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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

"Throughout high school, and even just the entirety of my educational journey to now, I always asked myself the question “Who are you?” which seems kind of complicated and at times, confusing, frustrating and even complex. “Who are you?” is a question that I try to find an answer to almost daily and changes very frequently depending on my mood or feelings that day."

Senior Goodbye: Who are you?

Sydney Stout, Photographer May 13, 2022

Throughout high school, and even just the entirety of my educational journey to now, I always asked myself the question “Who are you?” which seems kind of complicated and at times, confusing, frustrating...

"Find your people that inspire and encourage you. Do what you love and don’t give up on that no matter what. "

Senior Goodbye: Celebrating from the sidelines

Olivia Lauter, Section Editor May 12, 2022

I can still remember my first high school football game. I was terrified. The football players were all ginormous and I was this little, 14-year-old freshman holding a camera with anticipation. My time...

"The ancient Greeks defining each type of love gives us a better understanding of emotion. It teaches us that love can be defined in a great many ways and is not subject to what society may deem the true definition."

Senior Goodbye: Why you should fall in love

Ashlan Morgan, Staff Writer May 10, 2022

The ancient Greeks had eight words for love: eros, philia, agape, storge, mania, ludus, pragma and ​​philautia. Each word has a very specific meaning and connotation, all of which help us to understand...

"I could've been upset; I could've been selfish, but that would not have been fair. "

Senior Goodbye: Discovering yourself

Kaitlin Anderson, Graphic Designer May 10, 2022

In the past four years of high school, I have grown from someone who needed to fit in just to feel okay with myself to someone who just stopped caring. By saying I stopped caring, I don't mean flunking...

"Through a time of doubt and struggle, five red lights turned on. These lights would change my perspective of myself and the world."

Column: Lights out, away they go

Nicholas Perez, Photographer May 4, 2022

One year ago, on a trip to Florida, through a time of doubt and struggle, five red lights turned on. These lights would change my perspective of myself and the world.  My older brother was watching...

Mathias Alling stands with his flight instructor Sierra. Mathias and Sierra flew a Robinson R22 helicopter on March 10.

Column: Aptitude in altitude

Mathias Alling, Section Editor March 24, 2022

I’m 1500 feet in the air. The collective and cyclic are in my hands. I’m moderating the yaw of the blue Robinson 22 Helicopter. My flight instructor, Sierra, is giving me directions. After...

TRL's Parker Post gives her advice to underclassmen on what classes to take. She also shares some of her favorite classes throughout her high school experience.

Post’s picks

Parker Post, Editor-in-Chief March 21, 2022

Starting at a new school as a freshman, or in a new grade, welcomes many new opportunities. The bustle of everyone choosing schedules for the next year often is an overwhelming process of searching for...

This years casino Prom will be held at SouthFork Ranch on April 2nd. TRL's Mathias Alling and Mia Reaugh debate whether it's overrated.

Dance or dip

Mathias Alling and Mia Reaugh March 18, 2022

Prom is fast approaching and for most students it comes with a high price tag. TRL’s Mathias Alling and Mia Reaugh share their sides on if prom is worth the expense.

As Girl Scout cookie season is starting, some feel that they are overrated while others can't get enough. TRL's Parker Post and Lindsey Hughes share their sides on whether Girl Scout cookies are worth the hype.

Samoa or Sa-no-a

Lindsey Hughes and Parker Post February 2, 2022

With Girl Scout cookie season in full swing, many debate whether Girl Scout cookies are overrated. TRL's Editors-In-Chief Lindsey Hughes and Parker Post share their opposing viewpoints on the subject.

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