The County Chronicle

The online newspaper for Loudoun County High School
Senior Audrey Stroupe’s award winning piece, “Smarter Than You Look,” was awarded the highest and most difficult level of recognition: the Gold Key. Stroupe used oil painting for her entry into the Scholastic Art and Writing Contest.
Audrey Stroupe wins Scholastic Art Contest’s highest recognition: The Gold Key
May 4, 2022
Elisheva Desser arrives on the set of American Idol. She participated in the 20th season that was hosted in Texas. Photo credit: Elisheva Desser’s Instagram account.
Senior Elisheva Desser appears on American Idol
April 4, 2022
The cast of Improvasaurus last performed in late February at their Jurassic Park themed show. They decorated the blackbox with a set of flowers and trees. Photo via LCHS Improvasaurus Instagram (@lchs_improvasaurus). Left to right, top to bottom: Maxwell McKnight, Jordan Pierson, Sophia Hylton, Devin Carpenter, Kat Blackwood, Olivia Azzouz, Kieran Fensterwald (co-captain), Zachary Collins (coach), Anna Diem (co-captain), Cy Starr, Lily Takemoto, Jada Venson, EJ Faal.
Improvasaurus: An ad-libbed act
April 4, 2022
Swedish rock band Thundermother performs at Royal Rock Fest in 2012. The Royal Rock Fest was presented in Stockholm, Sweden. Photo by Gabrielle Holmberg.
Thundermother Enters Into the World Of Women In Rock
February 7, 2022
Members of Theatre 2, 3, and 4 discuss ideas during the third block. Although the play is open to all students, theatre students in Theatre 2, 3, and 4 are primarily responsible for producing and performing the show.
Students retell legendary “Great Gatsby” novel on stage
December 3, 2021
School becomes more stressful with optional masks
April 4, 2022
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
April 4, 2022
Singers perform a showstopping Superbowl halftime show
March 4, 2022
Outdoor seating: the senior privilege underclassmen love
February 14, 2022
My life with autism
February 14, 2022
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
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
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
February 4, 2021
Counselor Heather Hong enjoys her vacation to Spain. Hong is new to the LCHS counselling staff this year.
Hong joins counselling team
January 4, 2021
Amy Perkins, Michelle Gettier, and Kathy Garrison are responsible for running the main office. “I do not think that this school would function without them,” Assistant Principal Kristyn Inman.
Front Office staff: The people that hold the school together
April 4, 2022
Juniors Laysha Ricci and Amber Owens work together in their Study Hall. Photo by Olivia DeWan.
Times are changing: Loudoun County students can go unmasked
April 4, 2022
Newspaper staff decide which articles will appear in the April 2022 edition. When schools closed to in-person learning in March 2020, the newspaper, then called The Loudoun Raider, moved to an online-only format. The April 2022 edition will be the first print edition since January 2020. (Crawford Holmes, Cat Pizzarello, Evelyn Kuzminski, Lorenzo Salas, Maggie Walker, Daniel DeLargy, Matt, Hannah Winegar)
“Wait, we do?”
April 4, 2022
View our Quarter 2 PDF!
February 25, 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
February 22, 2022
OWL Podcast: talking history with teacher James Carr
January 28, 2022
The OWL Podcast: Juan Pojo Garcia
January 28, 2022
Second semester bell schedule easier for teachers
April 15, 2021
Dear Teachers, We hate distance learning, but you can help
April 29, 2020
COVID: A teacher’s perspective
April 21, 2020
Freshman Grace Roberts wins the Girls State Wrestling tournament on January 26. Roberts became the second female wrestler in school history to win a state championship. Photo courtesy of County Athletics.
Freshman becomes the second female wrestler in school history to win Wrestling State Championship
April 4, 2022
Members of the boys basketball team pose after winning the regional championship against Loudoun Valley on February 25. The game was close, but the Captains pulled a 61-57 win over Valley to continue their journey to the state championship versus the Varina Blue Devils. Photo by Jim Klimavicz.
Boys basketball completes historic season
April 4, 2022
Ayla Browning continues to improve her golf game
March 4, 2022
Bengals and Rams face off on the big stage, and the whole world is watching. Photo credit by Shutterstock.
Stafford clinches ring after Bengals go on miracle run.
March 4, 2022
Several high-stake games in the Divisional Round of the playoffs lead to victory and loss.
The Divisional Round of the NFL Playoff was filled with close games and heartbreak
February 14, 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

The County Chronicle

The County Chronicle
Olivia DeWan

Olivia DeWan, online editor

Olivia DeWan is a junior and this is her second year in Newspaper. When not writing articles, she can be found on the turf playing Varsity field hockey, or organizing fundraisers as the President of the LCHS UNICEF Club. In the future she hopes to write for the Rolling Stone while doubling as a novelist.

All content by Olivia DeWan
Elisheva Desser arrives on the set of American Idol. She participated in the 20th season that was hosted in Texas. Photo credit: Elisheva Desser’s Instagram account.

Senior Elisheva Desser appears on American Idol

April 4, 2022
Juniors Laysha Ricci and Amber Owens work together in their Study Hall. Photo by Olivia DeWan.

Times are changing: Loudoun County students can go unmasked

April 4, 2022
Swedish rock band Thundermother performs at Royal Rock Fest in 2012. The Royal Rock Fest was presented in Stockholm, Sweden. Photo by Gabrielle Holmberg.

Thundermother Enters Into the World Of Women In Rock

February 7, 2022

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

January 28, 2022

The OWL Podcast: Juan Pojo Garcia

January 28, 2022
Happy 30th Anniversary, Nevermind!

Happy 30th Anniversary, Nevermind!

November 27, 2021
This is the dress that the ghost of the Loudoun Museum, Elizabeth, described to the psychic. Women of the 17th and 18th century wore this style. Photo credit by Liberty Harrison

Leesburg’s Most Haunted

November 22, 2021
Halsey wears a white dress in the two-minute video that was used to promote her new album “If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power”. She walks through a museum while admiring a portrait of herself that is used as her album cover.

New Album by “Halsey” Produced With Collaboration From The “Nine Inch Nails” and Other Artists

November 12, 2021

Students Call For Change In Outrage When School Board Covered Up A Case Of Sexual Assault

October 30, 2021

Students and teachers return to four days a week in-person learning

May 3, 2021
Cheer team perseveres through COVID

Cheer team perseveres through COVID

April 15, 2021
Award winning guitarist Caitlin Robinson practices in her backyard in June 2019. When getting ready for competitions, Robinson will practice from four to six hours a day.

Meet Caitlin Robinson, an award-winning guitarist

April 5, 2021

Snowfall and Smiles: students and staff share their favorite holiday traditions

January 12, 2021

Nineteen seniors from the class of 2021 recognized for academic achievements

January 11, 2021

Hybrid learning delayed, students disappointed

December 20, 2020
Jason Bryant poses as a Renaissance man named Nathaniel Butler. Bryant worked at the Renaissance Festival in Maryland in 2010. Photo courtesy of Jason Bryant.

Meet English teacher Jason Bryant: a new Captain

December 15, 2020
Ellie Sheva (aka Caleny) poses for her photoshoot featuring her Sixteen Ep. In addition to her Ep, she also has a single.

With aspirations of stardom, Elisheva Desser releases her first EP

November 11, 2020

Black Lives Matter movement prompts students to call for change

September 25, 2020
Load More Stories

The County Chronicle

The online newspaper for Loudoun County High School
© 2022 • Advertise • FLEX Pro WordPress Theme by SNO • Log in
Menu
Activate Search
Home
Olivia DeWan