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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
Aidan Wirtz

Aidan Wirtz, Sports Editor

“No matter what anybody tells you, words and ideas can change the world.”

-Robin Williams

All content by Aidan Wirtz
Garrett Fisher '22 works on his edits for episode two in the NC LTTV room (Wirtz/LION).

Senior student creates, produces basketball team documentary

Aidan Wirtz, Sports Editor
May 20, 2022
Jack MacNamara '22 rounds bases after home run against Downers Grove North on April 11 (photo courtesy of Mark Viniard).

Athlete of the month: Jack McNamara

Aidan Wirtz, Sports Editor
May 16, 2022
Liam cashin '22, Isaias Lopez '22, and Kyle Barron '22 hold a shot during practice on March 10 (Wirtz/LION).

Weightmen continue to dominate

Aidan Wirtz, Sports Editor
March 24, 2022

Church League returns, heats up

Aidan Wirtz, Sports Editor
March 24, 2022
Finn Gallagher '22 (second from left), Hayden Constas (third from left) make a turn at 2021 cross country meet (photo courtesy of Constas).

Boys track returns, senior runners reminisce on old memories

Aidan Wirtz, Sports Editor
February 17, 2022
Brent Slezak, left, cuts ribbon as Jim Green, right, celebrates new LT hockey locker room (Wirtz/LION).

LT Hockey holds 50th anniversary alumni game, welcomes former players to ribbon cutting ceremony

Aidan Wirtz, Sports Editor
February 4, 2022
Ellie Dillon '22 smiles as she performs gymnastics trick on bar at girls practice in NC gymnastics gym (Grefenstette/LION).

Girls gymnastics springs back into action, prepares for rest of season

Aidan Wirtz, Sports Editor
December 16, 2021
Tavari Johnson '22

Varsity guard earns multiple offers, commits to Akron

Aidan Wirtz, Sports Editor
November 11, 2021
The girls team huddles up mid-match at a home quad meet. From left to right: Adriana Vassek '22, Tijana Kostic '22, Abby Markworth '24, Maya Rabah '23, Kiley Mahoney '24 (Grefenstette/LION).

Volleyball excels, ranks in state

Aidan Wirtz, Sports Editor
October 7, 2021

NIL deals: The Payments

Aidan Wirtz, Sports Editor
October 7, 2021
Kanye's 2021 album art for "DONDA" is simply a black cover.

Donda, Donda, Donda

Aidan Wirtz, Sports Editor
September 28, 2021
Lily Mattern '21 #17 looks to connect a cross onto frame (photo courtesy of Mattern).

Girls soccer embraces their restricted season

Aidan Wirtz, Reporter
May 25, 2021
Nelson dribbles the ball down the court at a home game (photo by Kaitlin Preussner ‘21)

Boys team caps off basketball season

Aidan Wirtz
April 9, 2021

Girls track coach remains ready

Aidan Wirtz, Reporter
March 17, 2021
Markworth goes up for a spike at a LT volleyball game (photo by Jason Markworth)

Senior volleyball player prepares for collegiate career

Aidan Wirtz, Reporter
January 8, 2021
Cross country team after becoming regional champions (photo by boys cross country coach Mike Danner)

Boys cross country finishes successful season

Aidan Wirtz, Reporter
November 18, 2020
Junior varsity tennis player Charlotte McNealy’ 22 smiling whilst swinging her racket at her practice. (Robert Sullivan/LION)

Upcoming season excites girls tennis players

Aidan Wirtz, Reporter
September 30, 2020
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