Lake Zurich High School Student Media

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Lake Zurich High School Student Media

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Lake Zurich High School Student Media

Bear Facts
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Hallways such as the S-Hallway shown here have been sanctioned off as a one-way hallway for hybrid learners. Other hallways have been divided into two sides in order to promote social distancing.

[Photo] LZ begins hybrid learning

Alex Ketcham, Sports Editor
October 5, 2020
Like any test, the ACT and SAT gets easier as you prepare more. However, preparation for these tests vary from student to student, so it all comes down to which method is most effective for the student

[Photo] Prepping for your future… literally

Alex Ketcham, Sports Editor
October 9, 2019
Ron Planz, varsity football coach, watches his players from the sideline. Although most of his prior football coaching experience was with college players, he says that the knowledge he gained then is invaluable in working with the LZ team.

[Photo] From tackling the quarterback to tackling the strategy

Caroline Sun, Digital Editor-in-Chief
September 18, 2019
The football team lines up for a play against Marist on 9/6. The game ended in a 24-17 loss for the Bears

[Photo] Sports Recap: August 12-September 8

Alex Ketcham, Sports Editor
September 9, 2019
Grace Loverde, senior, will be attending Augustana College next year. She hopes to connect with her new golf teammates, and pursue a major in psychology.

[Photo] Finding home away from home

Caroline Sun, Co-Web Editor-in-Chief
May 24, 2019
Griffin Koppel, sophomore cuts left in the Allied Soccer team's 8-7 win over Warren on Saturday. The next game will be on Tuesday against Mundelein during the Bears Barbecue

[Photo] Weekly Roundup: May 6-12

Alex Ketcham, Sports Editor
May 13, 2019
Tyler Snep, senior, gears up to practice throwing the ball down to second from home plate. Snep's pop time, or the time from when the pitch hits his glove to when it is thrown down to second base, is 1.96-2.01 seconds

[Photo] Swinging for the fences

Alex Ketcham, Sports Editor
March 20, 2019
Students sit in Studio C studying for their classes. If final exams were this week, they wouldn't have to continue their studying over winter break

[Photo] Winter break woes

Alex Ketcham, Sports Editor
December 22, 2018
A technician looks on to the stage during a November 8 performance of "Seussical". Technicians have been working since September and have been staying late after school in order to make the show a success.

[Photo] Staying late doesn’t have to be a drag

Alex Ketcham, Sports Editor
November 9, 2018
Door seven, otherwise known as the senior door, stands unused in the morning when students are entering the building. Students used to be able to enter through the senior door , but no longer are able to because the school is taking extra safety measures to try and be proactive about safety. This is only one of the safety measures put in place in the past few years, in response to incidents across the country that occured within the last few years.

[Photo] Senior door: Security change follows major national trends

Alex Ketcham, Sports Editor
October 30, 2018
Amanda Rodriguez, PE teacher, has played softball all of her life. Now, she is coaching the game using what she has learned from her own coaches to enhance her coaching techniques.

[Photo] Athletes through it all

Alex Ketcham, Sports Editor
October 5, 2018
Rony Ochakovski, freshman club founder, plans for first meeting of debate club. Ochakovski hopes for members to enjoy the learning opportunity.

[Photo] A place to argue and learn

Caroline Sun, Bear Facts Contributor
February 24, 2018
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