Loyola Academy’s Medal Haul Bursts Barn
It’s the start of the final 10-minute segment of a weightlifting session at Loyola Academy. Swimmers stop what they’re doing and proceed to focus on strengthening their arms—nothing but their…
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by Bill McLean •
It’s the start of the final 10-minute segment of a weightlifting session at Loyola Academy. Swimmers stop what they’re doing and proceed to focus on strengthening their arms—nothing but their…
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by Debbie Lee •
Sometimes peer pressure can be beneficial. Just ask Wilmette resident and senior Ayanna Schubert, who is now in her fourth year of competing in the Academic Challenge, the competition formerly…
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by Bill McLean •
The scene warmed New Trier High School senior Bobby Becker’s heart. It was ninth period in the school’s Trevian Commons (aka the student cafeteria) one day last semester, when he…
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by Bill McLean •
New Trier High School sophomore swimmer Matt Gibson’s favorite pastime out of pools is watching Chicago Bears games with his father, Dave, at home in Wilmette. They like to sit…
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by Debbie Lee •
When the Frank Mantooth Jazz Festival comes to New Trier High School on February 8, participants can expect the kind of format that has made this a beloved event for…
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by Bill McLean •
How fine were the feats of The North Shore Weekend-area athletes in 2019? North Shore Country Day School’s boys soccer team finished fourth at the Class 1A state tournament—and just…
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by Bill McLean •
Sneakers squeak-squeak-squeak atop the hardwood. A basketball bounces. A referee’s whistle chirps. A basketball clangs off the rim. It’s not the sweetest combination of sounds, but it’s the haphazard symphony…
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by Bill McLean •
En route to helping New Trier’s 200-yard medley relay set an astounding record at the girls swimming and diving state meet in the home water last weekend, senior Joelle Ohr—the…
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by Bill McLean •
New Trier Township High School diving coach Bruce Kimball has stressed cardiovascular workouts during practices this fall. He makes his girls complete rounds of box jumps, among other exercises that…
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by Bill McLean •
Santa Claus came to town last weekend. More than a few versions did, actually. Dozens of rabid Loyola Academy student fans donned red-and-white Saint Nicholas garb for a Class 8A…
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