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Mateja Nokic ‘28 lunges forward to forcefully strike the tennis ball against Neuqua Valley athletes on May 5 (Simmons/ LION).
LT boys’ tennis swings to success
Campbell McCarthy ‘27 strides out of huddle in dance “Go Back” to song “Back to Black” by Amy Winehouse, choreographed by Nisha McGahey ‘25 and Kiera Sloan ‘25 (Brooks/LION).
“Limitless” Photo Gallery
A digital photo art piece by Abbygail Meissner ‘27 (Barcelona/LION).
Spring Art Show slideshow
Advertisement for the 2025's MANE film festival.
M.A.N.E. event returns with fresh films
‘Sinners’ Movie Review
‘Sinners’ Movie Review
Senior Citizens prom connects generations
Best Buddies Prom attendees dancing at an annual event (photo courtesy of Basic)
SC hosts Best Buddies Prom
Committee launches summer reading Instagram
Volunteer Erin Busby '26 paints on attendees face on April 26 (photo courtesy of Brooke Stack).
WWW Junior Board hosts annual fundraiser
Project Snowball staff and theater leaders perform and comment on original skits to fifth and sixth graders in the Forest Hills Elementary gym on March 24 (photo courtesy of Shannon Berg)/
Snowball extends to elementary youth
Bob Mould’s April 26 Metro concert review
How Competitive are the Bears After the Draft?
Spring drink review
Art by Will Bridges
Between You & Me Volume II
Illustration by Ray Klaczynski
Are festivals or concerts better?
How Competitive are the Bears After the Draft?
Mateja Nokic ‘28 lunges forward to forcefully strike the tennis ball against Neuqua Valley athletes on May 5 (Simmons/ LION).
LT boys’ tennis swings to success
Bebe Wright '26 guards the ball from defense during varsity's game against Hinsdale Central on April 16 (Simmons/LION).
Girls water polo aims to make splash at State
Wesley Musgrove '26 shoots the ball towards the net during the team's game against Hinsdale Central on April 26 (courtesy of Brooke Stack).
Boys water polo revamps for its new season
Emma Thimm '28 fights for the ball versus Wheaton Warrenville player on Bennett Field on March 27
Girls soccer begins playoffs with aspiration
Spring drink review
A digital photo art piece by Abbygail Meissner ‘27 (Barcelona/LION).
Spring Art Show slideshow
‘Sinners’ Movie Review
‘Sinners’ Movie Review
Interior of Wing Snob located on Roosevelt Road (Kowalski/LION).
Wing Snob spices up area menu offerings
State switches to mandatory ACT
Campbell McCarthy ‘27 strides out of huddle in dance “Go Back” to song “Back to Black” by Amy Winehouse, choreographed by Nisha McGahey ‘25 and Kiera Sloan ‘25 (Brooks/LION).
“Limitless” Photo Gallery
Right-hand pitcher Tucker King ‘25 throws a changeup to get a strikeout against Brother Rice High School on April 10 (Simmons/ LION).
Photo gallery showing baseball team’s rising success
Kaelyn Roth ‘25 catches a pass while attempting to be blocked by a Conant athlete (Simmons/LION).
Girls lacrosse opens season with win vs. Conant
Jovan Mijailovic ‘27 begins the medley relay with backstroke during prelims on Feb. 28 at the FMC Natatorium (Forebaugh/LION).
Boys Swim, Dive IHSA State Meet Photo Gallery
Football team finishes dance performance by hoisting Luke Karrigan ‘25 in the air on Feb. 7 at the All School Assembly (Velez/LION).
All School Photo Gallery
Bebe Wright '26 guards the ball from defense during varsity's game against Hinsdale Central on April 16 (Simmons/LION).
Girls water polo aims to make splash at State
Senior Citizens prom connects generations
Best Buddies Prom attendees dancing at an annual event (photo courtesy of Basic)
SC hosts Best Buddies Prom
Wesley Musgrove '26 shoots the ball towards the net during the team's game against Hinsdale Central on April 26 (courtesy of Brooke Stack).
Boys water polo revamps for its new season
Emma Thimm '28 fights for the ball versus Wheaton Warrenville player on Bennett Field on March 27
Girls soccer begins playoffs with aspiration
Bob Mould’s April 26 Metro concert review
How Competitive are the Bears After the Draft?
Spring drink review
Mateja Nokic ‘28 lunges forward to forcefully strike the tennis ball against Neuqua Valley athletes on May 5 (Simmons/ LION).
LT boys’ tennis swings to success
Campbell McCarthy ‘27 strides out of huddle in dance “Go Back” to song “Back to Black” by Amy Winehouse, choreographed by Nisha McGahey ‘25 and Kiera Sloan ‘25 (Brooks/LION).
“Limitless” Photo Gallery
Film poster of "Carrie" (1976)
A Review of Carrie (1976)
Poster for 'Evil Dead Rise' (2023) (photo courtesy of IMDB).
A History and Review of Evil Dead Rise (2023)
Movie poster for '[Rec]" (2007).
Rec (2007)
Poster for 'Suspiria' (1977) (photo courtesy of IMDB).
A Review of Suspiria (1977)
A Background and Review of ‘Scream VI’ (2023)
Artesana guatemalteca posa con sus pulseras elaboradas (foto cortesía de Proyecto Pulsera).
La recaudación de fondos del Proyecto Pulsera continúa por undécimo año
Renovaciones previstas por 30 millones de dólares para modernizar los campus
Celebrando el Día del Bastón Blanco
Spanish language version: Administración implementa nuevas regulaciones escolares
The voice of Lyons Township students for more than 100 years

LION Newspaper
The voice of Lyons Township students for more than 100 years

LION Newspaper
Wolfgang Burtner '22 performs covers and original pieces with Daisy Chain at Pub 78 in Brookfield on Jan. 16.

‘Daisy Chain’ features LT students, alumnus

Nicholas Barbera, Reporter
February 17, 2022
Madison Kraus ‘22 outside of Orchestra Hall on Michigan Avenue in Chicago, where CYSO performs. (photo courtesy of Kraus)

Senior plays in Youth Symphony Orchestra

Jeanne Mardegan, Reporter
February 17, 2022

Oakbrook Center shooting leaves multiple students on lockdown

Ella Mahaney, Managing Editor
February 17, 2022
ILMEA state choir performance on Jan. 26 in Peoria, Illinois. (photo cred Lucas Barnes '22)

Students participate in annual ILMEA performances

Hannah Race, Reporter
February 17, 2022
Students practice dance routine for musical, set to debut Feb. 17 (Grefenstette/LION).

Theater Board directs spring musical

Olivia Grefenstette, Reporter
February 17, 2022
Logan Baffico ‘22 holds up tournament trophy surrounded by team members on Jan. 8 (Photo courtesy of Kaelyn Sloan)

Speech Team wins first in tournament

Evelyn Kowalski, Reporter
February 17, 2022
Photo courtesy of Patricia Devitt) Lifeguard Club members met on 1/20, seen next to donation bins

Lifeguard club hosts Pet Supply Drive

Evelyn Kowalski, Reporter
February 17, 2022
Superintendent Brian Waterman poses in front of Strategic Planning Commmitee banner in NC admin office (Morales/LION)

Administration launches Strategic Planning Committee, InspireLT

Morgan Fry, Editor in Chief
February 17, 2022

All-school postponed due to COVID-19

Maddie Gee, Reporter
February 17, 2022
Graph of COVID-19 cases from Nov. 26 through Jan. 14 (Morales/LION).

COVID-19 cases increase, new protocols implemented

Abraham Morales, News Editor, Multimedia Editor
February 17, 2022

Black students targeted in virtual hate comments

Olivia Grefenstette, Reporter
February 16, 2022
The last YC2 session in 2021 where participants were asked to describe the program in one word (Photo courtesy of Murin)

YC2 undergoes changes

Ella Mahaney, Managing Editor
February 11, 2022
2021 Illinois State Report Card shows downward trends

2021 Illinois State Report Card shows downward trends

Janessa Mosqueda and Abe Morales
February 8, 2022
Snow remains the day after Feb. 2 at NC (Gee/LION).

Schools close due to harsh snow conditions

Maddie Gee, Reporter
February 3, 2022
Statistics as of Dec. 2. Source: Director of Student Services Leslie Owens.

Special Ed. endures staff shortages

Ella Mahaney, Managing Editor
December 22, 2021
Timothy "Timo" Bach poses on the set of 'Timothy Bach Reports' (photo courtesy of Bach).

Alumnus works toward becoming influencer for Gen-Z students

Janessa Mosqueda, News Editor, Multimedia Editor
December 22, 2021
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