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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
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
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
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
Students play soccer during the tailgate event. The event also offered soccer and spikeball. Photo by Dylan Johnson.
Sources of strength brings the school community together with a ‘Be Kind To Your Mind’ tailgate event
November 19, 2024
Students place their phones in the provided holder for the class period. According to the policy, students are not allowed to retrieve their phones until the dismissal bell rings.
Teachers provide insight on new school cell phone policy
November 8, 2024
Matthew Gallant teaches a class full of English students. Gallant has had many different professions including jobs in sales, transportation, juvenile detention, and teaching. This is his first year at County.
Teacher Features
November 7, 2024
NaNoWriMo provides aspiring authors with opportunities
NaNoWriMo provides aspiring authors with opportunities
November 5, 2024
Junior Nalin Thongdygnarath hands out candy for trunk or treaters. Trunk or treaters went from each club's trunk to receive candy and rewards.
“Trunk or Treat” event leaves kids enthused for Halloween
October 31, 2024
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
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
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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A group of senior handprints has already begun to fill a section of the wall. Each hand has its own unique colors and designs.

Seniors leave their final mark on the school

Maggie Sheridan, Co Editor-in-Chief
April 4, 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

Maggie Sheridan, Co Editor-in-Chief
April 1, 2022

Singers perform a showstopping Superbowl halftime show

Maggie Sheridan, Editor-In-Chief
March 4, 2022

Outdoor seating: the senior privilege underclassmen love

Maggie Sheridan, Co Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2022
Inman sits in her office sending various emails and typing away. She works hard to finish the many different tasks she faces throughout the day.

New Assistant Principal Inman is already making an impact

Maggie Sheridan, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2022
Senior Molly Seventko puts her extra snack bag in the snack bin at the end of her lunch block. After C lunch, the bin is nearly full.

New Snack Bins Ensure Leftover Food Doesn’t Go To Waste

Maggie Sheridan, Editor
December 17, 2021
New round tables are folded up to begin cleaning at the end of the day. These tables make it much easier for the custodians to get around and mop as well as clean surfaces.

Cafeteria Table Change Causes Mixed Reaction Amongst Students

Maggie Sheridan, Editor
December 17, 2021
Students work hard on a packet in Jessica Goddard’s Academic World History class.They make the most of the limited space they have to complete their work.

Shrunken Classrooms and no HVAC: new school year faces many challenges

Maggie Sheridan, Co Editor-in-Chief
October 17, 2021
Senior Audrey Luhr gets in position to make a pass at the varsity volleyball game vs. Loudoun Valley HS. Luhr explained that athletes are required to wear their mask at all times, on the court and off the court. Photo by Debbie Senchak.

How Sports Teams Navigate New Changes During the Season

Maggie Sheridan
March 23, 2021

Thermal Scanners Ensure Safety of Students and Staff

Maggie Sheridan
March 23, 2021
Sierra captures love of photography at Brambleton Library

Sierra captures love of photography at Brambleton Library

Maggie Sheridan, Editor
February 27, 2021
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

Maggie Sheridan, Editor-in-chief
February 26, 2021

Students stay fit while staying home

Maggie Sheridan, Editor-in-chief
January 15, 2021
Jenny Allen works on her defense during the home game against Lightridge. This is County’s third game of the season, and the players are slowly getting used to the mask mandate. The girls won this match with a score of 58 to 16.

Aiming for 3 pointers, six feet apart

Maggie Sheridan, Editor-in-chief
January 4, 2021

New mascot creates tension among students

Maggie Sheridan
November 16, 2020
Students express creativity and start on the painting of a spot in front of the athletic entrance. A wide variety of colors pop against the black asphalt. Take a spin through the lot to see more of these works of art. Photo courtesy of Matthew Prince.

Seniors personalize the parking lot

Maggie Sheridan
November 11, 2020

One Acts Create A Roller Coaster of Emotions

Maggie Sheridan, managing editor
May 15, 2020

NEWS BRIEF: RAIDERS RAVE ABOUT NEW RECORDING STUDIO

Maggie Sheridan
January 30, 2020

ARTIST OF THE ISSUE: STUDENT ARTIST EMERGES IN LOCAL COMMUNITY

Maggie Sheridan, staff writer
January 30, 2020

MISSED OPPORTUNITY DISCOURAGES STUDENT CREATIVITY

Maggie Sheridan
November 20, 2019
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