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

Julia Vastano

Julia Vastano, Editor-in-chief

In 7th grade Julia signed up for newspaper class on a total whim. To this day she isn’t exactly sure what landed her in Mrs. Sanders 7th period newspaper class. She kind of just went with the flow (which is actually very peculiar for Julia because she usually plans everything at least 3 years in advance) Now she is one of the Editor-In-Chiefs of The Red Ledger so that happened and it’s cool and she likes the gig.

Extra Curriculars are a huge part of Julia’s life. So much so she refuses to list them out here for fear of becoming explicitly boring. Her hobbies include dancing, tripping, falling, flailing and anything of that general nature. She wants to major in history or political science and go to law school eventually. Her fantasy career would be a paleontologist because dinosaurs are awesome, but she is more realistically looking into being a lawyer (which yes, she does find to be equally exciting.)

Other than all of that, Julia is so super duper excited for the 2015-2016 Red Ledger staff. She is very confident that this year the online news source will kick some booty at something and be really informative. She is even more pumped to work along side the old married couple (also known as the other two amazing Editor-In-Chiefs of The Red Ledger) Jillian and Hallie.

 

All content by Julia Vastano
Ambassador Ross speaking Tuesday night at the Crescent Hotel.

JWAC meets former Ambassador to Israel

Julia Vastano, Editor-in-chief
February 19, 2016
On February 12, fourth period teachers will be showing a video by Mike Smith about not judging others. Read as editor-in-chief Julia Vastano shares a story of how judgment has affected her.

Column: Case against judgment

Julia Vastano, Editor-in-chief
February 12, 2016
Senior Julia Vastanos weekly academic planner.

Column: Mastering the ‘game’

Julia Vastano, Editor-in-chief
January 13, 2016
Police officers turn arriving parents and students away from Edward Roybal High School in Los Angeles. All schools in the vast Los Angeles Unified School District, were ordered closed Tuesday due to an terrorism threat .

Column: Fighting fear

Julia Vastano, Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2015
Readers choice awards

Reader’s choice awards

Julia Vastano, Editor-in-Chief
December 3, 2015
Sarah Langs signs with TCU.

Athletes take next step

Julia Vastano, Editor-in-Chief
November 11, 2015
Annual homecoming festivities kick off Thursday with Mr. Lovejoy and powderpuff. The homecoming pep rally will be held Friday morning.

Homecoming activities day schedule set

Julia Vastano, Editor-In-Chief
September 23, 2015
The AP United States History summer assignment, featured above, includes some reading, analysis and writing.

[Photo] A summer of preparation

Andie Hughes, Contributing Writer
June 14, 2015
Pete Delkus giving now eighth grader Joe Vastano a tour of the WFAA facilities in 2012.

The weather according to Delkus

Julia Vastano, Editor-in-chief
May 25, 2015
An alternative education

An alternative education

Julia Vastano, Editor-In-Chief
April 14, 2015
Working on a computer,  Owen Higgins spends some time in his dads room (Brian Higgins). Just 7-years-old, Owen is comfortable using both computers and iPads, but Pierce Goddard wonders  if kids are being rushed to grow up.

[Photo] Never grow up

Pierce Goddard, Staff Reporter
March 9, 2015
During the dance a wide range of country music was played.

Swing’n at Sadies

Julia Vastano, Editor-In-Chief
March 8, 2015
Lovejoy fishing club members freshmen Daniel Helsley and Ethan LeGare and 8th grader Sam Harrison went fishing despite freezing temperatures.

Capturing the ice day

Julia Vastano, Editor-In-Chief
February 23, 2015
Due to potential ice and snow, school has been cancelled for Monday, February 23.

A flurry of tweets

Julia Vastano, Editor-In-Chief
February 22, 2015
Brian Williams, NBC Nightly News anchorman who has been suspended for six months with no pay for fabrication of stories.

Journalists make mistakes too

Julia Vastano, Editor-in-chief
February 11, 2015
With crowding in the cafeteria reaching its peak and several options close to campus, there is a push  for off-campus lunch.

Give off campus lunch a chance

Julia Vastano, Editor-in-chief
January 15, 2015
The earthquakes that struck in Irving Tuesday, Jan. 7 were felt for miles around including the CPS building near downtown Dallas.

Earthquakes shake North Texas

Julia Vastano, Editor-in-chief
January 7, 2015
My Jewholic-Christmauannuakh

My Jewholic-Christmauannuakh

Julia Vastano, Editor-in-chief
December 16, 2014

The First Amendment in action

Julia Vastano, Editor-in-chief
November 7, 2014
Teacher Ray Coop dressed in 1970s gear for last years Decades Day.

Homecoming spirit day themes

Julia Vastano, Editor-in-chief
September 28, 2014
Voting for Homecoming Court nominees is over, with winners to be announced at the Oct. 3 pep rally.

Homecoming court nominees announced

Julia Vastano, Editor-In-Chief
September 24, 2014
The benefit of flipping the classroom

The benefit of flipping the classroom

Julia Vastano, Editor-in-Chief
September 23, 2014

Summer plans: edition two

Julia Vastano, Editor-In-Chief
July 28, 2014
Along with a new softball coach, three other coaches have recently been hired.

In with the new: coaches hired

Julia Vastano, Editor-In-Chief
June 5, 2014
Why you should live life like Leah Jenner

Why you should live life like Leah Jenner

Julia Vastano, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
May 16, 2014
The Text Mex chain, Cafe Del Rio, comes to Allen, Texas.

New restaurant falls short on flavor

Julia Vastano, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
May 16, 2014
Spell check ruined me

Spell check ruined me

Julia Vastano, Assistant Editor-In-Chief
May 9, 2014
The clock is kicking down

The clock is kicking down

Julia Vastano, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
April 25, 2014
Shading the summertime shine

Shading the summertime shine

Julia Vastano, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
April 11, 2014
Many students who are under a great amount of pressure academically have started taking stimulants in order to help them focus and stay awake.

Studying with stimulants

Julia Vastano, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
April 2, 2014
Plastic bags will now cost a nickel for those that would like them in Dallas.

Plastic bag policy changed in Dallas

Julia Vastano, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
March 28, 2014
How I taught my grandparents to use an iPhone

How I taught my grandparents to use an iPhone

Julia Vastano, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
March 28, 2014

School is out, but TheRedLedger is still here

Julia Vastano, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
March 16, 2014
An open letter to John Green

An open letter to John Green

Julia Vastano, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
March 14, 2014
My rules for life

My rules for life

Julia Vastano, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2014
Trendy health diets that are gross

Trendy health diets that are gross

Julia Vastano, Assistant Editor-in-Cheif
March 7, 2014
Teacher Jasen Eairheart accepts his an award from the students that chose him to represent their experience at Lovejoy.

Girl’s varsity soccer recognizes teachers

Julia Vastano, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
March 5, 2014
Two-time Grammy winner Lorde (Ella Marija Lani Yelich-OConnor) performing last night, March 4, at the South Side Ballroom in Dallas.

Lorde beyond her years

Julia Vastano, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
March 5, 2014
Kids say the darndest things

Kids say the darndest things

Julia Vastano, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2014
Fact not fiction

Fact not fiction

Julia Vastano, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
February 21, 2014
Why Valentines Day is awesome for single people

Why Valentine’s Day is awesome for single people

Julia Vastano, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2014
Barbie setting the bar

Barbie setting the bar

Julia Vastano, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2014
Thought bubble: America loves dumb stuff

Thought bubble: America loves dumb stuff

Julia Vastano, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
January 28, 2014
Thought bubble: fried foods

Thought bubble: fried foods

Julia Vastano, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
January 23, 2014
North Texas is experiencing its coldest weather in years due to something called a polar vortex. The image above explains what this means.

Polar vortex chills the state

Julia Vastano, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
January 7, 2014
Volunteers stand outside in the cold temperatures ringing a handheld bell encouraging people to donate to the Red Kettle for Salvation Army.

Red Kettle takes holiday donations

Julia Vastano, Assistant Editor
December 24, 2013
Thought Bubble: The awful gift

Thought Bubble: The awful gift

Julia Vastano, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
December 24, 2013
Students have a short window to change their schedule in the new semester. Schedule change forms are available in the counselors office.

[Photo] New semester, new schedule

Tory Heruska, Staff Reporter
January 5, 2015
Power outages arent fun

Power outages aren’t fun

Julia Vastano, Assistant Editor
December 10, 2013

Motivational shout out from the NFL

Julia Vastano, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
November 22, 2013
Thought Bubble: Midnight movie premieres

Thought Bubble: Midnight movie premieres

Julia Vastano, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
November 21, 2013
Thought Bubble: Pinterest addiction

Thought Bubble: Pinterest addiction

Julia Vastano, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
November 20, 2013
Blow-off days create lazy ways

Blow-off days create lazy ways

Julia Vastano, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
November 18, 2013
People in the community can drop of old or unused electronics to the e-Waste collection in the front parking lot.

PTA holds e-Waste collection

Julia Vastano, Assistant Editor
November 13, 2013
Thought Bubble: Bad day go away

Thought Bubble: Bad day go away

Julia Vastano, Assistant Editor
November 13, 2013
The beat of the hallway

The beat of the hallway

Julia Vastano, Assistant Editor
November 11, 2013
Thought Bubble: Virtue

Thought Bubble: Virtue

Julia Vastano, Assistant Editor
November 6, 2013
Although the Lovejoy ISD Bond Election fared well in early voting, it was ultimately rejected by a vote of 1,822 to 1,801.

Facts about the bond package

Julia Vastano, Assistant Editor-in-chief
October 22, 2013
Lorde released her new album, Pure Heroine, on September 27.

Pure Heroine debuts

Julia Vastano, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
October 4, 2013
Pinterest prevents productivity

Pinterest prevents productivity

Julia Vastano, Assistant Editor-in-chief
September 25, 2013
The 2012-2013 mock trial team after competition.

Mock trial comes back from recess

Julia Vastano, Assistant Editor-in-Cheif
September 20, 2013
After a year of doing research at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, chemistry teacher Jason Taylor is back in the classroom.

Popular teacher returns

Julia Vastano, Assistant Editor
September 12, 2013
Fish are friends not food

Fish are friends not food

Julia Vastano, Assistant Editor
August 27, 2013
Freshmen Stu and Tess Mair surfing in Australia over Winter Break 2012.

Twins travel the world

Julia Vastano, Staff Reporter
August 6, 2013
Many girls picture the high school experience to be like the movie Mean Girls.

Just like the movies

Julia Vastano, Staff Reporter
June 3, 2013
From SMU to UCLA, seniors will be announcing where they will be attending college as part of Senior Signing Day.

Senior signing day

Julia Vastano, Staff Reporter
May 23, 2013
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