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

Jarren Day, LJP Staff

All content by Jarren Day
NHS sponsor and CAT teacher Tania Vaughn has taught for 27 years, having taught different types of math, CAT, and Independent Studies. Vaughn works with students to pass the eligibility checks for UIL and also helps with their work to ensure that they will graduate.

Pursuing grace

Lily Bouldin, Staff Writer
May 18, 2021
Health Science teacher Kathryn Barnett watches junior Maci Perkins practice for her CPR certification test. Barnett teaches Principles of Health Science, Pharmacy Tech, and part of the CNA Collin College course.

Passion before certification

Lily Bouldin, Staff Writer
May 13, 2021
While AP exams and finals round the corner, TRL's Lily Bouldin shares her top five study tips for students.

Top exam study tips

Lily Bouldin, Staff Writer
May 6, 2021
"As I enter this new chapter of my life, I can’t help to feel anxious of the unknown. I am starting completely over with new people, in a new city, and alone."

Senior Goodbye: Not ready for change

Lily Bouldin, Staff Writer
May 6, 2021
Sophomores Chloe Schaeffer, Bella Landrum and Amy Morefield, as well as freshman Kelly Littlefield qualified for state in the 4x400 meter relay race. This is the first year this team is going to state.

Fantastic four

Lily Bouldin, Staff Writer
April 30, 2021
Middle school teacher and boys athletic coordinator, Jerry Quinton, composts from his backyard. He uses his compost to grow his own fruits and vegetables.

Fresh creations

Lily Bouldin, Staff Writer
April 22, 2021
Freshman Hunter Hayward holds his Nascar Diecast championship award. Hayward received a sponsorship from PlanBSales for his virtual racing.

Embracing virtual racing

Lily Bouldin, Staff Writer
March 31, 2021
TRL's Lily Bouldin says "I believe that you do not need to be Spanish speaking to listen to this EP because as I have mentioned many times throughout this review, her voice speaks for the passion and power she is trying to express."

Review: Selena Gomez’s ‘Revelacion’ is the change that pop music culture needs

Lily Bouldin, Staff Writer
March 23, 2021
Ramen Hakata is located off of McDermott and Central Expressway. TRL's Lily Bouldin said that this restaurant is "reasonably priced."

Foods from around the world

Lily Bouldin, Staff Writer
March 18, 2021
Chick-Fil-A offers grilled chicken and salads as healthy alternatives. Bouldin's favorite is the Grilled chicken cool wrap.

Healthy take on fast food

Lily Bouldin, Staff Writer
March 5, 2021
In the Monthly Melodies series, TRL covers some of the most notable albums and singles that dropped in the last month that were not covered with their own in-depth review.

Monthly Melodies: February

Lily Bouldin, Staff Writer
February 24, 2021

Focused on deadlines

Lily Bouldin, Staff Writer
February 10, 2021
On The Spots feature community members' perspectives on relevant topics.

On The Spot: Day of love

Lily Bouldin, Staff Writer
February 5, 2021
"I will always understand the importance of family, and how my roots and my christian values implemented through both my mom and dad will never leave me."

Column: Years that shaped me

Lily Bouldin, Staff Writer
January 26, 2021
English II teacher Cynthia Anderson talks about the SEL assignment for the day to her class. Anderson previously taught at Sloan Creek, and she is now the replacement for Ms. Todd.

Leopard Look: Cyndi Anderson

Lily Bouldin, Staff Writer
January 21, 2021
TRL's Lily Bouldin says that the film "was nothing but another blockbuster movie as it follows the typical superhero plot."

Review: ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ represents strength, boldness to young girls

Lily Bouldin, Staff Writer
January 12, 2021
For TRLs Lily Bouldin's holiday desserts review, the Classic Christmas Puppy chow takes 30 minutes to prepare. Bouldin rated it 3 stars.

Taste the holiday cheer

Lily Bouldin, Staff Writer
December 16, 2020
Freshman James Brunson was nominated and attended the Congress of Future Medical Leaders event. Brunson has received recognition certificates from Governor Abbott and Congressman Taylor. 

Preparing for the future

Lily Bouldin, Staff Writer
December 10, 2020
Senior Paige White holds up one of the clothing pieces she has made. White has been thrifting and redesigning clothes for her senior project.

Passion for fashion

Lily Bouldin, Staff Writer
December 7, 2020
Senior Molly Gornell is collecting products for Austin Street Homeless Center. So far, Gornell has collected $1,300.

Senior collects feminine products for homeless shelter

Lily Bouldin, Staff Writer
November 30, 2020
In order to honor the veterans, the student council has put together bags for veterans in the community.

Student council distributes bags to veterans

Lily Bouldin, Staff Writer
November 10, 2020
Outside of being president of student council, Senior Lia Hopkinson is in PALS and runs cross country.

Leopard Look: Lia Hopkinson

Lily Bouldin, Staff Writer
October 27, 2020
Dr. John Hubbard holds his campaign sign. Hubbard is running against Roland Feldman for Seat 6 of Fairview Town Council.

People first

Lily Bouldin, Staff Writer
October 26, 2020
TRL's Lily Bouldin says that the double-whammy toast will "keep you full for hours on end."

Fall flavors

Lily Bouldin and Katie Dolberry
October 15, 2020
Meet the lunch staff

Meet the lunch staff

Lily Bouldin, Staff Writer
October 14, 2020
Fire Chief Ted Stevens, Fire Captain Ethan Carver, and Paramedic Michael Dunnam stand at the front of one of their fire engines inside their station. The three work together for the Lucas Fire Department.

Firefighters of Lucas

Lily Bouldin, Staff Writer
October 2, 2020
Sophomore Amy Morefield and freshmen Sara Morefield and Kaley Littlefield run at practice. The cross country team will compete at the Keller Invitational on Oct. 3.

Cross country attends meet in Round Rock

Lily Bouldin, Staff Writer
September 28, 2020
"To all my fellow students, I hope you realize that you are not a time or a score. I hope you realize that we all relate on a similar level, and in order to keep your head free of negativity, you must consider what things really define you."

Column: Cut yourself some slack

Lily Bouldin, Staff Writer
September 23, 2020
Kunal Kapur is giving back to the community by creating a children's safe room for his Eagle Scout and senior project. Kapur has a goal of making the children at the Wylie police station feel a better sense of comfort.

Senior decorates safe room for children

Lily Bouldin, Staff Writer
September 17, 2020
TRL's Lily Bouldin tested positive for COVID-19 on July 9. Bouldin said " I will forever remember the time I caught the deadly virus that is taking over the world."

Column: Dreadful dates

Lily Bouldin, Staff Writer
September 2, 2020
"What changed everything was the fact that I kept showing up. Everyday of the week, I was there."

Column: What changed my soul

Lily Bouldin, Guest Columnist
April 28, 2020
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