Lion newspaper lands gold at convention

Lyons Township High School's student newspaper, Lion, won a Golden Eagle trophy at the Northern Illinois School Press Association (NISPA) convention at the College of DuPage, signifying the highest award for overall journalism excellence among NISPA members. Lion amassed several individual awards, and the newspaper’s website won a Silver Distinction award for its online newspaper excellence.

Fourteen LT students placed in 11 individual contests, with five Blue Ribbons and six Honorable Mentions.
Honorable Mention News Writing - Article about the life of Tony Burkes: Greta Markey, Senior (Western Springs)
Blue Ribbon Feature Writing - Article about Jack Kunkle inspiring a fiction writer: Grant Campbell, Senior (Western Springs)
Blue Ribbon Editorial Writing - Argument about immunization rates: Grace Dekoker, Junior (LaGrange)
Blue Ribbon Individual In-Depth Reporting - Article on grassroots activism: Lars Lonnroth, Junior (LaGrange)
Honorable Mention Sports - Article on Jake Elliott: Mikaela Larson, Senior (LaGrange)
Blue Ribbon Review Writing - Review of the film “It”: Maddy Cohen, Senior (Burr Ridge)
Honorable Mention Column Writing - Opinion supporting multiculturalism: Spiro Kass, Senior (LaGrange Park)
Honorable Mention Editorial Cartoon - Cartoon titled “A Hollywood Christmas”: Sydney Kaehler, Senior (LaGrange)
Honorable Mention Ad Design - Blueberry Hill ad: Georgia Dougherty, Junior (LaGrange)
Blue Ribbon Graphics - Feminism page design:
Maddy Cohen, Senior (Burr Ridge)
Sarah Grier, Senior (Western Springs)
Lindsey Hauch, Senior (LaGrange)
Honorable Mention Web Photo Gallery - Photos of the Women’s March/March to the Polls:
Greta Markey, Senior (Western Springs)
Camilla Breen, Junior (LaGrange)
Isabel Tuisl, Junior (Indian Head Park)
Lars Lonnroth, Junior (LaGrange)