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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

Jordan Toomey

Jordan Toomey, Lead Reporter

You’re walking in the halls. There’s no one around and your phone is dead. Out of the corner of your eye, you spot it:

Senior Year.

Entering her third and final year in newspaper, Jordan kind of feels like her leg is caught in a bear trap. High school has flown by and now that it’s her final year, she...feels exactly like she did all the other three years. It’s really not a big deal. She just wants to leave.

Aside from using an excessive amount of actual cannibal Shia Labeouf references, Jordan also enjoys binge eating excessive amounts of chocolate, watching way too many YouTube videos, and taking naps in odd places (Ex: On top of bar stools). Jordan thinks she’s probably the best person who’s ever lived, and though several people have tried to convince her otherwise, she remains confident in this fact. If she could marry anyone in the whole world it would be Whataburger. Jordan is looking forward to doing more opinion pieces this year, because although she excels at and love news writing, she has a lot of thoughts that she would like to share. If you’re ever sad, talk to her, because she gives a lot of good advice. On the other hand she’s very blunt about it, so approach with caution. She is way too sarcastic for her own good and sometimes crosses several fine lines, but the good news is this - she doesn’t care.

In closure, this bio is all over the place but that’s okay, because it’s just a normal Tuesday night for Shia Labeouf.

All content by Jordan Toomey
Former staff member Jordan Toomey chose to get a semi-colon tattoo on her wrist where she once self-harmed. The tattoo symbolizes the fact that she chose to pause her story, not to end it.

No laughing matter

Jordan Toomey, Guest Contributor
September 8, 2016
Senior Jordan Toomey, pictured with her beloved vending machine, reflects on her years as a high school student.

Column: finding closure

Jordan Toomey, Staff Reporter
May 24, 2016
Senior Morgan Garrett is one of many students participating in Thursday's Day of Silence organized by the Gay-Straight Alliance.

Silent statement

Jordan Toomey, Staff Reporter
April 27, 2016
Freshman Tyler Van Wagoner is a level 8 gymnast and plans to advance to level 10 next year.

Mats, meets, and medals

Jordan Toomey, Staff Reporter
April 26, 2016
After 4 years attending this school, senior Jordan Toomey has concluded that what she will miss most are the beloved vending machines.

Ode to the vending machines

Jordan Toomey, Staff Reporter
February 22, 2016
Senior Jordan Toomey makes a case for delaying the big university decision.

Column: Saving money, buying time

Jordan Toomey, Staff Reporter
December 9, 2015
The lunch lines have added several new options, such as Chick Fil A and a hummus box, in order to appeal to a wider variety of students. Lunch catering will also be serving a Thanksgiving meal this Thursday.

Food for thought

Jordan Toomey, Staff Reporter
November 17, 2015
Two years ago, Evie McGowan was in a paintball accident that left her arm paralyzed. Now, she runs on the cross country team.

Freshman runs against adversity

Jordan Toomey, Staff Reporter
October 8, 2015
In order to better accommodate customers, the Majestic moms now have an online mum shop on Etsy. Students can buy the base mum online, then bring it in to school for personalization.

Mum shopping goes online

Jordan Toomey, Staff Reporter
September 17, 2015
Junior Joe Kwok with one of his airplanes.

A soaring passion for planes

Jordan Toomey, Staff Reporter
August 12, 2015
A yearbook plant error resulted in the fame of junior Patrick Jones, as his face was printed on stickers which were placed around the school.

The face seen across campus

Jordan Toomey, Lead Reporter
May 25, 2015
There are several staff members with children who also attend the school including English teacher Michele Riddle and one of her daughters sophomore Morgan.

When school and family collide

Jordan Toomey, Lead Reporter
April 3, 2015
UIL Solo and Ensemble compete

UIL Solo and Ensemble compete

Jordan Toomey, Staff Reporter
February 6, 2015
Many students requested changes to their schedules as the new semester begins. However, some students received changes to their schedules without a request.

Schedule changes bring confusion

Jordan Toomey, Staff Reporter
January 13, 2015
Tech specialists such as Mr. Leirer often have to remedy the damage brought to the campus technology.

Campus technology faces abuse

Jordan Toomey, Staff Reporter
January 13, 2015
The arts and crafts store, Michaels, recently opened in Watter's Creek.

Arts and crafts store opens in Allen

Jordan Toomey, Staff Reporter
December 18, 2014
Some of the bus drivers have been driving the same route for years, making them memorable to their students on that route.

Bus drivers bear huge burden

Jordan Toomey, Staff Reporter
December 16, 2014
His eleventh year as a bus driver for the school, Darcy Harris strives to impact kids' lives for the better.

Eleven years and hundreds of kids

Jordan Toomey, Lead Reporter
November 6, 2014
The choir department, which usually only has three concerts year, has added a fourth requiem performance. The requiem concert will feature songs from Motzart's different masses and a modern gospel piece.

Choir set to sing age-old requiem

Jordan Toomey, Lead Reporter
November 6, 2014
Engineering, which has traditionally been a predominantly male class, has attracted many new women.

Engineering: not just for boys

Jordan Toomey, Lead Reporter
November 5, 2014
A family portrait shows the Viel family with sons Justin and Alec, along with Shelby and husband Jason.

#ShelbyStrong

Jordan Toomey, Lead Reporter
October 25, 2014
Principal Chris Mayfield traveled to Uganda this summer to volunteer with kids.

Principal gains new perspective

Jordan Toomey, Staff Reporter
October 21, 2014
Senior twins Chloe (left) and Rachel (right) Tedder pose with teammate senior Kiersten Lindelof before competing.

Side by stride: twins run to state

Jordan Toomey, Staff Reporter
October 8, 2014
Summer concerts overview

Summer concerts overview

Jordan Toomey, Staff Reporter
June 5, 2014
Jane Schiller, often confused as a librarian, is actually a volunteer that helps out in the library.

Schiller volunteers time

Jordan Toomey, Staff Reporter
May 6, 2014
There will be a final Jazz Band concert April 29.

Jazz band to showcase talent

Jordan Toomey, Staff Reporter
April 29, 2014
The choir rehearses for the upcoming UIL competition under the instruction of Chris Mason.

Choir students compete for UIL

Jordan Toomey, Staff Reporter
April 8, 2014
The Little Leopards Day Care is located mainly in the portables beside Hart Elementary.

Caring for little leopards

Jordan Toomey, Staff Reporter
April 4, 2014
NHS members were required to sign up for Relay for Life

NHS supports Relay for Life

Jordan Toomey, Staff Reporter
March 31, 2014
Choir is venturing to Hill Country thiss weekend to singe fora college choir conductor.

Choir heads to Hill Country

Jordan Toomey, Staff Reporter
March 7, 2014
Although there are already two choir teachers, the program is receiving help from a student teacher from Baylor who aspires to be a choir director herself.

New voice added to choir staff

Jordan Toomey, Staff Reporter
February 17, 2014
Students have begun to stress due to the finals being before break. However, for some students it comes as a relief, because they can relax and enjoy their break.

Better to stress now than later

Jordan Toomey, Staff Reporter
December 16, 2013
How to handle healthy relationships

How to handle healthy relationships

Jordan Toomey, Staff Reporter
December 7, 2013
The 2012-2013 mock trial team after competition.

Mock trial kicks off

Jordan Toomey, Staff Reporter
December 2, 2013
A school bus was rear-ended after school on Wednesday, November 6. No one was harmed in the accident.

School bus rear-ended

Jordan Toomey, Staff Reporter
November 7, 2013
The Lovejoy ISD named Paul Heuer the new Leopard director effective the 2015-16 school year at its meeting Wednesday night.

Band goes beyond halftime show

Jordan Toomey, Staff Reporter
October 21, 2013
Freshman Kennedy Miller rehearses for the upcoming All-Region auditions.

Students compete in All-Region choir

Jordan Toomey, Staff Reporter
October 10, 2013
The Homecoming Dance is Saturday, Oct. 5, but the week is filled with a variety of events including Thursday's Power Puff games and Mr. Lovejoy.

Homecoming procrastination will cost

Jordan Toomey, Staff Reporter
September 26, 2013
Staff and students will be given the chance to register to vote during lunch.

Register to vote on campus

Jordan Toomey, Staff Reporter
September 23, 2013
Students take over Leopard Friday

Students take over Leopard Friday

Jordan Toomey, Staff Reporter
September 5, 2013
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