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Because this is the last year for seniors at Lake Zurich, the school is trying to engage them as much as possible. “The decision was made to begin with our senior class [as] we're trying to think creatively of all different types of ways to really engage our seniors in their final year here at LZ, and that's been quite a task, but one that we still remain really passionate about,” Ashley Weltler, assistant principal of academics, said. “We made the decision to begin with our seniors to offer the opportunity to still come in and engage daily at LZ.”

Seniors extended opportunity to come in for five-day learning

Sasha Kek, Secretary
February 19, 2021
When students aren't in a physical classroom, it's easy for the mind to start paying attention to anything but what's going on in class.

Stay-at-home senioritis

Hannah Etienne, Staff Writer
February 18, 2021
For early graduates, the end of high school has arrived much earlier than summer. As they spend the next months gaining experience out in the real world, they are also planning for their future outside of the LZ halls.

An early adieu

Caroline Sun, Digital Editor-in-Chief
February 2, 2021
Find more information on the Class of 2021 Twitter and Instagram!

21 Tuesdays for the Class of ’21

Hannah Etienne, Staff Writer
January 5, 2021
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
Due to Covid-19, the class of 2020's graduation was not a traditional one. Nevertheless, graduates received their diploma on stage, along with applause and picture opportunities.

An unconventional end: class of ’20 graduates via drive-through

Caroline Sun and Max Feldman
July 24, 2020
Jawad Alam, senior, practicing a clarinet piece. For him, the cancellation of his final high school musical performances was disappointing.

Playing the blues

Cristina MacCormac, Bear Facts Contributor
May 27, 2020
SIgns that were distributed to the class of 2020. These are just one of the many ways that seniors are still being recongized.

An ending like no other

Adam Monnette, Staff Writer
May 21, 2020
After Gov. Pritzker's announcement today during his press conference, LZ will spend the rest of the school year E-learning. Although many are disappointed, Stephan Bild, interim principal, urges all to finish the school year strong.

School year to end from home

Bear Facts Staff
April 17, 2020
Technical theater students continue on the tradition of rock climbing. The group has a passion for rock climbing and has many fond memories together.

ROCKing the wall

Annette Suk, Event Coordinator
December 13, 2019
After graduating early in December, Karina Pyrzynski took a trip to Madrid, Switzerland, Barcelona, and Poland.

Crafting New Memories: senior graduates early in order to travel

Parul Pari, Magazine Editor-in-Cheif
June 5, 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.

#WeWereLZ

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