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Artist Katherine Garvey, “I’ve always been doing art, my mom is an art teacher, so what else what I be doing?” She says with a laugh, “It feels really good to be here, my art looks much better hung up than in a bag sitting on my floor!” She is in AP Art this year and plans to get her BFA at JMU as well as her teaching license.
Senior art show displays the creativity of the 2024 class
June 6, 2024
Staff Infection performs the classics from Livin’ on a Prayer to Summer of 69. Sweet Child of Mine, however, was D’arcangelis and Ricci’s favorite to perform.
Kicking off the 70th Anniversary Celebrations with food, music, and friends
June 6, 2024
Isabella Villanueva poses with her artwork for the official announcement, which reads, “Isabella’s piece “Trevi Fountain” was selected as the 2024 Principal’s Art Gallery winner. The artwork will be framed and displayed for future generations to enjoy in the main hallway.”
The 2024 Principals Art Gallery Winner: Isabella Villanueva
May 30, 2024
Seniors at County prepare for the annual senior play. Supervised by Fred Hutchinson, this is how seniors in drama strive to end the year strong.
Curtain Call: County theater throughout the ages
May 30, 2024
Senior Sela Campbell poses with her Golden Ticket. Campbell auditioned for American Idol in February.
Shining a light on senior Sela Campbell’s music career
May 30, 2024
Mistreatment of English learning students in our school must stop
Mistreatment of English learning students in our school must stop
June 13, 2024
Our school community looking down on custodians must be addressed
Our school community looking down on custodians must be addressed
May 28, 2024
Where did all the spirit go?
Where did all the spirit go?
May 28, 2024
Infographic by Berek Harrison.
Texas Instrument Calculators Beaten by Competition
March 12, 2024
The TikTokification of the Music Industry
The TikTokification of the Music Industry
March 6, 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
Lynn Krepich stands in front of the first mural painted in her classroom by a previous student in 1995. The mural depicts Sandro Botticelli “The Birth of Venus.”
Beloved Latin Teacher Announces Retirement after 43 Years
June 6, 2024
“To have someone recognize my hard work is greatly appreciated,” school testing coordinator Kimberly Berkey said. Berkey was recognized as an LCPS Spotlighting Hero in Ed.
Staff Highlight of the Issue
June 6, 2024
Community Listening Sessions: Spence Receives Feedback and Addresses Concerns
Community Listening Sessions: Spence Receives Feedback and Addresses Concerns
June 6, 2024
Staff Infection performs the classics from Livin’ on a Prayer to Summer of 69. Sweet Child of Mine, however, was D’arcangelis and Ricci’s favorite to perform.
Kicking off the 70th Anniversary Celebrations with food, music, and friends
June 6, 2024
Cyre Davis poses for the official announcement, which reads, “We are excited to announce that Cyre Davis, LCHS Class of 2024, will serve as our graduation speaker this year. We are so proud of her! We will celebrate the Class of 2024 on June 18th.”
Cyre Davis chosen as graduation speaker
May 30, 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
Team captain Jinu Manalel prepares to serve at a home match. Mandel is on the tennis team alongside Tyler Partlow, Tyler Colavita and Aidan Armistead, who have all contributed to the team’s strong record.
Boys’ tennis causes a racket in the seasonal bracket
June 6, 2024
Senior Jack Beard pitches in a game at Riverside on March 11. Beard has recently committed to Marymount University to play Division III baseball.
Athlete of the Issue
June 6, 2024
Zoey Marinello taking stance mid game during the April 26th game against Millbrook, ending in a win five to three.
Placed at second base: Softball’s Zoey Marinello
June 6, 2024
From left to right: Senior Octavian Ashford, sophomore Justin Lowery, and sophomore Lincoln Kelley display the Loudoun County State Champions banner after earning gold in their respective wrestling categories.
LCHS Varsity Wrestling finishes third at states, three earn gold medals
April 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

The County Chronicle

The County Chronicle
Brianna Martinez

Brianna Martinez, staff writer

Brianna Martinez is in her senior year at County. This is her second year on the newspaper staff and she plans to major in Journalism in college.

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Mistreatment of English learning students in our school must stop

Mistreatment of English learning students in our school must stop

Brianna Martinez, Staff Writer
June 13, 2024
Artist Katherine Garvey, “I’ve always been doing art, my mom is an art teacher, so what else what I be doing?” She says with a laugh, “It feels really good to be here, my art looks much better hung up than in a bag sitting on my floor!” She is in AP Art this year and plans to get her BFA at JMU as well as her teaching license.

Senior art show displays the creativity of the 2024 class

Brianna Martinez, Staff Writer
June 6, 2024
Advice left behind for future Captains

Advice left behind for future Captains

Brianna Martinez, Staff Writer
May 28, 2024
Our school community looking down on custodians must be addressed

Our school community looking down on custodians must be addressed

Brianna Martinez, Staff Writer
May 28, 2024
Guest Speaker Annisa Jaghoori starts off her speech at the third annual LCHS Women’s Summit.

2024 Women’s Summit guest speaker Annisa Jaghoori encourages students to persevere

Brianna Martinez, Staff Writer
April 6, 2024

Books to cozy up with this winter

Brianna Martinez, Staff Writer
January 31, 2024

Fall Sports Scoreboard

Brianna Martinez, staff writer
January 16, 2024
Students on County’s front lawn lined up to spell LCHS in 1956

Anticipation builds for Platinum Jubilee ahead of County’s 70th anniversary

Brianna Martinez, Staff Writer
December 15, 2023
The plaques of the 2023 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees.

The annual Athletic Hall of Fame induction leads us into the school year

Brianna Martinez, Staff Writer
November 5, 2023

New study hall class routines make potential academic changes

Brianna Martinez, Staff Writer
November 5, 2023

Track team excels with diverse strengths

Brianna Martinez, Staff Writer
June 10, 2023
Red Sun Farms, Vertical Greenhouse located in Dublin, VA

Inadequate agricultural education in public schools is affecting the future of American farms

Brianna Martinez, staff writer
March 31, 2023
Keynote speaker Julie Sprinkle addresses all students in attendance about her life experiences in the Judge Advocates General Corps and her background in becoming a feminist. Photo by Brianna Martinez.

2023 LCHS Women’s Summit offers resources for students to pursue different industries

Brianna Martinez, Staff Writer
March 29, 2023
LCHS nurse Shannon Nerantzis reviews student health documents.

Could a new “mystery illness” affecting VA schools come to County?

Brianna Martinez, staff writer
December 19, 2022
Azie sings and plays her keyboard at Dragon Hops Brewing hosting an event in 2019. One of her many solo projects throughout her music career. Photo courtesy of @TerriSings on Facebook

Terri Azie: Aiding students, saving puppies, and fulfilling her love for music

Brianna Martinez, Staff Writer
January 15, 2023

Music students provide electric holiday performances

Brianna Martinez, staff writer
January 3, 2022
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