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Cooper Komstoepft ‘25 lifts up Travis Stamm ‘25 in celebration after Stamm’s touchdown against Downers Grove South on Nov. 8 (Brooks/LION).
Boys Football End of Season Photo Gallery
(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
Left to Right: Captains Travis Stamm ‘25, Cooper Komsthoeft ‘25, and Shane Harris ‘25 break the tunnel on Senior Night before the Oct. 25 game against Proviso East.
Football team wraps up season, preps for postseason
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
Work Wednesdays
School hosts debate tournament
Cooper Komstoepft ‘25 lifts up Travis Stamm ‘25 in celebration after Stamm’s touchdown against Downers Grove South on Nov. 8 (Brooks/LION).
Boys Football End of Season Photo Gallery
Cadet Kayla Teuscher and LT alumni and Cadets Benjamin Campbell ‘21 and Cooper Schodrof ‘22 pose for picture on Nov. 25 at NC room 148.
ASVAB military test returns to school
The Versiti Blood Center of Illinois collaborates with LT Student Council to host blood drives. (Courtesy of the Versiti Blood Center Website)
Blood drive hosted by student council
SC hosts Student Voice Workshop
Tyler, the creator’s album cover for “Chromakopia.”
Tyler, The Creator releases ‘Chromakopia’ album
Work Wednesdays
The Wifi Dilemma
PCP: Is Halloween a holiday?
Everyone has a better time at NC
(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
Boys hockey sees great start to season
Girls dive team gathered in the horse bath hot tub before practice in October (courtesy of Julie McDermott)
Girls dive heads into championship season
World language clubs come together
Harris enters presidential race
Trump tries for second term
Presidential election update
Variety dozen donut box includes variety of flavors, such as wildberry
D&D’s Place opens
The poster for the new Joker movie
Joker: Folie à Deux enters theaters
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
Midnight Terror Haunted House Review
Intro to LION Staff 2022-2023
Gwendolyn Strickler, Morgan Blake, Maddie Buzek,Jayna Fleenor pose for picture while swimming in NC pool* (stahulak/lion)
PE program perseveres
Jazz ensemble members perform at concert, Oct 10 (Schmiet/LION)
Jazz Ensemble returns to stage
Performers Lola Podolner 25’ and Thomas King 27’ act out a scene in NC room 137 during Oct. 16 rehearsal (Barcelona/LION).
Theater introduces ‘Radium Girls’
Political Science Club forms
Chicago Marathon competitor celebrates meeting halfway point (Schmidt/Lion)
Chicago Hosts 47th annual marathon
School hosts debate tournament
Cooper Komstoepft ‘25 lifts up Travis Stamm ‘25 in celebration after Stamm’s touchdown against Downers Grove South on Nov. 8 (Brooks/LION).
Boys Football End of Season Photo Gallery
Cadet Kayla Teuscher and LT alumni and Cadets Benjamin Campbell ‘21 and Cooper Schodrof ‘22 pose for picture on Nov. 25 at NC room 148.
ASVAB military test returns to school
(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
Left to Right: Captains Travis Stamm ‘25, Cooper Komsthoeft ‘25, and Shane Harris ‘25 break the tunnel on Senior Night before the Oct. 25 game against Proviso East.
Football team wraps up season, preps for postseason
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
Matthew Klos

Matthew Klos, Photo Editor

Too rad to be sad

All content by Matthew Klos

Cyber Defense Club excels at Cyberfire

Matthew Klos, Photo editor
May 16, 2024
Tucker King ‘25 follows through after throwing a fastball against York High School on April 15 (Klos/LION).

Baseball swings into hot start

Matthew Klos, Photo editor
May 16, 2024

Senior Assassin thrives, annual tradition carries on

Matthew Klos, Photo editor
March 21, 2024
Connor O’Malley ‘24 faces off for possession of the ball against Wheaton Academy on March 14 (Klos/LION).

Boys lacrosse looks to build upon last seasons success

Matthew Klos, Photo editor
March 21, 2024
Caleb Greer ‘24 stares down the basket in anticipation of shooting a fourth quarter free-throw in the Regional Championship against Curie High School on Feb. 24 (Klos/LION).

Boys basketball concludes season after falling to top-ranked Curie

Matthew Klos and Julia Ludden
February 29, 2024
Halina Foster '24 of the Blue team advances the ball past half-court in LT's 'Pack the Place' game on Jan. 11 (Klos/LION).

Special Olympics ‘Pack the Place’ draws support from community

Matthew Klos, Photo editor
February 15, 2024
Varsity Poms girls posing in the middle of their performance (Kowalski/LION).

All-school Assembly Photo Gallery

Maddie Walsh, Matthew Klos, and Rachel Kowalski
February 6, 2024

Boys, girls wrestling gear up for winter season

Matthew Klos, Photo editor
December 14, 2023
Members of LT orchestra gather for a group photo after performing at the ILMEA festival at Elmhurst University on Nov. 18. (Klos/LION).

Student-musicians selected to play at district festival on Nov. 18

Matthew Klos, Photo Editor
December 14, 2023
Ryan Jackson '24 awaits the snap on the Lions final drive of the game against Prospect on Aug. 25 (Klos/LION).

Football team hopes to tackle playoffs

Matthew Klos, Photo editor
October 31, 2023

Students construct online news outlet

Matthew Klos, Photo editor
October 31, 2023
Wide Receiver Travis Stamm ‘25 hauls in a deep pass from Ryan Jackson ‘24 and fights off a Hinsdale Central defender to score during LT’s 42-17 win on Sept. 8 (Ross/LION).

Through the regular season with football

Matthew Klos and George Ross
October 24, 2023

FAFSA pushed back to December

Matthew Klos, Photo editor
September 28, 2023
Roman Sosnovy ‘26 and Tyler Chambers ‘25 celebrate after sacking the Quarterback (Klos/LION)

Prospect defeats Lions in season opener

Matthew Klos, Photo editor
September 1, 2023
George Atseff ‘24 tosses the ball up in preparation to serve as Connor Spellman ‘23 awaits the return (Burke/LION).

Boys tennis looks to compete in state tournament

Matthew Klos, Reporter
May 16, 2023
Keynote speaker at conference delivers presentation about belonging (photo courtesy of Riley Dunlavy ‘23).

Equity, belonging attends conference at COD

Matthew Klos, Reporter
March 22, 2023
Niklas Polonowski ‘23 expresses his emotions after knocking down a three-point shot against Hinsdale Central (Klos/LION).

Through the season with boy’s hoops (2022-2023)

Matthew Klos and George Ross
March 9, 2023
Jackson Niego '23 shoots jumpshot in rivalry game against Hinsdale Central High School on Jan. 20 (Klos/LION).

Boys basketball builds on standout season

Matthew Klos, Reporter
February 15, 2023
Team huddle led by guard Jackson Neigo ‘23 disperses as play resumes (Klos/LION).

Another Ranked Opponent, Another Win

Matthew Klos
January 20, 2023
Matt Klos ‘24, Caroline Klos ‘20, and Juliana Moran pose for a photo with the La Befana impersonator after mass at Our Lady of Pompei in January of 2014 (photo courtesy of Klos).

La Befana, the old Italian tale

Matthew Klos, Reporter
December 14, 2022
(Pictured from left to right) Cooper King ‘23, Graham Smith ‘23, James Georgelos ‘23, Danny Pasko ‘23, and Head Coach Jon Beutjer lock arms as they approach midfield for the coin toss before their first round matchup against Naperville Central (Klos/LION).

Varsity football concludes memorable season

Matthew Klos and George Ross
November 22, 2022
Display of Italian cuisine from Piccolo Buco (Klos/LION).

Piccolo Buco opens in Oak Brook

George Ross and Matthew Klos
November 10, 2022
Club members Ben Hornickle '25 and Bridget Shoup '25 dump recycling into recycle-safe dumpster outside of SC (photo courtesy of Hornickle).

Recycling Club gears up for new year

Matthew Klos, Reporter
November 7, 2022
Charlie Novak '24 hits driver on hole #7 at Chicago Highlands Country Club against Hinsdale Central on Sept. 7 (Klos/LION).

Boys golf looks to have standout season

Matthew Klos, Reporter
September 26, 2022
After an intense game, #84 celebrates their much-deserved victory (Crousore/LION).

LT wins in white against Hinsdale rivals

Catherine Crousore and Matthew Klos
September 20, 2022
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