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Sreelikhi Vangavolu

Sreelikhi Vangavolu, Spotlight Editor

As a senior, this is Sreelikhi's third year on staff and second year as the Spotlight Editor. She is a member of the Varsity Tennis team, a member of the National Honor Society, and is involved in numerous other clubs. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She hopes to major in Public Health and eventually become a doctor.

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With the year being much different than usual, seniors reflected on what they hoped for their senior year and how their expectations were altered.

Seniors Reflect Back

Sreelikhi Vangavolu, Hannah Etienne, and Kara Yoon
May 21, 2021
A few LZ Senior Assassin participants, geared up with waterguns and goggles. With over a hundred seniors participating, Luca Sturm, senior organizer, called the event a huge success.

Killing time (and their Senior Assassin targets)

Sreelikhi Vangavolu, Spotlight Editor
May 4, 2021
While some teachers require their students to keep their cameras on, other teachers do not. Despite their differences in preference they all say they want what is best for their students.

The view from the front of the zoom room

Sreelikhi Vangavolu, Spotlight Editor
February 4, 2021
Despite the uncertainties surrounding winter sports Ashley Geisler, varsity basketball player is looking forward to her senior season.

IHSA postpones winter sports

Sreelikhi Vangavolu, Spotlight Editor
December 17, 2020
The mentality in this country is still the same, the laws may change but we have to remember that even my grandmother was alive during segregation [and the] Jim Crow laws, Taylor Marshall, junior, said.

America’s ongoing fight

Sreelikhi Vangavolu, Hannah Etienne, and Kara Yoon
December 14, 2020
LZHS theatre is releasing the radio show Dracula and the Twisted Tales of Poe. Get your headphones ready this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday!

LZHS theatre to stream fall radio production

Sreelikhi Vangavolu, Spotlight Editor
October 28, 2020
Along with tutoring numerous students, Tutor4Service also gave back to the community through a food drive, according to Aiman Naqvi, Daniel Kalarical.

Tutoring for a cause: students start award winning non-profit

Sreelikhi Vangavolu, Spotlight Editor
October 19, 2020
Masking has been now lessened, with students and staff now having the choice to be mask optional. The recent change has prompted new debate and discussion towards masking.

Wear your mask

Sreelikhi Vangavolu, Spotlight Editor
September 20, 2020
When Sofia Stavins, junior, went to protest for black lives matter, she noticed a lot of support being given to the black community, Stavins said. She hopes she can help make a change, Stavins said.

Fighting for change

Sreelikhi Vangavolu, Spotlight Editor
June 2, 2020
Despite her senior year getting cut short due to the pandemic, Donna Nguyen, senior, has found some light in the situation. She has been finding ways to keep busy and productive during quarantine.

Living through history

Sreelikhi Vangavolu, Spotlight Editor
May 26, 2020
Nowadays over 65.8 percent of teenagers feel they are overexposed to the news around them, according to a Bear Facts survey of 351 students. With all of the tabs open on their phones, teenagers are struggling to close all the tabs in their mind.

Inundated with information

Sreelikhi Vangavolu, Max Feldman, Kaitlin Geisler, and Hannah Etienne
March 13, 2020
Joey Mrazek, senior wrestler, places fourth at the state tournament. After a bittersweet ending to his junior year season, Mrazek has achieved his goal of placing at state.

Blood, sweat, and tears

Sreelikhi Vangavolu, Spotlight Editor
February 23, 2020
Tied up in caution tape: overprotective parenting causes students to feel restricted.

Bound by distrust

Sreelikhi Vangavolu, Max Feldman, Hannah Etienne, and Kaitlin Geisler
December 13, 2019
Want a different taste this thanksgiving? Bear Facts compiled some alternative thanksgiving recipes to enjoy this year!

Thanksgiving Alternatives

Sreelikhi Vangavolu, Spotlight Editor
December 2, 2019
The cast and crew put in long hours to bring School House Rock jr to the theater. Dont miss the musical on November 7-11!

Get your rock on

Sreelikhi Vangavolu, Spotlight Editor
November 4, 2019
Taking a trip into space

Taking a trip into space

Sreelikhi Vangavolu, Spotlight Editor
October 8, 2019
Laura Kustra, world history teacher is seen pointing at Europe. The curriculum was Eurocentric but the school is moving towards a more inclusive curriculum, according to Kustra.

Magnifying the west

Sreelikhi Vangavolu, Max Feldman, and Hannah Etienne
September 27, 2019
Freshmen fired up for the new school year

Freshmen fired up for the new school year

Sreelikhi Vangavolu, Spotlight Editor
September 9, 2019
New restaurant, new hangout spot?

New restaurant, new hangout spot?

Sreelikhi Vangavolu, Spotlight Editor
September 3, 2019
Charity Bash selections include Student Council members presenting potential charities to other club leaders. Maeve Griffin, junior, is shown presenting a potential charity for Charity Bash.

Choosing a charity, club leaders vote for next years Charity Bash

Sreelikhi Vangavolu, Staff Writer
May 21, 2019
Chloe Faris, senior, holds an old polaroid out in front of her. Faris says she has had to make sacrifices in order to graduate early.

[Photo] #WeWereLZ

Sreelikhi Vangavolu and Max Feldman, Staff Writers
May 24, 2019

[Video] Powering through the year

Sreelikhi Vangavolu, Staff Writer
April 21, 2019
Student-athletes who are struggling in school are required to complete study sessions. One place they can utilize is the math resource center (MRC).

Athlete first, student second

Sreelikhi Vangavolu, Staff Writer
April 1, 2019
Our community influences the way we make decisions from a young age yet the decision making process during teenage years is purely a neurological science.

The grey matter

Parul Pari, Max Feldman, and Sreelikhi Vangavolu
March 18, 2019
After tasting hot chocolate from three different places, the winner is Dunkin Donuts. Their hot chocolate has the best taste, quality, and price.

Craving for cocoa, best tasting hot chocolate places

Sreelikhi Vangavolu, Staff Writer
February 19, 2019
Patel enjoys competing in pageants and has been since she was a young girl. She likes meeting new people in the process.

A Passion for pageantry: sophomore defies stereotypes

Sreelikhi Vangavolu, Staff Writer
February 3, 2019
The 8-person cast of Lend Me a Tenor and the entire crew behind the scenes are excited to share the show with the audience. According to Brittany Rogus, sophomore, the play is filled with lots of comedy that everyone can look forward to.

Fun farce filled with fun, Lend Me a Tenor coming soon

Sreelikhi Vangavolu, Staff Writer
January 29, 2019
Jakub Mierzejewski, senior, believes he is a wise spender because his job has given him more knowledge of how to be a smarter spender. Having a job teaches and forces students to learn to be more responsible with how they spend their money, according to Mierzejewski.

Student spending

Sreelikhi Vangavolu, Staff Writer
December 14, 2018
Sunday funday

Sunday funday

Sreelikhi Vangavolu, Staff Writer
December 4, 2018
Hi my name is:

Hi my name is:

Sreelikhi Vangavolu, Staff Writer
November 15, 2018
Maintaining your GPA throughout high school is important, according to Michael Zaucha, sophomore. GPA is an important factor for certain clubs like Tri-M and NHS.

Starting early, importance of a strong GPA throughout high school

Sreelikhi Vangavolu, Staff Writer
November 7, 2018
International club is a club which gives insight on many other cultures in the form of food and fun, according to Nathan Kim, senior. Kim says the club is a great way to become more aware of different cultures.

Taste of new cultures: exploring the world right in LZ

Sreelikhi Vangavolu, Staff Writer
October 15, 2018
Lizzy Yen, sophomore, (far right) attended homecoming as a freshman. However, she is not attending this year due to other commitments.

Homecoming hangup

Sreelikhi Vangavolu, Staff Writer
October 11, 2018
Class size affects the learning environment, according to Rachael Lee, sophomore. However, Nicole Mironchik, senior, says classes with numerous students acts as a great way for collaboration.

Numbers matter

Sreelikhi Vangavolu, Staff Writer
October 5, 2018
An empty courtyard sits unused by students during a lunch period. Currently, the courtyard stays this way all year long: vacant. However, administrators are working out a plan to possibly re-open the space in the spring.

Courtyard confusion: the truth behind the myths

Sreelikhi Vangavolu, Staff Writer
September 18, 2018
Pictured from left to right, Kraversky, Babb, and Yen have taken part in many STEAM based camps. They hope to use their experiences in introducing the STEAM field to the students of LZ.

New year new club

Sreelikhi Vangavolu, Staff Writer
September 4, 2018
The students of LZ embrace their culture, especially through practicing their religion. These women are photographed in traditional Muslim attire.

Not one in 173 million

Sreelikhi Vangavolu, Staff Writer
August 24, 2018
Kaia Rytel, sophomore, poses on Mt. Rainier in Washington. Rytel believes vacations like these really open her eyes to how large the world actually is.

Travel diaries: These students have grand plans for the summer that include taking on the world

Sreelikhi Vangavolu, Staff Writer
August 19, 2018
Kennedy Williams, freshman varsity softball player believes that the LZBSA has strongly impacted her when it comes to softball, and she implements what she learned from the LZBSA into school games, and even in her life.

Baseball and softball organization’s positive impact on students: LZBSA shines light on inspired athletes

Sreelikhi Vangavolu, Bear Facts Contributor
May 31, 2018
Rachel Lee. sophomore, when she traveled back to South Korea for vacation.

Stepping into a new country: first generation Americans face unique experiences in assimilating to new culture

Parul Pari and Sreelikhi Vangavolu
May 20, 2018

A Christian college: Senior credits church trip with leading to her new life mission

Sreelikhi Vangavolu, Bear Facts Contributor
May 20, 2018
The “Convapersation” in the library served as a way to inform parents about the new rising epidemic known as vaping. The event had a panel of expert speakers who answered questions and gave information on the topic.

Parents, administrators discuss effects of vaping on students

Sreelikhi Vangavolu, Staff Writer
April 18, 2018
One student is doing extra problems to strengthen their math skills. Students who are academically advanced will be able to take multivariable calculus as juniors or seniors if their grades allow.

New math implementation for the 2018-2019 school year

Sreelikhi Vangavolu, Bear Facts contributor
March 18, 2018
Student Voice, Student Choice is the theme for this years Scholastic Journalism Week. SJW is a nation-wide initiative to promote student journalism and first amendment rights.

School to celebrate student voice and Scholastic Journalism

Sreelikhi Vangavolu, Bear Facts Contributor
February 19, 2018
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