The beat of Lemont High School

The Tom-Tom

The beat of Lemont High School

The Tom-Tom

The beat of Lemont High School

The Tom-Tom

Northeast gets rocked by rare earthquake
New signs on Julia Street proudly display 20 state champion titles
Sabrina Carpenter brews new single “espresso”

Sabrina Carpenter brews new single “espresso”

April 19, 2024

Academic challenge, science club participate in SSC science competition

Academic challenge, science club participate in SSC science competition

April 11, 2024

Girls, boys track and field teams transition to outdoor season

Girls, boys track and field teams transition to outdoor season

March 28, 2024

Who scores between barbeque dads and soccer moms?

Many+teachers+love+to+participate+in+spirit+week+outfits+with+Jon+Duguzmen+typically+standing+out.+With+his+iconic+Dunkin+iced+coffee+and+capri+leggings%2C+he+truly+captured+the+essence+of+being+a+soccer+mom.+Pictured+from+left+to+right+is+Angela+Duensing%2C+Jon+Deguzman%2C+Brandon+Hillary+and+Katheryn+Kupchek.%0A
Leila Rexhepi
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.

Story continues below advertisement

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)

View Comments (1)
Donate to The Tom-Tom
$800
$1000
Contributed
Our Goal

Your donation will support the student journalists of Lemont High School. Your contribution will allow us to purchase equipment and cover our annual website hosting costs.

More to Discover
About the Contributors
Ava Amato
Ava Amato, Staff Writer
Starting her sophomore year and second year on the Journalism staff, Ava Amato looks forward to the 2023-2024 school year. While Ava’s heart is mostly filled with writing, she also has a special place for the LHS Track & Field team as she throws shot put and discus in the spring. Outside of school Ava spends her time listening to podcasts, reading cringe-worthy romance novels and gushing about shows like “Gilmore Girls” and “The Summer I Turned Pretty.” Ava looks forward to a successful year filled with friends, family and laughs. 
Lucia Macari
Lucia Macari, Staff Writer
Lucia Macari is a junior at LHS and is entering her first year on the Tom-Tom staff. Her friends and family would describe her as a hard worker and they would definitely call her a perfectionist. She is usually pretty busy as she is a part of the Varsity Dance Team, Golden Cheer/Dance Team, a member of Mu Alpha Theta and working at her family’s restaurant, Digs on Canal. She takes pride in her academics and hopes to attend the University of Michigan for Political Science in the future. When she has freetime, Lucia can be found listening to her favorite music – she is a huge Swiftie – or watching her favorite movies, which are “La La Land,” “Little Women” and “Top Gun: Maverick.”
Leila Rexhepi
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
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.
Donate to The Tom-Tom
$800
$1000
Contributed
Our Goal

Comments (1)

All The Tom-Tom Picks Reader Picks Sort: Newest

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  • K

    Kim basicOct 13, 2023 at 11:55 am

    Great read and so nice to see what’s really happening with the young kids❤️

    Reply