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Forward Ian Polonowski ‘25 drives towards the baseline (Waliewski/LION).
Boys basketball falls on the road to rival Hinsdale Central Red Devils
Chef students prepare to serve food to senior citizens of the community (photo courtesy of Randy Antlept).
Students hosts senior citizens Thanksgiving
Addison Brune ‘28 and Mija Girnius ‘27 portray arguing siblings in “15 minutes of Clown Fame”
LT produces ‘Mutually Assured Destruction’
Choir members practice during fifth period for FanFares and Carols concert
Fanfares and Carols concert returns
WLTL attends high school radio awards
Chef students prepare to serve food to senior citizens of the community (photo courtesy of Randy Antlept).
Students hosts senior citizens Thanksgiving
Addison Brune ‘28 and Mija Girnius ‘27 portray arguing siblings in “15 minutes of Clown Fame”
LT produces ‘Mutually Assured Destruction’
Choir members practice during fifth period for FanFares and Carols concert
Fanfares and Carols concert returns
WLTL attends high school radio awards
Respected teacher and veteran Joe Puzzo presents a speech
LT cherishes veterans
‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ Broadway plays
‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ Broadway plays
PCP: Post or pre winter break finals?
This generation’s ‘Car-guy’ dilemma
College sports over pro sports
Staff Editorial: Phone and tardy policy should be removed
Nora Ezike '25 prepares to shoot a free throw in game against Benet Academy on Nov. 19 (D'Antonio/LION)
Athlete of the Issue: Nora Ezike ’25
Forward Gavin Carolan ‘25 skies up for a rebound while doing drills during Dec. 3 practice (Schmidt/LION).
Boys basketball tips off season
Boys wrestling team begins practice with drills (photo courtesy of Brooke Stacks).
Wrestling looks forward to a successful season
(Left to Right) Brady Rusk ‘26 and Colin Dunneback ‘25 share an emotional embrace after losing quarterfinal game on Nov. 15 against Naperville Central
Football season ends in quarterfinal
Boys golf team is shown at the Fox Run Golf Course after winning the regional championship (photo courtesy John Grundke).
Boys golf team reflects on strong season
Movie poster for "wicked," now out in theaters.
Fans praise ‘Wicked’ adaptation
Croissant display at Bellbird Bakeshop in LaGrange (Walsh/LION).
New bakery opens in La Grange
Music is beneficial to student getting work done
How artists receive their ‘claim to fame’
Harris enters presidential race
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
LION Unsolved: The Familial Homicide of the Hendricks
LION Unsolved: The Familial Homicide of the Hendricks
Chef students prepare to serve food to senior citizens of the community (photo courtesy of Randy Antlept).
Students hosts senior citizens Thanksgiving
Addison Brune ‘28 and Mija Girnius ‘27 portray arguing siblings in “15 minutes of Clown Fame”
LT produces ‘Mutually Assured Destruction’
Choir members practice during fifth period for FanFares and Carols concert
Fanfares and Carols concert returns
WLTL attends high school radio awards
Respected teacher and veteran Joe Puzzo presents a speech
LT cherishes veterans
Forward Ian Polonowski ‘25 drives towards the baseline (Waliewski/LION).
Boys basketball falls on the road to rival Hinsdale Central Red Devils
‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ Broadway plays
‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ Broadway plays
Alphen goes up in a layup to score
Special Olympics basketball is back
Chef students prepare to serve a Thanksgiving meal to senior citizens of the community on Nov. 22 at North Campus (photo courtesy of Randy Antlept).
Students host senior citizens for Thanksgiving
Winter Starbucks Review
Winter Starbucks Review
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
Maddie Gee

Maddie Gee, News Editor, Multimedia Editor

Catch me enjoying my second lunch during 8th period<3

All content by Maddie Gee
Dr. Silvia Alvarez-Clare stands in front of an endangered arroyo oak tree, Quercus brandegeei, a species the Global Tree Conservation Program of the Morton Arboretum is working to determine specific threats and identify conservation actions needed to save it from extinction (Photo courtesy of Tyler Prich).

Chicago advances in biodiversity

Maddie Gee, News Editor, Multimedia Editor
May 22, 2023

Your doom: the news gloom

Maddie Gee, News Editor, Multimedia Editor
May 16, 2023

Closest Closet thrift store reduces fashion waste

Maddie Gee and Kathryn Lazich
March 22, 2023
Seventh period Spanish V students sort through the scads of Pulsera Project bracelets shipped from this year in room 321 on March 3, celebrating the start of the Pulsera Project sale (Gee/LION).

Pulsera Project has successful sale for ninth consecutive year

Maddie Gee, News Editor, Multimedia Editor
March 20, 2023

PCP: Expression or Distraction

Maddie Gee and Evelyn Kowalski
February 15, 2023
Sophia Zich ‘24 sings her original song ‘By Your Side’ alongside her father, David Zich, in their atrium (photo courtesy of Sophia).

Student writes song for UNICEF

Maddie Gee, News Editor, Multimedia Editor
February 14, 2023
LION Unsolved: The Backstory of LION Unsolved

LION Unsolved: The Backstory of LION Unsolved

Maddie Gee and Jeanne Mardegan
February 1, 2023
Actors Lettia Wright, Lupita Nyong'o, and Tenoch Huerta in an advertisment of 'Black Panther' (photo courtesy of koimoi.com0.

Marvel fans praise ‘Wakanda Forever’

Maddie Gee, News Editor, Multimedia Editor
December 14, 2022

Little Lions wraps up year

Maddie Gee, News Editor
December 12, 2022

NC implementing new AP Mentoring Program

Maddie Gee, News Editor, Multimedia Editor
November 7, 2022

Gurrie Middle School hosts migrant students

Maddie Gee, News Editor, Multimedia Editor
November 4, 2022
LION Unsolved: The Familial Homicide of the Hendricks

LION Unsolved: The Familial Homicide of the Hendricks

Jeanne Mardegan and Maddie Gee
October 31, 2022

Senior earns martial arts world title

Maddie Gee, News Editor, Multimedia Editor
September 28, 2022
LT students leaving school during a late start Wednesday time change to 9:15 A.M. (Gee/LION).

School year begins with extended Wednesday arrivals every week

Maddie Gee, News Editor, Multimedia Editor
September 20, 2022

Intro to LION Staff 2022-2023

Maddie Gee and Nicholas Barbera
September 6, 2022
PART 3: The Unknown Murder of Alan Fredian

PART 3: The Unknown Murder of Alan Fredian

Maddie Gee and Jeanne Mardegan
June 27, 2022

Lion Archives – Finale!

Maddie Gee, News Editor, Multimedia Editor
May 27, 2022
Student contributes to over $6 million raised for Ukraine

Student contributes to over $6 million raised for Ukraine

Maddie Gee, Reporter
May 22, 2022
Rehearsal of "We're Alone Now" piece choreographed by Niki Chronis '22 and Charlotte Remijas '22 in Reber Center on May 5 in preparation for show (Wolf/LION).

Eurythmic company hosts performances

Maddie Gee, Reporter
May 17, 2022
"SOUR TOUR" projection at the Aragon Ballroom on April 16th (Gee/LION).

Gracie Abrams, Olivia Rodrigo perform in Chicago

Maddie Gee and Cooper Anderson
May 4, 2022
PART 2: The Unknown Murder of Alan Fredian

PART 2: The Unknown Murder of Alan Fredian

Jeanne Mardegan and Maddie Gee
April 29, 2022
Bucatini Carbonara and Roasted Brussels Sprouts served at Il Mio (Gee/LION).

Il Mio serves family-shareable Italian cuisine

Maddie Gee, Reporter
April 22, 2022

The Archives: Episode 2

Maddie Gee, Reporter
April 8, 2022

Color Guard performs ‘Into the Unknown,’ ranks first at state

Maddie Gee, Reporter
March 24, 2022
Rayna Aaronson ‘24, Sophie Barrett ‘23, Eric White ‘23, and Molly Moscicki ‘23 staff conference (photo courtesy of White).

Model United Nations club hosts LYMUN VIII

Maddie Gee, Reporter
March 17, 2022
The Lion Archives

The Lion Archives

Maddie Gee, Reporter
February 28, 2022

All-school postponed due to COVID-19

Maddie Gee, Reporter
February 17, 2022
Snow remains the day after Feb. 2 at NC (Gee/LION).

Schools close due to harsh snow conditions

Maddie Gee, Reporter
February 3, 2022
LION Unsolved: The Unknown Murder of LT's Alan Fredian

LION Unsolved: The Unknown Murder of LT’s Alan Fredian

Maddie Gee and Jeanne Mardegan
February 1, 2022

Chefs in Catering club prepare fresh meals

Maddie Gee, Reporter
December 22, 2021
Science teacher David Stormont poses with Principal Jennifer Tyrell as he receives #WeAreLT staff award on Nov. 19 (Gee/LION).

New staff award, tradition creates opportunity for faculty recognition

Maddie Gee, Reporter
December 22, 2021
LION Unsolved: The Criminal Minds of Leopold and Loeb

LION Unsolved: The Criminal Minds of Leopold and Loeb

Maddie Gee and Jeanne Mardegan
December 6, 2021
Students in Latin club compete against students in French club on Oct. 21 in the final soccer match on the fields behind SC (Wolf/LION).

World Language clubs compete in World Cup

Maddie Gee, Reporter
November 11, 2021
LION Unsolved: The Haunting of the Hull House

LION Unsolved: The Haunting of the Hull House

Maddie Gee and Jeanne Mardegan
November 2, 2021
Students at the Yoga and Wellness club in NC dance gym (Gee/LION).

Students launch Yoga, Wellness club

Maddie Gee, Reporter
October 7, 2021

Destigmatize mental health: athletes

Maddie Gee, Reporter
October 7, 2021

Questionable water

Maddie Gee, Freelance writer
November 18, 2019

Students say recycling is more crucial now than ever

Maddie Gee, Freelance writer
October 17, 2019
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