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Freshmen Lili Robles discusses plans and objectives for an upcoming play with other managers and leaders.
Artist of the Issue: Lili Robles
October 28, 2024
Review: David Gilmour’s “Luck and Strange” album is surprisingly enjoyable
Review: David Gilmour’s “Luck and Strange” album is surprisingly enjoyable
October 28, 2024
Richard Mintz poses with the Maestro Boomerang guitar wah-wah pedal. It is one of many pedals Mintz designed that defined the sound of music in the 1970s, to this day.
Guitar effects pioneer Richard Mintz reflects on his career working with bands like Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix, and The Who
October 28, 2024
Community book club connects generations
Community book club connects generations
October 28, 2024
The Captains Playhouse gathers on stage for the final act of Cinderella. The students at Loudoun County put together Rogers and Hammerstein's version of Cinderella as their spring play on the final weekend of April. From left to right: Senior Kevin Jennings, Senior Anthony Velasquez, Junior Sam Takemoto, Freshman Emma Barts, Freshman Justin Goodhart, Senior Alex Mckay, Sophomore Colin Diem, Junior Frey Williams, Senior Katlyn Guevara, Sophomore Nora Lee, Freshman Grace Allred, Sophomore Grey Payne, Sophomore Rae Creppon and Freshman Emma Nicholson.
Cinderella: Captains Playhouse delivers a captivating performance
June 28, 2024
Current school schedule hinders student mental success
Current school schedule hinders student mental success
February 11, 2025
The two party system does not represent the people
The two party system does not represent the people
February 11, 2025
Media outlets should not have a political stance
Media outlets should not have a political stance
October 28, 2024
Grande's second studio album, "My Everything," along with being nominated for "Best Pop Vocal Album," is a four times platinum record.
Looking back at Ariana Grande’s “My Everything,” ten years later
October 28, 2024
Study hall structures prevent academic success
Study hall structures prevent academic success
October 18, 2024
Spring Crossword
April 1, 2024
Issue 2 Crossword
Issue 2 Crossword
February 6, 2024
Armes continues being involved in sports in his kids’ little league teams. Armes continues being involved in sports in his kids’ little league teams. Picture courtesy of Matthew Armes.
Flashback
March 31, 2023
Sidebar: How you can help the earth
March 31, 2023
Sidebar: Eras of Drama
March 31, 2023
Looking back at the history of the school newspaper 70 years in
Looking back at the history of the school newspaper 70 years in
February 11, 2025
The school track with rough and crumbling edges. It is planned to be resurfaced in 2028.
Lewis: ‘We’re not going to tear this building down’
February 11, 2025
Loudoun County election results showcase national trends
Loudoun County election results showcase national trends
February 11, 2025
A snowman created by local residents decorates the front lawn of the snow-covered building on Wednesday, January 8, the third day the county had off. A storm coming through on the last day of winter break extended the break by adding four consecutive snow days.
Four straight snow days extend break for students and staff
February 11, 2025
Senior Andrew Wilson poses in front of one of the courses cadets will have to traverse in orienteering competitions. Wilson is one of several leaders on the NJROTC orienteering team.
NJROTC orienteering places first in state tournament
February 11, 2025
Zoe Ward shoots a basketball during a varsity girls basketball game against Loudoun Valley on December 15, 2023. 18-51 Loudoun Valley. 12/15/23.
‘I want to be the best for my team.’
February 11, 2025
Carter Scruggs on the sideline getting ready to go in the game during the Riverside game on October 4th, 2024.
Athlete of the Issue
November 18, 2024
Macy's Day Parade
Macy’s Day Parade
November 5, 2024
Margot O’Brien running the 4x8 relay at the state competition. O’Brien, along with the 4x8 girls team, achieved a time of 9:54 at states.
County track exceeds expectations this season
June 28, 2024
Junior Natalie Schoch, senior Emma Pearson, sophomore Rebeca Manson, and sophomore Kate dePrado row during a crew practice as sophomore Abrielle Giamporcaro serves as coxswain. The crew team has been kept off the water for much of the season due to weather, but has still become a very cohesive group and made much progress.
Crew coaches foster mental strength and teamwork despite “challenging” season
June 6, 2024
Bonnie White Keyes (then Bonnie White) poses for her 10th grade photo, which appears in the 1960 edition of the Lord Loudoun yearbook.
Perspectives: interview with Bonnie White Keyes (1958-1960)
May 27, 2024
Andrea Rakowski’s photo in the 1996 Lord Loudoun yearbook.
Perspectives: Andrea Rakowski, Class of 1996
May 14, 2024
The Harmful Stereotypes in new Netflix series Griselda Blanco
April 6, 2024
SAT vs ACT
SAT vs ACT
February 6, 2024
Read a newspaper
June 5, 2023
HOMECOMING 2021: “Students Make Their Mark On The World”
November 15, 2021
Homecoming Spirit Week Fun and Fashion
November 2, 2021
The 1955 football team pictured in the LCHS yearbook. Photo courtesy of Tonya Dagstani.
Looking Back: Old yearbooks provide a window to the past
February 5, 2021
Mckenna Giannos competes in the high jump as a junior during the spring track season 2019. Photo courtesy of John Klimavicz. Senior track athlete Mckenna Giannos: “Practice has definitely been different, our workouts have been changed to accommodate that COVID guidelines, which has definitely made it harder to get back into the swing of things, but being able to see and practice with my teammates again makes it all worth it.”
Practicing Through COVID
January 5, 2021
Junior Isabella Mitchum on a hike in Montana with her sibling. “Over quarantine I visited Montana with my family when they came home from college,” said Mitchum. “It was really great to get out of NOVA for a little.”
Photo feature: Students social distancing edition
January 4, 2021
School pool opens back up
March 31, 2023
Newly elected president dissolves student council and declares national emergency
March 28, 2023
World peace, at last: asynchronous Mondays return, the world celebrates.
April 1, 2022
Senior Taylor McCully enjoys a bowl of Captain Crunch cereal before school while showing her support for our new mascot. It has become her favorite cereal brand.
Captain Crunch announced to be new captain of LCHS
April 1, 2022
LCPS headlines The Washington Post yet again
LCPS headlines The Washington Post yet again
April 1, 2022
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Upperclassmen skip the dance, head elsewhere for pictures

Taylor Helfer, Managing Editor
May 30, 2024
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Seniors Erin Fensterwald (left), Jack Martin (middle), Samantha Novak (right) pose together in front of the Lincoln Memorial. Like many other of their friends, they did not attend the dance, but wanted to commemorate the night by hanging out and taking pictures together. Photo courtesy of Sophia Casciano.

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Taylor Helfer, editor-in-chief
Taylor Helfer is a junior and this is her third year on The County Chronicle. In particular, she likes writing opinion pieces and feature pieces. Outside of newspaper, Taylor enjoys coaching volleyball, listening to Sabrina Carpenter, and managing her food blog (@grubswithtay) and her 'everything blog' (@blurbswithtay) on Instagram.
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