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

The auto giant, Toyota, is moving headquarters to Plano, which will impact the local economy.

Auto giant’s move to impact local area

Savannah Whitmer, Lead Reporter May 22, 2014

Corporate motor giant Toyota has announced that in the next few months it will be establishing a single, 70-acre campus in Plano over the next 3 years to unify all of its North American operations. More...

Chris Mayfield has been appointed as the new principal, replacing Gavan Goodrich.

Mayfield appointed principal

Savannah Whitmer, Lead Reporter May 21, 2014

Following a thorough search for a suitable candidate, Chris Mayfield was appointed principal of the high school at Tuesday’s school board meeting. Mayfield, currently the school’s associate principal,...

Each year the school has a couple of students graduating early. The graphic above shows states with early graduation policies.

Doubling up to graduate early

Sydney Grissom, Staff Reporter May 21, 2014

Faster is better for many, and that is the case for some students on campus who have decided to graduate early and only take three years of high school instead of four. “We had two seniors complete...

With so many teachers announcing that they will not be teaching at Lovejoy next year, many classes will see new faces at the front of the classroom next year.

Next year to bring many new faces as several teachers announce their leave

Sydney Grissom, Staff Reporter May 20, 2014

Every year at this time students begin to get excited for summer while thinking about next year. The same can be said for the school as staff members make the decision to either return to the school or...

Bond passage provides for STEM lab

Bond passage provides for STEM lab

Olivia Griffin, Savannah Whitmer, and Ian Raybon May 19, 2014

The school will be a construction zone for years to come with the May 10 passage of Proposition 1 and 2 as many new additions and renovations will be coming to campus, including a 1500 square-foot...

Water fountains on the first floor have been temporarily turned off.

Students thirst for fountains to be turned back on

Haley Deschenes, Staff Reporter May 16, 2014

Getting a drink of water can take a bit longer than usual these days as many of the water fountains in the downstairs hallways are not working. This problem has occurred before and while sometimes it is...

After the first Ebola case in America, the school board immediately met to discus the disease control protocol.

School wins prestigious gold medal award

Noah Corbitt, Staff Reporter May 15, 2014

For the third straight year the school has been ranked as one of the best in the US News and World Report, earning another gold medal. “Once again Lovejoy High School is a Gold Medal school,” deputy...

Coach Matt Green has announced his resignation from the Leopard Football Program.

Head football coach resigns

Jessica Parrott, Sports Editor May 14, 2014

After only two seasons as a Leopard, head football coach Matt Green has announced he will be leaving to take the job as head football coach and athletic director at Marble Falls ISD in Marble Falls, Texas. At...

The search for Gavan Goodrichs replacement is currently in the internal interview phase.

Principal replacement search continues

Michelle Stoddart, Managing Editor May 13, 2014

With only three weeks left in the school year, the search for principal Gavan Goodrich’s replacement continues. Goodrich announced his resignation in late March with the availability of his position...

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