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

A study shows that many high school graduates are not prepared for college.

1 in 4 graduates not prepared for college according to study

Katie Curry, Staff Reporter October 21, 2013

Often times classroom desks are organized in groups consisting of four. According to a recent article on ABC News, of the four people at these desks, only one of the students will be fully prepared for...

With few mass transit options in the area, TAPS public transportation gives local residents more options for getting where they need to go,

A new way to get around

Noah Corbitt, Staff Reporter October 18, 2013

GoTaps, a new public transit system in the area, is providing rides to local residents.  Using green and blue buses, it’s the one of the few mass transit options in the community. “TAPS Public...

Swipe for snacks

Swipe for snacks

Sydney Grissom, Staff Reporter October 16, 2013

Buying food from the vending machines is now easier than ever as the snack vending machine located in the cafeteria now features a credit card reader that you can purchase your snacks with. If all goes...

The schedule will be altered tomorrow due to the PSAt test that will be taken by freshmen, sophomores and juniors.

Schedule altered for PSAT tomorrow

Michelle Stoddart, Managing Editor October 15, 2013

Tomorrow’s schedule will be altered due to the PSAT test being taken by freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. Seniors will need to report to the auditorium at 11:30 a.m. Testing begins at 8:45 a.m. with...

Leave no valuables behind

Leave no valuables behind

Savannah Whitmer, Lead Reporter October 15, 2013

In recent weeks, there has been a rise in the number of car break-ins in North Texas. The increase has been attributed to a Florida-based theft organization called the “Felony Lane Gang” that has allegedly...

Many students will have friday night school on October 11 due to senior skip day.

A not so early release day for some students

Olivia Griffin, News Editor October 11, 2013

After an estimated eighty students skipped school on the first unofficial “Senior Skip Day” of the year, many students are now receiving the infamous little pink slips informing them that they are...

Students will attend 1st-4th period for Fridays early release day with school being over at 1:00 p.m.

Early release day Friday

Liz Schasel, Editor-in-chief October 10, 2013

Students will get an extra long weekend with Friday's early release day followed by a school holiday on Monday (Columbus Day).  The day ends at 1:00 p.m. with students attending just the first four periods...

Despite many rumors, Lake Lavon is not for sale.

Lake Lavon rumored to be for sale

Noah Corbitt, Staff Reporter/Copy Editor October 9, 2013

Lake Lavon is for sale.  At least that’s the rumor spreading amongst some students in the area.  But the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), which is in charge of the maintenance of the...

In the next few weeks, several college representatives will be visiting campus.  Among those scheduled to visit are Texas Tech, the University of Oklahoma and the University of Georgia.

College representatives on campus

Olivia Griffin, News Editor October 8, 2013

The following representatives will be on campus in the upcoming months for students to learn more about the schools and ask questions regarding the admissions process:   Tuesday, October 8,...

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