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Emily Banner plays both the bassoon and the piano for P.D.Q. Bach’s “Sonata Abassoonata at the same time during a faculty meeting. Banner had principal Michelle Luttrell play along with the piece’s satirical theme by announcing that the pianist was unavailable and Banner would be playing both parts.
Artist of the issue
December 15, 2022
Five books that will tug on your heartstrings
November 22, 2022
Liv Miller,Sharon Manni,Penelope Kern,and Camryn Kolodziej decide to start off their Wednesday making some cupcakes.
Wellness Wednesday Photo Feature
November 5, 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
October 30, 2022
Caption: Juniors Jana Sami and Cora Wildman pose in a photo taken by Liza Pavlenko. The photo captures the often indie and moody vibes that characterize Pavlenkos photography.
Artist of the Issue
October 30, 2022
For the sake of our humanity, stop glorifying serial killers
For the sake of our humanity, stop glorifying serial killers
January 20, 2023
The Washington Commanders should rename again
December 15, 2022
Why I don’t care the Queen of England Died
November 22, 2022
How to fix school lunch periods
November 14, 2022
Should we demolish the school in order to build a new and better one?
June 9, 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
Read our print edition
January 25, 2023
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
January 15, 2023
School board changes attendance zones for next year
January 7, 2023
Orchestra Channels Trans-Siberian-Orchestra Theme During Winter Concert
January 6, 2023
School Board fires superintendent
January 3, 2023
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
Jane Garvey passes the ball during the October 17th game against Heritage. County won 7-1. Photo credit by John Klimavicz.
Freshman Jane Garvey chosen for field hockey First Team All District
January 27, 2023
On the ice
January 13, 2023
The Captains celebrate earning the Dulles District title after going 10-0 with a final victory against Heritage on November 4. Photo courtesy of John Klimavicz.
Football completes historic season
November 27, 2022
Cece Tomaszewski dribbles the ball upfield for a shot on goal vs Heritage High School on 10/17/22. LCHS won against Heritage. Photo courtesy of Jim Klimavicz.
Cece Tomaszewski grows field hockey skills through the Junior Olympics
November 4, 2022
One of the newly-released Captain logos, the only so far to present a personification of the new mascot.
Quarter 1 Scoreboard
October 31, 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, 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
For the sake of our humanity, stop glorifying serial killers

For the sake of our humanity, stop glorifying serial killers

January 20, 2023

On the ice

January 13, 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

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

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

October 20, 2022

OWL Podcast: Annie Oakley

June 15, 2022

Consulting and Confidence

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

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

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

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
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