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Student artist Jocelyn Ortiz perseveres through roadblocks in her art career
May 26, 2023
Captains Playhouse presents unforgettable performance of “Almost Maine”
March 31, 2023
A Look into Parasociality: Katherine Garvey wins Gold Key Award for Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
March 31, 2023
Alphonso Young during a performance of “Christmas is coming” from the “A Charlie Brown Christmas” soundtrack, with the Eric Byrd Trio. He has been performing with them for over twenty years. Photo courtesy of Alphonso Young.
Local guitar teacher and drummer Alphonso Young on being in a band for twenty years, and performing at the Kennedy Center
March 29, 2023
Senior Sydney Tamsett (left) with her great aunt, Ada Patroni, and mother, Anasofia Monteblanco, at the exhibition of Tamsett’s work “Decay” on display at the Brambleton Library. Tamsett created the six watercolor panels over the course of a few weeks in her Art III class. Photo courtesy of Sydney Tamsett.
Micro gallery displays students’ creative passions
March 29, 2023
End the stigma against blue collar jobs
March 31, 2023
For the sake of our humanity, stop glorifying serial killers
For the sake of our humanity, stop glorifying serial killers
January 20, 2023
Students struggle to complete work in restricted space
December 21, 2022
The Washington Commanders should rename again
December 15, 2022
Get off your phone and exercise
December 13, 2022
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
Moon spends time on vacation at the beach with his daughter before the start of the school year. He enjoys spending some quality time with his family and taking a break from work when necessary.
Over the MOON about teaching: Moon’s passion for business inspires his students
February 26, 2021
Sachi Kataria gets to work on her blog “One of a Kind”, where she writes positive messages to help others.
Time for positivity: Sachi Kataria creates a positivity blog to help others
February 26, 2021
New Security Resource officer Jacob Dryden finds passion in helping students get through their problems
May 26, 2023
looking ahead: important upcoming dates
March 31, 2023
Where Does Our Recycling Go?
Where Does Our Recycling Go?
March 31, 2023
Teachers think phones are hindering students
March 31, 2023
New seedlings experience their first day out in the open, hardening them to the fluctuating temperatures and varied weather conditions before they are planted.
Local Farmer-Florist Pioneers Sustainable Floriculture Movement
March 29, 2023
XFL came back and it’s quite different
March 31, 2023
Shuyler Henderson looks on as the players warm up during practice on March 13. This is Hendersons first year as Boys Tennis Coach. Photo by William Kluttz.
Sports Marketing teacher Schuyler Henderson begins first year as Boys Tennis coach
March 29, 2023
Freshman Sabrine Toumi completes a high jump at the Park View Classic on December 3. Toumi broke the school record in shot put this season. Photo by O’Neal Photography.
Winter track team triumphs by shattering several school records
March 29, 2023
The wrestling team holds up the region flag after winning their second region title in three years on February 11. Left to right: (Back row) Lincoln Kelley, Darrin Sever, Brandon Ahearn, Troy Chung, Octavian Ashford, Andrew Bedrousky. (Second row) Joshua Buchanan, Jayden Pearson, Grace Roberts, Eli Eastlake, Jackson Snyder. (Front row) Justin Lowry, Carson Kelley, Bryson Rios, Drew Eastlake, Alexis Cuatlacuatl, Josiah Smith. Photo by Mike Petrella.
Wrestlers complete another successful season finishing with a state winner and a state runner up
March 29, 2023
Abby Chinn runs up the court to help her teammates play against Briar Woods on November 20, 2022. Ultimately, the Captains lost the game to Briar 14-47. Photo courtesy of Kiko Dudley
Athlete of the issue: Abby Chinn
March 24, 2023
Red Sun Farms, Vertical Greenhouse located in Dublin, VA
Inadequate agricultural education in public schools is affecting the future of American farms
March 31, 2023
Cancel Culture harms humanity’s ability to grow
March 29, 2023
Lessons from Home Depot: some customers need patience like the others
March 29, 2023
Your phone might be ruining your life
March 15, 2023
OWL Podcast: talking history with teacher James Carr
January 28, 2022
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
Liberty Harrison

Liberty Harrison, editor-in-chief

Editor-in-chief Liberty Harrison is a senior at LCHS. This is her third year working on the newspaper staff. She would like to one day be an investigative reporter, working for the Wall Street Journal. Until then she occupies her time studying, learning about true crime psychology, and volunteering with the UNICEF club.

All content by Liberty Harrison
Where Does Our Recycling Go?

Where Does Our Recycling Go?

Liberty Harrison, Editor-in-chief
March 31, 2023
New seedlings experience their first day out in the open, hardening them to the fluctuating temperatures and varied weather conditions before they are planted.

Local Farmer-Florist Pioneers Sustainable Floriculture Movement

Liberty Harrison, Editor-In-Chief
March 29, 2023
The trails of Banshee Reeks crisscross meadows and the forest in the distance. Photo by Liberty Harrison.

How to Hike Leesburg

Liberty Harrison, Editor-In-Chief
March 29, 2023
The Environmental Advisory Commission’s last Keep Leesburg Beautiful initiative, in October of 2022, included stream cleanup. The latest opportunity for community participation is April 22. Organizations, families, clubs, and individuals are all invited to join the cleanup efforts. Photo Credit: TownofLeesburgVA official instagram

Leesburg’s Environmental Advisory Commission brings awareness and activism to town residents

Liberty Harrison, Editor-In-Chief
March 29, 2023
For the sake of our humanity, stop glorifying serial killers

For the sake of our humanity, stop glorifying serial killers

Olivia DeWan and Liberty Harrison
January 20, 2023

School Board fires superintendent

Liberty Harrison, Editor-In-Chief
January 3, 2023
Kat Blackwood (left), Jada Venson (middle), and Maxwell McKnight, work backstage to create the advertisement signs for “Alice in Wonderland”

Alice In Wonderland – Behind the Scenes

Liberty Harrison, Editor-in-chief
December 12, 2022

Why I don’t care the Queen of England Died

Liberty Harrison, Editor-In-Chief
November 22, 2022
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

OWL Podcast: Annie Oakley

Liberty Harrison and Olivia DeWan
June 15, 2022
A student prepares food in the back of the culinary arts classroom. With the lack of vents, the class is forced to open the windows, which violates an LCPS rule. Photo by Liberty Harrison.

[Photo] Lack of space forces school to turn over 100 students from taking food courses

June 13, 2022
Michaela Scott and Charlotte Penberthy sit behind a table outside of the cafeteria, supervising the canned food drive and voter registration signups. Handmade posters are displayed behind them, further advertising the event.

Young Democrats and Young Republicans pair voter outreach with social service

Liberty Harrison, Managing Editor
April 4, 2022

School Board coordinates protest against School Board

Liberty Harrison, Managing Editor
April 1, 2022
Cindy Brady works at the Central Office and recently expanded her job description through numerous substitute teaching jobs at all levels of Loudoun County Public Schools. Photo credit from Cindy Brady’s LinkedIn

Administrators take on substitute jobs due to county shortages

Liberty Harrison and Alexis Shugars
February 22, 2022

Downtown Leesburg reviews, winter edition: Shoes Cup and Cork, The Sunflower Shack, and Muz and Rose

Liberty Harrison, Managing Editor
February 14, 2022

[Video] OWL Podcast: talking history with teacher James Carr

January 28, 2022

The OWL Podcast: Juan Pojo Garcia

Liberty Harrison and Olivia DeWan
January 28, 2022
Olivia Dewan, a junior, poses with her guitar in front of Mocatinas, an ice cream parlor and bakery where she performs during First Fridays.

Leesburg First Friday offers audiences for budding musicians

Liberty Harrison, Managing Editor
November 22, 2021
Junior Mac Mcknight’s spooky pumpkin from a past pumpkin carving contest with his family. Photo courtesy of Mac McKnight.

What are students’ Halloween and Autumn traditions?

Alexis Shugars and Liberty Harrison
November 15, 2021
wall with CDs, records, and other music related paraphernalia take up the back wall of the first floor of Dig.

Chasing food and fun: an afternoon in downtown Leesburg

Liberty Harrison, Managing Editor
November 2, 2021
1. An iced coffee, as well as a coffee recipe unique to King Street Coffee known as the “Butter Together” and a jelly donut from their small bakery are pictured on a set in a small outdoor eating area in the space behind the shop. Photo by Liberty Harrison.

Restaurants of downtown Leesburg surmount challenges posed by COVID-19

Liberty Harrison
May 7, 2021
3. The front entrance to Brambleton Middle School, with coronavirus mitigation procedures posted in the window on the left. Photo by Liberty Harrison.

Coronavirus vaccine provides hope for the community

Liberty Harrison
April 22, 2021
Cheer team perseveres through COVID

Cheer team perseveres through COVID

Liberty Harrison and Olivia DeWan
April 15, 2021

Procedures for vaccinating the community 

Liberty Harrison, managing editor
March 22, 2021
This picture features a bird’s eye view shot of the school included in the 1956 LCHS yearbook. The school’s layout has changed considerably over the years, but features like the distinctive columned front entrance have stood the test of time, much like the schools culture.

Alumnus offers insight into past at County

Liberty Harrison, managing editor
February 4, 2021

Hybrid Guide: how classes will continue as students switch to hybrid learning

Liberty Harrison and Alexis Shugars
January 15, 2021
Chloe Beal, freshman, poses here in her ugly holiday sweater, as part of the virtual SCA December ‘Friday Challenges’. Due to distance learning students now take part in SCA events by sharing pictures of their participation through social media.

SCA’s Friday challenges bring levity during virtual learning

Liberty Harrison
January 6, 2021
This image features an image of the LCPS COVID Case Data webpage, containing information on the two metrics decided to indicate return to 100% distance learning by the Loudoun County school board, as of November 17.

School Board decides Coronavirus metrics for return to online learning, sparks discussion on viability of decided metrics

Liberty Harrison
December 17, 2020
This picture, taken by A. J. Jelonek, former LCHS student, shows the LCHS auditorium’s empty seating. Because of social distancing protocols, in person viewings of plays aren’t possible at this time. The theater department has found a way around this by working to create a recording of a play, viewable online.

Theater department transforms online challenges into unique opportunity

Liberty Harrison, staff writer
November 11, 2020
Google Meet screen

Students intrude on Google Meets, disrupt classes with vulgarities

Liberty Harrison
November 5, 2020
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