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Coach David Milostan on the court at The Big Game with the Eagle Pals. Photography by:
Behind The Big Game
April 2, 2025
Photo courtesy of Mr. Gutke
The Gutke Way
May 8, 2024
The Buzz is Near
The Buzz is Near
May 8, 2024
A Colorful School Environment
A Colorful School Environment
February 29, 2024
Triple Threat
Triple Threat
February 5, 2024
Coach David Milostan on the court at The Big Game with the Eagle Pals. Photography by:
Behind The Big Game
April 2, 2025
Photo courtesy of Mr. Gutke
The Gutke Way
May 8, 2024
The Buzz is Near
The Buzz is Near
May 8, 2024
A Colorful School Environment
A Colorful School Environment
February 29, 2024
Teacher Feature - Mr. Walgren
Teacher Feature – Mr. Walgren
September 20, 2023
Coach David Milostan on the court at The Big Game with the Eagle Pals. Photography by:
Behind The Big Game
April 2, 2025
Photo courtesy of Mr. Gutke
The Gutke Way
May 8, 2024
The Buzz is Near
The Buzz is Near
May 8, 2024
Triple Threat
Triple Threat
February 5, 2024
Teacher Feature - Mr. Walgren
Teacher Feature – Mr. Walgren
September 20, 2023
The Buzz is Near
The Buzz is Near
May 8, 2024
All About Omicron and What it Means to Us
All About Omicron and What it Means to Us
January 14, 2022
It’s Brutal Out Here: Holiday Shopping Havoc
It’s Brutal Out Here: Holiday Shopping Havoc
November 5, 2021
How Spring Break May Affect COVID-19 Cases
How Spring Break May Affect COVID-19 Cases
April 8, 2021
Candy Hearts or Mac and Cheese: New Products for Valentine's Day
Candy Hearts or Mac and Cheese: New Products for Valentine’s Day
February 12, 2021
A Colorful School Environment
A Colorful School Environment
February 29, 2024
Same Game, Different Pay
Same Game, Different Pay
January 30, 2024
Frank Ocean’s Coachella Set
Frank Ocean’s Coachella Set
May 11, 2023
NBA YoungBoy’s New Album, “Don't Try This At Home”
NBA YoungBoy’s New Album, “Don’t Try This At Home”
May 11, 2023
Adventure Ed. Hijinks
May 10, 2023
A Colorful School Environment
A Colorful School Environment
February 29, 2024
Local Summer Attractions
Local Summer Attractions
May 14, 2021
We're All in This Together
We’re All in This Together
April 9, 2020
Company's Logo
Rusty Lake Games
December 21, 2019
DIY Christmas Presents
DIY Christmas Presents
December 4, 2019
Photo by Ksenia Makagonova on Unsplash
Five Fall Reads
November 6, 2020
Emmy and Oliver by Robin Benway
Emmy and Oliver by Robin Benway
October 23, 2018
Pawz 4 Change Howl-O-Ween Ball
Pawz 4 Change Howl-O-Ween Ball
October 15, 2021
Less Restrictive Dress Code
Less Restrictive Dress Code
September 10, 2021
...And the Award Goes to: Glance into the 2021 Award Show Season
…And the Award Goes to: Glance into the 2021 Award Show Season
April 2, 2021
Streetwear’s Current Status
October 9, 2020
Fashion for the Good: Top Brands to Shop at Without Supporting Fast Fashion
Fashion for the Good: Top Brands to Shop at Without Supporting Fast Fashion
September 18, 2020
High School Musical Four at Lakes
April 1, 2021
What fall play will look this year
September 18, 2020
Nikon vs Canon
Nikon vs Canon
February 5, 2020
Designed by: Christy Green
Stairwell Shows: Christy Green
September 6, 2019
Musicals to Listen To: Bare a Pop Opera
October 28, 2018
Same Game, Different Pay
Same Game, Different Pay
January 30, 2024
How Entertainment was Affected by COVID
How Entertainment was Affected by COVID
December 17, 2020
Among Us, What it is and Why it Became so Popular
Among Us, What it is and Why it Became so Popular
October 23, 2020
Animal Crossing Updates
Animal Crossing Updates
October 16, 2020
Super Mario 3-D All-Stars
Super Mario 3-D All-Stars
October 2, 2020
Frank Ocean’s Coachella Set
Frank Ocean’s Coachella Set
May 11, 2023
NBA YoungBoy’s New Album, “Don't Try This At Home”
NBA YoungBoy’s New Album, “Don’t Try This At Home”
May 11, 2023
Walking the Red Carpet
Walking the Red Carpet
May 1, 2023
About Deftones
December 12, 2022
Disney+ Day
Disney+ Day
November 19, 2021
Coach David Milostan on the court at The Big Game with the Eagle Pals. Photography by:
Behind The Big Game
April 2, 2025
Coach Grant Murray
Murray and the Fearsome 5
March 13, 2025
Sophomore Dorian Pullen
Sophomore Stars
March 5, 2025
Dance team outside Lakes High School for Pink Out Game
Senior Spotlight
January 30, 2025
Lakes Girls Flag Football are lining up and getting ready to take the victory against Libertyville.
Coach & Captains: Collaborating to Conference
October 6, 2024
Coach David Milostan on the court at The Big Game with the Eagle Pals. Photography by:
Behind The Big Game
April 2, 2025
Spring Media Day Photos
Spring Media Day Photos
March 15, 2024
Signing Day for Lakes Athletes
Signing Day for Lakes Athletes
February 9, 2023
People of Lakes: Jayden Townsend
November 21, 2022
People of Lakes: Ben Kingsbury
November 21, 2022
Open Campus Lunch
Open Campus Lunch
May 11, 2023
Cringe Culture
May 11, 2023
License Freedoms: For or Against?
License Freedoms: For or Against?
May 11, 2023
Why Texting and Driving are more dangerous than you think
February 7, 2023
The Desensitization of Gen Z
October 13, 2022
Virtual Visit: DePaul University
Virtual Visit: DePaul University
August 29, 2017
Anne Eichman is a Social Studies teacher at Lakes Community High School.
It’s All About the Hamiltons, Lady!
January 22, 2016
How 2020 Has Changed Us
December 18, 2020
Senior Isabella Aya starts her pole vault.
Soaring to New Heights
May 13, 2026
Senior Ethan Rodriguez.
The Last Set
May 13, 2026
Flourishing on the Field
Flourishing on the Field
May 13, 2026
One Last Sprint
One Last Sprint
May 13, 2026
A Dynasty Defined
A Dynasty Defined
May 12, 2026
The Last Set
The Last Set
April 13, 2026
From History Teacher to Maker
From History Teacher to Maker
January 26, 2026
Senior WR, William Mercure strides into the end zone for the touchdown versus the Grayslake Central Rams.
Guess Who’s Back: Mercure for the Touchdown
January 21, 2026
Lakes Girls Flag Football are lining up and getting ready to take the victory against Libertyville.
Coach & Captains: Collaborating to Conference
October 6, 2024
The Standard is The Standard
The Standard is The Standard
September 27, 2024
From History Teacher to Maker
From History Teacher to Maker
January 26, 2026
Running the right way
Running the right way
November 17, 2023
The Mental Side of Running
The Mental Side of Running
October 3, 2023
The Evolution of an Eagles Runner
The Evolution of an Eagles Runner
September 28, 2023
From Left to Right: Senior Natalie Maguire, Sophomore Anna Gardener, and Freshman Tegan Baker running at Lakes against North Chicago and Grayslake North on September 5, 2017.
Surge in Runners to Lead Girls to Victory
September 14, 2017
Season Recap of Field Hockey
Season Recap of Field Hockey
October 31, 2022
Spring Sports at Lakes Community High School
March 12, 2021
Lakes Field Hockey Seniors
Senior Start-Up
September 6, 2017
Senior WR, William Mercure strides into the end zone for the touchdown versus the Grayslake Central Rams.
Guess Who’s Back: Mercure for the Touchdown
January 21, 2026
Lakes Girls Flag Football are lining up and getting ready to take the victory against Libertyville.
Coach & Captains: Collaborating to Conference
October 6, 2024
The Standard is The Standard
The Standard is The Standard
September 27, 2024
Brayden THORnton The God of Bowling Thunder
Brayden THORnton The God of Bowling Thunder
February 28, 2024
Coach Rowells: Return to Football
Coach Rowells: Return to Football
November 17, 2023
Seniors Marley Gaskill, Maia Becker, Heidi Jung, and Jia Singh
The Tee on Girls Golf: Secrets to an Undefeated Season
September 25, 2024
Golf After High School
Golf After High School
September 29, 2023
Connor Daley Profile
Connor Daley Profile
September 18, 2023
Lakes Golf: Recap and What to Expect
Lakes Golf: Recap and What to Expect
May 11, 2023
Can He Win Again?
Can He Win Again?
March 13, 2023
Drew Bowen - First Year Varsity Starter for Soccer
Drew Bowen – First Year Varsity Starter for Soccer
September 28, 2023
Girls Soccer Wins NLCC Championship
Girls Soccer Wins NLCC Championship
May 16, 2023
Spring Sports at Lakes Community High School
March 12, 2021
Premier League Overview
Premier League Overview
January 25, 2020
Lakes Soccer
September 5, 2018
The Last Set
The Last Set
April 13, 2026
Nathan Popov Serving
From Injury To Captain
April 29, 2024
Girls Tennis has Recording Breaking Participation
Girls Tennis has Recording Breaking Participation
October 5, 2023
Maddie Schneider - Field Hockey to Tennis
Maddie Schneider – Field Hockey to Tennis
September 29, 2023
Nathan Popov
Nathan Popov
May 2, 2023
Photo taken after winning the Conference Championship
Girls Volleyball Clinches Undefeated Title
November 8, 2023
Lakes Girls Varsity Volleyball in a huddle before their first regional game against Cary Grove
Bode’s Breakthrough
November 8, 2023
Concussion Experience for Athletes
Concussion Experience for Athletes
November 4, 2022
Girls Varsity Volleyball Game Recap
Girls Varsity Volleyball Game Recap
October 25, 2022
Spring Sports at Lakes Community High School
March 12, 2021
The Bowling Brain
February 9, 2026
Lily Blasius (left) and Osmairi Medina Alvarado (right) smiling for the camera at a girls wrestling meet.
Reviving Greatness
February 5, 2026
Mercure on the mat at the Grayslake North competition.
Co-ed Cheer Goes to State
February 4, 2026
Two Sidelines Same Goal
Two Sidelines Same Goal
February 3, 2026
Clayton Barker shoots a free throw against Wauconda.
Chemistry on the Court
January 29, 2026
The Bowling Brain
February 9, 2026
Senior Brayden Thornton
Lane Legends
March 21, 2025
Bowling Season Recap
Bowling Season Recap
February 23, 2023
Dance Team Twirls Into Competition Season
December 21, 2017
Lakes Dance preforming at Rolling Meadows High School
Dance Twirls Into Their Season
January 10, 2017
No Time To Stall
No Time To Stall
May 2, 2023
Lily Blasius (left) and Osmairi Medina Alvarado (right) smiling for the camera at a girls wrestling meet.
Reviving Greatness
February 5, 2026
Lakes Girl's Wrestling team at regionals
On the Mats
February 27, 2025
Drew Schmidt Wrestling
Plagued by Injuries
April 8, 2024
Girls Wrestling Media Day
Lakes High School’s Girls Wrestlers Make History
February 21, 2024
Girls Wresting Lake County Conference Domination
Girls Wresting Lake County Conference Domination
January 31, 2024
Senior Isabella Aya starts her pole vault.
Soaring to New Heights
May 13, 2026
Senior Ethan Rodriguez.
The Last Set
May 13, 2026
Flourishing on the Field
Flourishing on the Field
May 13, 2026
One Last Sprint
One Last Sprint
May 13, 2026
A Dynasty Defined
A Dynasty Defined
May 12, 2026
A Dynasty Defined
A Dynasty Defined
May 12, 2026
Mudita: The Power of Great Teammates
Mudita: The Power of Great Teammates
May 8, 2026
Norris pitching against Wauconda resulting in a win 7-5
Winning Culture
April 15, 2026
Baseball's New Beginning
Baseball’s New Beginning
March 31, 2026
The Eagles take game 2 from the Sequoits in comeback fashion, winning the Crosstown series
Lakes V.S. Antioch Game 2
April 23, 2024
Dynamic Duo
Dynamic Duo
May 12, 2026
Coach Hamill's Formula for Success
Coach Hamill’s Formula for Success
May 8, 2026
Photography by: Jacob Nast
Dynamic Duo
April 15, 2026
Swinging for the Stars
Swinging for the Stars
April 2, 2026
C.C. Flemming
Lakes Alumni Takes on Division 1 Softball
October 25, 2022
Flourishing on the Field
Flourishing on the Field
May 13, 2026
Rising Stars
Rising Stars
May 8, 2026
Season Sneak Peek: Girls Soccer
Season Sneak Peek: Girls Soccer
April 6, 2026
Perfect Champions of the NLCC
Perfect Champions of the NLCC
May 16, 2024
Elmhurst Men’s Soccer at Benedictine
Alumni Athlete Profile on Brady Lucas
October 26, 2022
Senior Isabella Aya starts her pole vault.
Soaring to New Heights
May 13, 2026
One Last Sprint
One Last Sprint
May 13, 2026
Rising Star
May 8, 2026
On Track for Success
On Track for Success
May 8, 2026
Change in the culture
Change in the culture
April 15, 2026
Ending with Eddings
Ending with Eddings
May 12, 2026
Rettig Returns to Lead Lakes
Rettig Returns to Lead Lakes
May 8, 2026
Senior History
Senior History
April 17, 2026
Set Up for Success
Set Up for Success
April 1, 2026
Ethan Gardner Media day
The Life of The Party
April 17, 2024
EEN - August 26, 2022
EEN – August 26, 2022
August 26, 2022
EEN - May 13, 2022
EEN – May 13, 2022
May 13, 2022
Spring 2022 Hype Video
Spring 2022 Hype Video
May 6, 2022
Lakes Student Media

the voice of Lakes Community High School
Lakes Student Media

the voice of Lakes Community High School

Sophia Gesmundo

Sophia Gesmundo is a senior at Lakes Community High School. This is her second year on staff and first as a Co-Editor in Chief.