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

Alternative schedule set for Friday

Alternative schedule set for Friday

Will Anderson, Staff Reporter February 12, 2014

In today’s society where teenage suicide attempts are becoming more common, the school will be hosting a presentation in the auditorium on Friday, Feb. 14 emphasizing the importance of suicide prevention. “[The...

There are security cameras all around the school in order to ensure the safety of students.

The eyes in the sky

Riley Laurence, Staff Reporter February 11, 2014

Rarely does anybody think about the “eyes in the sky” anymore. It’s been 8 years since the “eyes” first opened, but while most people on campus have forgotten about the all-seeing eyes, “they”...

A lot at the northwest corner of the Stacy and Angel intersection is being developed for a new residential area.

New neighborhood to bring more students to the district

Claire Peralta, Staff Reporter February 10, 2014

Unmarked construction has taken over the intersection of Stacy Road and Angel Parkway for the past few months. A lot on the northwest corner of the intersection is currently being cleared, paved, and lit...

House Bill 5 changes graduation requirements

Savannah Whitmer, Lead Reporter February 7, 2014

House Bill 5 has been officially approved by the Texas Board of Education, implementing major changes to graduation plans, including decreased standardized testing and the option for school districts to...

Senior Tate Locklear lost control of his car this morning on the way to school driving on Rock Ridge. His car is totaled, but he suffered no major injuries.

Snow storm leads to early release

Nathalie Kroll, Staff Reporter February 6, 2014

A heavier than expected snow storm is leading to closures and cancellations throughout the area, including a staggered early release for the high school. Seniors will be allowed to leave at 3:45 p.m.,...

The cheerleaders performed a routine with masks for the 2011 black-light pep rally. The routine was enhanced by the black-light effects.

Lights turned back on for pep rally

Lauren Payne, Staff Reporter February 5, 2014

The annual Black Light pep rally is an event long awaited by some, but that wait just got longer. Previously planned for Friday, February 7, the pep rally has been rescheduled for a later date to be announced. “We...

In addition to today being World Cancer Day, the Relay For Life committee is selling purple bracelets for $2 during all lunches.

A purple promotion

Nathalie Kroll, Staff Reporter February 4, 2014

School colors are red and black, but today, purple reigns on campus as the school acknowledges World Cancer Day, a day of special importance to many students and teachers on campus. “I wore purple today...

Flipping more than a fad

Flipping more than a fad

Savannah Whitmer, Lead Reporter February 3, 2014

What started as a new and unusual method of teaching an AP Calculus class has spread to other classes and is considered by some teachers to be a factor that improved the test scores of many students. Commonly...

Highway 75 will be expanding in order to ease traffic, but will cause temporary issues for those living near and using the freeway.

Extensive traffic spurs plans to expand highway

Michelle Stoddart, Managing Editor January 31, 2014

Despite US Highway 75’s extensive history of renovations and lane additions, an immense increase in traffic has spurred plans for its widening between Spring Creek Parkway in Plano and Sam Rayburn Tollway...

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