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 legacy that I am leaving behind is not one of great awards, or accomplishments, but one of kindness, and the pureness of the human heart. All of the hate, love, and everything in between helped me become the man I am today.

Senior Goodbye: Behind the smile

James Mapes, Staff Writer May 7, 2021

It’s time for me to say goodbye to this chapter of my life, and begin anew. I remember a point in my life where I would wake up and dread having to attend school. All of the unique faces, personalities...

As I enter this new chapter of my life, I can’t help to feel anxious of the unknown. I am starting completely over with new people, in a new city, and alone.

Senior Goodbye: Not ready for change

Lily Bouldin, Staff Writer May 6, 2021

The past nine months are something that I never would have imagined. It wasn’t long ago that I was 14-years-old and wandered the halls thinking I knew everything. My biggest accomplishment was taking...

Senior year has been a melted chocolate -- one you save all day to open later only to find out the hot summer day has ruined it.

Senior Goodbye: Chocolate box

Hannah Cole, Staff Writer May 5, 2021

Life is like a box of chocolates - you never know what you’re going to get. As cliche as this simile can be, my high school experience can really be summed up in this manner. Freshman year was...

On The Spots feature community members perspectives on relevant topics.

On The Spot: College admissions changes

Audrey McCaffity, Staff Writer April 15, 2021

After their junior year was cut short, students began the college admissions process during the first year of the pandemic. With the release of college decisions, students and staff share their opinions...

On The Spots feature community members perspectives on relevant topics.

On The Spot: Motivation

Audrey McCaffity, Staff Writer April 9, 2021

As the school year comes to an end, students find motivation in the little things to help them get through the week. Six students share what continually motivates them in the latest On The Spot.

On The Spots feature community members perspectives on relevant topics.

On The Spot: AP Exams

Audrey McCaffity, Staff Writer April 7, 2021

AP exams are back to the original paper and pencil format this year after being shortened and administered online for 2020. Students share the ways they prepared for the test throughout the school year,...

The superintendent announced the change back to eight-period day scheduling. The school should remain using block schedules in order to better time management and prepare students for the future.

Editorial: Continuing block schedule

The Red Ledger Staff March 31, 2021

Interim superintendent Dr. Dennis Womack announced to teachers on March 24 that the district will switch back to the eight-period class schedule from the A and B day block schedule for the 2021-2022 school...

On The Spots feature community members perspectives on relevant topics.

On The Spot: Keeping masks

Audrey McCaffity, Staff Writer March 25, 2021

After the state lifted its mask mandate last week, the board of trustees voted to keep the masks in the schools. Students shared their opinions on the decision, and the future of masks in school.

I watched as my spring break was extended by a week, then another, then more, until I attended the last bit of my junior year completely online.

Column: In an instant

Hannah Cole, Staff Writer March 3, 2021

March 11, 2020. I spent that day just like every other day of spring break -- spending time with my family, as we had all just gotten back from a vacation to Disneyland and my parents were off work...

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