The online student news source of Lovejoy High School

The Red Ledger
The online student news source of Lovejoy High School

The Red Ledger
The online student news source of Lovejoy High School

The Red Ledger
News
The Take 2 series features brief weekly updates on the state or nations relevant news for the community.
Take 2: Betty White challenge, volcanic eruption in Pacific
Marisa Green, Staff Writer • January 27, 2022

Betty White passing inspires support of animal welfare: After the passing of Betty White on Dec. 31, her lifelong legacy of supporting animals...

Ten students earned a chair in the All State Band convention. They will perform in their respective ensembles in February.
Band members earn spot in all state
January 25, 2022
The district partnered with Fast Doc Urgent Care on Saturday to host a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the Carrie L. Lovejoy Child Development center gym. Controversy and protesting arose on the site.
Lovejoy hosts vaccine clinic
January 24, 2022
The Take 2 series features brief weekly updates on the state or nations relevant news for the community.
Take 2: School COVID-19 test, Texas synagogue hostages
January 21, 2022
Opinion
As I walk into the museum, I feel as if I am stepping into a painting. I take a seat, and I’m instantly drawn into a world like no other.
Column: Walking the life of Vincent Van Gogh
Campbell Lester, Staff Writer • January 25, 2022

If you asked random people what they know about Vincent Van Gogh, they’d say many things. He was an artist; he lived in a yellow house; he...

With discussion between students and staff about shortening the school week, The Red Ledger staff presents the presents the benefits of the option.
Editorial: Introducing a shorter school week
January 24, 2022
TRLs Ashlan Morgan and Sarah Hibberd share their thoughts on New Years Resolutions. Sarah is pro-resolution and Ashlan is against New Years Resolutions.
New Year's Resolutions
January 11, 2022
Although her old self, the woman we remember by her poise and perseverance, has faded, she has also brought a new light to the way I see the blessing of the mind.
Column: A beautiful mind
December 9, 2021
Community
Senior Ian York holds up his Instagram account for his senior project. York helped raise a total of $7500.
Leopard Look: Ian York
Campbell Lester, Staff Writer • January 27, 2022

Ian York is a senior who raised thousands of dollars for his senior project and is involved in several extracurricular activities including A...

Junior Samatha Belataur is the president of key club, a club for volunteering. She is also involved in HOSA and is on the girls soccer team.
Leopard Look: Samatha Belatur
January 21, 2022
After Jason Hertweck lost his job, Hertweck decided to build a business named Anodyne. Anodyne is a wellness center to relieve pain.
Friendly neighborhood clinic
January 13, 2022
Spanish teacher Augusto Bueno started at the high school as a long-term sub. Bueno is now replacing Spanish teacher Amanda Vera as a Spanish teacher.
Bueno(s) días, clase
January 12, 2022
Sports
Senior small forward no. 5 Kidus Getenet dribbles the ball past Wylie Easts Anthony Overstreet. The Leopards will play Sherman tomorrow night.
Boys/girls basketball host Princeton
Will Doig, Staff Writer • January 27, 2022

The boys and girls basketball teams both hosted Princeton on Tuesday as a part of the district schedule. “We had a good game on both ends...

Sophomore setter Bethany Wu plays for Texas Advantage Volleyball. Her team recently placed second at the Southern Blast Tournament.
Featured Athlete: Bethany Wu
January 27, 2022
Junior defender no. 2 Hunter Reck, junior goalkeeper no. 1 Noah Nguyen, junior forward no. 3 Caden Carlock and senior midfielder no. 17 Nico Aguilar celebrate after Tuesdays game. The Leopards tied with The Colony 2-2 but won the penalty kick 4-1.
Photo Gallery: Soccer begins district play
January 27, 2022
The boys swim team placed first in districts. They have won first for four years in a row.
Swim places in district
January 25, 2022
Extras
Award Winners