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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
Morgan Fry

Morgan Fry, Editor in Chief

No, my middle name is not “French.”

All content by Morgan Fry
World of Difference student leaders participate in empowering discussion workshop on April 14 in SC Vita Plena room (Fry/LION).

Administration hosts World of Difference Training

Morgan Fry, Editor in Chief
May 17, 2022

Bring on letter-based grading

Morgan Fry, Editor in Chief
May 16, 2022
Major internal, external improvement projects at SC

Major internal, external improvement projects at SC

Morgan Fry, Editor in Chief
March 24, 2022
Former student and current English teacher Frank Alletto and former English teacher Glen Brown play "Here Comes the Sun" by the Beatles in NC room 117 at the first Brownstock in 1992 (photo courtesy of Alletto).

Brownstock Clarification

Morgan Fry, Editor in Chief
March 24, 2022
The LT Review Guidelines

The LT Review Guidelines

Morgan Fry and Janessa Mosqueda
March 23, 2022
A crown paper sculpture designed by Pauline Loctin to honor Princess Diana (Fry/LION).

Oak Brook showcases Princess Diana Accredited Access Exhibition

Morgan Fry, Editor in Chief
March 18, 2022
Cole Lagowski '22 poses with teammates after LT football win over Addison Trail on Sep. 3 (photo courtesy of Jackie Clifton).

Community showcases support during tragedy, GoFundMe link exceeds goal

Morgan Fry, Editor in Chief
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
“Encanto” was released to Disney Plus on Dec. 24.

Disney’s ‘Encanto’ breaks new records

Morgan Fry, Editor in Chief
February 14, 2022
Eddie Camana '22 finds passion for Muay Thai fighting during pandemic

Eddie Camana ’22 finds passion for Muay Thai fighting during pandemic

Morgan Fry, Editor in Chief
December 22, 2021
Isabel Blackstone '22 poses during a bodybuilding competition on Oct. 9 at Jefferson High School (photo courtesy of Blackstone).

Senior competes in bodybuilding

Morgan Fry, Editor in Chief
December 22, 2021
Outside of RH (Fry/LION).

RH opens rooftop restaurant in Oak Brook

Morgan Fry, Editor in Chief
November 18, 2021

Librarians, administration start new book club

Morgan Fry, Editor in Chief
November 11, 2021
Disturbia haunted house welcome poster (Mahaney/LION).

Distubia Haunted House Review

Morgan Fry and Ella Mahaney
October 20, 2021
Louis DaDan '22 died on May 11 (photo courtesy of Kate DaDan).

In memoriam: Louie DaDan ’22

Morgan Fry, Editor in Chief
October 7, 2021

LT focuses on Social Emotional Learning

Morgan Fry, Editor in Chief
October 7, 2021
Editor's note regarding homecoming story

Editor’s note regarding homecoming story

Morgan Fry, Editor in Chief
October 6, 2021
Welcome Back

Welcome Back

Morgan Fry, Editor in Chief
August 23, 2021
LT Nurse Megan Styx posing in her work attire (Fry/LION).

LT nurse adapts to impact of COVID-19 on campus

Morgan Fry, Reporter
May 25, 2021
Teammates Mason Ownby '21, Brendan Hall '21 and Kevin Rife '21 pose at state competition (phot courtesy of Blake Sauders).

Robotics team takes first place win in state

Morgan Fry, Reporter
May 25, 2021
MMB burger

Milk Money Brewing Company brings first brewery to LaGrange

Morgan Fry, Reporter
May 18, 2021
Matcha Latte with Almond Milk from Wonderful Matcha on 2/13/2021 (Fry/LION)

Wonderful Matcha store brings tea lover’s paradise to LaGrange

Morgan Fry
February 23, 2021
Art credit to Diana Stirn '22.

Podcast: Wellness Check episode 2

Ella Mahaney and Morgan Fry
February 12, 2021
“Kendall Pickering” (photo credit: Hinsdale Central High School Twitter)

Hinsdale Central swimmer dies in car crash

Morgan Fry
January 8, 2021
Kylie Conklin with Colleen Ballinger at her live show in 2018. (photo courtesy of Conklin)

Student with cancer featured in YouTuber’s videos

Morgan Fry
January 8, 2021

Snowball plans virtual retreat

Morgan Fry
December 15, 2020
Wellness Check Podcast

Wellness Check Podcast

Morgan Fry and Ella Mahaney
December 2, 2020
Charlotte Sands at rowing practice on Des Plaines River in Lemont on 10/26/20. (Fry/LION)

Student joins local rowing team

Morgan Fry
November 10, 2020
“George’s Bank Swordfish” from The Elm (Fry/LION)

The Elm restaurant review

Morgan Fry, Reporter
October 14, 2020
LION staff members teach incoming freshman and middle school students journalistic writing

Students conduct summer journalism class

Morgan Fry, Reporter
September 16, 2020
Worthy Women Launch

Worthy Women Launch

Morgan Fry, Freelance Writter
November 1, 2019
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