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The beat of Lemont High School

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Ella Murray

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. 

All content by Ella Murray
The Stanley Cup was first awarded during 1892-93.

16 teams advance to Stanley Cup Finals, Blackhawks miss out on playoffs

Addyson Connolly and Ella Murray
May 15, 2024
The “espresso” theme is teal and brown, with a majority of the promo photos having teal backgrounds.

Sabrina Carpenter brews new single “espresso”

Ella Murray, Coeditor-in-Chief
April 19, 2024
“Manners and Mannerisms” can be viewed on YouTube and was judged at the IHSA State Competition in Sterling, Illinois on March 23.

“Manners and Mannerisms” wins third place at IHSA State Short Film Competition

Ella Murray, Coeditor-in-Chief
March 28, 2024
Mike Sommerfeld will serve as the new athletic director for the 2024-25 school year.

Mike Sommerfeld set to become new director of athletics in 2024

Ella Murray, Coeditor-in-Chief
March 28, 2024
Taylor Swift on Detroit Night two performing ‘the 1’ from her album folklore.

Taylor Swift enchants world in 2023

Ella Murray, Coeditor-in-Chief
January 22, 2024
Junior players pose during the third quarter. From left: Sarah Shields, Claire Auw, Ula Gedgaudas, Emma Lagan.

Junior girls win flag football game against seniors

Sophia Bushnell, McKenna Crane, Lauren Magdziarz, and Ella Murray
October 10, 2023
Wednesday’s PE games included a highly competitive dodgeball tournament between classes.

Dodging typical gym days with Homecoming PE games

Sophia Bushnell, McKenna Crane, Lauren Magdziarz, and Ella Murray
October 10, 2023
Seniors channel their inner Barbie via movie inspired costumes. Pictured from left to right, Riley Conry, Fawne Ford, Sophia Pirie, Emily Manalli, Jess Rimbo, Maddie Smith and Kylie Meloni.

Come on Barbie, let’s go party for spirit week

Sophia Bushnell, McKenna Crane, Lauren Magdziarz, and Ella Murray
October 5, 2023
Mr. Mack helps with multiple classes throughout the day.

Mack’s memorable first year

David Arroyo, Cooper Kaczmarczyk, Frankie Murphy, and Ella Murray
October 5, 2023
Jonathan Toews plays in his first game back on the ice against the New Jersey Devils at the United Center on April 1, following a two month absence from long term COVID-19.

Chicago Blackhawks captain temporarily steps away from hockey

Ella Murray and Addyson Connolly
September 15, 2023
On Feb. 11, the New Jersey Devils played the Minnesota Wild in Minnesota, the Devils losing in the shoot out 2-3.

16 teams fight for Stanley Cup Championship

Ella Murray, Web Editor
May 24, 2023
‘Scream VI’ is the sixth movie in the ‘Scream’ franchise, released on March 10. The movie was a major hit at the box office.

‘Scream VI’ kills expectations on big screen

Ella Murray, Web Editor
March 28, 2023
University of Michigan students stand in support of Michigan State at the Michigan versus Michigan State basketball game on Feb. 18.

Devastating Michigan State shooting brings students together

Ella Murray and Emily Galassi
February 24, 2023
44 total players attended the weekend, one selected from each of the 32 teams and 12 voted in by fans.

NHL All-Star Weekend makes a splash in Florida

Ella Murray, Web Editor
February 22, 2023
On Feb. 7 30th ranked team Anaheim Ducks and the 31st ranked team Chicago Blackhawks faced off, ending in a 2-3 overtime win for the Ducks.

NHL teams skate their way to top

Ella Murray, Staff Writer
February 13, 2023
“I’m excited and extremely grateful for this opportunity. The love, passion and enthusiasm I have for this building is second to none. There is no other place I would want to be a head football coach than Lemont High School,” said coach Willie Hayes. “This place gave me everything I wanted and was able to build me into the man I am today, so I want to make sure I do that for our student athletes.”

Hayes ready to tackle competition as new head football coach

Ella Murray, Web Editor
January 26, 2023
Medics arrived on scene to transfer Hamlin for further medical help. Fans were unsure of what to do while his teammates kneeled on the ground praying for his health.

Damar Hamlin’s recovery is in a positive direction

Ella Murray and Leila Rexhepi
January 20, 2023
Juniors Ruby Kraker and Avary Blazevich “trot” the final stretch of the course.

Students prepare for Thanksgiving with fifth annual Turkey Trot

Ella Murray, Web Editor
November 30, 2022
Haribo invented the gummy bear in 1922 and is still a fan favorite candy over 100 years later.

Halloween is unbearable without Haribo Gummy Bears

Ella Murray, Web Editor
November 4, 2022
The Chicago Bulls lost in New York against the New York Knicks on March 28.

Bulls start off the season with a slam dunk

Ella Murray, Web Editor
November 2, 2022
Spongebob and Patrick dominated the school hallways on cartoon day.

Inflatable Spongebob & Patrick rule cartoon day during spirit week

Greta Horn, Julia Macari, Ella Murray, Nojus Navickas, and Caroline Vranas
October 13, 2022
"I'm really grateful I got the opportunity to be Homecoming king," said senior John Vranas.

Homecoming court announced at blue and gold day assembly

Greta Horn, Julia Macari, Ella Murray, Nojus Navickas, and Caroline Vranas
October 8, 2022
2022 Homecoming king and queen.

Seniors earned first place for the entire week with 2,185 points.

Spirit points put soul into spirit week

Ella Murray, Web Editor
October 7, 2022
Math teacher Angela Marshall gets students in the fall mood with her seasonal decor.

Pumpkin spice and everything nice- How to make the best of the fall season

Ella Murray, Ava Amato, and Michelle Karimpumkalayil
October 5, 2022
“BeReal helps people see that not everyone has super fun, exciting days like you may think,” said junior Gabriella Abbott.

“It’s time to BeReal”- A unique, filter-free way to know what your peers are up to

Ella Murray, Web Editor
September 2, 2022
To use the E-hallpass, students must fill out a digital pass that includes what class they are departing from and their destination.

Electronic hall passes replace traditional paper passes for 2022-23 school year

Ella Murray, Web Editor
August 31, 2022
Central School is located on McCarthy Road and is attended by fourth and fifth grade students.

Central School reopens its doors after being closed for over a decade

Ella Murray, Web Editor
August 29, 2022
Glorious sunset over Tampier Lake to show summer is rolling in.

Sun, sand, sleep: How students are going to spend summer break

Ella Murray, Caroline Vranas, and Emily Galassi
May 24, 2022
Cavetown playing the ukulele during “Hug All Ur Friends”

Cavetown captivates Chicago during 2022 tour

Ella Murray, Staff Writer
May 24, 2022
Young Adam Reed, played by Walker Scobell and adult Adam Reed, played by Ryan Renolds share the same personality.

“The Adam Project” – Netflix’s new sci-fi hit

Ella Murray, Staff Writer
April 12, 2022
Netflix has made millions of dollars off their original shows and movies alone such as “Cobra Kai,” “Outer Banks” and “Stranger Things.”

Netflix is canceling and removing fan favorite shows and movies – but why?

Ella Murray, Staff writer
March 4, 2022
Junior Sofia Vitro reads her novel preparing for her fourth period English class.

Expanding reading horizons at Lemont High School

Ella Murray, Staff writer
February 7, 2022
The movie brought in over 253 million dollars opening weekend in only the US, which made “No Way Home” one of the third largest opening weekends in history.

SPOILER ALERT! New Spider-man movie cleans out cobwebs in the box office

Caroline Vranas and Ella Murray
December 20, 2021
Different lunches, such as the chicken tenders, are served to students with a bag of chips and choice of water, juice or milk.

What’s in the mystery meat?

Ella Murray, Staff Writer
November 22, 2021
Eisele is the assistant varsity volleyball coach and often helps keep track of team stats and scores.

Get to know the eloquent Mrs. Eisele

Ella Murray
October 26, 2021
Mrs. Duensing created an easily accessible and user-friendly website to display all homecoming information.

Mrs. Duensing spices up homecoming with a new website

Ella Murray, Staff Writer
October 14, 2021
Freshman setter April Rice sets up sophomore Adyson Duvall for a kill.

Lemont sweeps Bremen in homecoming volleyball games

Ella Murray
October 4, 2021
Students in all grades use both chromebooks and physical textbooks to work on lessons.

Tests return to paper after a school year of being online

Ella Murray, Staff Writer
September 24, 2021
Due to CDC guidelines students must eat six feet apart without masks and while eating

Cafeteria staff makes a comeback after COVID

Emily Galassi and Ella Murray
September 3, 2021
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