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Mack’s memorable first year

David Arroyo, Cooper Kaczmarczyk, Frankie Murphy, and Ella Murray

October 5, 2023

Mr. Mack helps with multiple classes throughout the day.

With the many new additions to the school, Dylan Mack is the newest special education teacher. However, he is not new to teaching as he has 10 years of experience.

Mack previously taught at Elwood Park High School and is adjusting to a new school that he believes is, “good and different, but in a good way.”

Mack graduated from Concordia University Chicago with a degree in Secondary Physical Education.

“Everybody has been really friendly and nice and definitely very supportive,” Mack said.

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One of Mack’s goals for this school year is to revamp the ARC program.

“[I’m] just trying to help make it as best as possible and adding what I can to the special education department,” Mack said.

The ARC program is, “the largest statewide advocacy organization for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities,” according to illinoislifespan.org.

“They [the staff] have been super approachable and easy to work with and overall really nice,” Mack said.

Along with teaching in the special education department, Mack is head freshman football coach this year and plans to coach the lacrosse team for the spring season.

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About the Contributors

David Arroyo, Staff Writer

David Arroyo is a senior, and this is his first year taking Journalism. He values humility and finds it pointless to brag about the many accolades and accomplishments he has done over the years. When not carrying Lemont on his back, he is out carrying JiffyLube on his back instead. He takes great pride in changing oil and not so much pride in forgetting to reinstall the occasional skid plate. On the homefront, he enjoys relaxing with his family and attempting to cook. As for his future, his dreams and aspirations remain a secret to all those but himself.

Cooper Kaczmarczyk, Staff Writer

Cooper Kaczmarczyk is a senior heading into his first year of Journalism. Having never worked with Tom-Tom before, he looks forward to working with his team and creating captivating articles. Cooper is a quiet, quick learner who writes in his freetime to spread mental health awareness. He also enjoys hopping on games with his friends after school, annoying his feline friend and drawing unconventionally attractive cartoons to his heart's content. He hopes to make new friends and attend community college in search for his future career path.

Frankie Murphy, Copy Editor

Frankie Murphy is in her sophomore year at Lemont High School. It is her second year in Journalism and she plans to do it for the rest of her sophomore year. Frankie’s strongest subjects are English and history, making Journalism one of her favorite classes to attend. When not in school, Frankie absolutely loves hanging out with her friends and talking to new people. After high school, Frankie is not sure where she wants to go, but she is planning to follow her brother's footsteps and go into the healthcare field.

Ella Murray, Coeditor-in-Chief

Ella Murray is a senior and third-year Tom-Tom staff member. Outside of school, Ella loves to play volleyball, spend time with her friends and her three-legged husky, Jack. Ella is an avid hockey watcher and her favorite team is the New Jersey Devils. She is very excited to take on the role of co editor-in-chief this year and hopes to continue writing about sports and branch out with photography. Ella wishes to major in Journalism in college and hopes to become a social media manager for a professional sports team.