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 nation
Take 2: vaccinations, wildfires
Libby Johnson, Staff Writer • September 10, 2021

Vaccination mandates: On Sept. 9, President Joe Biden issued a series of COVID-19 vaccination mandates to federal workers, employers of large...

Unlike the previous years, the 2020-2021 school years AP scores are breaking previous school records. Despite the set backs that they faced, students were sill able to achieve academic success.
AP students break records amid online learning
September 3, 2021
The Take 2 series features brief weekly updates on the state or nation
Take 2: Hurricane Ida, Supreme Court decision
September 3, 2021
Coach Natalie Puckett is the new head volleyball coach. Puckett was the assistant coach last year and replaced coach Ryan Mitchell.
Volleyball alumna fills position as head coach
September 2, 2021
Opinion
On The Spots feature community members
On The Spot: New staff
Anna Frost, Staff Writer • September 1, 2021

The new school year brought new changes on staff, including administration and role changes and new transfers. 45% of the staff is new for the...

On The Spots feature community members
On The Spot: Senior expectations
August 19, 2021
TRL
Editors' top picks
May 20, 2021
"So Zoom, thank you for being the “savior” of the world, but your time in the spotlight is over."
Column: Zoomed out
May 18, 2021
Multimedia
Freshmen Emma Tomlin, Brooke Striplin, Finley Horton, and Emily Allen dressed up for Bikers vs. Surfers day. They all chose to dress up as surfers with Hawaiian shirts.
Photo Gallery: Surfers vs. bikers
Matt Bolden , Caroline Dolberry, and Andrew Hager • September 15, 2021

Today, students dressed up as surfers or bikers for the third day of homecoming week. Tomorrow, the powderpuff games and Mr. Lovejoy will take...

Freshman Izzie Stein and Sophie Stein pose with sophomore Kate McGrath. Their outfits consist of fun glasses and band t-shirts.
Photo Gallery: 70 or the '70s
September 14, 2021
Senior Sophie Carnes dresses up as Jessie from "Toy Story." Carnes is graduating a year early.
Photo Gallery: Movie character Monday
September 13, 2021
Senior cheer captain Ainsley Abernathy cheers to the fight song. Abernathy is one of the three captains with seniors Chaney Roberts and Viviana Yerkes.
Photo Gallery: Welcome to the jungle
September 3, 2021
Community
Senior Andrew James runs the organic permaculture club. James is also a member of the swim team and the drumline.
Leopard Look: Andrew James
Will Doig, Staff Writer • September 16, 2021

Senior Andrew James is a student-athlete who started the Organic Permaculture club, competes in swimming and performs for the band. James has...

Juniors Jaxson Lavender, Hannah Gonzalez, Ryder Sullivan, and Travis Gant, senior Victoria Lafon, sophomore Matthew Mainord, junior Sydney Legg, senior Brooklyn Lloyd, senior Khloe Litchenburg, and junior Avery Wall are the 10 FCA leaders for the 2021-2022 school year. FCA stands for “Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Meet the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) leaders
September 15, 2021
Math teacher Caleb Goff teaches limits to a calculus student. Goff took over the position of an AP Calculus teacher for his uncle, Keith Christian.
Hidden talents
September 14, 2021
Courtyard Conversations: Student-teacher Victor Munguia
Courtyard Conversations: Student-teacher Victor Munguia
September 13, 2021
Sports
The Leopards celebrate as senior outside hitter no. 18 Megan Dierecks scores a point. The Leopards played against the Colony and won all three sets.
Volleyball wins first district game
Audrey McCaffity , Staff Writer • September 13, 2021

On Friday, the varsity volleyball team won their first district game against The Colony not losing a set.  “Overall, we did pretty good,”...

Freshman Will Carlson runs in the Lovejoy Fall Festival. Carlson ran a 17:07 5k in this race.
Featured Athlete: Will Carlson
September 13, 2021
Junior middle hitter no.12 Hannah Gonzalez celebrates with senior setter no. 9 Averi Carlson. The volleyball team will be playing against The Colony on Friday in their first district game.
Varsity volleyball defeats McKinney Boyd at home
September 8, 2021
Junior wide receiver no. 2 Jaxson Lavender runs the ball. While Lavender ran the ball, senior wide receiver no. 11 Omari Murdock attempted to tackle senior cornerback no. 4 Colt Silman.
Football improves 2-0 winning record
September 8, 2021
A&E
"Certified Lover Boy" is Drake
Review: Drake's 'Certified Lover Boy' includes mix of passive, active tracks
Mia Reaugh, Staff Writer • September 15, 2021

Drake released his sixth studio album on Sept. 3. The album includes 21 songs, with a 86 minutes long runtime. Drake also has many featured artists...

Meet the Homecoming Court 2021
Meet the Homecoming Court 2021
September 13, 2021
Kanye released
Review: 'Donda' album, hit or miss
September 10, 2021
Marvel released the movie "Shang-Chi" Sept. 3 in theaters. TRL
Review: Marvel’s "Shang-Chi" sets standards for future
September 9, 2021
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