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
All content by Olivia Griffin
Bond passage provides for STEM lab

Bond passage provides for STEM lab

Olivia Griffin, Savannah Whitmer, and Ian Raybon
May 19, 2014
The bond proposal includes a new pool, which would be beneficial for the swim program.

Bond proposal includes pool

Olivia Griffin, News Editor
April 30, 2014
Voting over the possible bond will take place in many locations throughout the community.

2 propositions, 1 bond election

Olivia Griffin, News Editor
April 29, 2014
Prom is like totally going to be a disaster

“Prom is like totally going to be a disaster”

Olivia Griffin, News Editor
April 17, 2014
Even though the Lovejoy ISD will see a budget shortfall of more than $2 million for the 2014-15 school year, the district is considering a pay raise for teachers.

Upcoming budget cuts lead to sizable deficit

Olivia Griffin, News Editor
April 10, 2014
After Principal Gavan Goodrich announced his resignation on Wednesday, March 26, the search for a new principal has begun.

Search for new principal begins

Olivia Griffin, News Editor
April 4, 2014
Although the extent of construction problems at Allen Eagle Stadium are not know, the builders of the stadium have said Allen ISD taxpayers will not be responsible for any repair expenses.

New details released on the closure of Allen Eagle Stadium

Olivia Griffin, News Editor
March 14, 2014
Communications

Communications

Olivia Griffin, News Editor
March 13, 2014
The paperback edition of Daria Snadowskis, Anatomy of a single girl, will be released on March 11.

Anatomy of a single girl

Olivia Griffin, News Editor
March 6, 2014
Allen High Schools two year old stadium has been shut down until further notice due to cracks found in the foundation. This years graduation ceremony will be moved, and the location of next years home football games is to be determined.

Allen’s $60 million “crack” problem

Olivia Griffin, News Editor
February 28, 2014
Fine Arts

Fine Arts

Olivia Griffin, News Editor
February 27, 2014
Math and science

Math and science

Olivia Griffin, News Editor
February 20, 2014
The people are extremely tightly packed in the Dharavi slums.

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Academic motivation

Olivia Griffin, News Editor
February 18, 2014
Literature and humanities

Literature and humanities

Olivia Griffin, News Editor
February 13, 2014
Delhi Mumbai People Taking Coles Picture

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Taj Mahal

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Foreign languages

Foreign languages

Olivia Griffin, News Editor
February 6, 2014

“How will this class help me?”

Olivia Griffin, News Editor
February 6, 2014
Mellow Mushroom is a new pizza place in down town McKinney that is known to have the best pizza one can find.

Strange name, exceptional food

Olivia Griffin, News Editor
January 30, 2014
Many Target shoppers are concerned due to a hacker that has compromised many cards.

Target hacking worries customers

Olivia Griffin, News Editor
December 20, 2013
ASL students recently had the opportunity to go to Deaf Coffee. This trip enriched the students learning experience by giving them a real life example of when they will use ASL.

Students get a taste of Deaf Coffee

Olivia Griffin, News Editor
December 20, 2013
Shopping center Watters Creek is planning new improvements, including this electronic billboard.

Popular shopping center plans for improvements

Olivia Griffin, News Editor
December 19, 2013
Many classes are having parties to celebrate the upcoming holidays and to relieve the stress of finals.

Holiday parties relieve the stress of finals

Olivia Griffin, News Editor
December 19, 2013
Graphic compares earthquake frequency, size, and destructive force

Quakes shake the region

Olivia Griffin, News Editor
December 18, 2013
Senior Alexis Fuller is using her senior project to help a local politicians campaign.

Student uses senior project to explore politics

Olivia Griffin, News Editor
December 12, 2013
The recent ice storms have caused much destruction throughout the community.

Winter storm puts chill on community

Olivia Griffin, News Editor
December 10, 2013
There is a strong possibility that heavy winter weather will be moving in tonight.

December deep freeze

Olivia Griffin, News Editor
December 5, 2013
At Fair and Square Imports in historic downtown McKinney, customers can find handmade home decor, jewelry, and other items from exotic places ranging from Vietnam to El Salvador.

Worldly shopping close to home

Olivia Griffin, News Editor
November 26, 2013
Because of past performance, the swim team will be moving on to the district meet.

Swim team lacks pool

Olivia Griffin, News Editor
November 20, 2013
Despite brief power outages, the lights are back on and classes are running as planned.

Despite power struggles, school remains in session

Olivia Griffin, News Editor
October 30, 2013
Common application has recently experienced multiple technical issues.

Application armageddon strikes high school seniors

Olivia Griffin, News Editor
October 29, 2013
After the bands trailer hit a light pole in Allen, power to the Allen stadium was lost, trapping people in an elevator.

Band causes blackout

Olivia Griffin, News Reporter
October 24, 2013
Many students will have friday night school on October 11 due to senior skip day.

A not so early release day for some students

Olivia Griffin, News Editor
October 11, 2013
In the next few weeks, several college representatives will be visiting campus. Among those scheduled to visit are Texas Tech, the University of Oklahoma and the University of Georgia.

College representatives on campus

Olivia Griffin, News Editor
October 8, 2013
Kohls clothes kids in need

Kohl’s clothes kids in need

Olivia Griffin, News Editor
September 27, 2013
No Kid Hungry Month

No Kid Hungry Month

Olivia Griffin, News Editor
September 20, 2013
Rid the ranking system

Rid the ranking system

Olivia Griffin, News Editor
September 16, 2013
Decoding the new state laws

Decoding the new state laws

Olivia Griffin, News Editor
September 6, 2013
The college counselors office is located in the library.

Campus welcomes new college counselors

Olivia Griffin, News Editor
August 27, 2013
Netflix series to check out this summer

Netflix series to check out this summer

Olivia Griffin, Staff Reporter
July 11, 2013
In her position as Director of College and Career, Jeannie Walls spent countless hours helping students but she will not be returning next year as she has decided to move back to the corporate world.

College counselor resigns

Olivia Griffin, Staff Reporter
May 29, 2013
An overemphasis on sports

An overemphasis on sports

Olivia Griffin, Staff Reporter
May 24, 2013
Tips to get the most out of your college visit

Tips to get the most out of your college visit

Olivia Griffin, Staff Reporter
April 25, 2013
Chain Gang of 1974

Chain Gang of 1974

Olivia Griffin, Staff Reporter
April 12, 2013

The best songs that you should be listening to

Olivia Griffin, Staff Reporter
April 4, 2013
Academic teams earn district championship

Academic teams earn district championship

Olivia Griffin, Staff Reporter
March 28, 2013

Student spends spring break in Guatemala

Olivia Griffin, Staff Reporter
March 8, 2013
UT to offer fixed tuition rate

UT to offer fixed tuition rate

Olivia Griffin, Staff Reporter
February 21, 2013
Ready, Set, Teach

Ready, Set, Teach

Olivia Griffin, Staff Reporter
February 7, 2013

Rising college costs concern society

Olivia Griffin, Staff Reporter
January 22, 2013
Ties to the past to be torn down

Ties to the past to be torn down

Olivia Griffin, Staff Reporter
January 10, 2013
Winter break more than just Christmas

Winter break more than just Christmas

Olivia Griffin, Staff Reporter
December 20, 2012

How turkey became the Thanksgiving staple dish

Olivia Griffin, Staff Reporter
November 20, 2012
Longhorn admittance fairness questioned

Longhorn admittance fairness questioned

Olivia Griffin, Staff Reporter
November 16, 2012

Texas files to secede

Olivia Griffin, Staff Reporter
November 14, 2012

UT admissions policy goes to Supreme Court

Olivia Griffin, Staff Reporter
November 14, 2012

Lovejoy trade days

Olivia Griffin, Staff Reporter
November 9, 2012

Weird news across America

Olivia Griffin, Staff Reporter
October 31, 2012

Election date looms large on campus

Olivia Griffin, Staff Reporter
October 24, 2012

Benefits of Pre-AP questioned

Olivia Griffin, Staff Reporter
October 16, 2012
Whats the verdict: #Burdick2012

What’s the verdict: #Burdick2012

Olivia Griffin, Staff Reporter
September 27, 2012

Lacrosee clinic Saturday

Olivia Griffin, Staff Reporter
September 17, 2012

New bullying law comes to campus

Olivia Griffin, Staff Reporter
September 13, 2012
Advice to future WHAP students

Advice to future WHAP students

Olivia Griffin, Staff Reporter
August 21, 2012

Why to care about health care

Olivia Griffin, Staff Reporter
August 21, 2012
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter book review

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter book review

Olivia Griffin, Staff Reporter
May 29, 2012
American Idiot comes to Dallas

American Idiot comes to Dallas

Olivia Griffin, Staff Reporter
May 16, 2012
Curriculum needs personal finance course

Curriculum needs personal finance course

Olivia Griffin, Staff Reporter
May 14, 2012

School retracts senior retreat

Olivia Griffin, Staff Reporter
May 10, 2012

Bones is back and better than before

Olivia Griffin, Staff Reporter
April 30, 2012

New state test for freshman

Olivia Griffin, Staff Reporter
March 23, 2012

Academic decathlon places fourth in state

Olivia Griffin, Staff Reporter
March 22, 2012

Best Value Colleges

Olivia Griffin, Staff Reporter
February 23, 2012
Mixed vibes at House of Blues show

Mixed vibes at House of Blues show

Olivia Griffin, Staff Reporter
February 22, 2012
VASE begins to take shape

VASE begins to take shape

Olivia Griffin, Staff Reporter
February 6, 2012

Obama makes education mandatory

Olivia Griffin, Staff Reporter
January 30, 2012

Enough is enough: stop the overplayed music

Olivia Griffin, Staff Reporter
January 26, 2012

Griffin’s anatomy

Olivia Griffin, Staff Reporter
January 17, 2012

The Best (and worst) Christmas Movies of all Time

Olivia Griffin, Staff Reporter
January 3, 2012
School district files lawsuit against state

School district files lawsuit against state

Olivia Griffin, Staff Reporter
December 17, 2011
The Dining Room provides audience with full plate

The Dining Room provides audience with full plate

Olivia Griffin, Staff Reporter
November 15, 2011
Making a difference in Costa Rica

Making a difference in Costa Rica

Olivia Griffin, Staff Reporter
November 9, 2011
World Population reaches seven billion

World Population reaches seven billion

Olivia Griffin, Staff Reporter
November 7, 2011

The Pretty Reckless: lead singer carries the band on debut album

Olivia Griffin, Staff Reporter
October 27, 2011
Bullying month prompts awareness

Bullying month prompts awareness

Olivia Griffin, Staff Reporter
October 12, 2011

Saudi Arabian women get the vote

Olivia Griffin, Staff Reporter
October 7, 2011
Sigh No More leaves listeners wanting more

Sigh No More leaves listeners wanting more

Olivia Griffin, Staff Reporter
September 29, 2011
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