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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
Catherine Hathaway

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor

What was supposed to be a simple technology credit turned into a passion for senior Catherine Hathaway. Now going on her second year as A&E Editor, this girl has a constant stream of coffee running through her veins and music through her ears. Catherine appreciates people with intelligent music taste and classic movie knowledge. Music is her true love. Catherine’s head is filled with random song lyrics and hair dye. Catherine plans on majoring in Communications in college and is excited for her future. This Connecticut native has enjoyed living in Texas for the past six years and has adapted to the continuous culture shock. She loves meeting new people and new dogs. "Music doesn't lie. If there is something to be changed in the world, then it can only happen through music."- Jimi Hendrix

All content by Catherine Hathaway
Puster counselor Bryan Smith publishes childrens books and writes as a hobby.

Counselor, teacher, author

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
May 25, 2016
Senior Catherine Hathaways advice to students is to not grow up too fast.

Column: Don’t be a grown up

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
May 20, 2016
As the reviews stack higher, some students may need a break from exam stress, so check out this stress-relieving playlist.

Ultimate AP exam playlist

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
May 5, 2016
The Red Ledgers Catherine Hathaway makes a prom playlist featuring the classics and the newest hits.

Perfect prom playlist

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
April 14, 2016
In honor of Relay for Life on Friday, April 8, students are encouraged to dress up for the appropriate spirit days.

New Relay committee helps ‘paint the world purple’

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
April 4, 2016
Neighborhood night out

Neighborhood night out

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
April 1, 2016
The cast and crew of Nevermore circles up in costume as part of a pre-show ritual before their District competition.

‘Nevermore’ advances to bi-district

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
March 21, 2016
The Red Ledgers Catherine Hathaway gives advice on what to do over spring break without having to travel.

Spring stay-cation

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
March 10, 2016
AP music theory teacher Christopher Mason has recruited Laurie Schulman of SMU to give a lecture about Beethoven and his legacy.

Professional speaker to lecture community on Beethoven, art

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
February 9, 2016
Panic! at the Disco brought unique music and strong lyrics with their new album, Death of a Bachelor.

Death of a bachelor, resurrection of classic styling

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
January 19, 2016
Coldplay is the half time performance of the 50th Super Bowl, and they have released a new album called A Head Full of Dreams.

Review: A head full of mediocrity

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
December 14, 2015
Ray Goren, a 15-year-old musician, is bringing back the blues in a world dominated by rap and pop.

Goren brings back the blues

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
October 30, 2015
American Authors is an indie rock band out of New York City. They will be performing at Klyde Warren Park on Wednesday, Oct. 28 as part of a free concert series hosted by Southwest Airlines.

American Authors to perform at free concert in Dallas

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
October 27, 2015

[Video] Students rediscover Fight Song lyrics

October 21, 2015
With their early-Taylor-Swift sound, Maddie & Taes new album Start Here is another step in the right direction in paving their path.

Maddie & Tae paving their way

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
October 15, 2015
The band has been playing the fight song for years, but now the choir is also joining in on the song. Pictured above is the varsity choir.

Leopard lyrics

Catherine Hathaway, Staff Reporter
October 6, 2015
Senior Maddie Keosoff sings at local yogurt and coffee shops. She will also be performing at the State Fair on Oct. 4.

Senior to perform at the State Fair

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
October 2, 2015
The Red Ledger will be giving away two tickets to the Pegasus Music Festival on Sept. 26.

Pegasus music festival ticket giveaway

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
September 21, 2015
With its last event themed as a Mavs Takeover on Aug. 29, the Reunion Lawn Party events were an enjoyable way to spend Saturday nights.

Reunion Tower offers sweet summer Saturday nights

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
August 27, 2015
Facing off against Keller High School, rising junior, Bryce Branch and the rest of the Lovejoy Leopards are no longer just a JV hockey team as the school has joined with Plano East to form a varsity squad for the summer season.

Two cats, one team

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
July 8, 2015
Allens Celebration Park is set to host its annual July 4 celebration on June 27.

Annual Allen USA Celebration celebrates its 20th anniversary

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
June 24, 2015
Students who received a one in a class 1 solo or ensemble in the UIL Solo and Ensemble competition will be competing at state this week.

Playing music at state

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
May 27, 2015
AP Art students post with art teacher Jeff Seidel at the annual AP Art Show Saturday in Fairview.

AP Art show draws crowd

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
May 25, 2015
Outside the AAC on Monday night, technology teacher Ray Cooper awaits the start of the Rush concert.

Rush concert has personal meaning to teacher

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
May 20, 2015
Cooper attended the R40 Tour in Dallas on Monday night at the American Airlines Center.

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[Video] The good and bad of prom groups

May 15, 2015

Earth, Wind and Choir

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
May 14, 2015
Summer Sounds Concert Series is organized by the Allen Parks and Recreation Department for its 17th year of bringing music to the community.

Seventeenth annual Summer Sounds concert series

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
May 12, 2015
The weekends rain left pools of water several inches deep on properties around Lucas.

Unusual weather leaves community shocked and soaked

Catherine Hathaway and Jillian Sanders
May 11, 2015
Whether its original programming or a place for old shows to find new life, the internet has become a popular format for original entertainment to find a home.

[Photo] Internet provides new home for original programming

May 4, 2015
Edgefest, the annual music festival, came to Toyota Stadium in Frisco last weekend.

Edgefest music festival rocks Frisco

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
April 27, 2015
The Lovejoy ISD named Paul Heuer the new Leopard director effective the 2015-16 school year at its meeting Wednesday night.

School names new band director

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
April 23, 2015

Sheppard fights to the top

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
April 22, 2015
All new vinyls are sorted alphabetically by the artists name.

An adventure in listening

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
April 17, 2015
Sophomore Sarah Broughton plays the saxophone with the wind symphony.

Band students compete in UIL

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
April 14, 2015
The One Act Play company has set a home performance date for April 10 and 11 at 7 p.m in the auditorium.

Theater department waves goodbye to One Act Play

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
April 10, 2015
Orange Is the New Black star Laverne Cox delivered her speech Aint I a Woman: My Journey to Womanhood Tuesday at UNT as part of The Mary Jo and V. Lane Rawlins Fine Arts Series. ​

Netflix star delivers speech at UNT

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
April 8, 2015
Music duo, Kalin and Myles, bring their fresh faces to the youth, hip pop scene.

Kalin and Myles take hip pop to their tracks

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
March 31, 2015
The company of Waving Goodbye by Jamie Pachino received 4 awards at the UIL district competition, but did not advance to the next level.

‘Waving Goodbye’ cut short

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
March 30, 2015

Hockey team skates to playoffs

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
March 25, 2015
Choir competes in UIL Wednesday and Thursday

Choir competes in UIL Wednesday and Thursday

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
March 25, 2015
A little farther from campus, the Chic-Fil-A on Stacy road may be full of seniors.

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Each school is only give a certain box of space at clinic. All their set pieces must fit into the space.

One Act Play kicks off the season at clinic

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
March 9, 2015
Choir solo and ensemble sings to state

Choir solo and ensemble sings to state

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
February 10, 2015
All speakers, hosts and performers gather on stage for a final thank you to gala guests.

Blake Shelton and Usher share the stage

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
February 9, 2015
All choir students will be competing in the UIL solo and ensemble competition this Saturday with a free recital Thursday, February.

Solo and ensemble recital Thursday

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
February 4, 2015
The initial stages of construction has begun on the expansion of Stacy Road from Greenville Ave. to Country Club Road in Fairview. Work is expected to last two years.

[Photo] Stacy Road expansion set to begin

Hannah Ortega, Lead Reporter
January 23, 2015
In order to reward frequent customers, Starbucks has implemented the Gold Card rewards program giving users discounts and free drinks.

Golden Starbucks rewards

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
January 22, 2015
Courtesy Photo

The Vamps make their U.S. debut

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
January 13, 2015
Michelle Leddon gives you a rundown on 15 movies expected for release in 2015.

[Photo] 15 movies for 2015

Michelle Leddon, Staff Reporter
January 12, 2015
Students wear lazy scarves in anticipation of upcoming winter fashions.

Cooler weather, cooler fashion

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
January 1, 2015
It may be hard to think like a strong, independent woman with so many rape cases going on throughout the world, but it is still very possible to be a independent but also SAFE woman.

Be a strong, independent, safe woman

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
December 31, 2014
The cast list for One Act Play have been set.

One Act cast list announced

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
December 16, 2014
People will soon be able to attend concerts at a new venue in DFW that will be both indoor and outdoor. The new venue will be owned and operated by Live Nation.

Live Nation brings new venue to the music scene

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
December 11, 2014
This quirky album displays Walk the Moons up-and-coming, unique sound making an exciting album for fans.

Talking is Hard leaves listeners speechless

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
December 2, 2014

Swift misses the mark on 1989

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
November 7, 2014
American Authors may have had eccentric lighting and an overall good sound, however they lacked the extra sparkle that would have made their performance incredible.

Honda Civic Tour falls short on Friday night

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
October 20, 2014
alt-Js new album contributes to the bands up and coming in the Indie music world.

This Is All Yours is all that

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
September 23, 2014
Art classes will be installing a new kiln this afternoon.

Art gets new kiln

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editior
September 19, 2014
Setting the stage for headliner Kings of Leon, Young the Giant tries to warm up the crowd on a cold night.

On a chilly night, Kings of Leon simmer but never boil

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
September 13, 2014
Choir is taking two trips this year, one overseas and one an overnight bonding event at Lake Lavon this September.

Choir to take overnight retreat

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
August 28, 2014
Students in Technical theatre 1 prepare for the auditions.

[Photo] Final call for auditions

Caroline, Smith
August 27, 2014
The Monumentour featuring Fall Out Boy makes a stop in Dallas at Gexa Energy Pavilion on August 5.

FOB doesn’t fall short

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
August 9, 2014
The Red Ledgers Catherine Hathaway interviews The Unlikely Candidates.

Artist profile part five: The Unlikely Candidates

Catherine Hathaway
June 20, 2014
The Red Ledgers Catherine Hathaway had an interview with Suburbia music festival performer, Veridia.

Artist spotlight part four: Veridia

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
June 11, 2014
The Red Ledgers Catherine Hathaway had an interview with Suburbia music festival performer, Ume.

Artist spotlight part three: Ume

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
June 4, 2014
The Red Ledgers Catherine Hathaway had an interview with Suburbia music festival performer, SoMo

Artist spotlight part two: SoMo

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
May 28, 2014
Artist spotlight part one: Meg Myers

Artist spotlight part one: Meg Myers

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
May 21, 2014
The Red Ledgers Catherine Hathaway analyzes the trends that the spring season has brought.

Spring fashion trends

Catherine Hathaway, Staff Reporter
May 7, 2014
The Suburbia Music Festival came to Plano last weekend.

Festival rocks suburban Dallas

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
May 6, 2014
Grouplove had a great dance atmosphere with upbeat songs and plenty of crowd surfers.

Edgefest goes indie

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
April 28, 2014
The alternative band, Chvrches has sparked interest with their individual style.

British band disappoints

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
April 25, 2014
The one act play company will be performing The Women of Lockerbie, on Friday, April 18 in the auditorium.

The lights come up on “The Women of Lockerbie”

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
April 18, 2014

One year anniversary of West explosion leaves town in recovery

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
April 17, 2014
Suburbia music festival releases lineup

Suburbia music festival releases lineup

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
April 15, 2014
While places such as Texas Land and Cattle are popular spots from prom dinners, there are various places to dine for cheaper for couples on a budget.

Prom dinner alternatives

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
April 14, 2014
It has become a common happening for people to judge an album by the way the cover looks before actually hearing it.

Don’t judge an album by it’s cover

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
March 27, 2014
The Women of Lockerbie cast and crew advanced to the district competition which will be held on Friday, March 28.

One Act Play advances to district

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
March 26, 2014
Carnegie Mellon University School of drama is a popular conservatory for students pursuing a career in theatre arts.

College vs. conservatory

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
March 3, 2014
The anonymous source of many letters left around campus is now being revealed for the first time on The Red Ledger.

@LovejoyLoveLetters: Revealed

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
February 14, 2014
Enjoy Valentines Day with your significant other and The Red Ledgers Catherine Hathaways 20 songs for couples.

20 songs for couples

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
February 13, 2014
Take pride in being single this Valentines day with The Red Ledgers Catherine Hathaways top 20 songs for singles.

20 songs for singles

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
February 13, 2014
In order to stay in shape maintain flexibility, many students have begun to take yoga at the Allen Yoga Center.

Teens stretch their way into yoga

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
January 21, 2014
Many small musical groups dream of making it big, and now Basic Vacation, with the help of David Kahne, has.

New year, new band

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
January 13, 2014
The music industry in 2013 was booming with many new outstanding albums released.

A year in music

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
December 31, 2013
Even though the weather over Christmas break can be bitterly cold, there are still many things that students can do for fun.

Ten ways to avoid the winter weather

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
December 26, 2013
Lead singer Jared Leto encourages the audience to sing along while the band plays Search and Destroy.

Thirty Seconds to Mars: mission accomplished

Catherine Hathaway, A&E Editor
December 12, 2013
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