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Who scores between barbeque dads and soccer moms?

Ava Amato, Lucia Macari, Leila Rexhepi, and Maggie Sinnett

October 5, 2023

Many teachers love to participate in spirit week outfits with Jon Duguzmen typically standing out. With his iconic Dunkin iced coffee and capri leggings, he truly captured the essence of being a soccer mom. Pictured from left to right is Angela Duensing, Jon Deguzman, Brandon Hillary and Katheryn Kupchek.

There is not a better way to start spirit week than with a heated competition between the bold barbeque dads and sassy soccer moms. Students showed their spirit with aprons, mustaches and grilling equipment along with oversized glasses, fanny packs and athletic wear. With the week in full swing, there were a total of 713 students dressed up the first day with the seniors taking first and freshmen taking close second.

“I think it’s actually crazy impressive that freshmen are racking up these points, but the upperclassmen seem to always have the upper hand,” sophomore Matthew Schmitt said.

Along with the divide between classes to earn the most points and take first place, there was also a divide between the moms and dads. The day saw many barbecue dads and soccer moms, but the barbecue dads seemed to be the students’ favorite.

“I feel like barbecue dads [were better] because soccer mom outfits are so common around the school, especially like [Lululemon] and all that. So it was cool to see the girls, and guys, dressing up in barbecue dad outfits,” junior Nicole Russell said.

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In addition to the amazing outfits, there were also skits before the school day began, which awarded an extra 40 points for seniors and 20 points for juniors.

“The skits always make spirit week exciting,” Schmitt said. “I felt like the theme was hard to incorporate into a skit, but everyone did well.”

While there was debate about the best skit many still agreed the theme was a good start to the week. Although the theme was memorable, many thought the theme was too similar to themes of years before that included the “versus” aspect of dressing up. For example, last year we had a country versus country club day.

“I think it could be a better theme but it’s also a good theme and this is the more appropriate one for our school,” senior Jonah Kulaga said.

Students closed off the day sharing their outfits and enjoying the beginning of one of the most anticipated weeks of the school year.

Students show off their curated barbecue dad and soccer mom outfits that some picked out.“I am dressed as a barbecue dad,” sophomore Ava Mazur Worden said. “I got all my clothes from my dad’s closet, so it’s authentic.” Pictured from left to right, Destina Sarussi and Luke Zolecki-Freemantle.
(Leila Rexhepi)

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Ava Amato, Copy Editor

Junior Ava Amato is co-lead copy editor and starting her third year on the Tom-Tom staff. Ava is ecstatic to be one grade closer to graduating and is looking forward to leaving LHS (although she swears she loves school). There are parts Ava loves about high school, like being a part of the wrestling team and track and field team. Outside of school, Ava loves to drive around her friends, binge-watch cheesy shows like “Love Island USA” and read murder mystery books that concern her family. Ava is ready for a school year full of laughter, friends and an absence record that hopefully doesn’t exceed the twenties.

Lucia Macari, Copy Editor

Lucia Macari is a senior at LHS and is entering her second year on the Tom-Tom staff as a co-lead copy editor. Her friends and family would describe her as a hard worker and most would call her a perfectionist. Lucia likes to keep herself busy, as a member of the varsity Dance Team, Golden Cheer & Dance Team, NHS, NEHS, Mu Alpha Theta and on the board of Rho Kappa. If she’s not at practice or a meeting, she can be found spending time with friends and family or working at her family’s restaurant, Digs on Canal. Lucia takes pride in her academics and hopes to earn an undergraduate in Political Science and attend law school.

Leila Rexhepi, Coeditor-in-Chief

Leila Rexhepi, 17, is a third-year Tom-Tom member and is ready to wrap up her senior year. With big goals of playing in the LPGA, she has been working tirelessly this summer to make her dream come true. While many people think she works at Cog Hill & Country Club, she is actually holding it together while doing infuriating putting drills. All this work has paid off though with winning a tournament with a score of 79 and earning Junior PGA Player of the Year. Although she may be aiming for the lowest scores on the golf course, she is not aiming for low goals and grades. She has earned student of the month, won IHSA sectionals for Photo Storytelling, first place for her ceramics piece in the LHS winter exhibit and secured qualifying scores for her AP classes. Currently, she is taking two dual-credit classes this year and is exploring her interests with Sports & Entertainment Marketing, Ceramics and ASL II.

Maggie Sinnett, Staff Writer

Maggie Sinnett is a sophomore at LHS and is ecstatic to start her first year on the Tom-Tom Staff! In addition to Journalism, Maggie participates in Leo Club, HOSA, Junior Achievement and is the sophomore Student Class vice president. Maggie’s family describes her as a “quiet leader,” who is thoughtful and driven by success. Aside from school, Maggie enjoys running and going to the mall with friends. You can often catch her hanging out with her family and puppy, Finley. She is also a brand ambassador for various skin care companies who helps elevate brand awareness. One day, Maggie is hopeful that she will be running a successful business of her own.