if we were to take 100 random Americans, 18 would suffer from an anxiety disorder, more than six would have a developmental disorder (including ADHD and autism spectrum disorder), seven would have suffered from an eating disorder at one point of their lives, another seven would have a substance abuse problem and about 17 would struggle with depression. Overall, 25 percent of those 100 people would be suffering from a condition that attacks the minds of people we come across every single day.

The point of this article is not to ramble off facts about the significance of this epidemic, but rather to bring to light something much more important.

It is time we talk about the impact and implications that mental health has had, and will continue to have, on so many of our dear friends and loved ones. It is more common now than ever that a majority of people can speak to the truth behind the detrimental effects mental health could have on someone. Whether it be a personal experience, a close friend/relative or an acquaintance, every day there is a person out there who is fighting a seemingly never-ending battle with themselves. The fighting has begun, the damage has been done and now it is time that we speak up about these problems with the same strength that it has taken to suppress them.

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Glory be to the girls The ladies who chose to participate in competitive church league bring fun, fire, recreational hoops to new levels

by Céilí Doyle @cadoyle_18

Between layup lines with players dressed in nun warm-up costumes amid chants of “Thou Shall Not Lose” and pre-game Sun Salutations (a series of intricate yoga poses), the girls’ church league teams do not mess around.

While all 10 teams remain both dedicated and competitive contenders, the atmosphere surrounding the courts of local parishes is ultimately about having a fun experience before, during and after the game.

Games are generally held on Saturdays anywhere from noon to 7 p.m. Playoffs will begin for the first time in the history of the league on Saturday, May 21. All teams make the initial cut, but the games are single elimination.

Despite the buildup for this year’s playoffs, most girls in the league are just excited to play together every weekend regardless.

“What I really like the most about girls’ church league is you can play super competitive sports in other places, but church league is about having a really fun time with your St. Francis-Xavier’s upperclassmen team faces off against St. pals,” First Congressional Church of Western Springs (First Francis-Xavier’s freshmen team during tip-off. (Julia Hughes) Congo) member Bridget Kirby ‘16 said. “While you are still playing a sport and being competitive, after the game you also ends my team has won with a buzzer-beater three-pointer.” just laugh it off no matter if you win or lose.”

According to Congo’s Jen Grissim ‘16, girls’ church league The girls’ league differs vastly from the intense showcase is defined by each team’s unique traditions. between the athletes of the boys’ league during the winter.

“We typically listen to Space Jams,” Grissim said. “After“The girls’ league is a lot more fun,” St. Francis-Xavi- wards there’s a lot of cheering and whether we win or lose we er’s Julia Hughes ‘16 said. “I don’t think we have as many always chant ‘scoreboard.’ ‘evil rivalries’ as the guys Ultimately, for all teams “What I really like the most about girls’ do. They can honestly be involved the season is not insane sometimes, but the church league is you can play super comgeared towards a championgirls are a lot more focused ship win or even a winning petitive sports in other places, but church on having fun while still record for that matter. Even the league is about having a really fun time with coaches appreciate the enthusiwinning.”

And winning is someasm the girls have regardless of your pals.” thing St. Francis-Xaiver’s the score board at the end of -Bridget Kirby ‘16 upperclassmen team, with the second half. an undefeated record, knows very well. According to “In my opinion, the girls’ league is not as competitive of a Hughes, the plan is for Francis to release a hype video in a league as the boys. Part of that might be because the league has couple of weeks for the championship game. not been around for as long and part of it might be because the The league’s legacy extends beyond wins of course, and girls take a different approach when they get on the court,” many teams place a lot of emphasis on weekly game traditions. Congo coach Laura Tilden said. “Because the emphasis is “Marina Gonzales ‘16, a member on my team, has a ritual not solely about winning games, it creates a fun and incluthat before every shot she takes in warm-ups she says ‘Curry’,” sive atmosphere that I think is rare in a sports league for high St. Cletus’ Lauren Engels ‘17 said. “Also the last two week- school students.”

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Boys tennis takes on state After losing key players from the ‘15 graduating class, the LT boys varsity tennis team looks toward competing at state

by Mary Sullivan @marysullivan432

Despite the loss of four instrumental seniors last season, LT boys tennis has persevered and prepared enormously to take on their rigorous May schedule to compete to their maximum capacity in sectionals and state. Taking their game to state, the boys tennis team hopes of placing somewhere in the top 10 and for a solid run overall.

“We are coming off our highest team finish since 2006,” varsity coach David Robare said. “So it will be interesting to see how the boys respond later in the season during sectionals and state. We will have different players in different Nicky Abbs ‘16 spots, so we are follows through on excited to generate some great a backhand. (Kristen Roemer/LION) results moving forward.”

Last year, LT boys tennis finished second in state. They were runners up to their biggest rivals: Hinsdale Central.

While this is unquestionably a recovery season for LT boys tennis, there is also no doubt that Hinsdale is still a top competitor and a huge part of its season will be focused on defeating the rivals from across County Line.

“Hinsdale is a great rivalry for LT and they are a team we always look forward to playing,” Robare said. “This season, there should be parity within the con-

ference and many teams will provide very competitive matches.”

LT suffered a greater loss of players with the graduating class last year in comparison to Hinsdale Central, but despite this, this year’s team has more depth, varsity head coach Bill Wham said. Losing brothers Alex Ross ‘15 and Gianni Ross ‘17 was detrimental to the singles lineup for the team, but this year captain Jack Bernstein ‘17 is stepping up and competing as a singles player.

“It’s definitely going to be tough at state because the Rosses had so much experience playing high level tennis,” Bernstein said.

“Not only did we lose the Rosses, but we also had two seniors graduate who were huge contributors at the state tournament last year (Rory O’Donnell ‘15 and Cuyler Burke ‘15). Having said that, I think having so many open spots for the state lineup will allow for other players on the team to do well at state.”

Bernstein has competed the past two years at state as a doubles player and he is one of the two returning players from last year’s tough state competition.

“Jack is really a complete player,” Wham said. “Now he just has to keep his mind and stay focused, and he’ll do fine. The other guys coming back to help us are Tanner Burke ‘17, who played in the State tournament last year with his brother. So we have some returning guys, but the strength of our team in going to come from Jack.”

From conference onto sectionals (May 21) onto state (May 27-28), the LT boys tennis team have a competitive, busy finish to their season. Players will have to qualify during sectionals in order to become entrants for state. The ambition is to send two doubles teams, and two singles players from LT to the state competition, Robare said.

“Competing at the state tournament is always a main goal for us,” Robare said. “The team finish depends on the performance of each individual singles player or doubles team; if we can win enough Jack matches to be Bernstein playing on the ‘17 swings final day of the in practournament, tice. (Kristen we will be Roemer/LION) successful.”

Historic heroines The first women’s college basketball game was played between Stanford and the University of California on April 4, 1896.

SimplySports Contrary to popular belief (even though nobody believes this), I don’t actually know that much about sports. I follow basketball religiously, but outside of that I’m really just a washed up ultimate player. I played just about every sport you could imagine growing up at a medioBailey Blum cre to subpar level, from soccer (shoutout to AYSO), to football, baseball, gymnastics and rock climbing. None of them really clicked though, besides ultimate.

That being said, I don’t regret any of them.

Granted, my mom signed me up for every single one without consulting me, but they were each valuable experiences in their own right. I’d like to dedicate this column, then, to the sense of camaraderie, teamwork and character that sports in general create.

Whether you’re a varsity athlete that plans to continue playing in college, a JV all-star, or an intramural try hard, your high school experience was undoubtedly made better by playing sports. Everyone learns something completely different from the sport they play and the level they play it at, and that’s one of the things that makes sports as a whole so great.

As I said earlier, I had never really enjoyed any of the sports I played in my youth. I was used to being at the bottom of the batting order, the sideline of the soccer games and being quietly asked to leave my gymnastics team for being unable to do the splits. It wasn’t until I started playing ultimate that I got the urge to work hard at a sport, get better at it and work my way to the top of the food chain. I’m incredibly thankful that I did too, because it’s taught me so much about believing in my own physical abilities, my work ethic and my ability to lead a team. Just ask anyone that knew me six years ago, and they would tell you I was a short, chubby kid who couldn’t shoot a basketball for the life of him.

And so I urge you all, if you haven’t found your sport, to keep searching. It’s out there. Maybe it’ll come in the most unlikely of forms (a plastic 175 gram disc), but once you find it, it does worlds to your self-motivation and confidence. Maybe it’ll come in the form of intramurals, which is another one of the great things sports offer. There’s nothing better than designing your own jerseys, coming up with a team name and playing some random game on a team with a bunch of your friends and no coach.

A moment of praise for LT: The 2015 Blackout game was arguably the coolest experience of my high school career. Well over 5,000 people were in attendance, everyone drenched in black, the best sixth man any high school basketball team could ask for.

And Brendan Swinehart ‘15 made a half court shot.

The kid made ESPN. He won a CAR. It truly does not get better than that.

LT sports have also been extremely successful as of recent. In my time here, we won a water polo, swimming and gymnastics state championship.

Stephanie Lin ‘15 won the badminton state title three years in a row. Boys soccer won the Pepsi Showdown, twice. That’s an insane amount of accomplishments in such a short time span.

A word to departing seniors: go to as many sporting events in college as you can. Even if you weren’t a Hooligan or a Weirdo, sporting events at colleges are a HUGE deal. For lots of schools, the entire fall semester revolves around football Saturdays. Plus, the sense of unity and school spirit these events build is unparalleled. It’s especially important at big schools.

With the sheer number of students that some schools have, it can be difficult in the first few months of your time there to feel a connection with the school and the student body as a whole. What better way to get involved and experience a burning passion for your school than painting your face in their colors and swaying side to side with your classmates?

Playing sports is a special thing, in how it brings people together and can completely alter someone’s personality. That’s one of the reasons why I applied for this sports editing position two years ago when I was just a sophomore. And so I thank you, LT, for four fantastic years of high school and all the sports you have to offer. Thank you to LION, for the past two years and the opportunity to run this glorious three-page section. And thank you to you, my fellow readers, for bearing with me and returning to the sports section for each and every issue. It’s been a pleasure serving you and providing you with all of the happenings in the LT sports world for the past two years, and I wouldn’t have been able to do it without all of your hard work and dedication to each of the respective sports you participate in. Thank you, you made my job fun and easy to love.

Sincerely yours, Bailey Blum The Sports Empire

Eager executives For some college basketball team recruitment offices, scouts begin tracking prospective players as early as seventh grade.

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College Commits compiled by Charlie Stelnicki

Masterful match

Tennis matches are played to six sets of games. The shortest professional match was won by Susan M. Tutt in 20 minutes.

Mac Casella, Wrestling, University of Wisconsin- Whitewater

“I feel like I’ve found the perfect place to help me take my education and wrestling to the next level.”

Various student athletes graduate and travel to all corners of the U.S. to study and perfect their skills. LION has chosen a select number of those athletes to comment on their achievements and aspirations.

Meg Kern, Volleyball, Central Michigan University

Emily Kelly, Gymnastics, Kent State University

“I’m so excited to start the next chapter of my life! I can’t wait to create new friendships with all of my teammates while playing the game I love!”

Grace Salvino, Soccer, University of Michigan

“I’m really looking forward to the challenge of playing Big Ten soccer. I am excited to have an incredible athletic and academic expericence at U of M! Go Blue!”

Mackenna Dunn, Swimming, University of Rhode Island

“I’m excited to continue to challenge myself in the sport of swimming and work with my new coaches and staff to improve individually and help my team succeed. Go Rhody!”

Madisen Babich, Volleyball, Cal State Fullerton

“To me, being an athlete Emily Johnson, means you have to be continSoccer, uously hungry. I cannot wait to go a level higher and start University of New college volleyball. As a comMexico petitor, I will work twice as “Never did I think I’d get the chance to hard and run over anything be what I once looked up to: an athlete so that gets in my way.” dedicated that they get the chance to pursue it in college. I can’t wait to continue to learn and grow, as a player and a LOBO.”

Taylor Curlin, Football, Lehigh University

Weston Credit, Swimming, University of Iowa

“I’m looking forward to swimming in the Big Ten Conference and competing against some of the best swimmers in the world over the next four years. Go Hawks!”

“I’m very excited to have committed and signed to Lehigh.

I had a number of D1 offers to play football, but Lehigh offered me the best fit of academics and a strong football program.”

Vanessa Flaherty, Track and Field, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Boys track runs down state title With a mix of new talent, valuable underclassmen, senior leaders, track team looks towards promising postseason

by Adam Janicki @Ad_Man34

After many varsity boys on track placed well in an array of events such as the LT Relays and Indoor Conference, the team is heading towards state on a hot streak and with a tough mentality. Additionally, valuable underclassmen and senior leaders will try to pave the team’s path to success at state and end the season on a high-note.

“For our distance team we broke the indoor track school record for the second straight year in a row by running a 7:55 in the 4x800 meter relay,” distance runner Vincent Zona ‘17 said. “At indoor conference, Connor Madell ‘16 and I finished first and second in the mile event while the team as a whole took second place overall.”

Similar success has followed the performances of the varsity sprinting team.

“Up to this point in the season, the biggest highlights have been winning the LT Relays, which is our home invitational meet,” varsity track sprint and hurdler coach Luke Taylor said. “Additionally, we won the 21-team Prospect Wanner Knights Invitational for the first time in school history, defeating the defending state champions, Edwardsville, as well as Minooka, who many see as a favorite to win a trophy at the state meet this year.”

With experienced returning sprinters such as Reggie Terrell ‘17, Jakob Mogorovic ‘16, Jack Luxem ‘16, Rob Hatch ‘17 and a new blazing-fast varsity sprinter, Antwan Thigpen ‘17, the team has gained depth and further advantages at state.

“I am at practice every day giving a 110 percent to

get better and ready for state,” Thigpen said. “Our team is very strong at coming together and making each other better, which will help us state.”

As state approaches, coaches are busy figuring out how to prepare their racers for state. Whether it be finding more time for conditioning or practicing baton handoffs, every detail counts.

“We are a very good team across the board with a lot of underclassmen coming back to sprint,” Madell said. “For state, we are starting to get down to the nitty-gritty. Sprinters have been practicing blind handoffs while Coach Mike Danner has been implementing morning runs into our training.”

With state occurring at Eastern Illinois University on the same day as prom, May 27, many seniors on track will be missing the dance, which is an unfavorable situation to be in, Madell said. However, missing prom is not the team’s center of attention as state approaches. Rather, it is the preparation for the fierce competition that will take place.

“For me, as a senior, this last state meet is going to be something special,” Madell said.

Hinsdale Central, Buffalo Grove and West Aurora have top one and two-mile runners that will be there.

Despite pressures to succeed, Zona knows his teammates are ready to perform their best.

“The seniors have a lot of experience running at state, so they have the ability to run really well this year,” Zona said. “Nobody is too nervous for state, because this is not our first time competing there and we know how to prepare and what to expect.”

Above: Star athletes at center (left to right) Vincent Zona ‘17, Danny Kilrea ‘18, and Connor Madell ‘16 run laps during practice.

(Adam Janicki/LION) Below: Sprinter Reggie Terrell ‘17 prepares to receive a baton handoff from teammate Rob Hatch ‘17 in practice. (Adam Janicki/LION)

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Hip Hawaiians Surf polo, another variation of water polo, is played on surfboards. First played on the beaches of Waikiki in Hawaii in the 1930s and 1940s, it is credited to Louis Kahanamoku, Duke Kahanamoku’s brother.

George Lundgren G eorge Lundgren ‘16 nervously but excitedly stepped into the Lincolnshire gymnasium for the IHSA boys water polo state championship on May 19, 2012. LT was set to play Loyola, a team who had dominated their semifinal game and was rearing to go against an LT team who was inexperienced with the big stage.

But Lundgren wasn’t in the pool. He was in the bleachers, alongside many of his other Lyons Swim and Polo Club teammates, watching wide-eyed as LT won its first ever state championship in dominant fashion, 14-6. Lundgren would then spend the next four years of his life inspired, and chasing the eternal glory of the IHSA record books.

In 2015, his dream became a reality. The LT boys water polo team, led by Lundgren’s quick and deadly offensive capabilities, pounded its way through the IHSA state tournament, defeating Naperville Central and Saint Ignatius before arriving in the state championship to face Stevenson. A hard fought match laced with grit, determination and overall dominance by the Lyons eventually culminated in a glorious 9-6 victory that had been years in the making.

“It was pretty crazy,” Lundgren said. “It was hard to believe immediately after it happened, but once it started to sink in we realized we had reached our goal since eighth grade and that was the coolest feeling ever. Winning state has been all of the guys’ goal since we saw that first state championship game in 2012.”

In addition to a state championship, Lundgren capped off that incredible season with a whopping 105 goals scored. He is currently one of two captains of the boys water polo team, alongside Sam Szczepaniak ‘16. The squad is currently 25-2, and ranked second in the state behind Naperville Central.

Lundgren has a long history in the pool. He has been swimming since the fourth grade, beginning at the Village Field Club in LaGrange Park. Starting in fifth grade, however, he joined the Lyons Swim and Polo Club and decided to focus on water polo. His father swam and played polo in college, and also won a swimming state championship at Hinsdale Central.

“What drew me to water polo was my father, but also the pace of the game,” Lundgren said. “It is a faster paced sport mentally than sports like baseball, and in comparison to swimming it’s more of a game. There’s strategy and drills. It’s like basketball in the water.”

Lundgren has worked tremendously hard on his game since then. He made the junior varsity team as a freshman, and by his sophomore year was a starting attacker for the varsity team. Throughout his time at LT, Lundgren’s work ethic and intense drive for success have become characteristic.

“George has very high standards for himself and his teammates,” Head Coach Doug Eichstaedt said. “He understands what we need to do in order to win, and he pushes his teammates to play at a higher level. He brings that drive to practice, and you certainly see it in games.”

In the games, Lundgren is primarily known for his ability to create his own opportunities and also his tremendous outside shooting capabilities. His ability to stretch the opposing defenses with his range allows his teammates better chances to get open and score themselves, Eichstaedt said. A part of his game that often flies under the radar, however, is his defense.

Lundgren is currently the team leader in steals, and has been instrumental in Lyons’s overall improvement in team defense this year, varsity goalkeeper Nick Rosenberger ‘16 said.

“I don’t think he gets enough credit for his defensive knowledge,” Rosenberger said. “Part of our team defense this year is for him to drop off of his guy and help on the center. There’s a lot of communication between me and him about where I need him to go to try to stop shots on goal from the middle. He does a great job listening and getting his hand up in the lane to help me make saves.”

This year, Lundgren was also named an alternate for the LT swim team that won its first ever state championship.

Next year, he will attend California Lutheran University to play water polo and further his education.

Final voting results The Athlete of the Year selection process was left completely up to the general public and Lyons Township student body. A survey with one athlete from every sport, male and female, was posted on LION’s website. The top eight athletes from the survey were taken and put on a print survey. This was distributed for three days at both NC and SC, and contained the name of each athlete with a brief collection of statistics and accomplishments. There were 397 votes collected.

1. George Lundgren---115 votes 2. Connor Madell---83 votes 3. Riley Frisbie---63 votes 4. Mac Casella---34 votes 5. Vincent Zona---30 votes 6. Taylor Curlin---26 votes 7. Jenna Fuller---24 votes 8. Sarah Barcelona---22 votes

AOTM winners The following athletes were awarded Athlete of the Month awards throughout the year, and thus were not included in Athlete of the Year polling.

They do, however, deserve recognition and a place among LT’s best athletes.

Stefana Vasic ‘16 Issue 1

Reggie Terrell ‘17 Issue 2

Weston Credit ‘16 Issue 3

Jack McGuinn ‘16 Issue 4

Vanessa Flaherty ‘16 Issue 5

Frannie Corrigan ‘16 Issue 6

Random rules

Mimicked moniker

If the ball gets stuck in the ivy at Wrigley Field, the batter is automatically awarded a ground rule double.

When the franchise first started in 1900, the White Sox were known as the “White Stockings,” a name that had originally been used by the Cubs.

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Riveting rivals

Crosstown champions The Cubs have won two World Series championships (1907, 1908), while the White Sox have won three (1906, 1917, 2005).

The rivalry between the Cubs and the White Sox dates back to 1900 when Charles Comiskey moved his franchise to Chicago.

Bringing baseball back

by Tim Mikulski

As of May 19, two of the best teams in baseball call Chicago home; LION decided to explore the elements of the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox that make their respective experiences unique. Read on below to learn what LION staffers think about this historical year for Chicago baseball.

The best of the best Two LION staffers, Garrett Ariana (Cubs) and Mary Sullivan (Sox), evaluated their preferred Chicago baseball team in a variety of categories such as food and atmosphere. Read on below to discover which beloved Chicago team triumphs beyond the playing field.

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t’s been a long downhill slide for a Chicago team. Each season-long beatdown far outweighs the rare rapture of a playoff spot. For years, the front office fails to put together a team that will play like one. The city’s love for the team diminishes more after every loss, and dreams of success look fainter every day.

Suddenly, something clicks. Promising new faces bring out the best in the veterans, and chemistry forms that the team hasn’t seen in recent memory. Analysts see potential. Executives see hope. Chicago’s imagination is captured. And, like a dream, the down-andout franchise marches to the top of the league as the city rallies behind them, and a dynasty begins.

This happened to the Bulls in 1991, to the Blackhawks in 2010, and this year it’s going to happen again.

The Cubs and White Sox have started the 2016 season in excellent form: the Cubs have powered through the injury of slugging hero Kyle Schwarber to maintain their status as World Series favorite as the leaders of the National League, and the White Sox have shot to the top of the American League with a young roster and an outstanding rotation despite last year’s terrible season.

With these results, it’s no surprise that the Cubs and Sox have drawn in far more student fans in the past year than any other period in recent memory, but the expansion is far deeper than a growing bandwagon.

The standings and news are throwing the teams into the spotlight, but once there the teams bring a deep cultural appeal that went relatively unnoticed during lackluster seasons.

Chicago saw the same with the Blackhawks and Bulls during their championship runs, and now it is mirrored in both the South

and North Side.

As with any team spirit, the returning love for baseball is fueled by a sense of unity. The roar of Wrigley or the Cell is never tiring, and it’s never hard to feel welcomed in or around either park so long as you’re in the home team’s colors Additionally, everyone loves an underdog, and this joy adds to each team’s support. The Cubs haven’t won the World Series since the U.S. had 46 states (1908), and the Sox posted one of the worst records in the American League last season.

Still, unity alone can’t create what Chicago’s teams have put together. These teams have idols. The Sox’s ace pitcher Chris Sale and power bat Jose Abreu mirror the Cubs’ Jake Arrieta and Kris Bryant, who captured the city and the nation’s attention last season and are poised to do so again this year. Those who advocate that baseball is dying cite the sport’s lack of icons, but both teams’ lineups are a firm contradiction.

Another draw is the accessibility of seeing games in person.

While ticket availability for the United Center and Soldier Field plummet and prices soar, it’s much easier for students to find their way to a few of either of team’s 81 home games each year. Student budgets and schedules are as tight as ever, and the ease of getting to a baseball game is one of the most attractive appeals of modern baseball.

Chicago is in the midst of a perfect storm. The beloved Cubs and White Sox are both poised to push deep into October, and the city is standing at attention to see just how far they can go. These are seasons to be remembered, and a new generation of fans has risen to remember them.

Atmosphere/Fans: Wrigley Field is nicknamed the Friendly Confines for a reason. The bleacher bums never fail to create a rowdy and interesting experience, and the Cubs are always top 10 for attendance on a yearly basis.

Food:

U.S. Cellular Field has a veggie-lovers option on all levels for vegetarians. There is a huge variety of food catering to all dietary limitations, including multiple gluten-free options. Of course, they also offer all of your stereotypical subpar, expensive baseball food like hot dogs, brats, nachos, churros, etc.

Neighborhood:

Wrigleyville offers a great variety of fan-friendly restaurants for any atmosphere. Additionally, the CTA Red Line drops fans off a block away from Wrigley Field, and street parking is available for day games. Bicycles can even be checked in at the bike valet.

Stadium/Cleanliness: The Cell has plenty of bathrooms and wide walking areas, making it

the more comfortable stadium. There are more seats available for home White Sox games than for home Cubs games, and tickets are easier and cheaper to acquire.

The Sox experience

by Mary Sullivan @marysullivan432

No sibling quarrels, nor bad weather, nor sticky traffic could defuse the enthusiasm when the Chicago White Sox flag was stuck out the window of our minivan and my family piled on in to embark on a journey to Cellular Field. In terms of fond childhood memories, attending White Sox games easily takes the cake among my sister, my brother and me.

It’s common knowledge that the neighborhood surrounding Cellular Field is a little sketchy.

While the Cell does have a nice, large parking lot (unlike Wrigley), my family has always opted to park in Chinatown and take advantage of the food, festivities and small shops, and then hop on the El for one stop and walk a block to the game.

Upon entering U.S. Cellular Field, it is hard not to experience an upsurge of pride. The classy black and white jerseys, the polite, friendly crowd, mostly consisting of families with younger kids and the recent 2005 World Series victory all contribute to the buzzing excitement of viewing a game. It is nothing like walking into

Wrigley surrounded by a rancorous, loudly intoxicated crowd.

Another perk of attending a White Sox game is the scrumptious food and captivating entertainment. The flashy, up-to-date video monitors keep audience members engaged with little activities between innings, the surround system speakers blast tunes that are guaranteed get the fans moving, and the churros are to die for. I have never been to a White Sox game without consuming at least one churro. The variety of food options at the Cell encompasses any dietary restrictions and produces an assortment of mouth-watering flavors. The food at Cellular Field is fantastic.

At every Sox game I have ever attended, the best part always comes at the end: fireworks. Music, delectable food, a fun, energetic crowd and fireworks celebrating a win is the ideal recipe for a memorable night of good vibes. I have been born and raised a White Sox fan, and when it comes to supporting them at their home field, I will always rate the experience a five out of five.

Bleed blue

by Garrett Ariana @garrettariana3

I was a victim at a young age. I had two brothers who were older than me, and my Dad had been through the drill before. He knew that there was no better place to take a youthful, hope-filled and foolish little boy than Wrigley Field. Entranced by the smell of hot dogs, the glowing green ivy on the outfield walls and the tasteful blue pinstripe jerseys, I was lured in like a bass on a rainy day. In the words of a young Jimmy Fallon in “Fever Pitch,” I had become one of God’s most pathetic creatures: a Cubs fan.

At the time, I didn’t care; I had nothing to complain about. The naps were good; the Lunchables were even better. In a whirlpool of college checklists and end of the year shenanigans, I found shelter at the corner of Waveland and Sheffield. Walking into the Budweiser Bleachers for the home opener of what was to be a season to remember, I couldn’t help but relive my favorite moments

as a Cubs fan. From catching a ball that left-fielder Alfonso Soriano threw to me on my dad’s shoulders, to the Carlos Zambrano no-hitter in Milwaukee, to Chase Utley and Jimmy Rollins colliding in the outfield at my first night game, all I could feel was a surge of faith in a team that although long dead, had been revived through a commanding 97-win season. I got to my seat, looked around and caught sight of the sign in right field reading “Eamus Catuli! AC0871108.” Now, to the untrained eye, this jargon is a heaping pile of numbers and letters.

However, growing up in a family that ate, spoke and slept Chicago Cubs, I understood it and smiled.

“Eamus Catuli,” latin for “Go Cubs,” “AC,” standing for “Anno Catuli,” meaning “In the year of the cub,” the 08 for years since our last division title (2008), 71 for 71 years since our last NL pennant (1945) and 108 for 108 years since our last world series title (1908). I couldn’t help but smile, holding a true genuine belief that that sign next April 11 would read “Eamus Catuli! AC010101.”

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With summer just around the corner and everyone looking for activities to fill their schedule, LION has made a fun-filled cheat sheet to help you out week by week. For those looking to fill their stomach, head to the Pilsen Food Truck Social and eat your way through Chicago. If you’re interested in listening to some music and having a good time, LakeShake has you covered. From Zumba in the park to music festivals, this cheat sheet has something for everyone. compiled by Abby King, Gaby Sabatino and Lauren Hucko

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4. LakeShake Festival

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Burger Fest

3. Pilsen Food Truck Social

6. Chicago Summer Dance

Zumba

Where: Millennium Park, Chicago When: June 4 - Sept. 3 Saturdays, 7 - 11 a.m.

What: This is an aerobic fitness program featuring movements inspired by various styles of Latin American dance and performed primarily to Latin American dance music. A fun, creative way to spend your Saturday morning.

Cost: Free

Where: Division Street from Ashland to Leavitt When: June 3, 5-10 p.m., June 4-5, 12-10 p.m.

What: Live music and DJs, sidewalk sale, local vendors, food, beverages and activities for children.

Cost: $5 suggested donation

Where: 18th Street at Allport, Pilsen When: June 11-12, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

What: Chicago food trucks including Da Lobsta, Good Burger, Husky Hog BBQ, La Cocinita and Chicago Cupcake along with local Pilsen retailers, restaurants and art and craft vendors.

Cost: Varies

Where: Navy Pier, Chicago When: June 29, doors open at 5 p.m.

What: On top the gorgeous Navy Pier Rooftop Terrance, workout with a 45 minute body-weight strength class and/or yoga with professional trainers, then stay to enjoy the fireworks under the stary sky.

Cost: $35/one workout, $60/both workouts

Summer movies

Where: Millennium Park, Chicago When: Every Tuesday starting June 21 through Aug. 30 What: Every Tuesday night starting at 6:30, various movies are being shown at Millennium Park for anyone to come and enjoy.

Cost: Free

Where: Belmont and Damen, Roscoe Village When: July 9-10, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

What: Burgers from over 12 local restaurants, live rock music, arts and crafts and a Kid’s Zone.

Cost: $10 suggested donation

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Where: Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park When: June 24-Sept. 11 What: SummerDance is free dance party offered every weekend over the summer at Grant Park. Free to everyone, this offers 44 live bands with a 4,900 square-foot dance floor to rock out on.

Cost: Free

Lollapalooza

Where: Grant Park When: July 28-31 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

What: Lollapalooza is a perfect snapshot of downtown Chicago. There are four days this year to celebrate the festival’s 25th anniversary, each day packed with 170+ bands on eight stages spread across Grant Park, the heart of the city.

Cost: $120/one day pass, $335/four day pass

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Where: Northerly Island When: June 17-19 What: This country music festival is literally on Lake Michigan. Northerly Island is a 91-acre peninsula surrounded by water and the place of LakeShake.

The biggest names of country music will be making their way up to Chicago to perform at this festival.

Cost: $99.50/one day pass, $225/three day pass

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Security guards to undergo BUD/S training Hoping to meet new challenges, student assistants complete SEAL training

by Phil Smith @phil_ip_smith

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nticipating new issues with the incoming freshman class of 2020, the Board of Education recently approved a proposal to send up to 30 LT security guards to undergo Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training in Coronado, Calif., this coming summer. The course, which is usually used for training by the famed Navy SEAL commandoes (standing for Sea, Air, and Land), will prepare LT’s finest for the challenges of directing freshmen when they frequently get lost.

“Reports from local junior high schools suggest that the class of 2020 could be exceptionally difficult, with issues ranging from cheating to vandalism to arson,” Richard Tracy, LT security guard, said. “I really, really hope I get to go to Cali.”

Training modules for this exclusive training course will include long runs, timed obstacle courses, combat swimming, hand-to-hand combat, parachuting and BASE jumping, explosives and demolitions, land and sea navigation and lunch delivery to classrooms.

“The kids are getting tougher. Our security guards are just going to have to toughen up as well,” Principal Brain Watermelon said. “Hopefully, the SEAL training will help with this. The capabilities that [the guards] will learn will probably astound us all.”

SEALs, who trace their lineage back to the early days of World War II, are the premier anti-terrorism force in the U.S. military, and, arguably, the world. The 24-week course, which will cut the guards off entirely from the rest of the world, will be unlike anything any of the guards have ever experienced, preparing them for even the most extreme of situations known to man.

Several security guards get wet and sandy in a preliminary exercise off the coast of California. (Seal Team Six)

“Our goal will be to take these few weeks and make men out of the men we start with,” SEAL instructor Steele Guns said. “The recipe for it is approximately 489,476 pushups, 94,322 pull ups, about 894 miles running and seven hours of sleep total for the entire course. Fun.” The dropout rate for BUD/S regularly reaches above 90 percent.

“Hopefully, this will help us with aspects of our jobs that could use some use,” Tracy said. “Hand-to-hand combat

LiOnion endorses Trump Trump judged as most experienced, honest option in presidential race

be the best candidate to be president next year.

The 20 students that were surveyed are all part of PIC, officially known as “politically incorrect club.”

by MelRose Bucker “I am really happy that LiOnion is endorsing @ambucks608 Trump,” Miranda Wright ‘17 said. “The fact fter four-time bankrupt businessman that he’s an outsider isn’t a concern for me at all and Republican presidential candidate because the whole system is messed up already, so Donald Trump received a ridiculously might as well just mess it up even more.” high number of votes during Illinois’ March 15 After careful consideration and lots of disprimary elections, causing him to win the GOP cussion over who to endorse for the presidential primary in Illielection, LiOnnois, LiOnion ion decided that has decided to Trump seemed endorse Trump to be the most as the candidate talked about at to vote for in LT. the November “We figured general electhat because tion. everyone con“ T r u m p stantly talks seems to have about Trump the best polthat must mean icies and the he’s a good canbest ideas when didate,” Ediit comes to tor-in-Chief making AmerFarrett Briana ica great again,” Donald Trump holds LiOnion at his peaceful Chicago rally. (Trump.org) said. “We don’t Make LT Great even know if the Again club member Ronald Drumf ‘16 said. “I things that he says are true or even possible, but just love how he says whatever he wants, even LiOnion was just so inspired by his harsh rhetoric if it’s a lie or completely racist, xenophobic or that we had no choice but to endorse him.” misogynistic. It’s so inspiring and honest.”

LiOnion determined that the other candiates Many students at LT agree with Drumf, a are not as politically experienced as Trump.

LiOnion survey found. Ninety-three percent of “He just brings a lot of great to the table,” the students surveyed thought that Trump would Briana said.

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could help breaking up cat fights at South and the obstacle courses will make navigating food fight battlegrounds a breeze.”

The administration is very hopeful to see these results after the course completes, but is not without a backup plan in case they are disappointed after the course.

“We already have a contract lined up with several ex-KGB and Spetsnaz men who are more than eager to help us out,” Watermelon said.

Teen starts GoFundMe for Chipotle burritos Raises enough money for 112 steak burritos, indulges, is struck by recurring food illness

by Heidi Hauch @heidihauch11

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s the cost of college and other expenses are beginning to pile up, Joe Smalls has found that he had little room left in his budget for the one thing he loves most, Chipotle burritos.

A hopeful and hungry Smalls decided to throw caution to the wind and launch a GoFundMe campaign for his burrito fund in the hopes that he could raise enough money for just a couple of those delicious Mexican entrees that he had became extremely fond of.

However, the results of his campaign stunned him. In just five days, he was able to raise $745.78.

“I earned a substantial amount right of the bat, which was outstanding,” Smalls said. “I never knew it could be so easy to get money, I guess that’s the beauty of GoFundMe.” While some donors insisted on remaining anonymous, one donor, Charles Whitenberg, a 52 year old accountant from Peoria, Ill., was extremely vocal in his support for Smalls’ cause.

“With the price of college education and music festivals sky-rocketing, kids these days have a lot they have to pay for,” Whitenberg said. “I just wanted Smalls to know that someone cares.”

In response to the tremendous outpour of support he received, Smalls’ faith in humanity has been completely restored, he said.

“At first I thought people would be too lazy to scroll all the way down the online page, you know, past all the GoFundMe campaigns for the homeless, starving and ill,” Smalls said. “But, the generosity of people can really surprise you sometimes and I think that’s what life is all about.”

Despite the success of his burrito campaign, Smalls’ newest GoFundMe campaign, aimed at raising money to go toward funding his E. coli treatments, has only received minor success.

College clothing drive

AP policy changes

Teen hires prom escort

Obama grows relieved

Go to page 18 to check out the generosity of LT students as they donated their clothes from all the colleges that they were rejected by.

Hear more about the new AP course that is following the trend of the “no-harm” AP Physics final on page 18.

Read about the senior girl who was pushed to the ultimate point of desperation in her search for a date to prom on page 19.

With his term quickly approaching an end, read on page 20 about how President Barack Obama has been winding down.

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Stunning studies Research articles from Yale yield new evidence that avoiding homework like it’s the black plague results in higher grades.

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Shopping stampede Aside from Black Friday in November, the April prom rush claims the most teenage girl lives of any other cause.

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StuCo mandates hoco attendance

Students wait outside the NC bookstore to buy their homecoming tickets.

(George Fotoes)

by Garrett Ariana @garrettariana3

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fter much deliberation and intensive thought, Student Council has now mandated that every student buys a ticket and attends the Homecoming dance in fall of 2016 in order to revive a sinking school spirit and to recuperate funds that were lost in the LionFest dilemma.

“The school basically told us that unless we got the money together that was lost this past February, Student Council would be evicted from the SC study hall,” Student Activities director and head of Student Council Pedro Breddis said.

After the disappointing numbers of Homecoming and the cancellation of LionFest, the group saw no better way to gather the $6,000 needed than to require that everyone attends the upcoming Homecoming. By racking in approximately $60,000 for this dance, Student Council is able to kill two birds with one stone by bringing in exciting guests and fun features to the stage to restore dying hype surrounding school dances.

Rumored guests such as Pitdog, Ceiling Dion and Meghan Freightrainor are all candidates to guest star the dance. They may be there to accompany the improved balloon drop, now featuring water balloons, fire extinguisher and cool down yoga sessions in the tri-fit labs. All of this can be tweeted about using the hashtag #LTHoco2k16.

“Honestly, bringing all 4,000 of the kids to the dance this year should get them all very excited about next year’s event,” Principal Dr. Brain Watermelon said.

For students who believe they may qualify for financial aid to pay for their dance ticket,

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an application form may be filled out through Free Application for Lion Dance Aid (FALDA). Applications are required to be turned into the PE Office at NC or SC by 8:00 a.m. on April 21, 2016 so that the group can get an idea of how much they can spend in ‘dance goodies.’

“I can’t wait to say that I cant wait to see the turnout and then actually see the turnout,” Breddis said.

New AP classes require Donation drive collects no coursework for all rejected college items

by Izy Scott @3izy3 After thriving reviews of the no-fail physics final this winter, LT administration has released plans of a new, new AP physics policy that requires no work to be done and attendance to be optional.

“We figured the no-fail final was such a hit, that we’d take it to the next level and see what happens when we make the whole class no-fail,” head of the science department Bill Nyle said.

The new AP physics class will allow students to “just kind of roam the material” according to the proposal.

Teachers will be required to give students infinite test make-ups to assure that all students pass the class with confidence that even though it may take eight tries, they will eventually kind-of understand physics for the AP test.

“Oh, I am psyched,” Brad Chillman ‘16 said. “I heard they are requiring students to wear flannel sweatpants and sweatshirts to class to really give it a college-feel. I can dig that.”

Some teachers, however, have shown opposition to the newest policy.

“I think the board missed some opportunities to push the limits of this no-work no-attendance thing,” AP Physics teacher Martha Stuffy said. “Mandatory food Friday’s, for example—but buffet-style meals only so we can be sure our students will fall into a deep food coma for the rest of class.”

Stuffy said she was also disappointed in the lack of a “nap quality” grade in Infinite Campus, the required pajama-attire which implies students will actually be showing up, and she said she was disgruntled that there were not scheduled projector overheatings at least once every class.

Coined by the LT student body as “No work no worries, Bruh,” the policy has proven to have a 100% approval rate from students, who hope to expand this to other courses.

“Dude if this policy sticks, think of what could come next,” Chillman said. “If the board can get the physics teachers to have this much chill, then imagine what we can get our gym teachers to not make us do.”

by MelRose Bucker @ambucks608

On Monday, April 11 the College and Career center hosted a “Rejected College clothing drive” so that LT seniors could donate any and all citems that they naively purchased after touring a college that they thought they would get into.

“I thought I was going to get into Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Brown and Colombia, so I bought a sweatshirt from each college when I visited them just in case I needed to post an Instagram of me wearing the sweatshirt so that people would know what college I was going to,” Hope Appy ‘16 said. “Sadly, I got rejected from all of them, so now I’m happy that I can remove any painful memories, while at the same time donating to a good cause. I think the drive is a great idea.”

After noticing the amount of Harvard sweatshirts that students at LT seemed to wear, College and Career center director Linda Fusser decided to start this donation drive.

Fusser claims that she knows that it is basically impossible to get into Harvard if you

go to LT, which is why she thought might as well have people donate the stuff they buy.

“I mean we try to stay positive and encourage students to apply to ‘reach’ schools,” she said. “But it’s honestly just so that we don’t crush their innocent, optimistic and sheltered minds before they enter the real world next year.”

Many students donated clothing, hats, keychains, water bottles and scarves from colleges they were rejected from.

“It was so exciting to just dump all the reject college clothing into the donation bin, just like the colleges probably dumped my application in the garbage,” Appy said. “It was such a cathartic experience.”

Fusser said hundreds of college items were donated to the drive because LT students apply to so many reach schools, she said.

“LT students are too ambitious when they apply to colleges,” Fusser said. “Literally everyone that applies to certain colleges have great scores. Just because you have a good GPA and a good ACT score doesn’t mean you’ll get into college.”

Prom dress shoppers hospitalized after Pears

by Abby King @abigailann_01

Coco Chanel ‘16 and Kate Spade ‘16 were admitted into Hinsdale hospital May 25.

Chanel had learned that Spade had bought the dress she wanted at Pears Prom Boutique. She then proceeded to run through the store front window to tackle Spade in the parking lot.

Each girl sustained several injuries, however neither are in critical condition.

“She was just trying to outdo my sparkle,” Spade said. “Pears has had training seminars every Wednesday for the past year on how to find the perfect dress under stressful conditions, but I wasn’t prepared for her. I did sculpt yoga the night before, I really thought I was ready.”

There were several rules shoppers were required to follow before entering the store. Two girls who attend the same school may under no circumstances buy the same dress, and were given 55 minutes to try on every dress possible. Photography of any kind was prohibited and phones were confiscated as each girl entered the store. If they did not follow these strict guidelines, they would be ejected immediately.

Both had their hair in tight buns to prevent the likelihood that it would be pulled by competitors. They also had to sign a release form waiving all responsibility of possible injury from the store.

Everyone had camped outside the store the night prior in order to get the best spot in line.

“I went to the hotel while my mom stayed in the tent all night and held my spot,” Chanel said. “I got some snaps from her at like 3 a.m. of some other mom attacking her in the tent,

Online LiOnion Students work together on group project Check out the groundbreaking article about a science teacher who assigns a group lab project that is worth 30 percent of the students’ grades.

Shockingly, each member of the group contributed equal amounts of work and time.

Kate Spade ‘16 and Coco Chanel ‘16 are found fighting over the same Prom dress at Pears Prom Boutique.

(George Fotoes)

haha, I screenshotted it and put it on Twitter. Pears retweeted me! And no, I don’t feel bad for my mom. I needed the beauty sleep for today, obviously.”

Spade and Chanel have been bitter rivals ever since they posted a promposal picture on Instagram at the exact same time, and continue to be enemies due to the dress debacle. It is unclear who will wear the dress, because both are ruined without repair. Go to www.lionion.com for updates on each girls dress decision.

More in Print Fire alarm goes off, not pulled by LT student After recent mishaps involving the shenanigans of LT students pulling the fire alarm, the school was shocked to know that a recent evacuation was not caused by the stupidity of kids who just want to get out of class.

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Preposterous payments The average income of a Hinsdale Central student is $382,420. This comes from cash payments for grades and allowances.

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Luxury loft It is LT folklore that if you have a 6.0 GPA and are on three varsity sports, you are given a key to the fourth floor NC penthouse.

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Hinsdale Central makes video about making videos Returning master cinematographer makes great strides against LT

by Phil Smith @phil_ip_smith

In what critics and soccer moms across DuPage County are calling an Oscar-worthy performance, legendary Hinsdale Central director, producer and star Bes Wurger ‘15 returned to his original filmmaking grounds and made a pump video about making pump videos. The new production is called “Why LT SUX: The Prequel: Origins: Part I: How it all began: The Movie.”

“Seriously, I bought all of these expensive movie cameras, and we need to pump up the movie makers of tomorrow here in Hinsdale,” Wurger said. “I’m not happy with my moviemaking legacy [at Central], and we need to change a lot to make our pump videos better than LT’s pump videos.

But at least our videos don’t have red scooters, like LT’s do.”

The feature-length movie, which stars Wurger, Tom Cruiseship and Megan Foxy, claims that due to LT’s lack of money to hire stars in their videos, they lose at sports.

“It was quite an experience to film and act in,” Wurger said. “It really shows how LT just isn’t that great at making movies. Or playing sports. And LT just can’t answer this feat of cinematography.”

The movie premiered in home movie theatres across Hinsdale on May 9 to rave reviews. It has a score written by Jonathan Williams along with cameos of Stephen Steelburg, Harrison Fordtruck and Hinsdale Superintendent Dr. Richie Rich—all sporting Wurger’s trademark red and white striped overalls with one strap undone. Critics on both sides of the Tri-State Tollway say the star-filled movie has again catapulted Hinsdale Central to the lead in the movie-making war.

The stars were impressed with the new moviemaker.

“This kid is special,” Steelburg said. “He has a nice touch and a great on-screen presence, but I’m just not sure about

Bes Wurger ‘15 appears with Ted Cruiseship and Megan Foxy at the premier of his movie in his Hinsdale mansion’s home theater. (Hinsdale Paparazzi Co.)

his costume choices. I mean, I thought overalls were for farmers. It works for him, but personally I would have preferred to wear Gucci. I know the kid can afford it, I don’t understand why he wouldn’t wear it.”

The new masterpiece, however, came with a price.

Wurger had to drop out of the Harvard School of Cinematography in order to film his newest masterpiece, but he is sure that it is worth the sacrifice.

“I mean, I’m going to be living in this moment for the rest of my entire life,” Wurger said. “Why does it have to end when I graduate high school? I can see myself years down the road, still making movies for the Red Devil Nation. And

Desperate times, expensive measures Teenage girl hires male escort as prom date in last-ditch effort to avoid night alone on memorable Navy Pier night

by Heidi Hauch @heidihauch11

As most teenagers are picking up extra shifts to earn money for the prom dance and post-prom boat ride, Cheryl Watkins ‘16 has taken on an extra financial burden: a male escort as her date.

“My mom said she’d be disappointed and ashamed if I didn’t score a date,” Watkins said. “Plus, I couldn’t face the lifelong embarrassment of not having a date to my high school prom.”

Watkins lost hope in a teenage boy asking her to the dance after a friend tagged her in a couple of embarrassing photos on Facebook, however, she didn’t want to be the only one of her friends single for the dance. So she took matters into her own hands and found Chris Austin, 23, online.

“I was initially drawn to Chris because his profile picture indicated he had a younger looking face,” Watkins said. “I made sure to communicate the dress code and dancing protocol to him prior to the dance just so there was no confusion.”

As far as the price for such a date goes, Watkins babysat for six weekends straight so she could afford to take Austin to prom, she said.

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While some speculate that the age gap between Austin and Watkins is super inappropriate, Austin finds no fault in attending a high school prom, he said.

“When I was in high school, there were a couple girls who went alone to prom, all of whom are now either drug addicts or felons,” Austin said. “I couldn’t help but feel a moral obligation to help the poor girl out after discovering the severity of her situation.”

Cheryl Watkins ‘16 and her date.

(Las Vegas Date Service Inc.)

Heartburn relief distributor Tums publically endorses presidenal candidate Bernie Sanders to “help those feeling the (heart) Bern.”

when I want to go back to Harvard, I’ll just bribe the admissions officer. I did it once; I can easily do it again.”

Although several anonymous sources claim that Central plans to bribe the Oscar voters for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor next year, Wurger vehemently denies any wrongdoing in any way, shape or form.

“You can’t put a million bucks in jail anyways, even if it was true,” Wurger said.

LT’s resident Eastern European filmmaker Farmin Korsovich ‘17 refused to comment on Wurger’s new film, but sources close to him say he is considering retirement after viewing the amazing new Central movie.

Archery Club not cancelled After months of cancelled activities, archery club meets, lets arrows, energy fly free on deteriorating range

by Charlie Stelnicki @c_stelnicki

On May 20, LT’s archery club is set to have its first scheduled meeting since October. The group has been so consistently cancelled due to weather and lack of attendance by teacher sponsors that offices at both campuses ceased announcing the club’s cancellations altogether months ago, ancient SC main office worker Ida Smith said.

“It was actually a big relief when they stopped blasting the fact that my club was cancelled every day,” sponsor and veteran gym teacher Bowman Hitchens said. “Since it isn’t brought up as much, fewer annoying kids come to me to whine about the range always being closed. I can finally hear myself think.”

Although interest in the club has greatly declined with lack of scheduled meetings, a few archery enthusiasts are excited by the news of the club’s return.

“I’ve been having dreams about shooting arrows every night since I last did in October,” Reggie Pester ‘19 said. “I’m going to drink two six-packs of Red Bull and pull an all-nighter on Sunday to prepare for 3:30 p.m. on Monday. It’s gonna be wild.”

The archery range’s dormancy over the previous months has drawn a lot of attention from various LT athletic teams, primarily boys and girls track, who hoped to make use of the space for practices, varsity Head Coach Michael Danmor said.

“That’s actually why I’m having this archery meeting,” Hitchens said. “If I don’t have at least one meeting a semester, the sports teams might get too cozy with that range behind the Bennett Field bleachers. Can’t go about losing my job as

LT Principal Dr. Brain Watermelon chosen

by U.S. Treasury Department to replace Alexander Hamilton on $10 bill.

archery sponsor, can I?” Blue card sales from the club and its members have not been recieved by the Booster Club in years.

Allegations have been made about the funds and Hitchens is currently under investigation by the new Future Lawyers of LT club.

“We haven’t prosecuted anybody yet,” student rights advocate Susie Boyd ‘18 said. “But we feel pretty confident with this case, especially because Mr. Hitchens reportedly hasn’t renewed any of the bow’s lisences in years.”

Despite lobbying from dedicated underclassmen such as Primrose and Katniss Everding ‘18, it seems unlikely that archery club will regain it’s status as a regular extracurricular or have its cancellations appear during the daily announcements of either campus.

Principal Brain Watermelon refused to comment, citing safety concerns.

Troublemaker Jimmy Smith ‘19 took liberty in creating a hunting post above SC baseball dugout with clear view of the often-closed range. (George Fotoes)

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Obese Obama President Barack Obama has an average caloric intake of 22,000 a day. His liposuction expenses are astronomical.

LIONION Thursday, May 19, 2016  Page 20

Resentful reading Studies show that over 110-percent of summer reading books end up in bonfires rather than bookshelves.

WARNING: Pages 17, 18, 19 and 20 are purely fiction. LiOnion is a four-page satirical section that LION is featuring in this issue only.

Obama family fed-up with presidency The first family grows restless with responsibilities, gives up on caring about future of this country

mid-speech,” Obama said. “I realized that whatever I write within the next few months will be burned in front of the White House during the new presIt started with a simple tweet from @POTUS on ident’s initiation ceremony anyways, so what the Friday that confirmed President Barack Obama’s heck. I get updates on my cell of how many more attitude towards the 2016 election: “LOL. You se- seconds until I’m out of this joint.” riously have no idea how sucky the next four years The president has not been the only member of of your life are about to the Obamas totally over his get without your buddy presidency, as proven by Barack :) #HateYouAll Maliya Obama’s recent #SoDoesTrump.”

Instagram post. The post The tweet, in referfeatured a hazy image of ence to the puzzling stir the president mowing the of events in the seemingWhite House lawn shirtless ly hopeless presidential and slugging a beer while campaign, was accompahis wife Michelle behind nied by a photograph of him sports a tattered “Let’s Obama standing on the Move Campaign” T-shirt Oval Office desk wearing while scarfing down a 24a baseball cap backwards pack of Dunkin Donuts and grey sweatpants reMunchkins, washing it vealing the waistline of down with a 20-ounce diet “Obama ‘08” boxers. soda.

This has not been the “All I have to say is I toonly development of the tally get why the chubs of president’s newfound Barack and Michelle Obama exercise their right the United States of America carelessness, as during to the national lawnmower. (Associated Press) LOVE sugar,” Michelle said a speech last week hestopped mid-sentence with dried chocolate caked on her face in an interand said “I literally can’teven anymore” and view. “Kids only show up to my ‘Let’s Move’ Camdropped the mic on a sleeping Joe Biden’s head paigns to call dibs on the free food anyways, so I’m before swaggering offstage humming Green Day’s probably just going to change the campaign’s name “Good Riddance.” to ‘Let’s See Who Can Get the Fattest By the time “It took everything for me not to start laughing Barack Leaves Office.’”

by Izy Scott @3izy3

LT grad rooms with Netflix serial killer Katie Smith ‘15 met college roommate on Facebook, stabbed in sleep by Aubrey Killman

by Lauren Hucko @laurenhucko

As Katie Smith ‘15 began narrowing down her college of choice, she decided it was time to entrust social media with finding her future roommate. After hours of crafting a perfect mini biography that revealed Smith was witty and intelligent but still liked to party, she posted this biography in the LiOnion University Class of 2020 Facebook page and began to field an exorbitant yet expected amount of responses from other “down to earth” girls who also “liked to have fun.” One of these responses came from Aubrey Killman, who is now being charged with attempted homicide.

“Aubrey seemed so chill,” Smith said. “Her pro pic had, like, 132 likes and her VSCO was super artsy, so I figured she had to be normal.”

On Dec. 14, 2015, Katie’s world was turned upside down. She was awoken around midnight to excruciating abdominal pain from the ongoing stab wounds Killman was inflicting upon her.

According to Smith, Killman began to present character traits that

deviated from the typical sorority girl she was hoping for following the first week of classes.

“I remember Katie calling home to tell us that Aubrey wasn’t down to party,” Katie’s mother Jane Smith said. “As a mother, my biggest fear was that my daughter would not become a member of the top sorority house.”

During Katie’s testimony from the July 14 trial, she mentioned that toward the end of the semester she woke up in the middle of the night multiple times only to find Killman staring at her.

“It was kind of creepy, but I had better things to worry about like my appearance,” Katie said.

LiOnion reached out to Killman, however, according to her publicist, she was too busy working with Netflix on an upcoming docuseries entitled “Living with a Murderer” to comment.

“I will forever be traumatized by the events of that night,” Katie said.

“I guess the only good thing that came from it is that once this Netflix show is released I will be Instagram famous and get tons of likes on my pictures.”

Welcome to Summer Reading 2016!

Continue to cultivate the habit of reading and escape into new worlds this summer with a good book! ALL students need to select one book from the LT Summer Reading List and be prepared to discuss that book the first week of school in their English classes. Junior and senior AP students have separate summer reading lists so please see the LTHS Summer Reading webpage at: http://www.lths.net/summerreading to find those titles. Please remember that summer reading is an expectation of all students.

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LION Chatter “I used to write Harry Potter fanfiction when I was younger.”

- Céilí Doyle ‘16

Tbt grid

LION Chatter “Oh shoot! Oh shoot! I just accidentally called the sexual assault hotline.”

- Abby King ‘16

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ThrowbackGrid

Many moons ago throughout their freshman year of high school, these seniors stepped up and answered a series of exotic and peculiar questions for LION’s grid. Now, three years later they’re making a comeback in efforts to redeem their less than amusing answers. compiled by Juliana Halpin

I’ve got 99 problems and ____ is one.

If you picked the Homecoming theme what would it be?

Nicky Abbs

Katryna MacLean

Being extremely attractive

2012 - 2013

Pokemon. [ed. Yeah, but now imagine all the guys who would ask girls by saying “I choose you for HC”.]

2012 -2013

Katryna MacLean

Nicky Abbs

The Chicago Fire of 1871 because it’s lit.

No longer rocking the buzz cut and braces phase from freshman year

When I die I want to be reincartnated as ____

Nick Rosenberger

Robert De Niro - what an amazing actor.

Who do you suspect your real parents are?

Stefana Vasic

Charlie Sheen and Lindsay Lohan. [ed. I can actually see that.]

2012 - 2013

2012 -2013 Nick Rosenberger

Stefana Vasic

Billy Mays, so I can have a very successful career in advertising.

Who’s your choice for Pope?

Erin Hamilton

Either of the Bucket Boys. [ed. If they make me “shake it” I’m converting.]

2012 - 2013

The Obamas.

What’s your strange addiction?

Ryan Byrne Life Savers.

2012 - 2013 Erin Hamilton Kanye West.

Ryan Byrne Still lifesavers, but I’m getting really hooked on falling asleep everywhere.

LION Chatter “I need to think of a Frisbee breaking to make me sad.”

- Bailey Blum ‘16

world

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LION Chatter “I feel like I was born to be a retired person.”

- Heidi Hauch ‘16

Often times we forget how long a year actually is. We forget our greatest feats or our most tragic losses. We forget the little things that define us as a school, a nation and as people. That’s why we compiled this breakdown, to celebrate our successes, laugh at our mistakes and honor those who were affected by tragedy. We often forget, but these events will be remembered by us all. compiled by Lucy Schaefer and Sheridan Spiess

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Steve Harvey, ho st of TV show “Family Feud”, m ade a “horrible m istake” in front of a mas audience as he mist sive televised akenly announced Miss Colombia as the winner of the Miss Universe Pa geant. Moments lat er he admitted his er ror himself by announ and corrected cin pines as the true wi g Miss Philipnner. Later Harvey took to Twitter wi th he happened to m an apology, but isspell Philippines .

C’mon Steve, reall y?

LION Chatter “Hold on, I’m thinking about Yoda’s toes...”

-Charlie Stelnicki ‘17

PawsUp n to to Mr. Scales and Ms. Gallicchio- thanks for leading us to become better journalists, and pretending not to hear our conversations in the backroom. nto our website- you should check it out: www.lionnewspaper.com #onlinefirst n to the parents who have provided food throughout the year, whether it be layout dinners or Mrs. Halpin’s pasta- we love you. nto the incoming staffers- we expect perfected InDesign and Photoshop skills. No exceptions. nto Dr. Brian Watermanwe appriciate everything you've done this year and cannot wait to hand you another issue. nto maintenance- hopefully we haven’t left too much of a mess after the daily swarm for food in 220. nto our SC submitters- we appreciate everything you send in and we hope you join us in room 220 soon. nto Florida and Disney World- we hoped you survived the storm that was #drewtakesdisney. nto our loyal subscribersthank you for your dedication to student journalism and giving us something to do on distribution days. nto the teachers who let us distribute surveys-we get graded for that. nto our beloved seniorswe can’t wait to see how #college you are. nto Rita- thank you for providing a safety net to our various grayscale and CMYK issues. nto winning the Golden Eagle once again- nothing tastes sweeter than the defeat of all other Illinois suburban high school newspapers in our mouths. nto food Fridays- thank you for all the left over food extending it to food week. nto anybody who doesn’t refuse the paper on distributon days- you make us incredibly happy. nto early layout nightsjust because we aren’t at school does not mean that journalism has stopped. #journalismneverstops. nto the countless memories and friendships- thank you for making 220 fun.

memories Thursday, May 19, 2016  Page 24

Garrett Ariana

Not many students have been with a teacher between the hours of 12 a.m. and 6 a.m. Even fewer have been with one in a hospital. Well, lets just say I was lucky enough to kill two birds with one stone the night of Friday, Nov. 13 with Jason “Dad” Scales.

On that fateful night, I happened to be a little giddy as 12 staffers from LION had just wrapped up our first full day in Orlando, Fla. for the annual NSPA/JEA convention and I, as the incredibly athletic and coordinated man that I am, took a little tumble off of my hotel bed and cut a laceration directly above my left eyebrow. After only about three seconds of inspecting the cut, I could only reach one conclusion: “Wow, I am going to have to listen to so many bad, bad Harry Potter jokes from this.” However, after about 30 more seconds, I reached the other conclusion: it was going to be a long night in the ER with Scales and probably nobody else as I heard Bailey Blum whisper over to his spooning buddy for the night, Drew Cushing, “Shh, nothing’s going on. *camera click* Stay in bed.”

was not thrilled when I told him that I knew the words of the song from listening to it when watching “Glee.” We agreed to not make a habit of singing together unless it was to the same song.

Céilí Doyle

Lauren Hucko owes me for treating her to the greatest birthday celebration of her life. On Friday night of our LION trip to Orlando the girls split off from the rest of the group in Downtown Disney. I managed to convince all of us to enjoy a special show featuring the middle-aged fathers of toddler-sized Disney goers in unique dance off. Lauren, at first taken aback by the men’s exotic interpretations of popular dance moves (i.e. the whip), warmed up to the show. By age 18 she had at last seen all that the world truly has to offer in one magical night in Downtown Disney. Toward the end of our special evening, our entire group of jerds had made it to the open dance floor and let our freak fly. Namely, our editor-in-chief, Garrett Reece Ariana, was shown up while hitting the quan by a rambunctious 7-year-old who did not let him forget it was a night to remember.

Charlie Stelnicki

Bailey Blum has returned to his home planet of Tatooine in an attempt to rescue his friend Charlie Stelnicki from the vile gangster Janicki the Hutt. Little does Bailey know that the SPORTS EMPIRE has secretly begun construction on a new armored space station even more powerful than the first dreaded Sports Star. When completed, this ultimate weapon will spell certain doom for the small band of journalists struggling to restore freedom to the newsroom… Stepping into the assistant to the sports editor position in issue two was like stepping into the Millennium Falcon.

Bailey and I suited up to swim in the SC pool for an underwater photo shoot of the girls swim team, and from then on, I knew we’d be willing to go to the ends of the galaxy for the section.

Live and die on this day... for sports.

Mary Sullivan The third time I fell off the segway was the worst. It was right in front of the Bean and I hit the pavement HARD. Muttering to myself about inserting something into my review of Chicago’s Haunted Segway tour about the grave dangers of segwaying, Abby laughed in my face and waited for me to clamber back on the formidable machine. It only took us a few seconds after I restarted the Segway to realize that we were the only two people at Millennium Park rolling around on our unstable contraptions. That’s right. The tour guide left us. Half-laughing, half-crying, we rolled about aimlessly until finally, around 10:30 p.m. (half an hour after we had been lost) a furious-looking, Segway-riding man approached us at high speeds, stopped in front of us and said ominously, “Follow me.” Needless to say, that was the last time Abby and I ever went segwaying.

MelRose Buckler It was our first night in Orlando, Fla., and everyone was exhausted from traveling all day, so we decided to head down to the hotel’s hot tub. As 12 LION people crammed into a hot tub that probably should’ve only had five people in it, Izy Scott squealed in pain due to a foot cramp.

Most of us simply said, “Ah, that stinks Izy, foot cramps are the worst,” and continued to relax in the hot tub. But Phil Smith, didn’t take this lazy approach, rather he proceeded to grab Izy’s foot and flex it for her, as if he was a doctor. As Phil explained the details of why this flexing technique helps relieve foot cramps, everyone sat around zoning him out, but I burst into laughter because of how bizarre this whole situation was, and I knew from the first night, that during our four days in Orlando, we were going to create many lifelong memories together.

Kristen Roemer My favorite memory from room 220 is jamming out to “Paradise By The Dashboard Light” with Drew during layout. Drew was sitting in Heidi’s desk singing out loud and I decided to join in. If you asked Drew, he would probably say I was off for a majority of the song, but I think that I really rocked it. He

Tim Mikulski

After stumbling out of the backroom at the end of a long layout night featuring a page that had been driving me insane for seven straight hours, I signed out with the rest of the staff and started on my way out of room 220. I rapidly found out that I was the only way home for more staff than my humble five-seater could ever hope to fit comfortably, but by far my fondest memory of the past seven issues is all of us laughing uncontrollably as our exhausted editor-in-chief spent five whole frustrated minutes unsuccessfully trying to find a way into the packed car.

Sheridan Spiess Feb. 25 was the day of a crisis for us LION staffers and it also happened to be my birthday. Everyone in room 220 was distraught to hear that Lionfest, the event featured on the front page of our issue, had been cancelled. We did not want to provide information to our readers that was now false due to the cancellation. Ideas were thrown out on how we were to handle this situation, but it was finally decided that would put stickers, announcing the cancellation, on the front of each newspaper. All 4,200 of them. As we began to place the stickers onto each newspaper, my fellow staffers decided to sing happy birthday to me. I then realized that journalism never stops, even on your birthday.

Adam Janicki

LION Chatter “Open foot, insert mouth.”

-Heidi Hauch ‘16

our way through two bags of tortilla chips in 48 miunutes, and that’s something I’m proud of.

Bailey Blum

Let me tell you a bit about our fellow EIC, Garrett Ariana. Amongst being moody and weak in the arms, he is also what I would classify as a “sleep-shouter.” Allow me to explain. The first night of our LION trip to Orlando, I was sharing a bed with the thunderfart himself, and at a random point during the night I was suddenly awoken by a shout, “BAILEY. LIFT YOUR HEAD UP.” Fear racing through me, I did as I was told, but as I turned to see what in God’s name he was doing, I found that he was still fast asleep. Weird. Then out of nowhere, “NO. THE OTHER WAY.” This time it really hit me. I could die here. Shaking, I turned my head and awaited my fate. But nothing more was said for the remainder of the night. I lay paralyzed in fear for hours.

Heidi Hauch

On the final night of LION’s Orlando trip, we had the opportunity to go to Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. Earlier that day, LION won eighth in NSPA’s Best of Show Broadsheet Category at the awards ceremony, which all of us LION jerds were very excited about. So to celebrate our accomplishment, while ascending “Splash Mountain”, all 12 of us, crammed into a single roller coaster car, started chanting “Eight, Eight, Eight, Eight!” The people in the cars before and after us probably thought we were insane, or maybe they were just confused why we were so aggressively yelling “eight,” but for me, the number eight will always hold a special place in my heart.

Thomas Atseff

“LionFest has been cancelled.”

These four fateful words sent the LION staff spinning into chaos, commencing the day room 220 stood still. Our front-page story covering the long-awaited (or apparently not) special event had become obsolete, and we had to quickly develop a solution. We decided to place stickers correcting the story on the front page, though they inconveniently didn’t conceal Mr. Geddeis’ quote claiming that “the event could sell 1,300 tickets.” Me and my faithful apprentice Adam Janicki placed stickers on hundreds of papers, and finally, the issue was solved, and no one ever knew that we had messed up.

Lea Voytovich

Sydney Hansen

As Assistant News Editor, I spend most of my time working with Ceili and MelRose. I love them both but let me tell you, their personalities are very different and they bicker like an old married couple. MelRose is a perfectionist while Ceili is more laid back, so sometimes their heated debates end with the silent treatment. It used to really scare me when they had fights. I thought our section might fall apart, but over the past nine months I have learned that it always works in the end. Like I mentioned before, they are the perfect News couple and I’m like their child. They’ve taught me everything from which fonts to use to how to correctly format pictures with many laughs along the way. My favorite memory this year was becoming a “Newszie” when MelRose officially inaugurated me with a special Newszie pin. Long live Ceili and MelRose <3 Phil Smith

With nearly all of the senior staffers gone at the JEA/NSPA conference in Orlando in November, the remaining staff, composed primarily of juniors, conspired to throw a party, complete with mini-guacamole containers and shiny gold party hats. Through careful planning via GroupMe and excessive use of Caroline Konstant’s fridge, our broken staff succeeded in throwing the wildest party Room 220 has ever seen. Sure, maybe the others had fun tanning, visiting Disney World and probably doing something journalistic, but we made

I’m not that great at stingpong.

So, when Bailey Blum suggested we play it at the poolside pingpong table at our hotel in Orlando, I wasn’t that thrilled. I quickly got three strikes, and lined up while everyone took their shots at me. Two of the three hit. We kept playing, I kept getting strikes and I kept getting hit. As the night went on, and as the painful welts on my back, legs, arms, and head kept adding up, I played worse and worse, until finally I decided to throw in the towel. My back a red mess, I sat down. The next morning, my back was purple. Not cool.

Some of the most memorable moments this past year have stemmed from my trips to the Boundary Waters. Since my first day working on the paper, I have been yapping on and on about the Boundary Waters to my fellow staffers, however, it had begun to drive them nuts. Whether it’d be making a reference to it or simply using it to describe something I really liked, few staffers could relate (Garrett, Lucy, and Phil).

Eventually saying anything that related to the BWCA was opposed because I talked about it so much. So on Dec. 10 a tally was started to count how many times I mentioned the topic. As the tallies piled on throughout the school year, I was quick to remind myself of the contribution I have given towards “saving the BWCA,” thanks to the reassuring note I received from Thomas during the secret santa.

memories

LION chatter “I didn’t want to be a girl for the longest time” -Céilí Doyle ‘16

Abby King

While the LION trip to Orlando was supposed to be filled with articles, competitions and seminars, we also managed to have some fun as well. Whether it was the trip to the hospital thanks to a clumsy EIC, losing Drew Cushing every time he saw a Disney character in the Magic Kingdom or hanging out by the pool, us jerds had a grand time. My favorite memory was by far sprinting off the coach bus on second night around 9 p.m. Since we were tired and starving, we headed straight towards the food court next to the hotel. Much to our disappointment, the court was closed so we decided to sit outside on the patio and just talk and reminisce until 1 a.m. The warm night and hilarious memories filled with “never-have-I-ever” capped off a great trip.

Hallie Coleman

My favorite memory of LION was when I had an interview in the Vaughan building.

I searched endlessly for the room I had the interview in and had no luck. Finally, I asked someone and pointed me in the right direction. The only problem was that I could not get into the door right by the classroom and had no clue how to find the classroom by going in the main entrance. By this time 8th period was half way over. I saw that a window was opened and contemplated whether it was really worth it. So I threw my backpack and water bottle in the window first and then climbed through. At that moment I felt like a true journalist.

Izy Scott

When LionFest was cancelled, LION’s pageone story about the event became obsolete.

This could have been a jerd’s worst nightmare, but instead something amazing happened.

When asked who would be willing to place 4200 stickers on every single paper to correct the newfound inaccuracy, every single staff member raised their hand. Assembly lines were formed in room 220, car caravans hustled to correct the stacks at SC and in just under a record-shattering two hours, this jerdly-heroic staff I have been #blessed to be a part of managed to correct thousands of papers. The next morning when we handed out the corrected LION, papercuts and ink stains proudly covered my hands.

Lauren Hucko

It was a warm November day at the Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Fla. Gaby Sabatino, Izy Scott, Drew Cushing and I decided to use our free time in between journalism seminars to explore all that the resort had to offer and soak in as much sun as possible. However, Drew had quite an interesting idea of what exploring meant. Without warning, he handed his iconic Mickey Mouse ears to us and began to run toward a large waterslide available for patrons of the resort (which we were not). The three of us stood below the slide in shock as we witnessed Drew rush past excited 7-year-olds to take his turn on the slide. To Drew’s dismay, he was stopped by a sassy lifeguard inquiring about the absence of his resort wristband. Before the lifeguard had the chance to send him sulking back down the stairs, we saw Drew turn around, slide down the slide and proceed to yell “run!”. I will never forget bitter expression of the cheated lifeguard as we sprinted away laughing.

Drew Cushing

This past fall, I took Disney like a freakin hurricane. Let’s set the scene. Magic Kingdom. 7 p.m. I was on the hunt. Most of the LT Edition characters were going in at 7:30, and time was not on my side. My fellow journalists didn’t comprehend the importance of my mission because they were too “hungry,” so, like any determined person would do, I went rogue. I ran by myself across the entire park frantically searching for any character. When I found a character, I ran up, quickly took a picture, and then was gone like the wind. Then, in Tomorrowland, I heard something. Something groovy. It was “YMCA” by the Village People! I weaved my way through the dancing pit of small children and, still doing my best to keep up with the choreography, got pics with more characters. Then, I got a call. “Drew, where are you?” they asked in a not too friendly tone. I set off again.

Grace Palmer

We were all gathered together for a staff BBQ when the senior staffers told us to give them our phones. I was very confused as to why these people that I had just met a little over an hour ago were asking to take something very valuable from me until they told us that they were taking a picture. So, I handed over my phone and the junior staffers gathered together to take the picture. As soon as we were ready to take the picture I felt an extremely cold burst of water on my back and I turned around to see all the seniors throwing water balloons at us. Even though the juniors were not able to find the supply of water balloons it was still a fun and great time.

Juliana Halpin

My favorite memory from Lion this year was when we had our white elephant grab bag before winter break. Going into it, I was not sure what to expect from everyone and whether or not the gifts would be funny. As the grab bag went on, no gift was a disappointment. In fact, everyone’s gift exceeded my expectations (especially The Ceili Doyle Experience; a book of life lessons as told by Ceili Doyle).

Senior Superlatives

MelRose Buckler: Stanley Hudson Your sass and hilarious commentary has people cracking up in room 220.

Nik Gallicchio: Holly Flax Your highspirited energy and loving personality makes you an awesome advisor.

Garrett Ariana: Jim Halpert Your leadership, humor and sarcasm make you an excellent Editor-in -Chief.

“Gaby, you make 220 look like a crackhouse” -Tim Mikulski ‘17

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Katie Palermo Although 2015-16 has been a memorable year in room 220, I have to say my favorite LION memory was when a bunch of staffers came to my house when I was out sick. Already not being the “normal” jerd member, I wasn’t sure how my absences would go over when it came to the newspaper. Earlier that day I had received my final intensive chemotherapy treatment. After school got out, I was awoken by the doorbell to a group of smiling staffers at my house with Kirschbaum smiley face cookies and a poster. News flash!

Best staff ever!

Jason Scales: Michael Scott Your comical personality and constant support reminds us of Michael Scott.

LION chatter

Drew Cushing: Dwight Schrute Your excessive sass and constant banter reminds us greatly of Dwight.

Abby King: Kelly Kapoor

Your rambunctious, lively personality and constant laughter fills room 220 with energy.

This was also when I realized how goofy our staff was and how funny each person individually was. I really enjoyed getting to see this different side of everyone side and a different type of creativity from their gift selection.

Caroline Konstant If you are not one of the students who believes LION just magically and easily gets finished, then you are already aware that the staff has layout nights after school. Two of the nights are until 9 p.m. and can result in some bizarre happenings. Because we are at school after hours, as people come to help work on the paper, someone has to run down to the door at the crossing of “Park and Elm” to let them in. One night, Syd Hansen and I both saw a text roll in from Juliana Halpin and without even speaking we both sprinted out of the room and jumped down the last stairs where I might have possibly injured myself, but all for a good cause. I pushed the door open with great force and this LION layout victory will forever be close to my heart.

Lucy Schaefer

Twas a typical day in room 220. The snow was falling and Christmas spirit filled air.

Suddenly, MelRose stood to give an announcement. LION would be doing secret Santa. I reached my hand into the hat only to find I had chosen Garrett Ariana, the Editor in Chief. I began to stress; my thoughts raced as I tried to figure out what I should get. Fortunately, we all made a list with some inexpensive things we wanted. I checked Garrett’s list. It read: Bonsai tree, tactical self-defense pen, ninja star, and spy shades. Did I read that correctly? Bonsai tree? I was no longer confused, but instead determined. I was going to find a bonsai tree no matter how impossible the task may be. I called store after store, but everyone reacted the same. Nobody knew what a bonsai tree was or why I was asking for one. Finally, I got the answer I needed. To my extreme disappointment, however, the Bonsai tree cost $250. It was ever-so-slightly out of my price range, so I instead settled for some cheap, but still awesome, sunglasses from target. Oh, I mean spy shades.

Gaby Sabatino It was the first night of our trip to Orlando, Fla., and, of course, my fellow jerds and I were starving. Subsequently, we went to the nearest restaurant to satisfy our need for some decent, over-priced Italian food.

The meal went great, but it wasn’t until the end of it that it got awkward. As the waiter took all of our finished plates away, one person broke out into singing the classic jam “Don’t Stop Believing.” All of our voices quickly joined in as we continued to get louder and louder until we realized how disruptive we were actually being.

Yes, it was quite uncomfortable but we laughed it off and pretended we weren’t the typical, annoying bunch of teenagers. Those few moments of true, artistic expression really showed me that our staff should stick to writing and writing only—singing just wasn’t for us.

As the LION seniors approach their final days here at LT, the LION juniors are proud to present this year’s senior superlatives. Room 220 may not be Dunder Mifflin, but as quoted by the Michael Scott, “I hate to see you leave, but love to watch you go cause of your butt.”

Heidi Hauch: Darryl Philbin Your awesome sense of humor, kindness and sweet personality is an a awesome addition to 220.

Kristen Roemer: Erin Hannon

Your cheery and loving personality draws everyone in LION to you just like Erin.

Bailey Blum: Andy Bernard Your constant singing/ humming, love for Frisbee and positive outlook makes you just like Andy.

Mary Sullivan: Creed Bratton Although sometimes quiet, when you share your opinion it always has us laughing just like Creed.

Ceili Doyle: Izy Scott: Meredith Palmer Pam Beesly Your PG-13 humor and Your infinite kindness, jokes make you both hilar- silly jokes and affinity for ious and scandalous; you art reminds us of Pam. always know how to have a good time.

Lauren Hucko: Oscar Matrinez Your intelligence and compassion for others makes you a great editor.

Gaby Sabatino: Ryan Howard With both your ambition and sense of fun, you offer a great balance to room 220.

LION Chatter

Echos

“I see so much of myself in Gatsby...”

- Bailey Blum ‘16

LION Chatter

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“My mating season is all season.”

- Bailey Blum ‘16

Most Memorable Senior Moments To recap senior year 2016, LION collected quotes about some of the most memorable parts of this year. Take a look at what some seniors have to say about their final year at LT.

“I think I will remember that moment for the rest of my life because every morning, every time I see the state championship banner, and every time I see the LT swim program succeeding I will remember that I was a part of the team that got us a name in Illinois swimming and that I’m in the books for eternity.”

-Chris Phillips on winning the swimming state championship.

compiled by Adam Janicki and Lea Voytovich @Ad_Man34 and @leaaa21

“It was surreal and one of the best moments of my soccer career.

I had never felt so much team bonding when we rushed together and sprayed Pepsi all over ourselves.”

“I was very surprised when I found out that so many people voted for me. I had a blast being on the dance stage because I felt like a celebrity when I dished out high-hives to all my friends in the front row.”

-John Mazur on winning the Pepsico Showdown

-Molly Stark on being crowned Homecoming Queen “I personally thought the whole website scandal was a hilarious typo. While Wethington did not feel the same way, we enjoyed the free publicity that it gave us.”

“Being able to take first place for MUN as a team and being the second best delegate against over 100 other delegates, some international, was outstanding. You are not suppose to clap at the end, but whenever one of us won we were the only school to go nuts and be loud.”

-Sam Noonan on the Eurythmics Website Scandal

-Nathan Egert on taking second for best delegate and first overall as a team at the Chicago International MUN

“Arcadia was a great experience and something I will remember for a while. The last 100 meters were blazing fast and all I could think of was that I was not going to let anyone pass me and I ended up getting second place with a mile time of 4:18 in the top heat.”

-Connor Madell on competing at the XC Arcadia Nationals in California “My favorite team memory would be winning regional championship versus Simeon. To be the first regional champions was amazing, especially with our senior group. The whole team was so pumped not only that we won, but also because we ‘got the plaque’ and cut down the nets.”

-Frannie Corrigan on winning the varsity girls basketball regional championship

“Senior assassin was fun to plan and it was really enjoyable to watch it all play out.

There was plenty of drama and excitement which made the game so fun.”

-Trace Mortimer on creating the LT Assassin Game

“The crowd at the game was amazing and bigger than I thought it would be. It felt great to be able to get the W in OT against such a fierce rival.”

“Never in a million years would I have expected this to happen, especially as I struggled through Geometry freshman year. I’m thrilled! I put in a lot of hard work and definitely couldn’t have done it without the help of my parents, teachers, friends and coaches.”

-Diana Kafkes on being the 2016 Valedictorian

“Brownstock was such an amazing experience. Getting to sing for all of my peers was awesome. There were so many amazing people in it and the best day to sit back and listen to awesome music.”

-Grace D’Aprile on her Brownstock preformance

-Cawone Hester on the victorious BlueNami

“After Lionfest was cancelled, I felt bad for all the money that LT was going to lose. It was definitely memorable seeing some people go as far as wearing huge signs trying to hype Lionfest and those people wearing the signs got a lot of jokes.”

-Madison Caldwell on the cancellation of Lionfest

LION Chatter “I am still the only girl Bailey has ever rejected.”

-Abby King ‘16

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LION Chatter “Whenever someone yells ‘save InDesign,’ it’s like a bomb threat.”

-Adam Janicki ‘17

Welcome to the first SCHOOL SMACKDOWN, the only place in LION newspaper where we willingly publish favorable opinions of Hinsdale Central. Each school has the opportunity to defend itself and state why it is better than our beloved LT, and LION will respond in kind. I think we all know who’s going to win...

compiled by Thomas Atseff and Phil Smith

by Jimmy Lee ‘16

by Sean Smith ‘16

The HC vs. LT rivalry is no doubt the greatest in the state of Illinois. Having grown up in Hinsdale, I was always told LT is inferior in every way and heard great stories about packed football and basketball games. Even years ago, I wanted to go to them just to get a taste of what it’s really like. Now, at the end of my fourth year at Central, I can understand and appreciate why LT is inferior. Having spent hours at LT, I can definitely say that the students and athletes at LT don’t live up to the quality of the students at Hinsdale Central.

It is undeniable that both Hinsdale Central and LT have superior academics. However, LT does have an average ACT score more than 3 points lower than Hinsdale. I guess that I’m wrong; we do have superior academics.

Don’t even try to argue that LT is bigger than Central or whatever your other default excuse is. Without a doubt, Hinsdale students are smarter than LT students (knowing which way the American Flag is oriented...). But who cares about academics anyways? All that matters is sports and LT is definitely better than Hinsdale...wrong. Let’s examine football playoff records.

Hinsdale Central has a 20-19 record while LT has a lousy 12-17 record. In one year, Hinsdale Central was able to capture eight state titles, which is an IHSA record. Where is your state record, LT? The most aggravating thing about LT students is their lack of class. Whenever LT plays Hinsdale, the LT section becomes a chirp section not a cheer section. Whether it be classless cheers or simply giving our section the middle finger, LT always finds a way to make itself look foolish. And not to mention their lack of sportsmanship. There have been multiple instances of LT students instigating fights after games, keying cars and doing other overly rowdy activities that aren’t tasteful. And where is your loyalty to your school? You only get kids to one home basketball game a year, every other game has half the seats filled. And, you leave early if your team is losing. The Lions Den is filled with fair-weather fans.

Time you give up the warrantless claims that you are better than Hinsdale.

When I was in eighth grade, I had a difficult decision between high schools. I had to decide between Nazareth and LT, two schools that were completely different. One was small, Catholic and ambitious, the other was large, well-known and could also provide many more academic opportunities. I eventually chose Nazareth because of the size and religious opportunities that LT could not provide. Coming from Saint John of the Cross, a small, Catholic grade school, Nazareth was the perfect fit for me. However, being Catholic is not even a requirement to attend Naz. I have friends of all different religions or no religion at all.

One thing that Naz could not provide, however, was the diverse amount of classes that LT has to offer. My cousin who attends LT recently told me that they offer Jewelry and Metalsmithing as a class. I was shocked to say the least. However, classes like this never seemed necessary to my life.

I was always more interested in classes like Economics and Psychology which Naz does offer. Although LT has a wider variety of classes to take, they were never a part of my high school decision making credentials. So LT isn’t that bad. But Naz is better.

One thing Naz has that LT doesn’t is football. An actual, successful team.

As a freshman, I decided to play because I wanted to meet new people and play a sport that I loved. Little did I know, that as a junior and senior, I was going to be a part of two state championship football teams. These championships put Naz on the radar, bringing in a record-breaking number of freshman football players. We also have an outstanding baseball program that placed second in state last year. This is what I mean when I talk about ambition.

Although LT is more suitable for many people, in my opinion, Nazareth is a much better school. It provides to my needs and has made my high school career better than I could have ever imagined. LT may be fine, but respectfully, Naz is better.

First of all, thank you to Nazareth for your respectful argument—Hinsdale, unfortunately we cannot say the same about yours.

It is true, LT offers a much wider variety of classes than Nazareth, but what is not true is that these classes are inessential. How will a student at Naz discover his or her potential true passion for jewelry and metalsmithing, folk guitar or furniture making if they’re never offered a class in it? At LT, that will never be a problem for students; everyone can realize his or her passions and potential through a wide array of varying classes and over 80 clubs.

Next, everyone from Naz and Hinsdale immediately claims, for whatever misconcieved reason, that LT is infinitely worse at sports. Not true. This year, we won the boys swimming state championship, as well as placing ninth nationally in boys cross country. Last year, we won the state championship for boys water polo and saw the end of the reign of the greatest badminton player in IHSA history.

However, admittedly, maybe our sports teams have fewer trophies. Hinsdale Central does have more state championships than LT, and Nazareth, congratulations on your resurrgence in a dangerous and concussion-ridden sport—seems like more of a step backwards. You apparantly have a good baseball program as well, which is the equivalent to LT having a great Latin program... they’re both dead. But we all know what high school sports are really about: the student sections. And, undoubtedly, LT has the best. Those

great stories about packed crowds? Sure, the couple of Hinsdale fans may have helped, but the LT student section is what really made those games full and exciting. The LT Weirdos wear new outfits and different themes for every single game, while apparently Hinsdale’s fans are content to stick with their “Portillo’s Cash Register” look for every game.

Keep your trophies, and your overalls—LT’s student section is unbeatable.

If you walk through the halls of Hinsdale Central, you will find that it is filled with what seems to be just one person: white, from a successful family, affluent, wearing Vineyard Vines shorts and a Reagan/Bush ‘84 shirt that they bought on Amazon with their parents credit cards (overnight shipping, of course), and with a touch of what they call “class” and what the rest of the world calls “arrogance.” They do not have anything that resembles the diverse makeup of the Chicagoland area. If they only have smart kids take tests, their scores will be slightly higher. Plus, when you can afford more ACT prep classes, you’re bound to score a little higher.

We can at least respect Nazareth, but Hinsdale Central does not deserve the light of day. A school full of thousands of rich white kids who remain arrogant, stuck up and poor in spirit is just sad. In the end, LT reigns supreme over the Devils and Roadrunners.

LION Chatter

“I hate to admit it, but Comic Sans is speaking to me.”

-MelRose Buckler ‘16

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LION Chatter

“That’s not a real stop light!”

-Sheridan Spiess ‘17

Senior Ads Sophie Allison “To see the world, things dangerous to come, to see behind walls, to find each other and to feel. That is the purpose of life.” Love Mom and Dad

The Class of 2016 has come a long way. As we look back on the journey from Freshman Experience Day to graduation, look on these next four pages to see where this year’s grads are going next.

Anastar Alvarez I’m so proud of you and how much you have accomplished and grown. You are here today because of you. I love you and will always support your dreams.

Garrett Ariana “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams,” Love Mom “It’s not all in the dreaming, it’s mostly in the doing,” Love Dad Andrew Best Congratulations Andrew! We’re very proud of what you accomplished at LT and look forward to seeing you do the same at University of Colorado-Boulder.

Love you, Mom, Dad, Emily Bailey Blum Bailey, we are so proud of you. All your hard work and determination has paid off. Enjoy this next phase in your life! Love you, Mom, Dad, Maddy Kayla Bradley Congratulations Kayla! Your dedication and tenacity have paved the way towards success in college. Congrats on the Sousa award! The Ohio State University awaits you. Go Buckeyes!

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Robbie Clark Congratulations! Be proud of what you have accomplished so far, and get ready for more at CU! Love, Mom, Dad and Liz

Nicholas Abbs- Wisconsin, Madison Charles Abrahamson- COD Anthony Accettura- NIU Alexa Adolfino- COD Deanna Akande- COD Lina Alamayreh- COD Nicolas Alba-COD Ariel Alcala- COD Danielle Aldridge- Iowa Lukas Allen- COD Sophia Allison- WashU Rodrigo Almaraz- COD Maria Almeida- NIU Anastar Alvarez- Loyola, Chicago Victor Alvarez- DNR Somayra Anacleto- COD Anthony Angelico- COD Alexis Angelin-COD Jocelyn Arciniegas- Loyola, Chicago Garrett Ariana- California, Los Angeles Siddartha Ariga- Michigan St. Matthew Arito- DNR James Arnold- U of I Michael Arnold- COD Raleigh Arriaga- COD Mohamad Asfour- COD Thomas Ashby- DePaul Ezra Avery- Wisconsin, Whitewater

Margaret Cole Marge--congratulations on a great job! We are so proud of you. Enjoy your next four years at Marquette. All our love, Mom, Dad, Maddie, Eli and Max

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Shalyn Brady Congratulations on your success!

Maggie Bruck A.K.A. Dr. Seashell A.K.A. Marge-in-Charge. You take the uncommon path and it is leading you to amazing things. What’s next? So proud. Love Mom and Dad. MelRose Buckler Congratulations! Share with the world your many gifts.

Paul Cammarata Enjoy life at Iowa State, but study every once in a while – Mom, Dad, Nicole, Jill Mac Casella Congratulations Mac! We are so proud of you! Go WARHAWKS! Love Mom and Dad Harry Chesloe We are very proud of you! You’ll do great in college!

We love you! Love Mom, Dad, Grant and Stephanie

Andrew Cooley A new adventure begins! Congrats on your successful 4 years at LT. We are so proud of you! Your future is bright! Love, Mom & Dad Nick Cooper Congratulations! We are so proud of you! On to South Carolina- Go Gamecocks! Love, Mom, Dad, Eric and Becca Jack and Drew Cushing Congratulations! It’s been a great run, so proud of you both. Your amazing stories continue now in college.

Good luck! Love Mom, Dad, Thomas and Emmett Donald Darrus You are truly an amazing son. . .we’re proud of your accomplishments and the person you’ve become.

Congratulations, graduate! Love you, Dad + Mom Nikolas Darrus ou have truly made your parents proud on your marvelous achievement. You are truly the pride of our life, congratulations on your graduation! Love you, Dad + Mom Vicky Demakis Good luck in your future endeavors! Love, Aunt Mary, Jamie, Nicole, John, Erin, and Baby Jack Michael DeVries Congratulations Michael! We are so proud of you and all your accomplishments! Looking forward to your future success as you bring on the “Thunder”! Love from the squad Tommy Dillon Congrats! We are very proud of you! We love you so much!! Love Dad, Mom, Laura, Michael and Lisa Grace Dana Dombrowski Our graduating senior! It seems that kindergarten was just days ago. This fall, a freshman at Knox. We’ll miss you. Love Mom, Dad, Max, Sarah and Daisy

Madisen Babich- Cal State Fullerton Malgorzata Bachleda-ZawackiCOD Colin Bailey- Ohio St. Eleanor Baird- Knox College Joseph Baker- DNR Carolyn Baldwin- Loyola, Chicago Obrad Balla- Moraine Valley Comm. College Paige Ballagh- Iowa St. Viviana Barajas- COD John Barczak- DNR Lindsey Barnes- Work Caleb Baron- Dayton Madeleine Barrett- NIU Stephanie Barrett- Loyola, Chicago Julia Bartolomei- COD Ian Bauer-COD Sean Bauer- DNR Jordan Baum- COD Rogelio Bedolla- DNR Matthew Begeman- Colorado St. Kyle Bell- Ball State Daniel Benson- U of I James Benstent- COD Emma Bergman- St. Olaf College Anthony Berley- Colorado Veronica Bernard- Marquette John Berry- COD Andrew M. Best- Colorado Andrew Z. Best- Marquette Cody Betka- COD Emily Bielski- WashU Rachel Bielski- Michigan Alyssa Birica- COD Jack Blahnik- ISU Michelle Blahnik- DePaul Bailey Blum- Notre Dame Jennifer Blumberg- ISU David Bobinsky- DNR Sydney Bocik- University of Tampa Alyssa Bollig- COD James Bolt- Ball State Anthony Bonanno- COD

Matthew Bonistalli- Texas, Austin Amy Borgstrom- University of Cincinnati Amelia Borowski- COD Christina Borrego- COD Delaney Borzym- DNR Trevor Bouma- DNR Tenley Bozzi- Trinity International University Eamon Bracht- U of I Kayla Bradley- Ohio St. Shalyn Brady- ISU Andrea Branz- U of I Thomas Brasse- COD Kylee Bravo- Central New Mexico Comm. College Ruben Bravo- COD Christopher Breakey- COD Benjamin Breitenbucher- Wisconsin, Whitewater Jasmine Brice- COD

Harrison Chesloe- Mississippi Jenna Chesswas- Loyola, Chicago Lyndon Chlumsky- DNR Jennifer Chorley- WIU Megan Chrzas- UIC Chayla Chung- DNR Christian Ciancanelli- Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Alexander Ciessau- Wyoming Margretta Ciessau- Minnesota Lena Cirone- COD Patrick Clancy- DNR Lauren Clark- SIU, Carbondale Robert Clark- Colorado Spencer Coffee- Wisconsin, Madison Samantha Cohen- Kansas Margaret Cole- Marquette Josephine Coleman- Gap Year, Cornell College

Cailin Briody- Indiana Alexis Briseno-Serrano- Military, Marines Claire Brom- Ohio St. Luke Brom- Indiana Kayla Brooks- COD Jacob Brown- Minnesota Ryan Brown- DePaul Margaret Bruck- Stanford Sarah Brunet- Loyola, Chicago Edward Brzozowski- Transition MelRose Buckler- Fordham Samuel Bugaieski- Michigan Emily Bulir- U of I Katherine Burke- Drew University Robert Burke- Savannah College of Art and Design Albert Burkes- DNR David Burns- Elmhurst College Kayla Bush- Work Alin Bustamante- DNR Benjamin Butikofer- Iowa St. Ryan Byrne- Syracuse

Madison Collard- Lewis University Lydia Collazo- DNR Jacob Collier- Dominican University Robyn Collins- Work Jacob Conger- Miami (OH) Alexis Contreras- Iowa Gustavo Contreras- COD Caroline Cooke- Saint Louis University Andrew Cooley- Indiana Nicholas Cooper- South Carolina Cayla-Marie Cope- Stephens College Jacqueline Cordell- Kansas Madeline Cordell- Western Michigan University Ripley Cornelison- COD Donavyn Coronado- COD Erin Corrigan- ISU Carol Cotts- St. Olaf College Kevin Countryman- Transition Lucas Courtemanche- COD Marisol Cowan- Carthage College Emma Cox- Texas, Austin Natalie Cozzi- Mizzou Weston Credit- Iowa Carson Crisp- St. Petersburg College Erica Crockett- COD Alexander Cronvich- DePauw Nina Crouchelli- U of I

“In my eyes, LT is. . .”

C Mia Cabela- Marquette Edgar Cabrera- Work Ramon Cabrera Mendez- Transition Stephanie Cahill- COD Abelardo Calderon- COD Madison Caldwell- Augustana Aurora Camacho- Alabama Paul Cammarata- Iowa St. Victor Campos- COD Meghan Cannon- Marquette Adam Cardone- U of I Casey Carlson- North Dakota Jocelyn Carmona- DNR Daniel Carroll- DNR Victoria Casas- Elmhurst College Bernard Casella- Wisconsin, Whitewater Timothy Cash- East-West University Joseph Cassano- DNR Daisy Castillejo- COD Isabel Castillo- COD Lyrik Castro- School of the Art Institute of Chicago Tomislav Catic- COD Michael Catrambone- Heartland Comm. College Zachary Catrambone- ISU Nicole Cattin- Colorado, Boulder Kassandra Cenoz-Olivares- Loyola, Chicago Anna Chaloupka- Vermont George Chavez- Work

Rebecca Crown- Iowa Delanie Cruz- Oakton Comm.

College Joseph Cuba- SIU, Edwardsville Nathan Cundari- NIU Lara Cuomo- Alabama Robert Curlin- Lehigh University Andrew Cushing- Notre Dame John Cushing- DePauw

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Grace D’Aprile- Central Michigan University Devin Dachota- ISU John Dahill- Dayton Olivia Dallavo- Wisconsin, Madison Omni Dallmann- COD Matthew Danbury- Cornell University Donald Darrus- Michigan St. Nikolas Darrus- Indiana Miguel Davila- COD Tatiana Davila- COD Giovana De Pierre- COD Elizabeth de Sa e Silva- U of I Michael De Vries- Wheaton College Ashley DeBartolo- William Rainey Harper College Claudia DeLaGarza- Saint Xavier University Nolan Delaney- Indiana Angela DeLaTorre- COD Marissa DeLaurentis- UIC Tyler Delitko- COD Vassiliki Demakis- North Central College Kayla Devereux- Emerson College Natalia Di Zillo- UIC Bianca Diaz- COD Matthew Dickett- California, Berkeley Ally Dilcher- U of I Thomas Dillon- Transition Jeremy DiMonte- Elmhurst College Isabella DiPaolo- Loyola, Chicago Lauren Dolehide- COD Dana Dombrowski- Knox College Regina Domer- COD Isabelle Donile- COD Hailey Donovan- COD Nicholas Dorner- Central Michigan University

COLLEGE KEY COD- The College of DuPage U of I- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ISU- Illinois State University UIC- University of Illinois at Chicago EIU- Eastern Illinois University NIU- Northern Illinois University SIU- Southern Illinois University WIU- Western Illinois University WashU- Washington University in St. Louis Mizzou- University of Missouri, Columbia Indiana- Indiana University, Bloomington TCU- Texas Christian University Transition- A post graduation LT program for special education students DNR- Did not report to College and Career Center

SENIORS

LION Chatter “I’m all about long johns.”

-Garrett Ariana ‘16 Ian Doroba- Transition Reed Doubek- Mississippi Tessa Dougherty- Sarah Lawrence College Kathryn Dow- Michigan St. Megan Downing- ISU Céilí Doyle- Miami (OH)

Madison Katherine Grissim- Michigan Kiley Groat- COD Oscar Guadalupe-Flores- DNR Taylor Guagenti- Auburn Javier Guardado- COD Kimberly Guerrero- COD Emilio Guitron- Iowa

Daniel Fulgencio- COD Ruben Fulgencio- COD David Furlan- Wisconsin, Madison

Kallie Drake- DNR Madeline Driscoll- COD John Droblas- Triton College Richard Drobny- Alabama John Drogosz- Triton College Jessica Duelm- Marquette Jack Dulla- Indiana Madison Dunbar- Roosevelt University Emily Dunlap- Kentucky Brandon Dunn- COD Mackenna Dunn- Rhode Island Amanda Dunne- COD Jesse Duque- COD Alexis Duranczyk- COD Hannah Dutler- Notre Dame Jarrett Dutton- Arizona David Dybalski- Work Thomas Dzielski- Bradley University Hannah Dziura- Columbia, Chicago

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Rebecca Gacek- U of I Joseph Gallagher- Colorado Kaitlyn Galuszka- COD Jocelyn Galvez- COD Gabriela Gamboa- Marquette Alexander Garay- Columbia, Chicago Rebecca Garbe- Augustana College Andres Garcia- COD Arturo Garcia- DNR Ericka Garcia- COD Rosa Garcia- COD Abdiel Garcia Ruiz- COD

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Lauren Haan- Joliet Junior College Jovana Hajdukovic- DNR Jordan Halic- U of I Claudia Hall- Saint Louis University Sariah Hall- COD Seamus Hall- DNR Nader Hamdan- UIC Erin Hamilton- Marquette

“. . .a bunch of opportunities to take whatever kind of class you want, to prepare everyone for whatever kind of lifestyle they want.”

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Thomas Eckert- Indiana Nicholas Economou- Oregon Patrick Egan- Wisconsin, Madison Riley Egan- Notre Dame Nathan Egert- Wisconsin, Madison Hannah Ellenby- Minnesota Peter Ellison- COD Grant Engelhard- Syracuse Berk Erkan- COD Henry Escalera- COD Abigail Espitia- UIC Gabriela Esposito- COD

-Julia Kiely ‘16

Rebecca Hamilton- Valparaiso Univeristy Benjamin Hampton- U of I Sarah Hampton- U of I Timothy Hangsterfer- Alabama Stephanie Hankes- Kansas Connor Hankins- Indiana Michael Hannan- COD William Harders- Alabama Geraldine Harding- Michigan St. Robert Harlow- Iowa St. Kalyn Harris- Marist College Jacob Hart- COD Clare Hauch- Notre Dame Heidi Hauch- Indiana Brandon Hayes- Iowa St. Grace Hayes- COD Lenore Hayes- Montana St., Bozeman Michael Hayes- Dayton Brendan Healy- Kansas Frank Hedderman- COD Kathryn Heilenbach- ISU Steven Heim- Iowa Kelly Heinz- Elmhurst College Cody Helms- COD Adam Hemauer- WashU Samantha Henehan- Belmont Brandon Herman- North Central College Guadalupe Hernandez- Work Mariela Hernandez- Marquette Arturo Herrera- COD Joy Herzog- North Central College Cawone Hester- COD Griffin Hickey- Indiana Grant Hill- Western Michigan University Maddox Hill- Wisconsin, Madison Claire Hinckley- Indiana Diego Hinojosa- COD Thomas Hofer- ISU Nicholas Hojnar- Colorado

Aaliyah Garcia-Graham- WIU Nathaniel Garon- COD Peter Garvey- Iowa Arianna Garza- ISU Isabella Garza- COD Juliana Gassmann- Georgia Magaly Gaytan- COD Paige Geissler- California St., Long Beach Deanna Gennett- Minnesota Albert George- Loyola, Chicago Michele George-Griffin- Saint Louis University Matthew Georges- U of I Robert Giamarese- COD James Gilardi- DNR Michael Gilger- Wisconsin, Madison Victoria Gioia- Bradley University Jacob Gleason- DNR Anisa Godinez- U of I Justin Goethals- ISU Noah Goetz- Utah Gita Golonzka- U of I Alejandro Gonzalez- COD Cristian Gonzalez- Military, Army Cristian A. Gonzalez- Cornell University Iliana Gonzalez- COD Marina Gonzalez- Loyola, Chicago Priscilla Gonzalez- COD Selena Gonzalez-Muskus- Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy Stephan Gooden- COD Samuel Goss- DNR Tyler Graf- Mizzou Douglas Grasty- U of I Madeleine Green- U of I Timothy Grider- COD Isaac Griffin- Colorado Jennifer Grissim- Wisconsin,

F Joseph Fallon- COD Ian Farnan- Indiana James Farnan- COD Eleni Fegos- COD Leanna Feldt- COD Samantha Ferrer- Marquette Kameron Fezekas- Heartland Comm. College Gerardo Figueroa- DNR Kristen Filippini- DNR Stephanie Findley- COD Elizabeth Finnerty- Notre Dame Paige Firmin- Iowa Vanessa Flaherty- U of I Shannon Flanagan- Parkland College Michelle Flaws- Auburn Bridget Flynn- U of I Liam Flynn- Alabama Colleen Fogarty- Suffolk Megan Foisy- COD Claire Foley- Ohio St. David Fonseca- COD Kevin Foody- Bradley University Delaney Fox- Marquette Nicholas Franco- COD Claire Frank-Carr- Wisconsin, Madison Keira Frese- U of I Riley Frisbie- Lake Forest College Robert Fritz- COD Melissa Fuentes- Bradley University Nicholas Fuentes- Boston University

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LION Chatter

“I love the smell of yeast.”

-Heidi Hauch ‘16 Ian Doroba Congratulations Ian! We knew you could do it! We are all so proud of you, an honor roll student too!

Love always, Mom and Dad Céilí Doyle We are so proud of your academic accomplishments at LT over the last four years, and are especially happy for all your achievements with Model UN and at LION. It only makes us more excited to see what the future holds for you at Miami of Ohio! Love: Dad, Mom, Emma, Collette and Liam Mackenna Dunn Congratulations on all of your success at LT! We are proud of your accomplishments and the person you have become. Continued success awaits. GO RHODY! We love you!

Nick Economou Nick, we are so proud of you and everything you have accomplished at LT. Take advantage of all Michigan State has to offer. Love, Mom, Dad, Claire & Alex

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Riley Egan Congrats. We are so proud of you! Can’t wait to celebrate all you have accomplished and all that’s ahead.

Go Irish! Love, Mom, Dad, Maddie and Bridget

Niko Iacono- Indiana Sergio Ibarra- COD Gianna Inendino- COD

Gerardo Figueroa To an awesome young man, whom we are very proud of! Can’t wait to see what the future holds for you.

Congratulations. We love you!

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Lawrence Jackson- Loyola, Chicago Teareouna Jackson- CCC, Malcolm X College Arturo Jacobson- COD Andrew Jakobsons- COD Madeline Janik- Boston University Charles Jankowski- Northwestern Michigan College, Great Lakes Maritime Academy Elizabeth Januska- Marquette Elisa Jaramillo- COD Natalie Jaramillo- UIC Brittany Jarvis- COD Kaylee Jasinski- NIU Jelena Jeknic- ISU Grace Jelinek- COD Zachery Jerbis- Kendall College Sarah Jernberg- Bradley University Jacob Jimenez- COD Brenia Johnson- Paul Mitchell the School - Lombard Emily Johnson- New Mexico Kelsey Johnson- COD Brynn Johnston- ISU Samantha Jordan- COD Michael Josefik- SIU, Carbondale Marissa Juarez- Saint Xavier University Stephen Jundanian- COD

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Diana Kafkes- Pennsylvania Zachary Kaloustian- Elmhurst College Jack Kaminski- Drake University Filip Kaplarevic- Moraine Valley Comm. College Sydney Kapp- Western Michigan University Kathleen Katoll- UIC Ayah Kayali- Loyola, Chicago Grant Kedzuch- Indiana Collin Keefer- COD Clint Kefer- ISU Kestutis Kelecius- Carroll University (WI) Brenden Kelley- U of I Carlyn Kelly- Belmont Emily Kelly- Kent St. Ryan Kelly- Dayton Brian Kenny- COD Ahmed Kermo- COD Megan Kern- Central Michigan University Julia Kiely- Brown University Philip Kim- Marquette Abigail King- Wisconsin, Madison Daniel King- Indiana Spencer Kinzie- Mizzou Bridget Kirby- DePauw Alexander Klesken- Iowa Jamee Klima- COD David Knake- COD Petar Knezevic- UIC Laura Knowles- Indiana Jillian Koester- Penn St. Timothy Kogucki- U of I Kyle Kohn- Elmhurst College Samantha Kohn- Columbia, Chicago Taylor Kohn- Benedictine University

Paige Firmin Our whole family is so proud of your achievements at LTHS. We know you’ll shine brightly in the future too! Love, Mom, Dad, Grandma, Aunt Jan, Uncle Marc & Girls Stephanie Findley Congratulations! Cherish the journey, the twists and turns make the goal much more fun and rewarding.

Life is sweet, enjoy it! Lots of love, Mom and Dad Ellie Finnerty We’re so proud of the wonderful person you’ve become! Tear it up at Notre Dame! Go Irish! Love Mom, Dad and Kate Bridget Flynn Congratulations, Bridget! We’re so proud of you! We know you’ll be just as successful at U of I as you were at LT! GO ILLINI! Love, Mom and Dad. Bridget, Congratulations to the best little sister in the world! You rocked LT- filled my footsteps and then some! So happy we’ll be together at U of I! Love, Shannon Kevin Foody Congratulations Kevin! End of an era for the Foody Family: you certainly have made the most in all that LT has to offer. Love, Dad, Mom, Steve & Kate Laura Knowles We are so proud of you! Congratulations on graduating from LT. Here’s to college at IU. Go Hoosiers!

Love, Mom, Dad, Julie and Sam Maddie Green Congrats on all of your accomplishments! We are so proud of you! Can’t wait to see what your future holds! Love, Mom, Dad, Ryan & Nugget Kalyn Harris “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams” –Eleanor Roosevelt. Keep dreaming and keep your heart centered. Love, Mom, Dad, and fan club Heidi Hauch We are so proud of you. Good luck at IU. You are the best (twin). Just kidding, Clare. Love, your family Carlos Alberto Hernandez Lopez I am very proud of you. Skylar McCauley Griffin Hickey YOU DID IT! Kelley @ IU Bria Holt Congratulations Bria! Wishing you joy and love and adventure in the next “act” of your life story. All my love, Mom Eleanor Horan Congratulations! Go into the world and do great things! We are so proud of you! Love, Mom, Madeline and Ricky Andrew Hubona You faced many challenges and have passed every test. Congratulations. We are all very proud of you.

Dad, Mom, Stephen and Scrappy Lauren Hucko Lauren – Congratulations on your graduation! I am so proud of your accomplishments as a student at LT, and I wish you all the best at Washington University!

Charlie Jankowski Congrats!! Now on to the Engineering Officer Program at Great Lakes Maritime! We are so proud of you!! Love Mom, Dad, Cj, Connor, Taylor and Shanti!

Seniors

LION Chatter “Unlike Céilí, my middle name is Danger.”

-Garrett Ariana ‘16 Elisa Jaramillo Elisa, keep fighting hard. Today is the start of a new stage in your life. Follow your dreams, we love you.

Congratulations.

LION Chatter “Ted Cruz is the Zodiac Killer.”

-Drew Cushing ‘16

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Indiana University

Marquette University

Michael Josefik Here’s to all of your wonderful accomplishments. We couldn’t be more proud. Fly above the clouds and all your dreams will come true. Love Mom, Dad and Nicole

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Diana Kafkes Congratulations! Your four years at LT will leave you with lasting memories of outstanding achievements and wonderful friendships. All the best at University of Pennsylvania! Love, Mom, Dad and Alaina Carlyn Kelly We are crazy proud of you! Congrats! Get ready Belmont, we are taking over! Love, Mom, Dad, Crofton, Mattigan and Tiernan Abby King “Oh, the places you’ll go! Today is your day! Remember that life’s a great balancing act, and you will succeed!

Yes, you will indeed!” –Dr. Seuss. Love you, Mom, Dad, Maggie, & James Emily Lange Congratulations Emily! Your hard work has paid off.

Best wishes as you head to Loyola to attain a degree in Forensic Science. We are all very proud of you!

Kris Liutov Congratulations, son. So proud of you, you did it! We wish you the best. Love, Mom & Dad Capri Lohr You have grown into a special individual -- your own person. The future will be bright with you in it. Do yourself proud -- You’ve already done that for us. Love, Dad, Sue, Grandma and Papa Ramauhd Maynard It is truly a blessing to have you as my son. I am a proud mom who knows you are headed for SUCCESS!!!

Congratulations. I love you!!! Mom Cassidy A. McCauley World, remember that name! We are so proud of you.

“All our love” Paige McMahon “Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” –Emerson.

With love, Mom and Dad Jamie McMillin Mr. Fox: “I understand what you are saying, and your comments are valuable, but I am gonna ignore your advice.” Be your fantastic self! Love, Mom and Dad Honor Millette With love from your family, congratulations Pumpkin Pie! We love you!

Trace Mortimer “There’s nothing you can do that can’t be done...nothing you can sing that can’t be sung...” Congrats an all of your accomplishments! Love, Dad, Mom, Tye, Tanner & Travis Tommy Mota Tommy (Tom Tom), you’ve had a great run at LT and it will only get better with your fun loving spirit and “chill” personality. Your hard work and determination will continue to help you succeed at Marquette! Love, Mom & Dad Kate Nash Congratulations Kate! You became more determined and stronger with every obstacle encountered. We couldn’t be more proud of the person you’ve become!

Love Mom, Bill, Chrissy, Ryan & Jack Stephanie Nemecek I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance.

Never settle for the path of least resistance. I hope you dance. Love, Mom and Scott Ben Nowak Flooded by emotion, prouder than words can express, I love you dearly. –Mom xoxo Audrey O’Donnell May your future be as bright and beautiful as you are!

Love Mom, Dad, Hugh and Lizzie Gregory and Larissa Ogurkiewicz Congratulations Gregory and Larissa! Always look back on the good memories that LT has given you these past four years. Good luck in college! Best wishes from your family.

Matt Petrak We’re always proud of you for being an outstanding student but most proud of your kindness. You will do great things at the University of Chicago!

Jake Pigatto You have made us the proudest parents we wish you have the best for your future at Miami University. You are going to be great! Love Mom and Dad Joseph Piccione We are incredibly proud of you and love you very much. Your hard work and commitment has paid off.

Congratulations on your acceptance to University of Illinois.

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Alexandria Kopicki- COD Maja Kosic- COD Maja Kostic- Loyola, Chicago Robert Kotrba- COD Marcin Kowalczyk- COD Christina Kralovec- U of I Tamia Kramer- Transition Natalie Krause- School of the Art Institute of Chicago William Kreikemeier- Oklahoma Megan Kristy- Indiana St. Craig Krzyzaniak- Miami (OH) Kyle Kubina- COD Madison Kuehn- U of I Emily Kula- DNR Chase Kwit- Michigan St.

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Morgan Machaj- Minnesota, Twin Cities Shannon Mack- Marquette Katryna MacLean- Belmont Connor Madell- U of I Margaret Madro- Mizzou Meghan Magats- DePaul Autumn Maldonado- COD

Anna Mennemeier- Bradley University Bailey Merritt- Hofstra University Avery Millard- DNR Jason Miller- DePauw Matthew J. Miller- COD Matthew P. Miller- Eastern Illinois University Honor Millette- U of I Kevin Minik- Miami (OH) Jonathan Miranda- ISU Soldayane Miranda- COD Sebastian Mireles- COD

“. . .the opportunity to excel and be a part of something bigger than yourself.”

-Tyler Delitko ‘16 Alyse Malikowski- Iowa Chloe Malkinson- Iowa Alexander Maloney- COD George Manaves- COD Joseph Mancuso- ISU Tamia Manning- Iowa Emily Markert- Vanderbilt University Adam Marogil- Nebraska, Lincoln Maeve Marsh- Clemson University Nicole Marsik- ISU Alexis Martinez- COD Maria Martinez- DNR Michelle Martinez- COD Anthony Martusciello- DNR Collin Marwitz- COD Gabriel Mata-Hernandez- COD Sabrina Mattison- COD Ramauhd Maynard- Clarke University John Mazur- Michigan St. Nicholas Mazzone- NIU Laura McAllister- Kentucky Hannah McAtee- Central Michigan University Timothy McCarthy- Mizzou Jacob McCarty- Transition Cassidy McCauley- Arizona St. Kyle McClelland- COD Maggie McDermott- Alabama Moira McDermott- College of William and Mary Gavin McGill- Dayton Jack McGuinn- Indiana Will McLawhorn- Alabama Sarah McLean- Wisconsin, Madison Paige McMahon- South Carolina James McMillin- Loyola, Chicago Brittany McPhee- Virginia Tech Nathan Meade- Youth Ministry Claire Meany- COD Christopher Medema- Alabama Emilio Medina- Glendale Comm.

College Elijah Medlock- Benedictine University Elizabeth Meidinger- Butler University John Meksto- Mississippi John Melone- Michigan St. Julia Melone- Iowa Mareena Mendez- COD Paul Mendez- Benedictine University

Aleksandra Misojcic- UIC Sara Mitrovic- COD Anna Mlynski- Tulane University Jakob Mogorovic- COD Dirk Molek- Vermont Claire Molenda- U of I Carlos Molina- COD Melissa Monrroy- Texas St. Ethan Mora- Denison University Mary Moravek- WashU Kevin Morfin- COD Trace Mortimer- Miami (OH) Catherine Mossing- Alabama Thomas Mota- Marquette Joshua Mrowca- COD Chase Mulvenna- COD Madeleine Munguia- UIC Karen Muraoka- Boston University Michael Murguia-- COD Israel Murillo- COD Alexander Murphy- Grand Valley St. Liam Murphy- University of Memphis Matthew Murphy- U of I Sheila Murphy- U of I Timothy Murphy- Marquette Colleen Murray- DNR John Murray- Marquette Phoebe Murray- South Carolina Alen Musanovic- DNR Deema Mustafa- Marquette

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Bret Nicholson- COD Harvey Nieves- Mississippi Samantha Noonan- Indiana Benjamin Nowak- Marquette Efren Nunez- DNR Savanah Nunez- Iowa Samaria Nunnery- COD Michael Nutter- Lewis University

O Fernanda O’Brien- Alabama Rebecca O’Brien- Michigan David O’Connor- Iowa Kenneth O’Connor- Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota Nora O’Connor- Dayton Shannon O’Connor- Marquette Kaylah O’Dea- Nebraska, Lincoln Audrey O’Donnell- Marquette Madaleine O’Donnell- Wisconsin, Madison Margaret O’Donnell- Tulane University Jack O’Flaherty- Iowa Jadin Oblazny- COD Jennifer Ocampo- Lewis University Thomas Oeltgen- U of I Daniel Ogrodny- U of I Gregory Ogurkiewicz- COD Larissa Ogurkiewicz- Columbia, Chicago Aaron Onion- Loyola, Chicago Vitaliy Oprysko- DePaul University Karoline Orloff- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Isabel Orozco- COD Jacob Orozco- COD Joseph Orr- Concordia, Chicago Juan Ortega- Concordia, Chicago Gabriel Ortiz- COD Jamie Osborne- Georgia Lorenzo Ovalle- COD Madeline Ownby- COD Rowan Ownby- U of I

P Sylvia Pacheco- COD Jakob Pallisard- COD Yesenia Palomares- DNR Ariana Pantoja- COD Capri Pappas- Ohio Wesleyan University Katrina Pasquinelli- Beloit College Krupa Patel- St. Louis College of Pharmacy Vishal Patel- Iowa St. Olivia Paus- COD Allison Pawlak- Ohio St. Eythan Pencakowski- DNR Emily Pender- North Carolina, Chapel Hill Liliana Peralta- COD Christian Perez- COD Robert Perona- COD Matthew Peroutka- COD John Petersen- COD

Matthew Petrak- University of Chicago John Petrini- COD Gina Petrovich- COD Mark Petrukovich- COD Anders Petterson- U of I Kelsey Pettrone- Pepperdine University Andrew Pfannkuche- ISU Michael Phelan- Purdue University Ryan Phillip- COD

In memory of Dylan Buginas-Coleman 1997-2015

Member of the Class of 2016 “He was a good kid. He had a good heart, and I will miss him tremendously.”

-LTTV teacher Bill Allan

SENIORS

LION Chatter “I am in love with Oxford Commas.”

-Bailey Blum ‘16 Nick Piento Why are chemists great at solving problems?

They have all the solutions! If not, I know you will find the mixture to solve the rest. Love, Mom Pauly Pinta Congratulations! We love you so much! Ma, Daddy, Abby, Jack, Gramma and Grampy Bear Olivia Rademaker Your seven brothers and sisters are so very proud and happy for you! Enjoy this time. We love you!

Giuseppe Rallo Congratulations on a successful four years at LT! (Achiever Extraordinaire). You have built a solid foundation; now ready to commence with the rest of your journey! Love, Dad Nicole Ranieri We are so proud of you and all your accomplishments at LT. Enjoy ISU. You are going to be a great teacher! We love you. Mom + Dad Gene Reichert Congratulations! We’re so proud of you! Your future awaits, and we’ll be cheering you on at every step. Love, XO, Mom, Dad, Julia and Blaise!

Go Hawkeyes!

Lauren Rickman We are so proud of you! Congratulations on all you have accomplished. Love you, PaPa & G-ma Brooke Ridlen Congratulations! We are so proud of you and all your accomplishments at LT! We love you and wish you many blessings at U of I. Mom, Dad, Bob and Linnea Kristen Roemer Your hard work paid off and we couldn’t be more proud of you! We love our country girl! Good luck at Vandy. Love, Mom and Dad Brian Roggensack You have risen to every occasion during your years at LT. You have learned much, had fun, and made friends you’ll have for a lifetime.

Moving on. . .”Go Illini!”

Jake Rymsza To my creative, intelligent and sweet son, congrats on your academic success! All my love as you begin a new journey to create the life you imagine.

Gaby Sabatino Dearest Gaby, we are so proud of all of your accomplishments in high school, and we know the best is yet to come. Bless you and love you!

Mom & Dad Michael Salina Congratulations Michael! We are so proud of you and all of your accomplishments. We wish you all the best at Purdue! Love, Mom, Dad and Kelly Grace Salvino Congratulations! We love you! So proud! Can’t wait to GO BLUE! Love, Mom, Dad, Sara, Alex, Brian & Lauren Griffin Schultz Best of luck at the University of Arizona! Bear down! Love, Mom, Dad and Gretchen Nina Scaramella Best of luck at IU! Love, Mom, Dad, John and Bella Sam Scriba Look back with fondness. Forge ahead with enthusiasm, wisdom and courage. Good luck at Miami! We are so proud of you. M, D, L and N Izy Scott Lion. . .Jerd . . .The Biz. . .Lil’ One. . . now a Longhorn!! We love you, Phozi Katherine Scotty Way to go, Katherine! We were proud of the enthusiastic freshman you were four years ago and even more proud of the person you have become. Love, Mom & Dad Katie Sindelar We are so proud of you and know a great future awaits at University of Arizona! We love you!

Mom, Dad, Megan and Abby Andrea Smith Congratulations! We are so proud of you and all you have accomplished. Continue to do what you love and follow your heart. Keep smiling! Love, Dad, Mom and Alyssa

Cole Smith Nostra superbia est infinita. Alea iacta est. Vobis eris magni fortuni. Cum volare aquilae. Et nunc, et semper pater, et fratres.

Cole Stomberg Congratulations! We are so proud of you! Love, Mom, Dad, Alex + Max

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Christopher Phillips- SIU, Carbondale Michaela Phillips- Luther College Joseph Piccione- U of I Gregory Piechalak- Nebraska, Lincoln Nicholas Piento- Iowa St. Jake Pigatto- Miami (OH) Anna Pilipuf- Wisconsin, Madison Aracely Pina- COD Paul Pinta- COD Maciej Piwowarczyk- DePaul Felicity Ponce- SIU, Carbondale Isabella Pontrelli- COD Alec Portillo- Alabama Kenna Pospisil- NIU Owen Post- Alabama Madison Potts- COD Kiera Prinz- Fordham Jessica Pritz- Loyola, Chicago Thaddeus Przybylowski- SIU, Carbondale Jacob Ptak- Indiana Claudia Puskarz- Saint Xavier University

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LION Chatter

“Drew, are you a pregnant lady?”

-Thomas Atseff ‘17

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Olivia Rademaker- COD Mary Radice- Drake University Filip Radunovic- COD Jacob Rakoczy- Work Giuseppe Rallo- Alabama Ariel Ramirez- DNR Samantha Ramirez- COD Wesley Rangel- DNR Nicole Ranieri- ISU Dominic Raphael- Dayton Samantha Rasulo- U of I Lyle Reichert- Iowa Cade Reid- University of Victoria Carly Reimer- Central Michigan University Emanuel Reyes-COD Jonathan Reynolds- DNR Cristina Ribaudo- COD Dominic Riccione- California, Los Angeles Daniel Rick- Saint Louis University Lauren Rickman- Minnesota, Twin Cities Brooke Ridlen- U of I Javier Rivera- Kansas Jorge Rivera- ISU Francisco Rivera-Arreaga- Northeastern Illinois University Kameron Robinson- COD Ruby Rocha- Valparaiso University Emily Rodriguez- Robert Morris University Illinois Jose Rodriguez-COD Kristen Roemer- Vanderbilt Molly Rogan- Loyola, Chicago Judy Rogel- DePaul Michael Rogers- TCU Brian Roggensack- U of I Nicholas Rohan- Purdue University George Rohlicek- COD Ivan Rojas- COD Kristofer Romanowski- DNR Bryan Romero- Northwestern Carmen Romero- COD Luis Rosas- DNR Emily Rosenberg- Minnesota, Twin Cities Nicholas Rosenberger- Boston University Sophie Rout- Bellarmine University Hunter Rowe- COD Cavase Rutherford- Marquette John Rymsza- Wiconsin, Madison

S Gabriela Sabatino- U of I William Sacramento- COD Muhammad Saffarini- DNR Jahzeel Salaises- COD

Jack Salazar-Indiana Mario Salazar- WIU Andrew Salerno- Central Michigan University Michael Salina- Purdue University Grace Salvino- Michigan Victoria Sam- Indiana Cheyenne Sanchez- DNR Cristian Sanchez- UIC Bryan Sanchez Hernandez- COD Erica Sandberg- Kansas Carlos Santoyo- Iowa James Saracco- Dayton

Matas Stankus- Purdue University Ann Stapel-Kalat- Berklee College of Music Molly Stark- Marquette Colin Steele- Arizona Thomas Stenner- Indiana Jacob Stern- ISU David Steuart- COD Srecko Stevanovic- UIC Nicole Stevens- Marquette Grace Stewart- Elon University Halee Stirrat- Illinois Wesleyan University

“. . .an amazing experience that you can’t find anywhere else.”

-Brandon Herman ‘16

Tara Satala- Valparaiso University Sarai Saucedo- COD Peter Scaletta- Loyola, Chicago Nina Scaramella- Indiana Madeline Schaeffer- Oregon Zachary Schaper- St. Cloud State University Helena Scheib- COD Anna Schiferl- Purdue University Sierra Schmilke- COD Patrick Schneider- Transition Keith Schroeder- Western Michigan University Terrence Schulenberg- DNR Carlos Schultz- Santa Barbara City College Griffin Schultz- Arizona John Schwartz- South Carolina Isabelle Scott- Texas, Austin Alexandra Scotty- Colorado, Boulder Katherine Scotty- Wisconsin, Madison Samuel Scriba- Miami (OH) Vaennessa Seith- COD Meghan Selip- UIC Benjamin Senffner- ISU Celeste Serrano- ISU Jesse Severin- Michigan St. Jack Shadle- Marquette Brittany Shallow- COD Alexis Shapiro- Miami (OH) Hannah Shay- Mizzou Kelsey Sheehan- Colorado, Boulder Michael Sheldon- Work Cullen Sheridan- Mizzou Emma Shippee- Kansas Danielle Sievers- Boston University Andrea Simms- Saint Louis University Katie Sindelar- Arizona Spencer Sisson- DNR David Skiba- DePaul Alison Slezak- WashU Haley Sliwa- Judson University Anastasiya Smal- U of I Chloe Smeltzer- Ohio St. Andrea Smith- Arizona Cecilia Smith- Texas Tech Cole Smith- Ohio St. Isaac Smith- U of I Noah Smith- Miami (OH) Jillian Smoley- COD Sarah Smolik- COD Anamar Soberanis- Illinois Institute of Art Lauren Soehlke- Kansas Dennis Sopic- Kentucky Thomas Sopic- Kansas Isaly Soto- DNR Veronica Sotos- DePaul Elinor Sovcik- Vermont Dusan Spegar- UIC Rachel Spoeri- EIU Julia Staiano- University of Tampa Thomas Stamatakos- Wisconsin, Madison Alexander Stanczik- COD

Mary Sullivan From blue and gold to blue and orange, from the home of the Lions to the home of the Illini, from here to there we love you. . .everywhere!

Congratulations, Mary! –Dad, Mom, Erin and Robert Halee Stirrat Congratulations! We are so proud of you! Now go and set the world on fire! – Love, Mom and Dad Tessa Dougherty Oh, the places you will go! Welcome to New York + Sarah Lawrence College – Love you! La famille XOXO

Madeline Stoettner- Alabama Cole Stomberg- Transition Eric Strass- Colorado, Boulder Kylie Strasser- Valparaiso University Colin Strien- ISU Evan Stuit- COD Besim Sulejmani- COD Mary Sullivan- U of I John Svoboda- Bradley University Owen Swanson- Purdue University Samuel Szczepaniak- ISU

T Tiffany Talley- North Central College Alyssa Tapia- American Academy of Art Brian Taylor- University of Dayton Alyssa Tegtmeier- Central Michigan University Kimberly Tegtmeier- Benedictine University Nicholas Tegtmeier- COD Colin Temple- Kansas Olivia Tennison- Boston University James Thele- Michigan St. Madison Thiessen- Wartburg Alexa Thomas- Indiana Sean Thomas- Butler University Asia Thompson- COD Samuel Tiemeyer- U of I Samuel Tio- Michigan St. Aleksandra Toczek- Work Samantha Tracy- Hope College Shalesia Travis- COD McKenzie Traynor- Saint Xavier University Pearl Truax- Michigan

U Haley Uckerman- Columbia, Chicago Meghan Uhrick- Belmont Corey Urbashich- COD Magnus Urosev- ISU Nayelly Urquizo Almaraz- Transition Veronica Urquizo Almaraz- Transition

V Margaret Vacchiano- U of I Luke Vaiciulis- Iowa Adrian Valadez- Military, Navy Xescia Valadez- COD Sebastian Valdes- U of I Sonia Valdes- Moraine Valley Comm. College

Jamie Thele Congratulations Jamie. You’ve succeeded at LT and now you’re on to your next adventure at MSU! We love you, Mom, Dad, Kyle & Casey Alexa Thomas Congratulations Alexa! So proud of all of your hard work and can’t wait to see you succeed at Indiana. Love you McKenzie Traynor Congratulations to you! I’m very proud of you and your accomplishments. Love, Dad Luke Vaiciulis Congratulations on your acceptance to the University of Iowa! We are so proud of you

Lorenzo Valdivia- Iowa St. Delia Valentin- COD Alison Valentino- Mizzou Yulissa Valenzuela-ContrerasNortheastern Illinois University Cole VanCura- Central Michigan University Daniel Varela- Bradley University Leobardo Vargas- Iowa Stefana Vasic- UIC Alexander Vazquez- COD Victoria Vega- COD Jose Venegas- Elgin Comm. College Kayla Vercelli- DNR Natali Verdin- COD Kayla Verdon- Nicolet Bible Institute Gabriela Vidakovich- Arizona Adilene Villa- Concordia, Chicago Yulissa Villasenor- COD Salvador Villasenor- COD Jhadira Villavicencio- Augustana College Lindsey Volz- California, San Diego Ivana Vukanic- Indiana Andrea Vukovic- COD

W Grace Wackerman- U of I Brandon Waite- Bishop’s University Gage Walden- DNR Katherine Walker- University of Waterloo Bridget Wallen- UIC Francis Walsh- University of Northern Iowa Matthew Walsh- Colorado St. Richard Walsh- Dayton Benjamin Walters- COD Reilly Wambold- Columbia, Chicago Nicole Warble- Elmhurst College Ellen Ward- Florida Keys Comm.

College Ryan Ward- COD James Watkins- Arizona St. Sarah Weibel- U of I John Welch- COD Julia Wenderski- Dayton Charles Wennerstrum- U of I Madeline Werner-Prokaski- DePaul Tea Wheat- WIU Tamia White- DNR Michael Wieringa- COD David Wilczynski- Columbia, Chicago Cameron Wilkins- Lawrence University Maiya Wilkins- ISU Meghan Wilkinson- University of St. Thomas Gloria Williams- Ball State University John Williams- Saint Louis University Abigail Wilson- Mizzou Gregory Wilson- DNR Samuel Wilson- Michigan St. Sara Wilson- Colorado, Boulder Byron Winans- Work Tatianna Wings- COD

Y Abigail Yates- Minnesota, Twin Cities Jonathan Yeager- Bradley University

Z Abigail Zabrodsky- Iowa St. Trevor Zagara-Miami (OH) Michael Zahorik- ISU Benjamin Zak- UIC Manuel Zavala- COD Sky Zavaleta- Military, Army Olivia Zawojski- Mizzou Nicholas Zembower- U of I Bailey Zinanni- COD

and excited to reclaim the basement TV! Love, Mom, Dad, Katie and Abby Brandon Waite Keep adding to the goodness and beauty of the world. Keep developing the unique dreams and talents that make you who you are! Félicitation pour ta graduation!

Ben Walters I cannot wait to follow in your footsteps. You are the best brother ever. Love, Sara TJ Williams Roses are red, Billikens are blue, congratulations TJ, you’re headed to SLU!

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Human Bowling

Polar Plunge

(Bridget Kirby/ TAB)

(Rich Howe) LT Steppers

2015 Homecoming Queen Molly Stark

(Bridget Kirby/ TAB) First Game of the Season

(ChicagoTribune.com)

Mr. LT Chris Velisaris

(Katie Palermo/ LION) Boys XC Nationals

Boys Diving State

(Ceili Doyle/ LION) Boys Swimming State

(Sydney Hansen/LION) Brad Guzan and PepsiCo MVP Trophy

(Chris Johnston)

(NikeCrossNationals.com) Teacher Hockey Shootout

(Izy Scott/ LION)

LT Bowling First 300

(Izy Scott/LION)

(Bridget Kirby/ TAB)

North Campus

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100 S. Brainard Avenue

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La Grange, Ill. 60525

South Campus  4900 Willow Springs Road

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Western Springs, lll.