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
Maddi Linsteadt

Maddi Linsteadt, Section Editor

Entering her second year on staff, senior Maddi Linsteadt is delighted to assume the role of news editor. When Maddi isn’t hanging around the newsroom, she enjoys going out with friends, binge watching Netflix shows and trying new foods, though she usually ends up in the Chick-fil-A drive-thru. You can always find Maddi listening to music, no matter what the occasion may be. Her favorite time for a “jam sesh” is during a long car ride with an iced coffee in hand. Maddi is happy to be getting back to some kind of normalcy after what seemed to be the longest summer of her high school career. She is looking forward to what the upcoming year on staff has to bring.

All content by Maddi Linsteadt

Free falling into college

May 14, 2021
A tough lesson learned that I had to accept is that I need to be happy with myself before I could be happy with other people.

Senior Goodbye: Finding out who I am

May 13, 2021
The Take 2 series features brief weekly updates on the state or nations relevant news for the community.

Take 2: Apollo 11 astronaut, India vaccine aid

April 30, 2021
The Take 2 series features brief weekly updates on the state or nations relevant news for the community.

Take 2: Derek Chauvin, California universities

April 23, 2021
Sophomore Simi Fadel paints and draws as a part of the schools fine arts program.

Leopard Look: Simi Fadel

March 16, 2021
Senior Tajvir Singh and junior Chisom Okorafor won first and second place in the UIL congress state championship. Singh and Okorafor joined the debate team their freshmen year.

Speech, debate students set new school record

February 25, 2021

Pursuing a passion

February 10, 2021
Chris Ross is the head coach of the football team. Ross received the 5A coach of the year award.

Football coach receives 5A coach of the year award

February 2, 2021
Senior quarterback no. 10 Ralph Rucker passes the ball to senior Reid Westervelt. Rucker was nominated for the Landry Award based off of his playing and leadership from this season.

Senior nominated for Landry Award

January 27, 2021
Virtual Bump up day will be hosted throughout the month of February. Students will be able to explore a combination of core class departments, electives and extracurriculars.

Bump-up day goes virtual

January 25, 2021
The virtual race will take place on Jan. 30. Those interested can register for the race from Jan. 20-27.

Annual ‘Running Over Depression’ race takes place virtually

January 15, 2021
The Take 2 series features brief weekly updates on the state or nations relevant news for the community.

Take 2: Capitol insurrection, COVID-19 vaccine distribution

January 8, 2021
The Take 2 series features brief weekly updates on the state or nations relevant news for the community.

Take 2: Vaccine authorization, election lawsuit

December 11, 2020
The school released an email updating district families and staff about quarantine guidelines for those who have been in close contact with COVID-19.

CDC updates quarantine guidelines

December 9, 2020
The City of Lucas is hosting a Country Christmas drive-through at City Hall tonight. There is no entry fee for the event.

City of Lucas to host Country Christmas drive-through

December 4, 2020
Six seniors received the Academic All American award from the National Speech and Debate Association. These six are of the 12 total students from the school that have received the award historically.

Debate students earn national awards, breaking district record

November 18, 2020
Dr. Goddard has been awarded the top CEO in the large company category. LISD has also been awarded with No. 15 on the top 100 places to work list for the Dallas Morning News.

District ranked one of best places to work, superintendent wins award

November 16, 2020
The Take 2 series features brief weekly updates on the state or nations relevant news for the community.

Take 2: Tropical storm, Philadelphia nurses strike

November 13, 2020
The tradition of the Lovejoy Letter Campaign is continuing with its seventh year despite the effects of COVID-19. Students and faculty are encouraged to write letters to teachers in the school.

District holds annual letter campaign amid COVID-19

November 9, 2020
Homecoming activities start today and will continue through this week. There will be a community pep rally in the stadium on Wednesday.

Homecoming celebrations continue despite COVID-19

October 26, 2020
Orchestra performed an outdoor concert for their families to showcase what they worked on this semester. They are led by orchestra directors Jennifer Vanhook and Mary Winkler.

Orchestra holds socially distanced concert

October 23, 2020
Freshman Makenna Ford works on her computer in Mr. Daughertys Human Geography class. The class is currently studying immigration.

Students return to full week schedule

October 15, 2020
The Take 2 series features brief weekly updates on the state or nations relevant news for the community.

Take 2: Presidential positive cases, airline layoffs

October 2, 2020
Yesterday the district announced that high school students will have the option to return to school five days a week. This schedule change will be implemented Oct. 13.

High school introduces new five-day schedule 

September 25, 2020
The Take 2 series features brief weekly updates on the state or nations relevant news for the community.

Take 2: App ban, Park closure

September 18, 2020
The schools first volleyball game was canceled because of coronavirus. Lovejoy was scheduled to play Prosper ISD on Tuesday.

First two weeks of volleyball canceled

September 17, 2020
After returning to school on Sept. 8, the school confirmed its first positive case of COVID-19. Those that were in contact with the individual were contacted and told to quarantine for two weeks.

High school responds to first in-person COVID-19 case

September 15, 2020
Junior Mazie McGoldrick listens to her classmates on Zoom. Students take precautions in classrooms to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

Students return to school for face-to-face learning

September 11, 2020
The high school has placed signage around the building to help remind staff members and students how to stay safe and healthy during COVID-19. The signs can be found in classrooms, hallways and bathrooms.

Principal announces procedures for in-person school

September 4, 2020
On The Spots feature community members perspectives on relevant topics.

On The Spot: Teachers adjusting to Zoom

September 1, 2020
The Take 2 series features brief weekly updates on the state or nations relevant news for the community.

Take 2: Kenosha shooting, Big Ten lawsuit

August 28, 2020
The Take 2 series features brief weekly updates on the state or nations relevant news for the community.

Take 2: COVID-19 strikes sorority, teachers declared essential workers

August 21, 2020
Senior softball players Grace Nguyen, Mackenzie Mitchell, Carlee Schaeffer, and Leah Taylor as well as senior manager Rachel Hoeffner celebrate their senior year as athletes. The softball team drove by giving them gifts and honking to show their support and love for the seniors.

Senior softball players recognized at drive-by event

May 18, 2020
The Bright Side is a new series which will discuss three pieces of positive news taking place across the state, nation and world in light of COVID-19.

The Bright Side: Virtual opportunities, eliminating the virus, coronavirus vaccines

May 14, 2020
Student council members find a new way to honor seniors with an Instagram account. The account was created in place of the wall in the library, which displays seniors college decisions.

Senior wall tradition stays alive virtually

May 11, 2020
Senior Bryce Fuller received a Gold Key award for his piece Shamed. He is a student in AP studio art drawing.

Three students receive national recognition for art pieces

April 28, 2020
The district has made efforts to recognize the senior class as the school year has been interrupted.

Honoring seniors from afar

April 6, 2020
The district announced its facilities will be closed until May 4. Students and faculty will continue working from home and all district event will remain cancelled.

Superintendent announces extended school closures until May 4 

April 1, 2020
COVID-19 causes the University Interscholastic League (UIL) to postpone all upcoming academic and athletic events. Students trained for these events for more than a semester.

UIL postpones all events in response to COVID-19

March 26, 2020
The STEM festival will host guest speakers to give attendants a better understanding of the STEM program

High school to hold third annual STEM festival

February 27, 2020
New head coach and assistant athletic director celebrates a win with his past team of Red Oak.

New head football coach, assistant athletic director announced

February 19, 2020

No ‘single’ way

February 13, 2020
The Take 2 series features brief weekly updates on the state or nations relevant news for the community.

Take 2: Royal family exit, Microsoft changes

January 17, 2020
Head football coach Todd Ford talks to his offensive players during the 2019 Tom Landry Classic where the Leopards fell to the Colleyville Heritage panthers 13-10.

Head football coach steps down

January 17, 2020
The Take 2 series features brief weekly updates on the state or nations relevant news for the community.

Take 2: Iranian airstrikes, Australian fires

January 10, 2020
The Take 2 series features brief weekly updates on the state or nations relevant news for the community.

Take 2: NFL healthcare fraud, potential impeachment

December 13, 2019
By taking part in this council, juniors Tajvir Singh, Chase Stevens, Allie Johnson and Sierra Rodriguez (from left) will discuss public policy, give insight to the youths opinion on current events, interact with federal representatives and learn leadership skills.

Students chosen for congressional advisory council

October 29, 2019
The market aims to grow a stronger sense of community.

City of Lucas to hold trial farmers market

September 25, 2019
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