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Jim Weimer

Jim Weimer, Staff Writer

The Incredible Jim has been in the journalism program for 4 years and is in his second year on staff. Jim plays guitar and plays for the varsity tennis team. He works part time as a tennis coach for young children. He wants to study computer science or psychology at an east or west coast university, and his ultimate goal in life is to be taller than his uncle (6’ 5”).

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A student from the Cosmetology class practices cutting hair. Alexia Maldonado, senior in the cosmetology program, says it takes 1500 hours to fulfill a cosmetology liscense, a task the program helps students complete.

Tech Campus: more than just school

Jim Weimer, staff writer
June 2, 2017
Football players line up for the next play during a game on August 26, prior to the hazing allegations. New head coach Luke Mertens is bringing a brand new coaching philosophy which he believes will bounce the program back.

Football’s Future: New coach, new ideas

Jim Weimer, staff writer
June 1, 2017
My Flavor It! Place

Local Businesses: My Flavor It! Place puts the community first

Jim Weimer, staff writer
May 10, 2017
Prom 2017

Prom travels back in time to the twenties

Jim Weimer, staff writer
April 24, 2017
Wyatt Michel, senior artist, made this piece called Decay. He wants to study graphic design in Georgia, a passion exemplified by school projects and field trips like the upcoming trip to the Milwaukee Art Museum.

The art of creating art: inspiration from Milwaukee

Jim Weimer, staff writer
April 10, 2017

Local Businesses: Bellaluke’s made out of dedication and hard-work

Jim Weimer, staff writer
April 4, 2017

Spirit Squad: connecting students and teachers with school spirit

Jim Weimer, staff writer
April 4, 2017

Local Businesses: Offbeat surviving the test of time

Jim Weimer, staff writer
April 4, 2017

Best Bear Pair: Work Couples

Jim Weimer, staff writer
February 28, 2017
Peter DiCerbo, junior power forward, leaps up for a layup against a Zion Benton defender during Pack the Place.

[Photo] From torn to winning at the horn, junior forward Peter DiCerbo continues to clinch big wins in final seconds

Madison Hart, print editor-in-chief
February 22, 2017

Playing to the Beat Of His Own Drum: Listen to this Senior’s Musical Story

Jim Weimer, staff writer
February 7, 2017
Ryan Kutsor, junior shooting guard, hangs in there during a mid-lane jump shot.

Winter Pack the Place brings wins and losses

Jim Weimer, staff writer
January 29, 2017
Christian Schumacher, senior fencer, fights his opponent during a class at the Barrington Fencing Club.

An ancient art: one senior’s passion for fencing

Jim Weimer, staff writer
January 24, 2017
AJ Barrett, senior, can see the big picture in any situation, always finding the perfect angles or capturing unique shots.

Focused on photography: a senior’s passion for taking pictures

Jim Weimer, staff writer
January 23, 2017
Tackling Division 1: Nine offers and more to come

Tackling Division 1: Nine offers and more to come

Jim Weimer, staff writer
December 16, 2016
Battle of the Bands canceled, hope for new concert remains

Battle of the Bands canceled, hope for new concert remains

Jim Weimer, staff writer
October 18, 2016
The senior athletes dance to the song Aint No Mountain High Enough and many others as they show off their newly discovered dancing talent.

Assembly brings school together to celebrate Homecoming

Jim Weimer and Rachel Brauer
October 8, 2016
Movie Night brings students together for a night of fun

Movie Night brings students together for a night of fun

Jim Weimer, staff writer
September 2, 2016
Freshman lead varsity tennis to sectionals, can she do it again?

Freshman lead varsity tennis to sectionals, can she do it again?

Jim Weimer, staff writer
August 26, 2016
Quality vs quantity: the problems with our school food

Quality vs quantity: the problems with our school food

Jim Weimer, staff writer
May 27, 2016
Roberto Guagnelli, junior in blue, has been playing tennis since he was about 10. Since then, he has played at the top of the school’s varsity tennis lineup for two years, and was in the top 80 in the midwest for USTA last year.

From the field to the court

Jim Weimer, staff writer
May 26, 2016
Union protest disrupts traffic outside school, raises questions

Union protest disrupts traffic outside school, raises questions

Jim Weimer, staff writer
May 12, 2016

Going from LZ to becoming a successful vet

Jim Weimer, staff writer
April 22, 2016
Last year the PARCC test faced a multitude of problems, including the timing of results and lack of student interest.

PARCC testing gets a second chance

Jim Weimer, staff writer
April 7, 2016
Standardized Testing: Are we prepared?

Standardized Testing: Are we prepared?

Jim Weimer, staff writer
March 21, 2016
Anthony Powles, junior, plays at Battle of the Bands 2016 with the Jimmy Carter Rabbit Incident. He has been playing for four years, starting on buckets and moving to the drums.

Bucket drummer to band member

Jim Weimer, staff writer
March 9, 2016
A mason lays the stone which will go behind one of the new watering stations. The school is replacing about a half dozen water fountains with watering stations to make sure lead doesnt build up from infrequent use and keep other fountains safe.

28 times the legal limit: lead found in water fountain at school

Jim Weimer, staff writer
February 24, 2016

Illinois moves to SAT: what it means for students

Jim Weimer, staff writer
February 15, 2016
12 million views and counting: the path to YouTube fame

12 million views and counting: the path to YouTube fame

Jim Weimer, staff writer
February 9, 2016
MOD Pizza: An instant hit

MOD Pizza: An instant hit

Jim Weimer, staff writer
December 16, 2015

Money Matters: The problem with school spending

Jim Weimer, staff writer
December 11, 2015
Playing their way to the top

Playing their way to the top

Jim Weimer, staff writer
December 11, 2015
Mr. Ziarnik’s students enjoy their trip to Christkindlmarkt in Downtown Chicago. The students will practice their German while talking to the salespeople, many of whome have come directly from Germany

A little piece of Germany in Chicago

Jim Weimer, staff writer
December 3, 2015
Alex Li, who has been teaching for Fenghua Academy for two years, is pictured with his volunteer group, who taught English to people in China.

From textbooks to gradebooks

Jim Weimer, staff writer
November 18, 2015
Robert Knuth has been teaching at the high school since 1986. Before teaching, he fixed helicopters for the army, trained soldiers, and was part of the drone program in Iraq.

29 years and still going

Jim Weimer, staff writer
November 5, 2015
Last year, Beyond Gravity performed at Battle of the Bands and won second place for the second time in a row. Kiel Brady, bass player and member of both Beyond Gravity and Jimmy Carter Rabbit Incident, hopes to take first place this year.

How three friends can win Battle of the Bands

Jim Weimer, staff writer
October 21, 2015
Last year LZHS joined Operation Stand Down to give clothes to unemployed and homeless veterans. This year we once again join the cause to help those who served.

Stand up for Stand Down

Jim Weimer, staff writer
October 13, 2015
The Police Explorer post helped people set up car seats for a community service project. While learning about careers in law enforcement, the explorers often do things to help the community.

Police Explorers: Training for the Future

Jim Weimer, staff writer
October 9, 2015
The school has been trying Canvas for two years now, and it is definitely pushing to replace paper using this iPad app. Photo from Instructure.

Is Canvas ready to take on paper?

Jim Weimer, staff writer
September 17, 2015
Dr. Egan, Superintendent at District 95, announced he will be retiring by the end of the year. The District is now tasked to find a new superintendent.

Search for new superintendent in progress

Jim Weimer, staff writer
September 16, 2015

New guards to bring extra security

Jim Weimer, staff writer
September 9, 2015
High school introduces new five-star tracking program

High school introduces new five-star tracking program

Jim Weimer, staff writer
August 28, 2015
Dimitri Antoniou, freshman, says long boarding is his favorite activity because it lets him have the freedom of moving anywhere.

Frosh Friday: wrestling longboarder looks forward to tackling high school

jim weimer, staff writer
June 26, 2015

Technology takes ctrl

dominique gertie and jim weimer
May 22, 2015
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