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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

Students will attend 1st-4th period for Friday's 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,...

Due to a new bill passed by the Senate, Truancy is no longer illegal in Texas. It will now be viewed as a behavioral problem and will be dealt with internally by schools.

Senior skip day leaves campus attendance low

Liz Schasel, Editor-in-chief October 7, 2013

Due to the school’s internet filter, this story cannot be viewed on campus. Please check it out at home, or on your phone’s network. [View the story "Senior skip day" on Storify]

Egrets such as the one seen above made a temporary home in Celebration Park, forcing a temporary closure of the wooded area.

Section of Celebration fenced off due to invasive birds

Tory Heruska, Staff Reporter October 7, 2013

Thousands of migratory birds have forced the closure of part of one of Allen’s most popular parks. These invasive birds, called Cattle Egrets, have turned a forested area at Celebration Park into a fenced...

The school was awarded the Fiscal Excellence award by the district.

School wins fiscal excellence award

Michelle Stoddart, Managing Editor October 4, 2013

With more than 1,100 students, the high school is a hectic place. But as busy as the school can seem, more hectic than the bustling halls are the budget books and spreadsheets used to ensure that every...

Texas SAT scores are at a 22 year low for the math section. Reasons for the drop is unknown.

Campus prepares for SAT this Saturday

Tory Heruska, Staff Reporter October 4, 2013

For many years, the school has been the host of SAT testing for hundreds of students in hopes to provide a comfortable and personal testing environment for all students involved. But there are many steps...

One officer injured today when shots were fired at the Capitol building.

Shots fired outside US Capitol

Michelle Stoddart, Managing Editor October 3, 2013

  The Capitol building is no longer on lockdown after shots where fired outside at approximately 2:26 EST. While Senate was in session, Rep. Gerry Connolly (R-Virginia) and Rep. Matt Cartwright...

The Homecoming Dance is Saturday, Oct. 5, but the week is filled with a variety of events including Thursday's Power Puff games and Mr. Lovejoy.

Thursday’s schedule

Liz Schasel, Editor-in-chief October 3, 2013

Homecoming Week activities kick into high gear today with Power Puff games and the Mr. Lovejoy Pageant.  With these events, comes an altered schedule for the day as students will not attend 3rd-6th period...

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