On Jan. 26, tragedy hit across the world. A helicopter carrying Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and 7 other passengers crashed into a hillside after flying in heavy fog conditions. The helicopter was discovered in Calabasas, California with no survivors. It was reported that Kobe and his daughter...

On Jan. 30, 31, and Feb. 1, the art exhibit ¨Gallery 306,¨ located in room S306, was open before the winter play for the public to view the many art pieces that students have created and submitted. The show was titled “Truth,” where students, no matter if enrolled in art classes or not, had the...

On March 20, 2020, Lemont High School administration plans to begin renovations on the main basketball gym. The renovation will commence for approximately two months and is planned to be fully done the week before graduation. The total cost for the renovation will be approximately $500,000. The renovation...

New trends roll in with the new year, but we welcome a not-so-new trend to yet another year. Plant-based diets were a big food trend last year, but made their way to 2020. This diet revolves around meatless options, but isn´t necessarily as strict as vegetarian or vegan diets, which refrain from meat...

Shoes have always been considered a staple in fashion, with them being considered by many the final touch to an outfit, but in the past decade these trends have started to change with old styles making comebacks and new trends taking the stage. Some of these trends are going to be taken into the new...

A long-awaited addition to Lemont, Pete’s Market had its grand opening on Dec. 12 at 9 a.m, replacing the Chipains at 1100 State St. It has since seen tremendous success, catering to residents with a myriad of ethnic products and dishes. In addition to traditional fresh produce, grains, and meat,...

Since 2005, Lemont schools have provided a comprehensive deaf education program to provide students within Cook County access to both quality education, and a community of other deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) students.  The program consists of four full-time teachers, two paraprofessionals, and eight...

We all know that one person who always knows the answer to the difficult math questions and is going to college for something math-related. For those who struggle with math, they always wonder how in the world they excel at something that terrifies them so deeply. Therefore, is math a skill that is formulated...

Lemont grad Liam Purtle visited with students and staff members in the CITGO Innovation Academy during PLC on October 13 to discuss his recent hike along the Pacific Crest Trail. Purtle, who is a 2014 graduate of LHS, shared stories about his 2,650 mile journey through the Pacific Crest Trail.  Purtle,...

On Thursday, October 3, students participated in class color day for Homecoming spirit week to help their class gain points for the competition.  On this spirit day, freshman wear orange, sophomores wear red, juniors wear green, and seniors wear black.  Sophomore Alexa Potaczek is among the...