The County Chronicle

The online newspaper for Loudoun County High School
Seniors Felicity Banner and Pierson Lee perform on stage. Both Banner and Lee were asked to play music as part of the string quartet for the choir concert on December 12, 2024.
Seniors reflect on importance of music following involvement with North Central Senior Regional Orchestra
January 17, 2025
Cast members (L to R), including senior Frey Williams, sophomore Grace Allred, freshman Sami Pearson, junior Nate Wolf, sophomore Eli Kaywork, sophomore Emma Barts, junior Carson Phillips, senior Amaris Paranjattu, freshman Milania Ruparelia, junior Keira Pulley, and senior Jamie-Faye McKnight take a bow on the first night of the show in addition to commemorating crew members working behind the scenes. Photo by Taylor Helfer.
Captains Playhouse invites audience to determine the outcome of the fall play
January 17, 2025
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
Teacher music policy reveals that Virginia arbitrarily removes students’ ability to learn
April 4, 2025
Current school schedule hinders student mental success
Current school schedule hinders student mental success
February 11, 2025
The two party system does not represent the people
The two party system does not represent the people
February 11, 2025
Students: here's why you have to read
Students: here’s why you have to read
January 17, 2025
Media outlets should not have a political stance
Media outlets should not have a political stance
October 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
Kyla Jenkins poses next to her photography display during a reception during 4th block on March 20. Jenkins described her process for creating the artwork, which was inspired by her work planning for her Photography II class.
Art teacher Kyla Jenkins Showcases Photography in Leesburg Art Show, honored at County
April 3, 2025
The New Grab and Go cart offers some available breakfast and snack options for students entering the athletic wing in the morning.
New Grab and Go cart provides students quick breakfast and snack options
April 3, 2025
Toland’s comment on Instagram about the "Dune: Part Two" movie. Photo courtesy of Adam Toland.
Adam Toland’s Instagram comment about Dune becomes famous
April 3, 2025
HVAC Replacements: what to expect
April 3, 2025
Looking back at the history of the school newspaper 70 years in
Looking back at the history of the school newspaper 70 years in
February 11, 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
Zoe Ward shoots a basketball during a varsity girls basketball game against Loudoun Valley on December 15, 2023. 18-51 Loudoun Valley. 12/15/23.
‘I want to be the best for my team.’
February 11, 2025
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
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

The County Chronicle

The County Chronicle
All content by Sofia Crespin
Kyla Jenkins poses next to her photography display during a reception during 4th block on March 20. Jenkins described her process for creating the artwork, which was inspired by her work planning for her Photography II class.

Art teacher Kyla Jenkins Showcases Photography in Leesburg Art Show, honored at County

Sofia Crespin, Staff writer
April 3, 2025

HVAC Replacements: what to expect

Sofia Crespin, Staff writer
April 3, 2025
Load More Stories
Donate to The County Chronicle
$100
$500
Contributed
Our Goal

Menu
Activate Search
Home
Sofia Crespin