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In this photo illustration, LION students pose in classroom to demonstrate student reactions to cell phone pockets as they are a controversial topic.
BOE deliberates cell phone ban
Shane Harris ‘25 smiles with his family after his signing to Denison University football (Forebaugh/LION).
NC hosts second signing day
NHS board members at Joann Fabrics buying supplies for the Blanket Drive on Feb. 9. (photo courtesy of Brenik Griffin)
NHS gives back to the Community with Blanket Drive
Top five Rom-Coms for Valentine's Day
Top five Rom-Coms for Valentine’s Day
Mitidiero poses for picture with varsity girls basketball team at Dec. 2 Board of Education meeting
Teacher recognized as Vita Plena Award recipient
In this photo illustration, LION students pose in classroom to demonstrate student reactions to cell phone pockets as they are a controversial topic.
BOE deliberates cell phone ban
New culture club launched by student
Mariachi Sirenas members perform at the multicultural festival in the NC cafeteria
Various clubs host multicultural event
Nicholas Pabijan '25, Dylan Andrade '25, Corinna Morrissey '25, Agnes Kuchta '25, Audrey Tromp '27, and Thomas King '27 pose together at performance (photo courtesy of Agnes Kutcha)
Students participate in top music festivals
Jack Kraus '25, Dylan Andrade '25, and Bradley Phan '26 practice
Students take part in yearly jazz festival
Outsource qualified coaches
Support working students
PCP: Are mental health days necessary?
Putting a stop to PDA in school
UFC: The future of fighting
Will Stroka '26 competes in freestyle event against Oak Park River Forest on Jan. 17 at home (Brooks/LION)
Boys swim, dive enters run to championship
Competitive cheer hits their pyramid at the end of a full-out routine at practice on Jan. 9 in the SC Fieldhouse (Forebaugh/LION)
Competitive Cheer concludes season at State
Coach Gary Morrill debriefs with varsity after practice at Rolling Lanes in Countryside on Jan. 21 (McCracken/LION)
Bowling team finds strength as family
Why Church League rocks
Leigh Ferrell '25 poses in track & field gear (D'Antonio/LION)
Athlete of the Issue: Leigh Ferrell ’25
The chicken sandwich and fries from the Hangry Joe's restaurant in LaGrange (Klaczynski/LION).
Hangry Joe’s grand opening in LaGrange
Mango-a-go-go smoothie and cinnamon sugar nugget bites (Hepokoski/LION).
Jamba Juice x Auntie Anne’s opens near SC
Tech world is taking over
Phones decrease engagement
Top five Rom-Coms for Valentine's Day
Top five Rom-Coms for Valentine’s Day
Shane Harris ‘25 smiles with his family after his signing to Denison University football (Forebaugh/LION).
NC hosts second signing day
Caroline Mortonson ‘25 and Nora Ezike ‘25 pose as Mortonson signs to Miami of Ohio soccer (Forebaugh/LION).
Signing Day Photo Gallery, Fall 2024
Winter Starbucks Review
Winter Starbucks Review
Valentine's Day desserts
Valentine’s Day desserts
LION Unsolved: The Backstory of LION Unsolved
LION Unsolved: The Backstory of LION Unsolved
In this photo illustration, LION students pose in classroom to demonstrate student reactions to cell phone pockets as they are a controversial topic.
BOE deliberates cell phone ban
New culture club launched by student
Mariachi Sirenas members perform at the multicultural festival in the NC cafeteria
Various clubs host multicultural event
Nicholas Pabijan '25, Dylan Andrade '25, Corinna Morrissey '25, Agnes Kuchta '25, Audrey Tromp '27, and Thomas King '27 pose together at performance (photo courtesy of Agnes Kutcha)
Students participate in top music festivals
Jack Kraus '25, Dylan Andrade '25, and Bradley Phan '26 practice
Students take part in yearly jazz festival
Shane Harris ‘25 smiles with his family after his signing to Denison University football (Forebaugh/LION).
NC hosts second signing day
NHS board members at Joann Fabrics buying supplies for the Blanket Drive on Feb. 9. (photo courtesy of Brenik Griffin)
NHS gives back to the Community with Blanket Drive
Mr. LT candidates run onto main stage on Feb. 7 during All School Assembly (Velez/LION).
All School Assembly promotes school pride for 24th year in row
LT joins Grace Garden in donating to food pantries
Top five Rom-Coms for Valentine's Day
Top five Rom-Coms for Valentine’s Day
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)
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
Ava Hepokoski

Ava Hepokoski, In-Depth Editor

Probably running late because Maddie drove me

All content by Ava Hepokoski
Jack Kraus '25, Dylan Andrade '25, and Bradley Phan '26 practice

Students take part in yearly jazz festival

Ava Hepokoski, In-Depth Editor
February 18, 2025
Mango-a-go-go smoothie and cinnamon sugar nugget bites (Hepokoski/LION).

Jamba Juice x Auntie Anne’s opens near SC

Ava Hepokoski, In-Depth Editor
February 13, 2025

Music is beneficial to student getting work done

Ava Hepokoski, In-Depth Editor
December 12, 2024
LION students pose with adviser at NSPA convention in Philadelphia (courtesy of Scales)

LION, Tabulae attend convention in Philadelphia

Ava Hepokoski, In-Depth Editor
December 12, 2024

Staff Editorial: Phone and tardy policy should be removed

Ava Hepokoski, In-Depth Editor
December 5, 2024

PCP: Is Halloween a holiday?

Maddie Walsh and Ava Hepokoski
October 29, 2024
The poster for the new Joker movie

Joker: Folie à Deux enters theaters

Ava Hepokoski, In-Depth Editor
October 29, 2024
Entrance to the Paris Olympic games (Karan)

Olympians can struggle with mental health, too

Ava Hepokoski, In-Depth Editor
September 26, 2024
The honey comb and ricotta toast appetizer from Ella's Italian Pub (Hepokoski/LION).

Ella’s Italian Pub opens locally

Ava Hepokoski, Reporter
May 16, 2024
PCP: Should TikTok be banned?

PCP: Should TikTok be banned?

Ava Hepokoski and Ray Klaczynski
May 2, 2024
Participants hold carwash on marc 10 to raise money before performances (Hepokoski/LION).

Mr. LT returns to the Reber Center

Ava Hepokoski, Reporter
March 21, 2024
The “Fan Favorite” bowl at Bibibop (Hepokoski/LION).

Bibibop offers a fresh, healthy option

Ava Hepokoski, Reporter
February 20, 2024
Logan Bernklau ‘24 (left) and Thomas Butters ‘24 (right) practice for performance on Jan 30 in the Vaughn building.

Chamber, Sinfonietta Orchestra perform concert in PAC

Ava Hepokoski, Reporter
February 15, 2024

PCP: Is Less More?

Rachel Kowalski and Ava Hepokoski
December 14, 2023
Iced peppermint mocha latte from Starbucks (Hepokoski/LION).

Who has the best iced peppermint mocha?

Maddie Walsh and Ava Hepokoski
December 5, 2023
Eras Concert enters the theaters

Eras Concert enters the theaters

Maddie Walsh and Ava Hepokoski
November 8, 2023
LT celebrates Red Ribbon week

LT celebrates Red Ribbon week

Ava Hepokoski, Reporter
October 31, 2023

Swanson’s Deli offers fresh, new option in LaGrange

Ava Hepokoski, Reporter
September 28, 2023
Girls varsity tennis poses for photo after LT quad at SC courts on Sept. 16 (photo courtesy of Maddie Rowen '24).

Girls tennis off to strong start

Ava Hepokoski, Reporter
September 28, 2023
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