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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

A bad rap for wrapping paper

Autumn Keefer, News Editor December 7, 2011

Around this time of year, the first thing on many people’s minds is holiday shopping.  Where to shop, what to buy, and how much it will cost. One of the last things on the minds of many is the kind...

More AP classes, lower scores

Carly Parkinson, Staff Reporter November 29, 2011

Recent statistics show that the participation rates in high school Advanced Placement (AP) classes in the state of Texas has risen drastically over recent years. However, as great as it seems, the percentage...

New anti-bullying tool unveiled

New anti-bullying tool unveiled

Adam Schasel, Staff Reporter November 23, 2011

The “official” end to National Anti-Bullying awareness month was Halloween, but the beginning of November marked the start of the school’s new campaign to stamp out bullying. Under the Student...

Water restrictions implemented

Water restrictions implemented

Jodi Short, Alumni Editor November 21, 2011

Despite some recent rain, the cities of Lucas, Allen and Fairview have implemented advanced water restrictions. Water restriction signs can be seen throughout the area as Lucas, Allen and Fairview are...

ACO donation shortage

ACO donation shortage

Carly Parkinson, Staff Reporter November 17, 2011

Throughout the year, the Allen Community Outreach (ACO) serves to provide food and financial aid to the homeless and underprivileged of the Allen, Fairview, and Lucas areas. The holidays mark an especially...

Graduate Profile day draws mixed reactions

Adam Schasel, Staff Reporter November 15, 2011

This Wednesday students will not be attending their normal classes, and will instead devote the entire school day to a programming day featuring activities based upon the Graduate Profile. “We’re...

High academic standards bring cheating in AP classes

High academic standards bring cheating in AP classes

Samantha Wendt, Sports Editor November 10, 2011

Stressed out trying to merely complete all the homework she had received that night, real Lovejoy student Jane* completely forgot about the quiz she had the next day. Utterly unprepared for the quiz, Jane...

Making a difference in Costa Rica

Making a difference in Costa Rica

Olivia Griffin, Staff Reporter November 9, 2011

In an area of privilege, one student is looking to help the less fortunate. Annie Tadvick’s senior project, iEducate CR, has been organizing student volunteers at our school with one common goal: help...

Sophomore experiences earthquake up close

Ginger Hervey, Editor-in-chief November 7, 2011

The biggest earthquake in Oklahoma history struck Saturday night at nearly 11 p.m. With a magnitude of 5.6, the quake brought 17 aftershocks, lasting into Sunday morning. According to geophysicist Jessica...

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