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
Baseball’s TikTok “food reviews” go viral
Baseball’s TikTok “food reviews” go viral
Will Doig, Section Editor • April 25, 2023

The baseball team has been caught in the spotlight recently, but not for what one would think. Sure, the team has been tallying wins left and...

The Take 2 series features brief weekly updates on the state or nation’s relevant news for the community.
Take 2: Willow Project approved, banning of TikTok
March 27, 2023
Color guard members attended a competition on Feb. 18. Varsity placed first and JV placed third.
Winter guard shows off at NTCA Richardson
February 28, 2023
The Majestics competed at the Crowd Pleasers CP Showcase dance competition on Feb. 4 and 11. The team placed fourth runner-up for Grand Competition Team.
Majestics compete back-to-back weekends, places fourth runner up
February 22, 2023
Cheer competed in their UIL competition. TRLs Dhriti Pai takes a peek into what the comp is about.
Cheer brings home silver
January 24, 2023
Opinion
It’s also bittersweet knowing I am concluding the Doig legacy set before me by my brothers Grant and Drew. They encouraged me to take this class and I couldn’t be happier that I took their advice and followed in their footsteps.
Senior Goodbye: Concluding the Doig legacy
Will Doig, Section Editor • May 16, 2023

It feels super weird to say the least as I sit here writing my senior goodbye. It truly feels like yesterday that I was a freshman walking into...

Reflecting now through all of the best and worst parts of high school, I am able to find even more good in the small moments. I am more than ready to move on, but I know that it’s important to remember the past and value the present while I look forward to the future.
Senior Goodbye: Fun on weekdays
May 12, 2023
Even though I felt like I had all this going for me, I did not want the days to end, growing up and graduating was a thought I wanted to keep out of my head. I knew that one day all of this would just be a memory.
Senior Goodbye: Overcoming the Unexpected
May 11, 2023
For me, my lowest points in high school were blessings in disguise. They helped me grow, evolve, and learn about the kind of person I am and who I want to be surrounded by.
Senior Goodbye: Push the red button
May 10, 2023
Looking back, all of the sweet moments have suppressed the bitter. High school is what you make of it. Cherish the relationships you build because that is what you will remember and take away from high school.
Senior Goodbye: The bitter and the sweet
May 9, 2023
Community
The prom group waits for the prom king and queen to be announced. The prom queen was Amanda Vandillen and the prom king was Mark Bowling.
Review: ‘A Met Gala from Wish’
Eleanor Koehn, Section Editor • May 2, 2023

Prom is a night everybody dreams of. Portrayed in countless movies and tv shows, prom is the pinnacle of the year. Full of glamorous dresses,...

The Majestics celebrate their 16th year since the programs inauguration. The Majestics have performed, competed, traveled and much more over the course of these years.
Majestics bring "The Vision" to life
April 26, 2023
Chemistry teacher Jared Glaze won the 2022-2023 teacher of the year award. The award was selected by staff nomination within the high school.
A worthy recipient
April 25, 2023
Senior Trista Tippin gets together with the boys from Noahs Ark Childrens Home. Tippin donated goods to the orphanage as her senior project.
Jamaican a donation
April 5, 2023
The AP art students visit the Eiffel Tower in France during spring break. The students also visited the Chartres Cathedral.
A trip of a lifetime
March 30, 2023
Sports
Sophomore Caden Gary runs the 1600 meter race. Gary placed fourth with a time of 4:19.94
Photo Gallery: State Track Meet
Caroline Dolberry, Section Editor • May 15, 2023

The girls and boys track team competed at the State Meet last Friday. The girls team ran in the 3200, 1600, 800, and 4x400 races. The boys team...

Junior no. 3 Parker Livingstone hits the ball. The team is now competing in the playoffs.
Photo Gallery: Baseball Wins District Title
April 26, 2023
Baseball’s TikTok “food reviews” go viral
Baseball’s TikTok “food reviews” go viral
April 25, 2023
Senior Sarah Salsgiver prepares to plant her pole in the box. Salvgiver placed second in the Varsity Girls Pole Vault.
Track dominates districts
April 19, 2023
Senior Leila Ngapout runs the Girls Varsity 4x200m race. The girls got third with a time of 1:43.33.
Photo Gallery: Track Competes at the District Meet
April 17, 2023
Extras
Award Winners