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Teacher music policy reveals that Virginia arbitrarily removes students’ ability to learn

Berek Harrison, Editor-in-chief April 4, 2025

It isn’t uncommon for school to be boring or monotonous. Regardless of how important the information is, when almost 90% (89.6%) of polled LCHS teachers assign independent work, the lack of interaction...

Kyla Jenkins poses next to her photography display during a reception during 4th block on March 20. Jenkins described her process for creating the artwork, which was inspired by her work planning for her Photography II class.

Art teacher Kyla Jenkins Showcases Photography in Leesburg Art Show, honored at County

Sofia Crespin, Staff writer April 3, 2025

Art teacher Kyla Jenkins recently had a solo art show that ran December through February at the Leesburg town hall. She has also entered five pieces in the Chelsea International Photography competition....

The New Grab and Go cart offers some available breakfast and snack options for students entering the athletic wing in the morning.

New Grab and Go cart provides students quick breakfast and snack options

Aspen DeWan, Business manager April 3, 2025

Are you ever feeling hungry throughout the day and regret not bringing anything to snack on? Do you ever wish that you had something to quickly grab for breakfast or share with your friends? The new Grab...

Toland’s comment on Instagram about the "Dune: Part Two" movie. Photo courtesy of Adam Toland.

Adam Toland’s Instagram comment about Dune becomes famous

Alexa Sterner, Staff writer April 3, 2025

Senior Adam Toland has been reviewing movies since 2022, but he never expected that hobby to lead to his name being mentioned at the Oscars. While scrolling on Instagram, Toland came across a Letterboxd...

HVAC Replacements: what to expect

Sofia Crespin, Staff writer April 3, 2025

We spoke with Principal Michelle Luttrell and Assistant Principal Lacey Kimbrough about the upcoming HVAC replacement and how it will impact you. Q: What is happening? The start of a major HVAC system...

Teachers provide insight on new school cell phone policy

October 28, 2024

As of the 2024-2025 school year, the School Board has begun implementing a policy prohibiting high school students from using cell phones during class, and limits use to during lunch and between classes....

Food trends over the years

Vivian Lun, staff writer May 28, 2024

Did you know our beloved fast food chains like McDonald’s, Dunkin Donuts, and Burger King, only became popular in the 50’s? Turns out, fast food is just one of many food trends that popped up over...

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)

Dylan Keyes, staff writer May 27, 2024

For the school's 70th anniversary, Dylan Keyes interviewed his grandmother Bonnie White Keyes, who was a student at our school from 1958 through 1960 but later transferred to and graduated from Loudoun...

Thank you, and please support our 2023-24 sponsors!

May 16, 2024

As we get ready to publish our June issue (the special 70th anniversary edition), we at The County Chronicle are so very grateful for the support of this year's sponsors, whose purchase of advertisements...

70th anniversary: LCHS plays performed 1982-2020

John Wells, guest writer May 15, 2024

The following list was provided to us by retired drama teacher John Wells, who kept track of the plays students performed under his direction here at Loudoun County High School    1982-83  Barefoot...

Andrea Rakowski’s photo in the 1996 Lord Loudoun yearbook.

Perspectives: Andrea Rakowski, Class of 1996

Sophia Casciano, staff writer May 14, 2024

For County's 70th anniversary, Sophia Casciano interviewed her aunt, who attended the school in the 1990s. Here, Sophia shares her aunt's story.  Andrea Rakowski attended County from 1992–1996,...

Senior Emma Pearson reacts as she opens her first college acceptance letter. Pearson has now committed to attend American University, with plans to major in business and entertainment. Photo by Kat Pearson.

Seniors devote months’ of work to college applications

Evelyn Kuzminski, Editor-in-chief February 12, 2024

Time-consuming. Stressful. Tedious. These are words seniors have used to describe their college application process. “It’s just a lot of work,” senior Jack Martin said. “It’s a lot of...

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