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The Red Ledger

The online student news source of Lovejoy High School

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With Stage 2 water restrictions currently in place, signs can be seen throughout the area notifying residents when they can water.  Stage 3 restrictions will be implemented beginning June 1.

Watering to be restricted starting June 1

Claire Peralta, Staff Reporter May 24, 2013

Texas summers can be summarized into one word: hot. The heat combined with the constant beating sun not only takes a toll on the residents of the Lone Star State, but on its water supply as well as local...

Still under construction, the new Cracker Barrel in Allen is expected to open in July.

New Cracker Barrel to open soon

Julia Carder, Staff Reporter May 23, 2013

The 47th Cracker Barrel in Texas is set to open in July of this summer. Located in Allen on Exchange Parkway near Walmart and across from Allen Presbyterian Hospital, the newest addition to the local...

Yearbook distribution

Brooks Lescher, Staff Reporter May 22, 2013

This year's yearbook will be distributed today during all lunches. If students have not purchased a book, there is still an opportunity to buy them. “If you did not order a book, there will be a very...

With a storm system moving towards the area and the potential for severe weather, many students are having their parents check them out early.  But as of 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, the school has no plans for an early release.

School tracking storm system

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter May 21, 2013

In light of the devastation from Monday's tornado in Oklahoma, and with the potential for more severe weather, school officials are closely monitoring the story system moving towards North Texas. A tornado...

Graduation cords, along with caps and gowns are already in the hands of seniors as the last few days of school are filled with numerous senior events and activities.

School comes to a close for class of 2013

Julia Carder, Staff Reporter May 21, 2013

The final two week stretch is underway and ninth, tenth, and eleventh graders are beginning to review for next week’s finals. However, it’s exam week for seniors without exemptions, making the last...

Award ceremonies to take place

Award ceremonies to take place

Liz Schasel, Editor-in-chief May 20, 2013

The annual award ceremonies for each grade will begin taking place in the auditorium this week on the following days: Freshmen - Monday, May 20, 9 a.m. Sophomores - Tuesday, May 21, 9 a.m. Juniors -...

The changing perception of marijuana

The changing perception of marijuana

Darby Blaylock, Staff Reporter May 15, 2013

Wiz Khalifa, “That’s 70’s Show”, and “Pineapple Express” all have a common factor: marijuana.  Commonly called bud, pot, or Mary Jane, marijuana is the most widely used illegal controlled...

Lovejoy Elementary School was the site of local election voting on Saturday, May 11 and featured voter turnout of more than 20 percent.

Local election results

Adam Schasel, Staff Reporter May 13, 2013

Local elections took place Saturday, May 11. Voter turnout was more than 20 percent. Below are the results. Fairview Mayor:  _                                              ...

Vote for Prom King and Queen online, theme days announced

Vote for Prom King and Queen online, theme days announced

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

With prom being only one week away, it's time for juniors and seniors to vote for Prom King and Queen. However, instead of voting with paper ballots at the dance, this year voting will take place online...

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