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: Internet Explorer, reporter investigation
Mathias Alling, Staff Writer • May 21, 2021

Internet Explorer retirement: Microsoft will retire the web browser Internet Explorer on certain versions of Windows including Windows 10 on...

Board of Trustees president Chad Collins steps down after 10 years of service for the district. Collins will continue to serve for one more year.
School board president resigns
May 20, 2021
Head volleyball coach Ryan Mitchell will be leaving the district for the next school year. Mitchell will be the coach at Prestonwood Christian Academy for the next school year.
Head volleyball coach resigns
May 19, 2021
NHS sponsor and CAT teacher Tania Vaughn has taught for 27 years, having taught different types of math, CAT, and Independent Studies. Vaughn works with students to pass the eligibility checks for UIL and also helps with their work to ensure that they will graduate.
Pursuing grace
May 18, 2021
Opinion
On The Spots feature community members
On The Spot: Graduation plans
Audrey McCaffity , Staff Writer • May 17, 2021

As the school year comes to an end, seniors celebrate their time in high school through a variety of activities. With COVID-19 regulations changing,...

TRL
Difference in diplomas
May 14, 2021
"Now, if you know me, you know that the idea of getting into a good college was important to me throughout the course of high school. But after applying to my long list of schools, and undergoing one of the most mentally and emotionally draining courses of eight months during my senior year, I finally understood what my time in high school truly did for me."
Senior Goodbye: Unforgettable experiences
May 14, 2021
"A tough lesson learned that I had to accept is that I need to be happy with myself before I could be happy with other people."
Senior Goodbye: Finding out who I am
May 13, 2021
Multimedia
Freshman short stop no. 5 Skylar Rucker throws to senior first baseman no. 4 Holly Massey. Massey tagged the Wildcat runner to get an out.
Photo Gallery: Softball closes out season
Olivia Lauter, Section Editor • May 31, 2021

On Wednesday and Thursday, the Leopard softball team played in the regional final round of playoffs. The Leopards finished games one and two...

Senior Chloe Brown walks arm in arm with seniors Grace Baker, Avery Durham, Abigail Smith, Kaley Nguyen, and Blake Daehnert. Brown will be attending the University of Arkansas.
Photo Gallery: Senior walk
May 29, 2021
Senior Hope Ledebur waves from the back of her jeep with her mom and dad. Ledebur will be attending the University of Oklahoma in the fall.
Photo Gallery: Seniors drive towards graduation
May 25, 2021
Coach DJ Lopez lifts up sophomore pitcher no. 7 Jade Owens after she scored the game winning run. The rest of the team cheered her on as this hit gave them the win to move on to the regional finals.
Photo Gallery: Softball defeats Sulphur Springs
May 25, 2021
Community
Senior Sam Lamping played the tuba in the band. Lamping will be attending the University of Chicago.
Leopard Look: Sam Lamping
Calla Patino, Section Editor • May 25, 2021

Senior Sam Lamping graduates and heads to the University of Chicago as a two time all-state band member on the french horn, a leader and national...

Junior Jenna Garcia works on a new piece for art. Garcia was chosen for the "20 under 20" award by the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth.
Leopard Look: Jenna Garcia
May 21, 2021
Junior Dinah Thadikonda and her mother Suma Joseph stands wearing a saree with her daughter Dina, who is wearing her kuchipidi dance costume. Joseph served in the Indian Navy and shared with Thadikonda lessons of trials she faced.
Words of wisdom
May 13, 2021
Courtyard Conversations: Assistant Principal Bruce Coachman
Courtyard Conversations: Assistant Principal Bruce Coachman
May 13, 2021
Sports
Senior Jay Pabin competed in the state golf tournament. Pabin will be playing for the Colorado State University.
Featured Athlete: Jay Pabin
Margo Friloux, Section Editor • May 24, 2021

Jay Pabin placed eighth at the state golf tournament and is attending Colorado State University for golf next year.  Pre-Game: Years of experience...

The Rumble series recognizes current recent sports happenings and events.
Rumble 5/21
May 21, 2021
Sophomore Hannah Harvey is the Leopards starting second basemen. Harvey was nominated as player of the week by Dallas Morning News.
Featured Athlete: Hannah Harvey
May 19, 2021
Senior catcher no. 14 Ralph Rucker hits the ball scoring a run for the Leopards. Rucker is a multisport athlete, also playing football.
Baseball wins area championship
May 17, 2021
A&E
TRL
Review: Netflix’s 'Army of the Dead' showcases shallow but intriguing characters
Ryan Wang, Section Editor • May 27, 2021

In an industry where creativity resigns king, it’s difficult to concoct a premise for film that isn’t just unique, but the mere thought of...

OOTS:Outfits of the summer
OOTS: Outfits of the summer
May 26, 2021
Rapper J-Cole released album "The Off-Season" on May 14. TRL
Review: J-Cole's releases impressive, unforgettable album
May 19, 2021
On May 15th, the high school had its 11th annual AP Visual Arts studio exhibit. Community members came to view the work that students had created.
AP art students showcase artwork
May 18, 2021
Extras
Award Winners