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

West, Texas: a year of recovery

West, Texas: a year of recovery

Michelle Stoddart and Ben Prengler April 18, 2014

Nearly every high school student has had the secret yearning for something to happen so there’s no school for a few days. The students of West High School probably had some of the same thoughts before...

One year anniversary of West explosion leaves town in recovery

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor April 17, 2014

It’s fairly easy to coast past the little town of West, Texas and miss the entire place. Some may stop for a 10 minute kolache break at the famous Czech Stop, but often the cars whizz past as they travel...

Many senior details are being taken care of this week in addition to rank being frozen. The computer lab in the library is open until Friday for seniors to come in and complete the senior survey that will be used to create a memory book to be given to seniors at the senior brunch on May 26.

Senior rank freezes to prepare for graduation

Hallie Fischer, Staff Reporter/Print Editor April 16, 2014

Class rank for seniors was frozen last Friday at the end of the 5th six weeks. “It’s for graduation, because we have our valedictorian and we have to know who those are before the end of the year...

The funding that the district receives from the state is  decreasing, and could potentially harm the districts programs.

State cuts school funding

Sydney Grissom, Staff Reporter April 15, 2014

Texas funding for public schools in inching up in the rankings, moving from the 49th worst funded state last year to the 46th this year. However, just because Texas has moved up slightly in the rankings,...

The city of Lucas no longer has to use the city of Wylies emergency care vehicles, as they got their own ambulance on April 1.

A quicker 911 for Lucas residents

Savannah Whitmer, Lead Reporter April 14, 2014

Lucas residents in need of emergency medical attention will no longer rely on the Wylie fire department as the city of Lucas now has its own ambulance. Before April 1, Lucas paramedics, partnering with...

Even though the Lovejoy ISD will see a budget shortfall of more than $2 million for the 2014-15 school year, the district is considering a pay raise for teachers.

Potential pay raise despite budget shortfall

Riley Laurence, Staff Reporter April 11, 2014

Even though the Lovejoy ISD will see a budget shortfall of more than $2 million for the 2014-15 school year, the district is considering a pay raise for teachers. “The norm is for the teachers to get...

Even though the Lovejoy ISD will see a budget shortfall of more than $2 million for the 2014-15 school year, the district is considering a pay raise for teachers.

Upcoming budget cuts lead to sizable deficit

Olivia Griffin, News Editor April 10, 2014

The school board and administration will be making difficult decisions this month regarding employment and funding for 2014-2015 as the district faces a $2.1 million deficit after state budget cuts. The...

Relay For Life is coming to campus on April 11th.

Ready, Set, Relay…

Michelle Stodart, Managing Editor April 10, 2014

In 2010, it was estimated that more than thirteen million people had cancer. Nearly everyone knows someone that has somehow been affected by cancer. Relay For Life, a community event held on campus on...

The parking lot of the Joe Farmer Recreation Center may be empty now, but on Saturday, April 12 it will be full of items for sale as the City of Allen community garage sale takes place from morning to afternoon.

Community garage sale set for Saturday

Tory Heruska, Staff Reporter April 9, 2014

While some find the act of putting their personal belongings on display at a garage sale both invasive and strange, many find it a great opportunity. Saturday there will be a chance for local residents...

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