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 speech and debate team had their first tournament of the year on Sept. 23 and 24. The Newman Smith Debate tournament was held in Carrollton.
Speech and debate attends first tournament of the year
Campbell Lester, Section Editor • September 26, 2022

Speech and debate competed in their first tournament of the year on Sept. 23 and 24. The Newman Smith Debate tournament was held in Carrollton....

The Take 2 series features brief weekly updates on the state or nation’s relevant news for the community.
Take 2: Texas migrants bused to the capitol, state school boards fight for new culture rules
August 26, 2022
The Take 2 series features brief weekly updates on the state or nation’s relevant news for the community.
Take 2: Internet companies cut costs, overdose deaths reach all time high
May 13, 2022
A lovejoy sponsored car show at Puster will be held on May 21. This event will raise money for the district.
Driver's Club hosting Cars and Coffee event
May 10, 2022
The Take 2 series features brief weekly updates on the state or nation’s relevant news for the community.
Take 2: Supreme Court draft leaked, Operation Lone Star
May 6, 2022
Opinion
I feel bad for the younger generations that will watch college football games on a completely different layout than the now “old” version of how things used to be. Its cool though, shout out to you Texas and Oklahoma, for ruining everything.
Opinion: College football landscape, simply not the same
Will Doig, Section Editor • September 7, 2022

Ever since I was 10 years old, I rushed downstairs every Saturday morning in the fall to sit on my couch and watch ESPN’s College Gameday in...

In light of recent changes toward the school recycling policies, students have mixed emotions towards the new system. TRL’s Campbell Lester and Dhriti Pai share their views whether it’s useful for our school.
Solution or pollution
September 1, 2022
Four years goes by fast, and one day you’ll wake up and be a senior. Don’t take the time you have in high school for granted.
Dear freshman
August 31, 2022
High school administration implemented a new system allowing music to play in the hallways during passing period. Dismantling the music system would benefit students by limiting overstimulation and heeding to student satisfaction.
Editorial: Cutting the tunes
August 23, 2022
I really don’t understand how I am supposed to conclude a relationship I have had for years into one short correspondence. So I suppose for the last piece of myself I give to this publication, I will share some experiences and people that I am grateful for, and the lesson I learned from each one.
Senior Goodbye: Lessons learned
May 17, 2022
Community
Senior Katie Haeussler and Jade Owens created a school spirit themed hoodie business called JK Designs. The girls started their business before the beginning of the school year.
Sweatshirts with spirit
Marisa Green, Staff Writer • September 19, 2022

After a long summer came to an end, Katie Haeussler had an idea. She realized she had the skills and materials to start a custom hoodie business...

Seniors Nick Spooner, Owen Cazad, Hudson Thomas, Ben Boland and Jack Campbell are the five that make up the Dirty Drumline this year. Thomas is making his second year return, while the others will take on their first year as members.
Meet the Dirty Drumline
September 19, 2022
Senior Nabilla Abdalla is in the Pharmacy Technician program and is the vice president of a new club, Letters Of Gold. Abdallas favorite part of working at a pharmacy is assisting the costumers.
Leopard look: Nabilla Abdalla
September 12, 2022
New College, Career and Millitary Readiness Counselor, Sarah Thrash, poses for a picture. Lovejoy hasnt had a CCMR counselor for three years.
Open doors
August 30, 2022
Tim and Annastacia Daugherty are leaving the district after 5 years. The Daughertys plan to move and resume teaching in Thailand.
On a bumper sticker
May 24, 2022
Sports
Senior quarterback no. 16 Brayden Hagle looks to throw the ball. The pass was complete to senior wide receiver no. 2 Jaxson Lavender.
Football dominates against Denison
Margo Friloux, Section Editor • September 27, 2022

The football team continued their undefeated district run with a 51-7 win against the Denison Yellow Jackets last Friday. The team is now 3-2...

Junior no.11 Wes Hightower runs the ball for the first down. Hightower also stared in the school play High School Musical last year.
Featured Athlete: Wes Hightower
September 27, 2022
In week four of Pick 6, guest picker Sydney Legg gives her input on the line up.
Pick 6: A Legg up on the competition?
September 22, 2022
Junior no.9 Kalin Carlson serves the ball. The Leopards won in straight sets 3-0.
Volleyball improves to undefeated in district play
September 22, 2022
Junior running back no. 7 Matthew Mainord and Sophomore tackle no. 77 Tegan Braithwaite shoulder bump after a touchdown. Mainord rushed for 162 yards, and he has four touchdowns throughout the game.
Photo Gallery: Leopards win first district game
September 20, 2022
Extras
Award Winners