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
Maya Perkins

Maya Perkins, TRL Graphics Editor

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"The only way to find something integral to your identity is to be bold and unafraid of the unknown. You have to be willing to fail, and you have to be willing to work hard."

Senior goodbye: Finding fulfillment

Sophie Starnes, Section Editor
May 23, 2018
Election Results Title Card

[Photo] Class council election results announced

May 11, 2018
Superhero showdown

Superhero showdown

Anna Stockton and Sophie Starnes
April 25, 2018
TRL's Katie Bardwell shares her top songs to listen to with spring on the rise.

[Photo] Playlist: Springing into song

April 16, 2018
This year's prom playlist made by the TRL's Joe Vastano and Falyn Brothers to play throughout the day of prom for every activity.

[Photo] Pumpin' prom playlist

April 13, 2018
The theatre program will perform its final showing of its One Act show tonight at 7:30 p.m.

[Photo] One-act play to end season with last performance

April 4, 2018
ask an adult

[Photo] Ask an adult

March 27, 2018
The best places to study around town are ranked based on their noise level, wifi speed and overall environment.

[Photo] Standout study spots

March 19, 2018
Joe Cross gives his take on what films will snag a coveted Oscar.

[Photo] Academy anatomy

March 2, 2018
One Act Play cast and crew are eagerly rehearsing for their first competition on March 7.

[Photo] One-act play to prepare for district contest

February 28, 2018
The primary election for Democratic and Republican candidates will occur on March 6.

[Photo] Race for District 3

February 21, 2018
Junior Carson McFadden guards a teammate while trying to pass to senior Ireland Miller.

[Photo] Girls basketball to host McKinney North

January 18, 2019
The Our Living Planet club will meet before school on Wednesday, Feb. 21 in D119.

[Photo] Our Living Planet seeks to expand student perspectives

February 12, 2018
TRL's Nicole Genrich offers advice on winning over the Valentine of your dreams.

[Photo] Column: Tips to win over that special Valentine

February 9, 2018
These new apps will be beneficial to the lives of Iphone users in 2018.

The eighth graders will participate in a variety of activities to become acclimated with the high school.

[Photo] Freshmen for a day

January 25, 2018
Katie Bardwell provides a winter playlist of 24 songs to listen to over the break.

[Photo] Playlist: Winter solstice songs

December 19, 2017
Registration for the cheer team's second annual Shop and Drop will be 30 dollars for the first child and 20 dollars for each additional child.

[Photo] Cheer to hold annual Shop and Drop

December 7, 2017
The presentation will feature multiple tips for students surrounded around reducing stress.

[Photo] Student Council to host stress presentation

December 6, 2017
Local hot chocolate sellers are ranked around town based upon their overall flavor, texture, and price.

[Photo] Food Feud: A doughnut dilemma

Jackson Willard, Staff Writer
December 1, 2017
These insightful tips are sure to make a concert an enjoyable experience one.

[Photo] Enriching the concert experience

November 27, 2017
Seniors Bradley Davis, James Ayer, and Jonah Barton are hosting the running event for their senior project.

[Photo] Students to host second annual Running Over Depression

November 9, 2017
TRL's Nnenna Nchege provides inspiration for fall break activities.

[Photo] 30 things to do over fall break

October 5, 2017
Local Burger establishments are ranked based off of their taste, price and overall aesthetic.

[Photo] Food Feud: A burger bash

October 19, 2017
The Lovejoy Running Club will be open to all ages.

[Photo] New running club to meet Tuesday

September 11, 2017
TRL's Sophie Starnes speaks on being connected to her Native American roots.

Column: Being native

Sophie Starnes, Staff Reporter
April 25, 2017
There are multiple proposed changes for the 2017-2018 school calendar which will be be presented to the board this month.

[Photo] Voting to begin on new academic calendar

Madeline Sanders, Staff Reporter
March 10, 2017
Student Poem: 'In a web of my own making'

Student Poem: ‘In a web of my own making’

Sophie Starnes, Staff Reporter
February 8, 2017
By the numbers: Wylie East at Lovejoy

By the numbers: Wylie East at Lovejoy

Sophie Starnes, Staff Reporter
October 14, 2016
Mr. Lovejoy: Meet the contestants

Mr. Lovejoy: Meet the contestants

Will Anderson, Sophie Starnes, Matthew Cinquepalmi, and Parker Nolan
September 22, 2016
Maximizing study time

Maximizing study time

Sophie Starnes, Staff Reporter
May 24, 2016
Infographic: Everything you need to know about prom

Infographic: Everything you need to know about prom

Sophie Starnes, Staff Reporter
April 13, 2016
Get fit tips

Get fit tips

Sophie Starnes, Multimedia Reporter
May 12, 2015
Zodiac signs have been around for hundreds of years, but there is more to astrology than telescopes and ancient symbols.

The truth of the stars

Sophie Starnes, Multimedia Reporter
May 8, 2015
The Sadie Hawkins dance takes the typical high school dance experience and turns it around and urges girls to take the first step and ask the guys. The school is hosting their own Sadie Hawkins dance Saturday Feb. 28 starting at 8 p.m.

[Photo] Role reversal for winter dance

Hallie Fischer, Editor-in-chief
February 20, 2015
The Allen Event Center is set to host a community blood drive on Saturday from 10a.m. until 2 a.m. to benefit local providers.

[Photo] Allen to host community blood drive

Vivien Zhou, Staff Reporter
January 27, 2015
While some little boys play sports, others petition for Pluto.

No, Pluto is not a planet (yet)

Sophie Starnes, Staff Reporter
November 12, 2014
The Joe Farmer Recreation Center is one of the many parks and recreation buildings in the Allen community.

Allen Parks and Recreation wins award

Sophie Starnes, Staff Reporter
November 2, 2014
After several days of the HOCO Games and tributes trying their best to stay in the game, things will come to a conclusion Thursday at the Homecoming Activities Day.

Homecoming Activities Day schedule

Sophie Starnes, Staff Reporter
October 2, 2014
Fishing club hopes to lure members

Fishing club hopes to lure members

Sophie Starnes, Staff Reporter
September 29, 2014
The National Honor Society meeting dates have been set for this semester. Meeting will always be held before and after school in the lecture hall.

Meeting dates set for NHS

Sophie Starnes, Staff Reporter
September 3, 2014

Stay organized via a bullet journal

Sophie Starnes, Staff Reporter
January 2, 2014
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