Student starts coding company
Brianna Fonseca, reporter
December 9, 2019
From a young age, Colin Flueck ‘21 has had an obsession with Legos and building, which sparked his strong interest in coding and robotics. Now, Flueck hopes to use the knowledge he has to offer other students interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Science (STEM) something that they'll be ...
LTTV nominated for Emmy
Alfonso Fernandez, Reporter
December 9, 2019
LTTV submitted a clip of the “Pack the Place” basketball game last year which won first place in sports for the Chicago Midwest National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences awards. In the middle of September this year, LTTV was informed that they had been nominated as Emmy finalists for their...
Testing make-up center changes
Kaitlyn Joyner, Reporter and photographer
December 9, 2019
Due to schedule conflicts and the commuting of staff and students, LT has officially implemented a testing make-up center at both campuses for students to sign up and take missed test, Director of North Campus testing center Milea Foy said. It is open all day for each period, so students are able to make...
Student owns Wild Scrunch
Anna McCormick, News Co-Editor
December 6, 2019
After seeing her sister’s college roomate selling scrunchies in her dorm room, Caroline Garvin ‘20 was inspired to create her own scrunchie business. She is now the owner of Wild Scrunch. “When I first started, [Wild Scrunch] was nothing,” Garvin said. “It was just me trying to make money....
Self Defense class offered next year
Quinn Riordan, Reporter and photographer
December 6, 2019
The idea for a self-defense class at LT began in 2016 when PE teachers: Katie Meyers, Kathy Beyer and Joe Conway visited Oak Park River Forest and observed their self-defense program. They learned about the course, became certified for teaching it and worked to implement it at LT. “It was one of ...
Veterans’ Memorial showcases LT history
Isabella Sorice, Social Media/Photo Editor
December 6, 2019
LT has an immense history that dates back to the school’s establishment in 1888. The school has been through both world wars, with many students leaving to serve their country, art teacher and co-designer Patrick Page said. As a way to pay tribute to those students and many other military veterans, LT has...
College credit available next year through IU
Robert Sullivan, Reporter
December 6, 2019
Rather than gambling on one test in the Advanced Placement system, starting next year, LT students will be able to acquire college credit through a dual enrollment program with the University of Indiana-Bloomington. “This program allows our students to receive transcripted college credit from a prestig...
Sophomore strives to pursue career in videography
Dani Almase, Pulse Co-Editor
December 6, 2019
When Connor Reblin ’22 was 9 years old, he bought the first edition GoPro with his older brother, he said. He started to capture small moments in his life. Over time, Reblin’s passion for making videos grew stronger and he realized what he wanted to do for the rest of his life: videography. “Each video I make is ...
Village of Indian Head Park makes decisions regarding cannabis
Claire Williams and Sophia Schultz
December 6, 2019
In early October, Brandt Siegfried ‘18 returned home from Hillsdale College, Mich., for his fall break. Siegfried, a new resident of Indian Head Park and former student council president of LT, took time out of his break on Thursday, Oct. 10, to attend a village board meeting. He was one of the dozen...
Students work on Marie Newman’s campaign
Sophia Schultz, Reporter
December 5, 2019
Progressive Democrat Marie Newman has been reaching out to people in the community during the last few months. On a regular basis, she has been hearing from activists and residents about what they need from their representative in Washington, Outreach Manager Nick Uniejewski said. Newman is running...
American Sign Language class approved for two more years
Tessa Voytovich, News Co-Editor
December 2, 2019
A unanimous vote at the Board of Education meeting on Oct. 21 welcomed two more American Sign Language courses to the academic program guide. “When we saw the popularity of [ASL], we decided maybe it’s time to write a proposal for the third and fourth year,” fine arts division chair Paula Nardi s...
LT students participate in ‘trunk-or-treat’
Kaitlyn Joyner, Reporter
October 25, 2019
Interact club members volunteered at the Boone Animal Hospital’s Fall Festival on Oct. 12 to participate in Halloween celebrations and give back to the surrounding community, sponsor Mary Decker said. Last year due to bad weather, the festival was moved inside. However, students still helped out b...
Social Action Project returns stronger than ever
Brianna Fonseca, Reporter
October 25, 2019
Last year, Sadie Madden ‘21 embarked upon a challenge stemmed from a simple Civics TAP project, which later evolved into a partnership with three other girls in her class, Lizzie Patel ‘21, Abby Hennessy’ 21 and Alexandra Pontrelli ‘21. She had to undergo a rigorous process of trial and error...
Club helps start up businesses abroad
Alfonso Fernandez, Reporter
October 24, 2019
During their freshman year, Andrew Hojjat ‘21 and Alexandar Kostich’s ‘21 AP Human Geography class had a Rotary International sponsor arrive to discuss the organization’s microfinance projects in multiple South African countries. Rotary International is a nonprofit organization that aims towards spr...
German exchange students come to LT
Lillie George, Reporter
October 24, 2019
On Oct. 11, Spencer Frech ‘21 led his new friends from Germany through the doors of LT and into the atmosphere of an American high school. Ready for the day ahead of them, the three students made their way through the crowded hallways. “[In doing the German exchange program], we broaden our stud...
Local schools transition to new grading system Standard-based grading system offers new approach to learning
Anna McCormick, News Co-Editor
October 24, 2019
Beginning this year, some local elementary and middle schools in Districts 101 and 102 began using the standard-based grading system. This system focuses on providing students with feedback to help them master specific standards. “We believe very strongly that grades should be about the communic...
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After a 37-year tenure as a choral music teacher and a choir director, 34 of which came at Lyons Township, Constance Lyda has made the decision to retire at the end of the...
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