Charlie is a Junior on their second year of Bear Facts, now as a spotlight editor. They're on their way to earning the Gold Award and becoming a Junior Counselor through Girl Scouts. Along with being the only junior in scholastic bowl, Charlie is trying to finish up a DnD campaign with their friends. Outside clubs Charlie likes to read, bake, draw, and do anything to destress from 2 AP classes....

Andrew is a junior on their second year of Bear Facts, now as the LZ life editor. They love writing about the school’s academic developments specifically – as motivated by significant involvement, proven by their 6 AP Classes and 9 Exams – but they aren’t averse to a township story, either. Andrew won the Northern Illinois Scholastic Press Association Blue Ribbon award for feature writing, a si...

Chloe is a junior at LZHS and this is her second year on Bear Facts. Her role is website Editor in Chief, along with being the sports editor of the magazine. She wants to go into communications or public relations in college. She is a member of the Varsity Poms team in school and is in a variety of clubs. Outside of school, she is a competitive dancer at her studio and has a job as a choreographer at...

As a sophomore, this is Olivia’s first year on Bear Facts as a news editor. She is involved with Student council, sophomore class board, and softball. She aspires to major in journalism/communications when it comes time for college.  When she isn't on the softball field, you can find her listening to music (specifically Zach Bryan), baking, and spending time getting her work done at the library. ...

Bella is currently a Junior, this is her first year on Bear Facts as a staff writer for LZ Life. She is involved with Drama Club, Cantilena, and P.E. Leadership. She aspires to work with music in some way after high school and potentially continue journalism in college. When she isn’t busy with school or activities she writes and composes her own songs on the piano. 

 Ian is a senior at LZHs and this is his first year on staff of Bear Facts as a sports writer. They love writing about sports related topics, both on and off the field. He finds special interests in the strategies and ways the culture of sports shapes how the game is played. In school, he takes 5 AP classes over a variety of topics, and outside of school, he participates in the competitive pokemo...

As a sophomore, this is Emilio’s first year on Bear Facts as a LZ Life writer. He isn't involved in many clubs inside or outside of school. In his free time he loves listening to music, spending time with his pets, and rewatching his favorite TV shows. He doesn't exactly know what he’ll do in the future, but he hopes that he’ll figure out what he wants to do throughout his high school experience.

As a sophomore, this is Layna’s first year on Bear Facts as secretary and spotlight writer. She is involved with the Drama Club, Tri-M, and Concert Choir. In her free time, she can be found reading dystopian novels, bingeing Netflix shows, and playing piano. She loves to travel and has visited six other countries. She doesn’t know exactly what she wants to pursue yet, but she hopes to take her ...

Josie is a senior, and this is her second year on Bear Facts. She is the magazine Editor in Chief. She is currently aspiring to study journalism and communications at Arizona State University. Outside of school, Josie works as a server at a retirement home, she is a company dancer at her studio, and enjoys spending time with her family and friends.