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The online newspaper for Loudoun County High School
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
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
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
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, editor-in-chief

Olivia DeWan is a senior, and this is her third year in Newspaper. She loves writing about musicians, sports, and influential students. She will be attending Bridgewater College to play varsity field hockey while double majoring in communications and media arts. In the future she hopes to write for the Rolling Stone and create novels on the side.

All content by Olivia DeWan
Flyers of the Prom Dress Pop-Up were put up around school and handed out in the morning. All students are encouraged to get involved with the event by donating dresses, jewelry, and shoes, or by volunteering at the event.

Prom Dress Pop-Up shop offers students affordable, upcycled prom dresses

March 10, 2023
One of the many posters that were created in support of the petition to bring Stark back to life. Not only were these put up around schools all over the county, but they were also blasted across social media. Photo by Olivia DeWan.

Marvel’s beloved hero Tony Stark confirmed resurrection for phase five

Olivia DeWan, Editor-in-Chief
March 30, 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

Olivia DeWan, 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

On the ice

Olivia DeWan, Editor-in-chief
January 13, 2023

Swim: senior JP Vanderloo looks at his final varsity season with high hopes

Olivia DeWan, Editor-In-Chief
January 2, 2023
A poster made by the Captains Playhouse advertising their production of Almost Maine. Students can sign up through the link tree on their Instagram page.

Almost Maine, Almost auditions

Olivia DeWan, Editor-in-chief
November 29, 2022
Donovan Claybrooks nails a solo on September 23. The Captain’s football team won 42-14 against Valley, accompanied by the marching band’s performance.

The man in the band

Olivia DeWan, Editor-In-Chief
October 30, 2022
Seniors Ej Faal (right) and Leina Young (left) campaign together, both hoping for victory. Faal made bracelets that said “Vote Ej” and passed them out at school. Photo montage from Ej Faal’s Instagram story.

The underclassmen courts

Olivia DeWan, Editor-in-chief
October 20, 2022

OWL Podcast: Annie Oakley

Liberty Harrison and Olivia DeWan
June 15, 2022

Consulting and Confidence

Olivia DeWan, Online Editor
June 3, 2022
Amelia Anderson won first place in Miss Skyline Drive’s Outstanding Teen pageant, and poses proudly with her sash and crown. Photo by Kimberly Needles Photography.

Amelia Anderson: A Pageant Queen’s Inspiration for Aviation

Olivia DeWan, Online Editor
June 1, 2022
Inhaler plays a back-to-back show in NYC, and they are said to “have played the NYC fans like a record at Irving Plaza”. Photo by Michael Dinger.

Inhaler

Olivia DeWan, Online Editor
June 1, 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

Olivia DeWan, Online Editor
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

Olivia DeWan, Online Editor
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

Olivia DeWan, Online Editor
February 7, 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
Happy 30th Anniversary, Nevermind!

Happy 30th Anniversary, Nevermind!

Olivia DeWan, online editor
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

Olivia DeWan, Online Editor
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

Olivia DeWan, Staff Writer
November 12, 2021

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

Olivia DeWan, online editor
October 30, 2021

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

Olivia DeWan
May 3, 2021
Cheer team perseveres through COVID

Cheer team perseveres through COVID

Liberty Harrison and Olivia DeWan
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

Olivia DeWan, staff writer
April 5, 2021

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

Olivia DeWan, staff writer
January 12, 2021

Nineteen seniors from the class of 2021 recognized for academic achievements

Olivia DeWan, online editor
January 11, 2021

Hybrid learning delayed, students disappointed

Olivia DeWan, online editor
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

Olivia DeWan, online editor
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

Olivia DeWan, staff writer
November 11, 2020

Black Lives Matter movement prompts students to call for change

Olivia DeWan
September 25, 2020
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