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
Ben Prengler

Ben Prengler, Photo Editor/Business Manager

Benjamin Prengler has many titles: President of Student Council, President of the Class of 2015, professional drummer, and photojournalist. Through the years he has learned the values of honesty and trustworthiness (unusual traits for a future politician). He is a Junior in Lovejoy High School, and has attended the district since Kindergarten. He is interested in politics; so don’t ask him about anything political, because he’ll give you a long speech. Favorite TV shows include, House of Cards, Game of Thrones, and The Colbert Report. Favorite movies include Inglourious Basterds, Forrest Gump, and The Shawshank Redemption. Favorite food includes, beef brisket, beef ribs, beef brisket sandwich. Favorite drink is Dr. Pepper.

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The district is partnering with local businesses, Tutoring 101 and Reinhard Real Estate in order to increase revenue.

[Photo] Circle of Partners offers new stream of revenue

September 11, 2018
As part of the school's Relay for Life event, luminarias are being sold in the commons in support and memory of cancer patients and survivors.

[Photo] Healing, honor, hope

Hannah D'Iorio, Staff Reporter
April 25, 2017
In order to refresh their memory and prepare them for senior year, college and career counselors are giving Naviance training to juniors.

[Photo] Juniors receive Naviance training

May 11, 2015
Theatre directors feel that giving production students the opportunity to take two theatre classes will give the opportunity to further their acting skills.

[Photo] An extra opportunity for theater students

April 30, 2015
Call it senioritis or the need for summer, but the end of the school year is the time "just to push through". Here are some tips to keep your wheels turning until the final bell.

[Photo] Hannah’s declassified end-of-school survival guide

Hannah Ortega, Lead Reporter
April 29, 2015
With construction on the B-Hall expansion, press box, STEM lab, and new dance studio, minor problems such as noise and parking has arose.

[Photo] Construction in full swing

Benjamin Prengler, Photo Editor
March 24, 2015
The 2014-2015 varsity volleyball team after winning their sixth state championship.

[Photo] Playing for a cause

Vivien Zhou, Staff Reporter
March 13, 2015
Coach Reichenbach is in the middle of his 7th year of teaching, and is hoping to improve the lives of his students and players.

[Photo] Q&A: Coach Russell Reichenbach

April 17, 2015
Despite less pre game preparation due to icy weather, the Leopard baseball team hopes for a successful season.

[Photo] Q&A: Michael Koval

March 12, 2015
With options near campus such as Wendy's, some students may be tempted to eat more fast food than if the restaurants weren't there.

[Photo] Amidst fast food options, district nutritionists encourage healthy eating

Kelsey Carroll, Staff Reporter
March 2, 2017
Subway inside of the Lucas Walmart may be busy on the Friday trial of off-campus lunch.

The Sonic on Bethany will be a popular option for seniors.

Senior Ben Speicher is developing a video game in his computer science class.

[Photo] Computer science student develops video game

March 4, 2015

The neon lights

Ben Prengler, Photographer
February 20, 2015
Head football coach, Ryan Cox, led the pep rally in a t shirt with a glowing bow on it.

The girls wrestling team's season has continued to prevail in district play.

[Photo] Leopard wrestling breaks gender barrier

Kevin Davis, Sports Editor
February 6, 2015
From theatre to choir and academics to athletics, the Spring Showcase will give underclassmen and 8th graders a chance to get information on certain programs at the high school. The showcase will take place in the commons and cafeteria from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

[Photo] Spring showcase to give a sneak peak

February 3, 2015
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The state has created ways to ensure that wrestlers cut weight in a healthy manner.

[Photo] Safe weight

Kevin Davis, Sports Editor
January 14, 2015
In a recent video press release, Obama announced a proposal set to give working students a free community college education.

[Photo] Obama proposes free community college

January 9, 2015
Teachers such as Homa Lewis are utilizing mini iPads provided by the school district in the classroom to help in their teaching.

[Photo] Mini iPads makes things easier for teachers

Lauren Payne, Student Life Editor
December 17, 2014
The cafeteria will be expanded by the new bond to accommodate an increase in students.

After a meeting with Principal Chris Mayfield on Wednesday, seniors may have the option of off-campus lunch second semester if it is approved.

[Photo] Off-campus lunch for seniors to be determined

December 11, 2014
For dual credit professors, coming to the high school is different than teaching at Collin College as they are in an unfamiliar environment instructing non-college students.

[Photo] Dual credit different for professors

Mary Grado, Staff Reporter
December 3, 2014
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[Photo] State championship for volleyball

Kaylin King, Multimedia Reporter
November 28, 2014
The entire student body filled the courtyard in support of the volleyball team's state trip.

[Photo] Volleyball leaves for state

November 19, 2014
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[Photo] Be careful what you vote for

Nathalie Kroll, Staff Reporter
November 18, 2014
For the first time this year, several student athletes will be signing college athletic letters of intent Tuesday in the main gym at 4:30 p.m.

[Photo] Student athletes to sign letters of intent

November 12, 2014
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School lunch for more than a thousand students takes a lot of preparation from the district kitchen staff.

[Photo] Lunch process feeds students

January 6, 2015
From caps and gowns to graduation announcements and class rings, representatives from Jostens will be on campus Thursday for students to place orders.

[Photo] Lowest prices on graduation gear and class rings

Sydney Grissom, Lead Reporter
October 22, 2014
Senior Brittani Brooks plays on varsity tennis and has played for the United States Tennis Association.

[Photo] Tennis and cross country begin postseason play

Kevin Davis, Sports Editor
October 21, 2014
Three students from the Lovejoy ISD were on a cruise ship with a passenger that was potentially exposed to Ebola, but after consultation with health experts, the district has been told there is "no risk" of exposure.

[Photo] District at “no risk” for Ebola exposure

Lauren Payne, Student Life Editor
October 20, 2014
Junior tennis player Grady Wells goes after the ball to continue the volley.

Junior Grady Wells, strikes the ball towards the Mckinney side of the court.

On Tuesday, October 7, 2014, Lovejoy tennis faced off against McKinney.

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A Lovejoy tennis player tosses up the ball before striking it towards the McKinney side on October 7, 2014.

[Photo] Photo Essay: Tennis v. McKinney

October 8, 2014
A Lovejoy tennis player saves the ball from going out of the court.

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After several days of the HOCO Games and tributes trying their best to stay in the game, things will come to a conclusion Thursday at the Homecoming Activities Day.

[Photo] Homecoming Activities Day schedule

Sophie Starnes, Staff Reporter
October 2, 2014
A custom license plate from the EU also made an appearance at the VW Show on Saturday, September 27, 2014.

Oktoberfest Car Show

Ben Prengler, Photo Editor
September 30, 2014
With tents set up on the field, dozens of students spend the night at the football field as part of the Relay for Life fundraiser.

[Photo] Relay for Life committee to begin preparations

Vivien Zhou, Staff Reporter
September 30, 2014
Voting for Homecoming Court nominees is over, with winners to be announced at the Oct. 3 pep rally.

[Photo] Homecoming court nominees announced

September 24, 2014
From garters to mums, the Majestic moms have a variety of homecoming accessories for sale every day during lunch.

[Photo] Moms work on mums for months

Haley Brown, Staff Reporter
September 25, 2014
As a result of May's bond election, the school has additional funds to improve campus technology. One of the first areas to be upgraded is increased WiFi coverage, giving students and teachers the ability to connect to the internet all across campus.

[Photo] Campus welcomes new technology

Hannah Ortega, Staff Reporter
September 24, 2014
The fall tv season is here and with it a look at 10 actors worth checking out.

[Photo] 10 actors to watch

Rick Bentley, The Fresno Bee
September 22, 2014
The Leopard tennis team begins the individual portion of its season with Friday's Polar Vortex Tournament in Frisco.

[Photo] Individual season begins for tennis

January 23, 2015
As part of the bond passed last spring, construction of the new addition to the B-Hall is set to begin soon.

[Photo] Busting at the seams: B-Hall set for expansion

Anabelle Archer, Staff Reporter
September 19, 2014
When students are caught violating the school's code of conduct, administrative staff members handle each case differently.

Senior Adam McDaniel and junior Bowman Sells sit on the sidelines during the Lake Dallas game.

[Photo] Q&A: Adam McDaniel

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter
September 18, 2014
Photo Essay: Football v. Lake Dallas

Photo Essay: Football v. Lake Dallas

Ben Prengler, Photo Editor
September 13, 2014
Due to budget cuts, acquiring a math lab has become extremely difficult if a student has a record of doing well in math.

[Photo] Math labs help struggling students

Dom Mazero, Staff Reporter
September 11, 2014
The new AP US History teacher, Dr. Erskine, is looking forward to a new year teaching a new subject.

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[Photo] Student Organization Council formed for efficiency

Jordan Toomey, Lead Reporter
September 5, 2014
Local Blackland Prairie Raptor Center aims its goal to educate the public about birds of prey and their importance to the environment.

[Photo] Seidel volunteers with birds of prey

Riley Laurence, Staff Reporter
August 5, 2014
With less than two weeks before it's first game, the football team begins fall practice.

Football kicks off at the crack of dawn

Ben Prengler, Photo Editor
August 11, 2014
Senior cornerback Seth Comerford watches defensive drills on the first day of football practice on Monday, August 11, 2014.

Senior running back Hunter Pfaff prepares to run through drills at the first football practice of the year on August, 11, 2014.

Junior quarterback, Bowman Sells, prepares to throw the ball to a receiver during the football team's first practice, August 11, 2014.

Quarterback Bowman Sells gets ready to throw the ball to a receiver at the first practice of the year.

Photo Essay: 2014 Graduation

Ben Prengler, Photo Editor
May 31, 2014
Class of 2014 graduate receiving his diploma.

Photo Essay: Delisle Departs

Ben Prengler, Photo Editor
May 30, 2014
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The community will be bettering current road conditions over the summer with construction on Stacy, Exchange, And Highway 75.

[Photo] Paving the way to a smoother drive

Claire Peralta, Staff Reporter
June 30, 2014
Stacy Road between Country Club and Exchange Parkway will be under construction in order to expand the road.

With all of next years budget cuts, the district is cutting the kindergarten through seventh grade spanish program.

[Photo] District says adios to K-7 spanish

Sydney Grissom, Staff Reporter
May 23, 2014
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