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Women and gender studies: end of the year review

Alexis Shugars, Staff Writer June 9, 2023

As the school year begins to wrap up, so do the classes at LCHS; one of which being Women’s Studies. This year was the first time the class has been conducted, despite other high schools within Loudoun...

Kat Blackwood to give commencement speech at 2023 graduation

Alexis Shugars, Staff Writer May 29, 2023

June 9, a day that our senior class has been awaiting for their last four years, a day that celebrates all their accomplishments and academic merit. Following recent LCHS tradition, one graduating...

Kathy Garrison retires from LCHS after 20 years as Main Secretary

Alexis Shugars, Staff Writer May 29, 2023

Any student who has ever interacted with the main office in the past 20 years will probably recognize Kathy Garrison's tell-tale smile. Many faculty agree that Garrison is part of the glue that holds...

Captains Playhouse presents unforgettable performance of “Almost Maine”

Alexis Shugars and Jevonte Herron March 31, 2023

Loudoun County’s drama department put on an outstanding performance of “Almost Maine” on February 16-18. This Valentine's Day themed production tells the story of nine different couples within the...

Improvasaurus performs Valentine’s Day themed show using audience suggestions

Alexis Shugars, Staff Writer February 26, 2023

Are theater shows not quite your thing? I guarantee that the Loudoun County Improv Team will exceed expectations with their hilariously unscripted show. The crew, cleverly named “Improvasaurus,”...

Luke Roberts wins king of the rock for the second time on December 21. Roberts then helps LCHS win.

Athlete of the issue: Luke Roberts

Alexis Shugars, staff writer February 21, 2023

He started wrestling ten years ago, when he was eight years old. Currently, senior Luke Roberts competes on the varsity wrestling team.   Roberts works out as much as he can, proving that dedication...

Principal Michelle Luttrell assists now-retired science teacher, Felicity Francis, as she adds her handprint to the top of the new “It Takes a Village” handprint wall. Francis became the first person to have the opportunity to add their handprint to the influential wall as of June 2022. Photo Courtesy of Michelle Luttrell.

“It Takes a Village”

Liberty Harrison and Alexis Shugars November 21, 2022

The iconic senior handprints that line the walls throughout our historic school have become a tradition that each class looks forward to as they get closer to graduation. Now, teachers also have the chance...

(Left to right) Onyx Cummings, Phylo Schaefer, B. Lee, Charlie Warnen, Elliot Nguyen, and Kade Vasquez pose for a group photo at the 2022 Pride Prom.

Pride Prom provides students a safe space

Alexis Shugars, Staff Writer June 7, 2022

On May 15, Loudoun County High School organized its very own ‘Pride Prom', an event designed for LGBTQIA+ students, home to both our own school as well as other schools in the county, who may not feel...

Wellness Wednesday

Alexis Shugars, Staff Writer June 7, 2022

On March 16, 2022, students of Loudoun County High School participated in an activity of their choice in an attempt to start off the school day stress free. Students were able to choose from a variety...

Students voice their opinions on recent Wellness Wednesday

Alexis Shugars, Staff Writer April 20, 2022

Typically, Loudoun County High School schedules one Wellness Wednesday for each quarter of the school year, but this year this schedule has not gone to the original plan. The first Wellness Wednesday...

Senior Mallory Little presents her workshop on “How to find your artistic passion” to a group of eager listeners. Photo Courtesy of Matthew Prince.

Loudoun County High School first annual Women’s Summit: Student leaders host workshops to present exciting topics.

Alexis Shugars, Staff Writer April 14, 2022

On March 21, 2022, Loudoun County High School hosted its first annual Women’s Summit. During this assembly, a handful of students had the opportunity to present a workshop on a topic they found interesting...

A rally attendee holds up a sign stating that she is fighting for the school board to “stand up for our children, our state, and our country,” along with an American flag. Photo by Alexis Shugars.

Loudoun County is a lightning rod for crazy

Alexis Shugars, Staff Writer April 4, 2022

As a crowd of people rush into the Loudoun County Public Schools Administrative Offices parking lot, they eagerly wait to listen to the leaders of the rally passionately speak their opinions about the...

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