Special Olympics held at LZHS, cancelled for weather
The Special Olympics held at LZHS this year was cancelled about three hours after the opening ceremonies due to severe thunderstorms and lightning. After a few hours of competition, a thunderstorm moving into the area caused the organizers of... READ MORE »»
Softball team begins season with high hopes
As fourth quarter picks up pace and the weather warms up, most teenagers turn their focus over to the seemingly never-ending countdown to summer break. While the average student might be subject to thoughts like these, the softball team’s... READ MORE »»
Charity Bash moves in tenth year
The 2012-2013 school year will witness a change to the usual yearly Charity Bash schedule, which previously kicked off following Thanksgiving break. Charity Bash will start during the last two weeks of February and continue into March. Student... READ MORE »»
District 95 Orchestras rock out in the PAC
The PAC was host to a district-wide orchestra concert on March 20. This was no ordinary orchestra concert, however. Mark Wood, an electric violinist, led orchestra members from nine grades in what he calls an “orchestra rock concert.” Wood,... READ MORE »»
LZHS bands battle for the chance at their own concert
The Performing Art Center was the battle ground once again for a war fought with drums, guitars, voices, and even a harmonica. This year’s Battle of the Bands boasted 11 groups performing, over double last year’s five bands, and included... READ MORE »»
Baseball up to bat
As the baseball season begins, the team is looking forward to what players believe could be one of their most successful in recent years. “I think this is our best chance in the last couple of years to go [to State],”... READ MORE »»
Community opposes land development
Hawthorn Woods village trustees voted 6-0 against the proposed plan to build a strip mall shopping center on the corner of Route 12 and Old McHenry Road. “When shopping centers are built, there are a lot of secondary effects that people... READ MORE »»
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News
LZHS Wind Ensemble goes to SuperstateThe LZHS Wind Ensemble traveled down to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to participate in the 2012 Superstate Concert Band festival. The group was one of 12 selected bands... Read more »
May 17, 2012 • 0 comments • Filed Under News
- LZHS holds spring assembly April 20, 2012
- Lisa show winners continue to ‘best of the best’ show April 17, 2012
- LA Fitness coming to LZ April 17, 2012
- Task force promotes rain barrels April 17, 2012
- Charity Bash moves in tenth year April 17, 2012
- Spanish teacher sponsors rummage sale April 3, 2012
- Senior includes school efforts in his Eagle Scout project March 24, 2012
Sports
Boys’ tennis smashes the competitionAngelica LaVito, Sports Editor
With preseason matches out of the way, the boys’ tennis team just began their season on April 3. A new coach and a young team pose new challenges and opportunities for this year. ... Read more »
April 17, 2012 • 0 comments • Filed Under Sports
- Shin splints: every runner’s nightmare April 17, 2012
- Softball team begins season with high hopes April 17, 2012
- Track and field sprints into season April 17, 2012
- LZHS Color Guard wins state March 23, 2012
Features
Mental health awareness on rise at LZHS with LifelineAshlee Czapla, bear facts features writer
“Be the change you wish to see in the world” are the famous words of Indian philosopher Mahatma Gandhi. Megan Ewan, senior, is doing just that by being the change that she wishes... Read more »
May 17, 2012 • 0 comments • Filed Under Features
- Special Olympics held at LZHS, cancelled for weather May 7, 2012
- Support Bear Facts by visiting businesses with this flyer! April 18, 2012
- Be brave and shave: St. Balderick’s raises money for cancer research April 17, 2012
- Stanko says bye to Biology April 17, 2012
Entertainment
Titanic sets sail for the big screen one more time
Sara Pardej, Entertainment Writer
After almost fifteen years away from theaters and 100 years on the sea floor, Titanic sailed back to the big screen in honor of the centennial of the tragic shipwreck. James Cameron,... Read more »
April 17, 2012 • 0 comments • Filed Under Entertainment
- Sound of Music comes to LZHS April 17, 2012
- Edgar Allen Poe: from books to movies April 17, 2012
- Plug in Stereo’s new EP worth the wait March 21, 2012
- LZHS bands battle for the chance at their own concert March 13, 2012
Viewpoint
Zero Tolerance policy strains relationship between educators and studentsBear Facts, Staff View
There is no doubt that a school has a responsibility to enforce its rules to maintain a peaceful learning environment for all students, however, schools that implement a “zero tolerance”... Read more »
April 17, 2012 • 0 comments • Filed Under Viewpoint
- Rescheduled Charity Bash will make things easier on students April 17, 2012
- Poor quality of bathrooms requires immediate attention April 17, 2012
- Route 12 does not need another empty mall March 13, 2012
- Same sex marriage should be legal March 13, 2012
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