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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
Mckinley Huffman

Mckinley Huffman, Managing Editor

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All content by Mckinley Huffman
Members of Post Sex Nachos pose for photo with Hunter Pendleton '17 in middle back row (photo courtesy of PSN).

Post Sex Nachos at Lollapalooza

Mckinley Huffman, Managing Editor
May 16, 2024
Charlie Zoric ‘24 works on an assignment in his precalculus class (Ross/LION).

Precalc prep, accel classes implement flipped learning

Mckinley Huffman, Managing Editor
March 21, 2024
Forensics students collaborate to pack Hope Packages on Feb. 21 (Huffman/LION).

Forensics classes create Hope Packages

Mckinley Huffman, Managing Editor
March 21, 2024

College, Career Center hosts Career Week

Mckinley Huffman, Managing Editor
February 15, 2024
Album cover of 'Third Time's a Charm' (courtesy of Samuel Robinson).

French teacher, jazz trumpeter performs around Chicago, records music

Mckinley Huffman, Managing Editor
February 15, 2024

Renovaciones previstas por 30 millones de dólares para modernizar los campus

Mckinley Huffman, Managing Editor
December 22, 2023
Gwen Smith ‘26 takes a shot at a home game on Nov. 18 against Conant High School.

Girls basketball season begins, team trains for conference

Mckinley Huffman, Managing Editor
December 14, 2023
Rendered visual model depicting planned cafeteria/lounge space at SC, taken from the LT webpage.

$30 million remodel set for NC, SC

Mckinley Huffman, Managing Editor
December 14, 2023

Teacher’s choice

Mckinley Huffman, Managing Editor
October 31, 2023

Student leads project to restore SC Biology Courtyard

Mckinley Huffman, Managing Editor
October 31, 2023

PCP: Should teachers teach the class curriculum or teach in their own style?

Aero Gartner and Mckinley Huffman
October 31, 2023
Winning with Wyatt junior board members celebrate successes in aiding the organization (Huffman/LION).

Comedy for Cure raises money for cause

Mckinley Huffman, Managing Editor
September 28, 2023
Nevaeh Garcia '24 presents SAVE Promise club meeting on Sept. 11 (Huffman/LION).

Start With Hello week promotes inclusivity, connection

Mckinley Huffman, Managing Editor
September 28, 2023

PCP: Is college worth it?

Mckinley Huffman and Olivia Grefenstette
May 16, 2023
LION staff stands outside of College of DuPage with awards from NISPA 2023 conference (photo courtesy of Kowalski).

LION staff attends NISPA Conference

Mckinley Huffman, Reporter
April 11, 2023
Chicago’s Millennium Park offers a unique destination for students this spring (Huffman/LION).

Bored over break?

Mckinley Huffman, Reporter
March 23, 2023

New club forms, celebrates Polish culture

Mckinley Huffman, Reporter
March 20, 2023
Athletes prepare to pole vault in the SC fieldhouse during track and field practice on Jan. 21 (Huffman/LION)

Girls track, field returns for 2023 season

Mckinley Huffman, Reporter
February 15, 2023
Aaron Buckholtz ‘23 signs to College of Lake County to play baseball (Huffman/LION)

Winter signing day takes place at NC

Mckinley Huffman, Reporter
February 10, 2023
Logo of Feed My Starving Children organization partnering with LT for this event

Partnership with Feed My Starving Children gives global aid

Mckinley Huffman, Reporter
January 10, 2023
NHS members (from left) Allison Bloem, Gabrielle Pawlikowski, Grace Higgins, and Emily McKenna prepare classroom collection bags for the food drive (photo courtesy of Britt Ligmanowski).

Students give back to the community through donations

Mckinley Huffman, Reporter
December 12, 2022
Student council member designs poster to advertise Secret Santa program (Huffman/LION).

Secret Santa Program helps families in need

Mckinley Huffman, Reporter
November 7, 2022
“Portugal. The Man” performs at the Rise Stage at Riot Fest, 2022 (Huffman/LION).

Riot Fest returns for 2022

Mckinley Huffman, Reporter
October 6, 2022
Casual Trespasser performing at an outdoor venue (photo courtesy of Casual Trespasser).

What it’s like to be in a student band

Mckinley Huffman, Ellie Moran, and Katie Garrity
September 29, 2022

PCP: Are new security changes beneficial to LT community?

Kathryn Lazich and Mckinley Huffman
September 26, 2022

Best Buddies plans in-person meeting

Mckinley Huffman, Freelance Writer
April 12, 2021
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