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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
Molly Burke

Molly Burke, Sports Editor

Sydney may be louder, but I’m taller :)

All content by Molly Burke
Interior wall decor of CFS Coffee (Burke/LION).

CFS Coffee preserves Colombian history

Molly Burke, Sports Editor
May 17, 2023
Josie Pochocki ‘24 looks ahead to her teammates in an away game against Hinsdale Central High School on April 18 (Burke/LION).

Girls soccer closes in on State

Molly Burke, Sports Editor
May 16, 2023
Quinn Magee ‘23 dribbles out of trouble against SJC Disciples at St. John of the Cross (Matysik/Tabulae).

Holy Hoops

Molly Burke, Sports Editor
March 21, 2023
Charlotte Rice ‘24 works on passing in cold weather during warmups on March 13 on Bennett Field (Burke/LION).

Girls lacrosse kicks off, seeks new growth

Molly Burke, Sports Editor
March 21, 2023
Catherine Sommerfeld ’23 runs in the West Suburban (Silver) Conference on Oct. 15 at SC (Photo courtesy of Sommerfeld)

Athlete of the Issue: Catherine Sommerfeld ’23

Molly Burke, Sports Editor
February 15, 2023
Evan Salerno ‘25 hits his pool shoot on Jan. 27 at the Corral (Burke/LION).

Friday Night-In continues at Corral after flood

Molly Burke, Sports Editor
February 15, 2023
Wide receiver Travis Stamm '24 locks into game against Oak Park River Forest High School on Sept. 16. LT won the game 38-13 (photo courtesy of Bruederle)

Students find hobby in sports photography, capture moments

Molly Burke, Sports Editor
December 13, 2022

Girls wrestling team officially created

Molly Burke, Sports Editor
December 13, 2022
Athlete of the Issue: Maggie Adler ‘23

Athlete of the Issue: Maggie Adler ‘23

Molly Burke, Sports Editor
November 9, 2022

Seniors qualify as National Merit Semi Finalists

Molly Burke, Sports Editor
November 7, 2022

Jumbled Jerseys

Molly Burke, Sport’s Editor
October 12, 2022
Finn Murrary '23, Joey Hermann '23, Hudson Wulff '24 use pack running strategy through race on Sept. 15th at SC fields (Burke/LION).

LT cross country season returns, teams seek to place high in invitational meets

Molly Burke, Sports Editor
September 28, 2022
Wellness logo (photo courtesy of Dara Voy).

Staff encourages wellness

Molly Burke, Reporter
May 18, 2022
LT student athletic training staff sits ready to help on sideline during boys soccer game in fall (photo courtesy of Amanda Buchanan).

Athletic trainers recognized for achievements, seen on WGN news

Molly Burke, Reporter
May 16, 2022
Will Carroll ‘22 serves up a tennis ball at match against York High School on SC courts April 12 (Burke/LION).

Boys tennis fights for multiple state positions

Molly Burke, Reporter
May 16, 2022
Principal Jennifer Tyrrell and mascot Noil close out All-school assembly (Wolf/LION).

The Return of All-school

Molly Burke and Sydney Wolf
April 28, 2022
Boys gymnastics starts strong, breaks school record

Boys gymnastics starts strong, breaks school record

Molly Burke, Reporter
March 24, 2022
Senior player at Blackout Game (Wolf/LION)

LT wins in black and white

Sydney Wolf and Molly Burke
March 3, 2022
Alex Edwards '24 works on his kicking in practice at SC pool on Jan. 20 (Burke/LION).

Boys swim, dive prepares for sectionals

Molly Burke, Reporter
February 17, 2022
Alex Sheehan '22 and Hannah Race '22 rehearse for "It's A Wonderful Life," opening Dec. 10 (Burke/LION)

Theatre plans performance for holiday show

Molly Burke, Reporter
December 8, 2021
Olivia Mezan '22 and Hailey Markworth '22 attend Fall 2021 Signing Day on Nov. 10 (Wolf/LION).

LT holds signing day, athletes finalize their commitments

Molly Burke, Reporter
November 18, 2021
Will Caronchi '22 drives the ball down the fairway (photo courtesy of Caronchi).

Boys golf finishes season with state qualification

Molly Burke, Reporter
November 15, 2021
Dylan Holtz '22 prepares to bowl at LT tryouts (Burke/LION)

Bowling trains for state-bound season

Molly Burke, Reporter
November 11, 2021
Chloe Blauw '22 prepares for shot during a match at Sugar Creek against York on Sept. 25 (photo courtesy of Maeve McDougal).

Girls varsity golf starts season off strong

Molly Burke, Reporter
October 7, 2021
Crumbl Cookie Review

Crumbl Cookie Review

Evelyn Kowalski and Molly Burke
September 10, 2021
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