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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

The Red Ledger Staff

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High school administration implemented a new system allowing music to play in the hallways during passing period. Dismantling the music system would benefit students by limiting overstimulation and heeding to student satisfaction.

Editorial: Cutting the tunes

August 23, 2022
With discussion between students and staff about shortening the school week, The Red Ledger staff presents the presents the benefits of the option.

Editorial: Introducing a shorter school week

January 24, 2022
The high school has not had a college and career counselor since 2019. These counselors can help students find their path, either continuing their education or joining the workforce.

Editorial: Reintroducing college and career counseling position

November 9, 2021
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

March 31, 2021
Many teachers have adapted their teaching with the unpredictability of the year, and The College Board should be sensitive to these changes.

Editorial: Improving AP exams

March 2, 2021
Students who take tests at home are not under the same teacher supervision as in-class students. Students at home can resources without teacher knowledge.

Editorial: Testing on the same playing field

September 25, 2020
Sophomores Brinly Eaton, Natalia Duran De La Bega, Jillian Nuckles, and freshman Gianna Bierman eat lunch in the newly organized cafeteria. All desks are separated and face one way to promote social distancing.

Editorial: Tolerant policies for interactive learning

September 14, 2020
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared Coronavirus a pandemic on Wednesday, March 11. The district has suspended normal operations and in-person classes through April 3.

Editorial: Building maturity through confusion, fear

March 20, 2020
By splitting the B lunch population between A and C lunch and adding tables, removing B lunch may be easier than it seems.

Editorial: Removing B lunch for learning, efficiency, safety

December 5, 2019
The schools lack of recycling success is due to the lack of individual, collective and administrative attention and priority.

Editorial: Reducing problems and renewing habits

May 29, 2019
The late work policy is there to help students, but that should not come at the expense of the teachers.

Editorial: Practice punctuality

May 23, 2019
Ed-emojis: End of the year, allergies, rain and more

Ed-emojis: End of the year, allergies, rain and more

May 16, 2019
Roses and chocolates will be on sale through Feb. 13. All proceeds benefit the orchestra program.

[Photo] Orchestra begins Valentine's sales

February 6, 2019
Roses and chocolates will be on sale through Valentines Day. All proceeds benefit the orchestra program.

[Photo] Orchestra begins Valentine’s sales

February 6, 2019
Jan. 30th is the National Student Press Freedom Day which signifies students right to serve the public through the press.

Editorial: Standing up for Student Press Freedom Day

January 30, 2019
We asked each of our editors to share his or her favorite stories from 2018.

TRL editors choose favorite stories of 2018

December 19, 2018
The varsity girls carry a 12-7 record into tonights non-district matchup.

[Photo] Girls basketball to host Home School Athletics Association

December 11, 2018
Trick-or-treating is the ultimate staple of being a kid, and there’s no shame in trying to relive your glory days and well as relieve your stressful days.

Editorial: Celebrate the spirit of Halloween

October 31, 2018
The Red Ledger Staff appreciates campus solutions to school security.

Editorial: Praising security changes

October 3, 2018
Ed-emojis: Back to school, parking lot patrol, teacher recommendations and more

Ed-emojis: Back to school, parking lot patrol, teacher recommendations and more

September 19, 2018
Ed-emojis: End of the year, june bugs, service dogs, and more

Ed-emojis: End of the year, june bugs, service dogs, and more

May 17, 2018
Learning targets should be embraced by teachers to benefit students.

Editorial: Redefining learning targets

March 20, 2018
Ed-emojis

Ed-emojis

January 24, 2018
Class ranks negative effects outweigh its benefits as it puts unnecessary stress on students.

Editorial: Pulling rank

December 1, 2017
The Red Ledger encourages students to clean up after themselves in the parking lot.

Editorial: Don’t be trashy

October 30, 2017
Damage caused by Hurricane Harvey is estimated to be around $180 billion.

Editorial: Pride in helping others

September 11, 2017
In the U.S., 11 teens die every day from texting while driving.

Editorial: ‘Famous last thoughts’

September 8, 2017
The Reel Critical Podcast takes an analytical look at the world of motion pictures.

[Photo] Podcast: Reel Critical #1 – Overlooked films in 2016

January 27, 2017
The cost of season tickets is $28, payable by cash or check only. There is a six ticket limit per household.

[Photo] Season football tickets to go on sale Aug. 6

July 29, 2016
Influenza type B has swept the campus in the past week, leading in more than 25 flu-related absences.

Editorial: Stop spreading the plague, please

April 8, 2016
This was the photo, entered in the faculty category, Texas, Our Texas, that won the faculty best in show award.

Students snap up some photography awards

February 29, 2016
The culture around standardized testing has changed since high-priced test prep has become available.

Editorial: Prep classes ruin testing equality

February 24, 2016

15th Day of Love: Kendall & Chris

February 15, 2016

14 Days of Love: Peyton & Luke

February 14, 2016

14 Days of Love: Mr. & Mrs. Brooks

February 13, 2016

14 Days of Love: Jenna & Luke

February 12, 2016

14 Days of Love: Kara & Austin

February 11, 2016

14 Days of Love: Haylee & Austin

February 10, 2016

14 Days of Love: Hallie & Brett

February 9, 2016

14 Days of Love: Sierra & James

February 8, 2016

14 Days of Love: JoJo & CJ

February 7, 2016

14 Days of Love: Kristen & Grant

February 6, 2016

14 Days of Love: Sydney Pederson & Shane Gentry

February 5, 2016

14 Days of Love: Catherine Hathaway & Hunter Long

February 4, 2016

14 Days of Love: Pierce Goddard & Jacob Oates

February 3, 2016

14 Days of Love: Sonali Mehta & Matthew Norwood

February 2, 2016

14 Days of Love: Kinsey Ray & Dakota Michaels

February 1, 2016
It seems like students and educators have forgotten that high school has purposes besides churning out college-ready students. High school provides students with social skills and problem-solving tools necessary for a career.

Editorial: College pressure can distract students from other benefits of high school

January 8, 2016
Editorial: A toast to the community

Editorial: A toast to the community

November 26, 2015
Some teachers have implemented a new bathroom pass policy in attempt to regulate students time away from class.

Editorial: Limiting bathroom breaks sends wrong message

October 9, 2015
Ignorance is bliss, but not for the ignored

Ignorance is bliss, but not for the ignored

September 22, 2015
Volleyball, cross country teams and football all hit the field this weekend in varsity play.

[Photo] Multiple teams in action this weekend

August 28, 2015

14 Days of Love: Justin Kauffman and Erin McClanahan

February 14, 2015

14 Days of Love: Scott Kelley and Jaden Jostrand / Chris Prudhomme and Kendall Berger

February 13, 2015

14 Days of Love: Austin VanWagoner and Haley Chamberlain

February 11, 2015

14 Days of Love: Ben Carder and Avery Arellano

February 10, 2015

14 Days of Love: Chase Tucker & Emmaline Stockton

February 9, 2015

14 Days of Love: Bryce Branch & Emily Ottinger

February 8, 2015

14 Days of Love: Griffin McCutcheon & Maria Tabakis

February 7, 2015

14 Days of Love: Kallie Killingsworth and Grady Wells

February 6, 2015

14 Days of Love: Cooper Strand & Madison Campbell

February 5, 2015

14 Days of Love: Brandon Provence & Holly Routesky

February 4, 2015

14 Days of Love: Jerad King and Lindsay Haden

February 3, 2015

14 Days of Love: Ashley Fahey and Adam Chovan

February 2, 2015

14 Days of Love: The Day After…

February 15, 2014
14 Days of Love

14 Days of Love

February 15, 2014

14 Days of Love: Jessica Goodrich and Mark Scott

February 14, 2014

14 Days of Love: Rachel Willmann and Alex Helsley

February 13, 2014

14 Days of Love: Tammy and Ray Cooper

February 12, 2014

14 Days of Love: Natalie Frauenheim and Steven Prudhomme

February 11, 2014

14 Days of Love: Jessica Parrott and Sam Wortham

February 10, 2014

14 Days of Love: Morgan Garrett and Jak Barth

February 9, 2014

14 Days of Love: Stephanie Thomson and Connor Cross

February 8, 2014

14 Days of Love: Maggie Compton and Mac Metzler

February 7, 2014

14 Days of Love: Emma LeGare and Noah Mena

February 6, 2014

14 Days of Love: Julia Carder and Grant Jarvis

February 5, 2014

14 Days of Love: Liz Schasel and Michael Grube

February 4, 2014

14 Days of Love: Kassidy Cox and Tim Rekieta

February 3, 2014

14 Days of Love: Alexis Breazeale and Ryan Block

February 2, 2014

14 Days of Love: Emmaline Stockton and Chase Tucker

February 1, 2014
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