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Movie Recommendations
June 12, 2025
One of Brooke Keller’s AP Portfolio artworks portrays a surreal scene with a fish and a human head. The artwork showcases how Keller combines a realistic style with fantastical elements.
Artist of the Issue
June 12, 2025
4 books to read over the summer
June 5, 2025
Sophomore Will Schweiker and guitar teacher Matthew Trkula pose outside of the Tally-ho on the night of the battle of the bands. Schweiker was a winner of the event as a member of the band Antigravity.
County band Antigravity wins Tally-ho sponsored battle of the bands
April 5, 2025
Looking back at David Bowie’s “Young Americans” album 50 years later
March 26, 2025
Letter to the editor
June 12, 2025
Blue Origin: an unnecessary expedition
June 12, 2025
ICE should not be allowed in schools
June 12, 2025
Teacher music policy reveals that Virginia arbitrarily removes students’ ability to learn
April 4, 2025
County embraces inequitable technology punctuated by Deepseek AI
March 25, 2025
Pierson Lee sits on top of the school sign for a picture announcing him as commencement speaker for social media. Lee plans to study biophysics at Duke University in the fall. Photo courtesy of @lchs1954
Pierson Lee named 2025 Commencement Speaker
June 12, 2025
The County Chronicle nominees senior William Kluttz, sophomore Scarlett Ashford, junior Karan Singh and senior Berek Harrison pose during the first annual Loudoun Now Excellence in Journalism awards night, held at Loudoun County High School. Ashford’s podcast, during which she interviewed former superintendent Edgar Hatrick, won runner up in the podcast category. “I had little expectation going into the evening about how it would go since this is the first year that Loudoun Community Media was offering the awards,” librarian Patti Bagdasarian said. “I was impressed by the entire program, from the reception beforehand, to the emcee (News 4 Bureau Chief!), to the high level and involvement of the sponsors, but most importantly, how they created this program to honor the commitment, hard work, and excellence of our student journalist. It wasn’t lost on me that Scarlett won for an interview of Dr. Hatrick in the building where he started and spent much of his career.” Bagdasarian not only attended the event, but helped Ashford produce her podcast with the library’s recording equipment.
Loudoun Now hosts first annual ‘Excellence in Journalism Awards’
June 12, 2025
Simpson Teacher Kimberly Poole wins major Washington Post award as teacher of the year
June 12, 2025
Fine Arts field trip
June 12, 2025
DeGroat poses with her pet dog Grady. When not in school, she partakes in playing with her dog and being with family. Photo courtesy of Laura DeGroat.
Saying Goodbye
June 12, 2025
Girls and boys tennis battles through season, ending at districts
June 12, 2025
Quin Miller steps up to the plate during his game versus Broad Run on April 24. The Captains won 4-3.
Athlete of the issue
June 12, 2025
Senior Christian Dema-Narch dribbles around a defender during their game against Dominion on January 22. The Captains lost 60-81 to Dominion. Photo courtesy of @dmv.flickz
Both boys and girls basketball make regional semifinals
April 5, 2025
Juniors Ellie Smith, Emerson Gatlin, and Anna Giudice stand together holding the district championship trophy. Smith, Gatlin, and Giudice are a part of the swim team, who have broken multiple school records this year. Photo courtesy of @emerson.gatlin on Instagram
Exchange student Anna Giudice breaks several school records alongside swim team
April 5, 2025
Valerie Lindquist, Ellie O’Brien, and Hidayyah Ishaq pose together after their meet at Heritage on December 11, 2024. Lindquist placed 3rd on vault and Ellie improved on her vault.
Close-knit gymnastics team fosters supportive environment
February 17, 2025
Collin Diem performs a solo, “Words Fail,” from "Dear Evan Hansen." All of the performances by choir members raise money for the choral program for a variety of activities, such as scholarships, equipment, and other needs. Anyone who was unable to attend but still wishes to help the choral program can make donations via check, delivered or mailed to LCHS. Photo by Taylor Helfer.
LCHS Choir hosts “Heroes and Villains” cabaret
March 12, 2025
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
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
Spring crossword: April Fools' Edition
Spring crossword: April Fools’ Edition
April 10, 2025
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
Students dressed up in Hazmat suits make their way back from lunch. Despite the comfortability of the suits, the students are enjoying the experience, and are excited to promote school spirit. Photo by the bacteria in the walls, with thanks to https://nara.getarchive.net/media/us-marines-and-sailors-prepare-to-conduct-decontamination-4fd0f7
Spirit Week
April 1, 2025
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

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

Staff Infection: teachers bring their love of music together to form a rock band

Olivia DeWan, Editor-in-chief
May 1, 2023

School board proposes all-gender bathroom renovations and faces backlash

Olivia DeWan, Editor-in-chief
April 29, 2023
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

Olivia DeWan, Editor-in-chief
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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