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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

Junior Ty Hall stands with his horse, King, outside the pasture.

A stable path

Abigail Lund, Staff Writer December 18, 2018

The thoroughbred trotted lightly through the grass despite his tall and intimidating demeanor, red dirt flicking up from each step. The sun cast a golden glow onto his coat, making the fur shine like melted...

Seniors Mallory Sailer and Alexis Simmons will travel through Thailand, Guatemala and Ethiopia during their gap year.

Seniors to embark on the World Race following graduation

Abigail Lund, Staff Writer December 17, 2018

Nine months. Three countries. One life-changing gap year. Seniors Mallory Sailer and Alexis Simmons have set their college careers back a year in order to participate in the World Race, spending...

Johnson will present her project on March 7.

Senior Miyah Johnson applies makeup to senior project

Sam Walton, Staff Writer December 4, 2018

The journey leading up to Miyah Johnson’s senior project started long before senior year. She began experimenting with theatrical makeup, now a passion of hers, in intermediate school. “Theatrical...

Ruhala's works from the breadth section of his portfolio are meant to display a "range of approaches."

Graduate Eli Ruhala earns six on AP portfolio

Sydney Wong, Staff Writer December 3, 2018

Every year College Board selects two students worldwide as the AP Studio: Drawing portfolio example score of “six,” and this year the district adds 2018 graduate Eli Ruhala to its list of recipients...

“We basically explain the social settings, traditions, food, clothing, and different festivals and the importance of them to each culture."

Asian student association creates cultural awareness

Ryan Wang and Sydney Wong November 28, 2018

Senior Rithik Tangella created the Asian Student Association (ASA) during his freshman year to fill a gap he noticed in the district. After moving to Lovejoy from Plano, Tangella decided to create a club...

Junior Jed Jones competes in swim for Lovejoy and Metroplex Aquatics.

Featured Athlete: Jed Jones

Haydn Spooner, Staff Writer November 26, 2018

Junior Jed Jones swims on and off campus as he works toward his goal of being an Olympic swimmer. At a Glance Height: 6’3” Team: Metroplex Aquatics and Lovejoy High School Goal: 2024 Olympics Favorite...

Marie Tippit addresses the audience at the Allen Public Library on Thursday, Nov. 15. Tippit was there to talk about her husband, JD, a police officer killed in the line of duty in 1963 by Lee Harvey Oswald.

The flame between them

Suvwe Kokoricha, Staff Writer November 16, 2018

The lights go down. A woman walks up, escorted by five or six police officers. While she walks, a crowd of 100 or so stands in a silent salute to her place in history. Her name is Marie Tippit, the widow...

The Daughertys pose with a camel while on one of their numerous excursions.

Travelers to Texas

Carly Ludlow, Staff Writer November 15, 2018

Police surrounded their taxi in Cambodia as social studies teacher Tim Daugherty and his wife, English teacher Annastacia Daugherty, were locked inside. The taxi driver was fighting the police who...

An announcement commences daily during 3rd period to guide students and faculty in reciting the pledges and participating in a moment of silence.

New system implements daily patriotism

Ryan Wang, Staff Writer November 8, 2018

The crackle of the intercom comes interrupts the beginning of 3rd period as the recorded voice of Willow Springs Middle School Principal Kent Messer guides students and faculty members to stand for the...

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