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    Brianne Saab

    Brianne Saab, Secretary

    Brianne is an aspiring writer with many poems and short stories filed away. Her current project is a full-length novel she hopes to publish. She is very interested in social issues as well as English, mathematics, and fantastical ideas. She's been on staff for three years now, becoming an editor without trying, and has been involved with journalism for four years.

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    Society’s Responsibility to Individuality

    Society’s Responsibility to Individuality

    Brianne Saab , secretary
    June 2, 2017
    Senior cords to celebrate achievements

    Senior cords to celebrate achievements

    Brianne Saab , secretary
    May 28, 2017
    Caitlyn Wenzel, eighth grader at Middle School North, makes a pop-up card with her mother at the District STEAM Night. The pop-up cards were just one of many activities meant to get kids excited about STEAM.

    Boiling passions lead students to STEAM Night

    Brianne Saab , secretary
    May 10, 2017
    The District made flyers to promote STEAM Night. The event is a popular one, filling to sign up capacity in just a few days.

    Warming up young minds: High school students help district STEAM Night

    Brianne Saab , secretary
    May 4, 2017
    Sydney Shadrick, senior, leads the integrated PE class through a yoga workout. Shadrick intends to continue working with people with disabilities throughout her life.

    A special kind of employment

    Brianne Saab , secretary
    April 27, 2017
    Teach Media Literacy in School

    Teach Media Literacy in School

    Brianne Saab , secretary
    March 17, 2017
    The robot for the 2016 Peoria competition crosses defenses. Last year had a similar game to this years STEAMworks called Stronghold.

    Robots take on Peoria regional

    Brianne Saab , secretary
    March 15, 2017
    “Get a job” at the third annual Job Fair

    “Get a job” at the third annual Job Fair

    Brianne Saab , secretary
    February 22, 2017

    [Video] District strings unite for biannual concert

    Brianne Saab , secretary
    February 13, 2017

    Sleepless becomes “Weightless”

    Brianne Saab , secretary
    February 7, 2017
    The robotics team watches the FRC live-stream announcing the 2016 season game. The entire FRC and Lego team meets on a Saturday morning to watch the game reveal.

    [Photo] Robotics team learns game details

    Kaley Soloway , Contributor
    January 7, 2017
    Strings, winds, and bells take the stage for holiday concert

    Strings, winds, and bells take the stage for holiday concert

    Brianne Saab , secretary
    December 19, 2016
    ‘Tis the season to research new charities

    ‘Tis the season to research new charities

    Brianne Saab , secretary
    December 16, 2016
    Will Stotlar, freshman, drives the robot back to home base while Olivia Reiff, sophomore, and Jason Saab, freshman, reload ping pong balls. The robot had to navigate back to the colored square home base before the team is allowed to touch it.

    Lego Robotics finishes season strong

    Julia Ketcham and Brianne Saab
    December 11, 2016
    Francesca Castro, senior performer, plays her guitar in the 2015 talent show. She has performed every year of her high school career.

    Wide array of talents on display at Talent Show

    Brianne Saab , secretary
    November 29, 2016
    Rolly Vazquez, athletic director, explains the IHSA Legislative Committees web presence. The committee is in charge of regulating IHSA sports.

    Vazquez re-elected to Legislative Committee

    Brianne Saab , secretary
    November 27, 2016
    Fifteen years later, Jimmy Eat World brings new rock sound

    Fifteen years later, Jimmy Eat World brings new rock sound

    Brianne Saab , secretary
    November 15, 2016
    Nathan Sackschewsky, orchestra director, conducts his eighth period concert orchestra in rehearsal. The students practiced two pieces in anticipation of their upcoming concert.

    Orchestra holds first concert with new director

    Brianne Saab , secretary
    October 16, 2016
    Democracy Needs Teen Voices

    Democracy Needs Teen Voices

    Brianne Saab , secretary
    October 7, 2016
    At their after school meeting, the GSA decorates the stairs in a rainbow outside the senior entrance in order to celebrate Ally Week. The gesture is meant to bring awareness and to thank those who support the LGBT+ Community.

    GSA celebrates Ally Week

    Brianne Saab , secretary
    September 28, 2016
    Katy Norberg, French teacher and club sponsor, introduces the newly revived French club at their first meeting. The French club will run similarly to how it did two years ago.

    The French club revival

    Brianne Saab , secretary
    September 24, 2016
    Andy Gatza, freshman, and John Burke, senior, finish a tower their group made out of spaghetti, tape, and a marshmallow. This exercise on the first day of class was designed to promote problem solving and creativity, according to Ann Heltzel, computer science teacher.

    Introducing a new AP Computers program

    Brianne Saab , secretary
    September 2, 2016
    Fashionable over functional

    Fashionable over functional

    Brianne Saab , secretary
    August 26, 2016
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    [Photo] Four Years Flourishing

    Danna Tabachnik and Dominique Gertie
    May 27, 2016
    Unready for life beyond

    Unready for life beyond

    Brianne Saab , secretary
    May 27, 2016
    Launching a new lunch tradition

    Launching a new lunch tradition

    Brianne Saab , secretary
    May 24, 2016
    Former secretary (1984-2009) Mary Baumer lost her battle with cancer. Faculty members celebrate her life by cleaning up the garden.

    Teachers bring new life to memorial garden

    Brianne Saab , secretary
    May 10, 2016
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    [Photo] Student Council is making final selections for Charity Bash

    Julia Ketcham , business manager
    April 27, 2016
    Frank Abagnale, played by Zack Keller, is forced to flee from the law once more. His journey will hit the stage starting Wednesday.

    Lights, camera, deception: LZHS musical tells con artist’s story

    Brianne Saab , secretary
    April 25, 2016
    Robotics team mentors oversee the testing of their robot, Smokey IX. The robotics team will be demonstrating their robot at the science fair on Saturday.

    All’s fair in science: high school students judge K-8 competition

    Brianne Saab , secretary
    April 12, 2016
    None of the Above: When “Boy” or “Girl” Doesn’t Fit

    None of the Above: When “Boy” or “Girl” Doesn’t Fit

    Brianne Saab , secretary
    March 21, 2016
    Timmy DAvello, senior, drives the robot in last years Peoria regional, featuring a game called Recycle Rush. Davello returned as driver once more this year with a new strategy to take on Stronghold.

    Robotics challenges regional competition

    Brianne Saab , secretary
    March 16, 2016

    Bear Booster Store hosts T-shirt contest

    Brianne Saab , secretary
    March 2, 2016
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    [Photo] Physics students go tubing: learn about friction

    Danna Tabachnik , digital director
    February 26, 2016
    New super(anti)hero takes box office by storm

    New super(anti)hero takes box office by storm

    Brianne Saab , secretary
    February 22, 2016

    LZHS Blackouts remain unexplained

    Brianne Saab , secretary
    February 19, 2016
    Addie Howell, senior, and Jack Frommelt, freshman, rehearse their meeting scene. The Childrens Show is always a show that is specifically written for younger audiences.

    The making of Children’s Theatre

    Brianne Saab , secretary
    February 4, 2016
    Kelly Schwantes, junior, meets Broadway star Tyce Green. Green is just one of several professionals who came to Theatre Fest.

    Drama club celebrates theatre

    Brianne Saab , secretary
    January 7, 2016
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    [Photo] Orchestra prepares for annual winter concert

    Mitch Bader , contributor
    December 10, 2015

    Fighting the Confusion

    Brianne Saab , secretary
    December 11, 2015

    Reaching out through spoken word

    Brianne Saab , secretary
    November 30, 2015
    Zach Keller, senior, performs a song onstage at Coffee House. Keller is one of many drama club members who showcased an act.

    Drama club to perform Coffee House for charity

    Brianne Saab , secretary
    November 18, 2015
    Cute and Spooky: Preschoolers celebrate Halloween

    Cute and Spooky: Preschoolers celebrate Halloween

    Brianne Saab , secretary
    October 28, 2015
    Helen Rzasa and Pollie Greenhalgh hold the jack o lantern gifted to the school by the Alexander Leigh Center.

    Student council visits this year’s charity

    Brianne Saab , secretary
    October 23, 2015
    Two boys face off in a game of hamster ball soccer. The soccer games and a relay race were two of the activities made possible by the outdoor assembly.

    Homecoming Assembly: Take the Field

    Brianne Saab , secretary
    October 14, 2015

    Dances should be Fearless: Ask Anyone!

    Brianne Saab , secretary
    October 9, 2015
    Matt Libertore, assistant principal for student services at John Hersey high school, returns to GSA for Ally Week to give a presentation about bullying. Ally Week is a time for discussion about how people not a part of the LGBT community can help out.

    GSA celebrates allies during Ally Week

    Brianne Saab , secretary
    September 30, 2015
    Poetry club meets for the first time. Paige Savarese started this club to continue to pursue her passion in slam poetry.

    [Photo] Her talent for poetry

    Rachel Brauer , staff writer
    September 17, 2015

    Prepping for college sports

    Brianne Saab , secretary
    September 9, 2015
    Serge Penksik, orchestra director, leads his fourth period orchestra class during rehearsal. The fourth period concert orchestra was added just this year.

    Old strings, new plans

    Brianne Saab , secratary
    September 2, 2015
    The Varsity Cheer team holds the new school hashtag. This year, Student Council is trying to unite the school by creating a school wide hashtag.

    [Photo] #LZNation announced at back to school assembly

    Meggie Furlong , Staff Writer
    August 31, 2015
    Kurios, a collection of curious wonders

    Kurios, a collection of curious wonders

    Brianne Saab , secretary
    August 27, 2015
    Students during lunch periods had the opportunity to vote for the school wide hashtag along with the movie for the outdoor movie night.

    Students get say in hashtag choice

    brianne saab , secretary
    August 25, 2015
    2015 grads play concert to raise money to fight cancer

    2015 grads play concert to raise money to fight cancer

    brianne saab , staff writer
    June 22, 2015

    Me being Me holds promise, falls flat

    brianne saab , staff writer
    June 4, 2015
    What If blends new, old faces in colorful cast

    What If blends new, old faces in colorful cast

    brianne saab , staff writer
    May 19, 2015
    Girls Like Us are not so different

    Girls Like Us are not so different

    brianne saab , staff writer
    May 8, 2015
    Bombs Away does not bomb at all

    Bombs Away does not bomb at all

    brianne saab , staff writer
    April 29, 2015
    Disney princesses must diversify

    Disney princesses must diversify

    brianne saab , staff writer
    April 20, 2015

    Night of Noise to fill gym with fun

    brianne saab , staff writer
    April 15, 2015

    Bearbotics tests robot’s abilities in regionals

    brianne saab , staff writer
    March 18, 2015
    Chicago Wolves player visits, speaks with French classes

    Chicago Wolves’ player visits, speaks with French classes

    brianne saab , staff writer
    March 5, 2015

    New cinema club studies the silver screen

    brianne saab , staff writer
    March 4, 2015
    Jazz band performs Thursday

    Jazz band performs Thursday

    brianne saab , staff writer
    February 27, 2015
    District festival unites all orchestra students

    District festival unites all orchestra students

    brianne saab , staff writer
    February 23, 2015
    If Only a good romance novel for Valentines Day

    If Only a good romance novel for Valentine’s Day

    brianne saab , staff writer
    February 12, 2015

    Wrestling team finishes fourth at tournament

    brianne saab , staff writer
    December 19, 2014

    The Testing is a new, creative look at dystopia

    brianne saab , staff writer
    November 26, 2014

    Joelle Charbonneau to visit LZHS library, sign books

    brianne saab , staff writer
    November 26, 2014

    Big Hero 6 a visual treat, appealing to all ages

    brianne saab , staff writer
    November 20, 2014

    Honors Studio Theatre performs student-created showcase

    brianne saab , staff writer
    November 13, 2014
    Athlete of the month: October

    Athlete of the month: October

    brianne saab , staff writer
    November 3, 2014
    The library is currently featuring shelves full of books that have been banned or censored throughout the world. Banned Book Week began on Monday and its purpose is to draw attention to problems with censorship.

    Library celebrates Banned Book Week

    brianne saab , staff writer
    September 22, 2014

    Girls take the field by storm, talk about why Powderpuff is important

    brianne saab , staff writer
    September 18, 2014

    Open House is beneficial for parents to attend

    brianne saab , staff writer
    September 9, 2014

    Bears BBQ to be held this Friday

    Brianne Saab , Staff Writer
    September 3, 2014

    Students missing out on all library offers

    brianne saab , bear facts staff
    May 27, 2014
    Bear Facts enters, wins NISPA journalism awards

    Bear Facts enters, wins NISPA journalism awards

    brianne saab , bear facts contributor
    April 25, 2014
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