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
Audrey McCaffity

Audrey McCaffity, Section Editor

Beginning her fourth and final year on staff, Audrey McCaffity is more than excited to take on the role of Community Editor. The past four years have been filled with challenges, but TRL has been one constant to look forward to even on the hardest days. McCaffity dedicated lots of time to the varsity basketball team over the past three years and can’t wait to end on a good note her senior season. With the stress of college applications taking up much of her summer, McCaffity looks forward to being back in the stands at a football game wearing her leopard gear and surrounded by her favorite people. If she has learned one thing over her high school career, it is to always plan something to look forward to. McCaffity is determined to make her senior year the best of her high school experience. 

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Netflixs The Watcher is a seven-episode limited series that was released on Oct. 13. TRLs Audrey McCaffity shares her thoughts on the show.

Netflix’s ‘The Watcher’ earns must-watch status

October 26, 2022
“Smile” released on Sept. 30 and has generated a multitude of different reactions from thriller fans. TRLs Addy McCaffity assesses the films strengths and shortcomings.

Review: ‘Smile’ misses mark for horror, is successful thriller

October 17, 2022
TRLs Audrey Mccaffity reviews Tyler Childers new album. Although Childers tried something new, many of his songs fell flat.

‘Can I Take My Hounds to Heaven?’ tries something new, doesn’t pull it off

October 5, 2022
October is breast cancer awareness month. Community members who have been affected by breast cancer want to promote early screenings.

October brings awareness, prevention

October 4, 2022
Hulus new show The Patient first episode premiered August 30. TRLs Audrey McCaffity shares her thoughts on the psychological thriller.

Review: Hulu’s ‘The Patient’ is unique, eerie

September 14, 2022
The final episode of “Moon Knight” was released on May 4.The story follows Marc Spector, a man with dissociative identity disorder (DID) that is a result of his past trauma.

Review: ‘Moon Knight’ introduces a new style to the MCU

May 11, 2022
All the Old Knives was released on April 8. TRLs Audrey McCaffity reviews and shares her opinions on Amazon Primes new film.

Review: Amazon Prime’s ‘All The Old Knives’ is thrilling, unique

April 20, 2022
“The Secrets of Dumbledore” premiered in theaters on April 15, and took over the box office rankings for the weekend. TRLs Audrey McCaffity shares her perspective on the film.

Review: ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore’ takes series to the next level

April 18, 2022
Michael Bublés album Higher debuted March 25. TRLs Audrey McCaffity shares her opinions on the album.

Review: Michael Bublé’s ‘Higher’ falls short of expectations

April 6, 2022
Pixars Turning Red was released Feb. 21 on Disney Plus. TRLs Audrey McCaffity explains the missed audience of preteens and up in the films advertising.

Review: Pixar’s ‘Turning Red’ original, unconventional

March 22, 2022
The Batman is a twist reboot of the 1989 classic. TRLs Audrey McCaffity shares her thoughts on the overall success of the film.

Review: ‘The Batman’ long, ordinary

March 14, 2022
Hawaiian Bros is a new chain restaurant off of Stacy Road in Allen. TRLs Audrey McCaffity reviews their lunch plate and soft serve.

Review: Howdy Hawaii

March 3, 2022
Pizza is a pillar of American food consumption. TRLs Audrey McCaffity reviews four local pizza shops.

Best in Texas: Pizza

February 22, 2022
Marry Me came out last week, Feb. 11. TRLs Audrey McCaffity shares her opinion on the film.

Review: “Marry Me” fails to uphold expectations

February 14, 2022
TRLs Audrey McCaffity breaks down Valentines Day treats. She categorizes restaurants into two sections: sweet and savory.

Valentine’s Day Menu

February 11, 2022
The Fallout on HBO Max was released on Jan 27 of this year. TRLs Audrey McCaffity said it, seems to struggle with forcing too many themes at once.

Review: HBO’s ‘The Fallout’ falls short of storytelling potential

February 1, 2022
Junior Samatha Belataur is the president of key club, a club for volunteering. She is also involved in HOSA and is on the girls soccer team.

Leopard Look: Samatha Belatur

January 21, 2022
Spanish teacher Augusto Bueno started at the high school as a long-term sub. Bueno is now replacing Spanish teacher Amanda Vera as a Spanish teacher.

Bueno(s) días, clase

January 12, 2022
Having their eyes fixed on State, band advances further in the area competition. Students will be competing in the area C competition on Jan. 8.

Band advances in area competition

December 8, 2021
Senior Dom Mauriello plays his trombone. Mauriello will perform with the All-State Jazz ensemble in San Antonio this February

Senior earns second chair in All-State Jazz ensemble

November 30, 2021
Starbucks reintroduced their holiday drink selection to stores on Nov. 4. TRLs Audrey McCaffity rated four of their drinks and said [it] is not worth carving out time to try.

Review: Starbucks sweetens the holidays

November 17, 2021
Marvels Eternals is the fourth MCU movie to release in 2021. TRLs Audrey McCaffity said it has action, romance, comedy, and adventure to create a Marvel film like no other.

Review: Marvel’s ‘Eternals’ is inclusive, entertaining

November 9, 2021
Dune released on October 22 in theaters and on HBO Max. TRLs Audrey McCaffity said that the story somehow feels underdeveloped.

Review: ‘Dune’ relies on the cast instead of story

November 3, 2021
Adele released her lead single Easy on Me on October 15. TRLs Audrey McCaffity said that it is just as iconic as her past works.

Review: Adele’s “Easy on Me” is open, raw

October 19, 2021
Squid Game has become Netflixs most watched series since its release on September 17. TRLs Audrey McCaffity said that it is so different from the basic shows Netflix often offers.

Review: ‘Squid Game’ brings unique story to Netflix’s platform

October 14, 2021
‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ had the largest opening weekend of any movie in the pandemic. TRL’s Audrey McCaffity said that the movie “misses its opportunity to improve and build on to Venom’s entrance to the MCU.”

Review: ‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ mediocre, uninteresting

October 4, 2021
Apple TV released the second season of Ted Lasso on July 23. TRLs Audrey McCaffity said that every episode leaves you with a smile on your face.

Review: ‘Ted Lasso’ season two develops into more than a comedy

September 30, 2021
TRLs Audrey McCaffity says that ‘Prey’ is the type of movie you turn on when you want something new to watch but don’t want to feel committed to it.

Review: Netflix’s ‘Prey’ brings suspense, lacks uniqueness

September 22, 2021
The Take 2 series features brief weekly updates on the state or nations relevant news for the community.

Take 2: SpaceX, border revision

September 17, 2021
The Leopards celebrate as senior outside hitter no. 18 Megan Dierecks scores a point. The Leopards played against the Colony and won all three sets.

Volleyball wins first district game

September 13, 2021
Marvel released the movie Shang-Chi Sept. 3 in theaters. TRLs Audrey McCaffity said that the soundtrack and special effects adds to the excellence of the movie.

Review: Marvel’s “Shang-Chi” sets standards for future

September 9, 2021
Netflixs Sweet Girl received a 5.5/10 rating on IMDB. TRLs Audrey McCaffity said the characters failed attempt to add tension gives the movie a D rating.

Review: Netflix’s Sweet Girl strays from story, fails to return

September 2, 2021
The Rumble series recognizes current recent sports happenings and events.

Rumble 5/21

May 21, 2021
Head volleyball coach Ryan Mitchell will be leaving the district for the next school year. Mitchell will be the coach at Prestonwood Christian Academy for the next school year.

Head volleyball coach resigns

May 19, 2021
On The Spots feature community members perspectives on relevant topics.

On The Spot: Graduation plans

May 17, 2021
Teresa Dollinger has been the student council teacher for the last seven years. At the end of this year, Dollinger will step down as student council adviser while maintaining her job as a biology and anatomy teacher.

Moving forward

April 29, 2021
High school students who advanced from district competed in UIL regionals this past weekend. The top the three students in each event advance to state, which takes place the first weekend of May.

Academic UIL students advance to state

April 19, 2021
On The Spots feature community members perspectives on relevant topics.

On The Spot: College admissions changes

April 15, 2021
Senior pitcher no. 9 Sydney Provence pitches to a Princeton batter. Provence pitched the last inning of the game.

Softball, baseball continue district play

April 13, 2021
On The Spots feature community members perspectives on relevant topics.

On The Spot: Motivation

April 9, 2021
On The Spots feature community members perspectives on relevant topics.

On The Spot: AP Exams

April 7, 2021
On The Spots feature community members perspectives on relevant topics.

On The Spot: Keeping masks

March 25, 2021
Sophomore Sydney Legg stands in front of one of the Dude Be Nice week posters. Legg is a part of FCA, LARK, and student council.

Leopard Look: Sydney Legg

March 2, 2021
Senior Parker Braithwaite holds his favorite trading cards from his collection. Braithwaite buys and sells the cards based on how likely they are to be popular.

Buy, trade, collect, repeat

February 24, 2021
Junior Emmerson Dingwerth dives into the pool at the district meet. Dingworth was the only member of the girls swim team to qualify for state.

Featured Athlete: Emmerson Dingwerth

February 23, 2021
The Super Bowl is recognized for the popularity of its advertisements. TRLs Audrey McCaffity reviewed the ads from this years game and rates her top picks.

Review: Best ads drafted to Super Bowl

February 8, 2021
Freshmen Samantha Daniels is the only freshman on the varsity girls basketball team. Daniels has 24 rebounds and two charges this season.

Featured Athlete: Samantha Daniels

January 22, 2021
Junior Jayden Lawton plays on the junior varsity basketball team. He has played basketball for five years.

Featured Athlete: Jayden Chester-Lawton

January 20, 2021
On The Spots feature community members perspectives on relevant topics.

On The Spot: Setting resolutions

January 14, 2021
Junior Averi Carlson sets the ball. Carlsons set allows senior Lexie Collins to hit the ball for a return.

Volleyball named state champions for second consecutive year

December 15, 2020
With Christmas approaching, many begin to search for music for the holidays. TRLs Audrey McCaffity shared holiday themed songs for the season.

Playlist: Holiday hits

December 10, 2020
The National Charity League (NCL) created a new chapter for members in the district in May. In NCL, members participate in philanthropic activities in the community.

National Charity League opened for district

December 3, 2020
On The Spots feature community members perspectives on relevant topics.

On The Spot: Celebrating Thanksgiving during a pandemic

November 19, 2020
The Cultural Awareness Association is hosting a book drive, partnering with Reading Partners and Lovejoy Literature Society. The books will be distributed across North Texas.

Cultural Awareness Association holds book drive

November 12, 2020
Junior Tate Barr runs up a hill at Myers Park. The high school cross country team won districts in all four races.

Cross country prepares for regional meet

October 30, 2020
Cheers fundraiser started on Oct.14 and will end on Nov. 7. This fundraiser is replacing the annual mini cheer camps. 

Cheer holds garland, wreath fundraiser

October 30, 2020
Assistant varsity coach, Brad Chasteen, knew that he wanted to coach by the age of 12. He has been coaching for 41 years.

Leopard Look: Brad Chasteen

October 22, 2020
The Majestics have been practicing for months to prepare for football season. This years Majestic dance officers include seniors Sydney Spors, Grace Guzinski, and Alexa Barajas and juniors Makenzie Aubel, Kylie Gannon, and Gina Peoples.

Majestics to perform first halftime of season

September 24, 2020
Junior cornerback Adam Eschler dives while playing defense on Frisco Centennials number seven. The touchdown pass was incomplete.

Football plays first scrimmage of season

September 21, 2020
Junior Kolby Branch recently committed to Baylor University to play baseball. Branch plays as a middle infielder and a third baseman for the Leopards.

Featured Athlete: Kolby Branch

September 11, 2020

Virtual is best

September 3, 2020
Sixth-grader Audrey Morgan originally started making masks to send to her family across the country with help from her mom. She now is donating them to local firefighters and hospitals.

Students volunteer time, resources to medical community

April 15, 2020
“I think recycling is good because its our future,” freshman Bryce Bobo said. “We only have limited time on this earth and if we are too busy to not stop and recycle future generations will have to solve the problem we created by not recycling.

Recycle drop off to be held March 7

March 4, 2020
Laurie Vondersaar lived in Austin before coming to North Texas to work in the district.

District hires first Executive Director of Communications

February 24, 2020
IJM will be holding a pop-up thrift shop on Feb. 22. Donations will be collected until Feb. 13.

Student-led fundraiser opposes slavery

February 5, 2020
According to Sports Illustrated, on average over 111 million people tune in to the Super Bowl.

Review: Super Bowl LIV ads

February 3, 2020
Emmit has had the opportunity to work at other places, but this district is different. He feels that the community is filled with love.

Strength from students

January 13, 2020
“It’s the idea of having a student professional development day where they would go to different activities that adults do,” club sponsor Homa Lewis said, “It’s just to fill in some gaps on the transition of being high school students and college students.”

Students create Adulting 101 class for senior project

December 4, 2019
Delaney created a platform titled Reach New Heights inspiring young girls to be confident in their own bodies.

‘Reaching New Heights’

November 22, 2019
After making the decision to graduate early, William took over as the class of 2020s valedictorian.

Guo for the gold

November 4, 2019
Students park their cars in their assigned and purchased spaces each day. During lunch, the parking attendants monitor the parking lot to make sure students do not leave campus because it is closed campus lunch.

Parking attendant to resume after indefinite extended absences

September 20, 2019
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