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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
Community book club connects generations
Community book club connects generations
October 28, 2024
The Captains Playhouse gathers on stage for the final act of Cinderella. The students at Loudoun County put together Rogers and Hammerstein's version of Cinderella as their spring play on the final weekend of April. From left to right: Senior Kevin Jennings, Senior Anthony Velasquez, Junior Sam Takemoto, Freshman Emma Barts, Freshman Justin Goodhart, Senior Alex Mckay, Sophomore Colin Diem, Junior Frey Williams, Senior Katlyn Guevara, Sophomore Nora Lee, Freshman Grace Allred, Sophomore Grey Payne, Sophomore Rae Creppon and Freshman Emma Nicholson.
Cinderella: Captains Playhouse delivers a captivating performance
June 28, 2024
Media outlets should not have a political stance
Media outlets should not have a political stance
October 28, 2024
Grande's second studio album, "My Everything," along with being nominated for "Best Pop Vocal Album," is a four times platinum record.
Looking back at Ariana Grande’s “My Everything,” ten years later
October 28, 2024
Study hall structures prevent academic success
Study hall structures prevent academic success
October 18, 2024
Mistreatment of English learning students in our school must stop
Mistreatment of English learning students in our school must stop
June 13, 2024
Our school community looking down on custodians must be addressed
Our school community looking down on custodians must be addressed
May 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
Students play soccer during the tailgate event. The event also offered soccer and spikeball. Photo by Dylan Johnson.
Sources of strength brings the school community together with a ‘Be Kind To Your Mind’ tailgate event
November 19, 2024
Students place their phones in the provided holder for the class period. According to the policy, students are not allowed to retrieve their phones until the dismissal bell rings.
Teachers provide insight on new school cell phone policy
November 8, 2024
Matthew Gallant teaches a class full of English students. Gallant has had many different professions including jobs in sales, transportation, juvenile detention, and teaching. This is his first year at County.
Teacher Features
November 7, 2024
NaNoWriMo provides aspiring authors with opportunities
NaNoWriMo provides aspiring authors with opportunities
November 5, 2024
Junior Nalin Thongdygnarath hands out candy for trunk or treaters. Trunk or treaters went from each club's trunk to receive candy and rewards.
“Trunk or Treat” event leaves kids enthused for Halloween
October 31, 2024
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
Junior Natalie Schoch, senior Emma Pearson, sophomore Rebeca Manson, and sophomore Kate dePrado row during a crew practice as sophomore Abrielle Giamporcaro serves as coxswain. The crew team has been kept off the water for much of the season due to weather, but has still become a very cohesive group and made much progress.
Crew coaches foster mental strength and teamwork despite “challenging” season
June 6, 2024
Team captain Jinu Manalel prepares to serve at a home match. Mandel is on the tennis team alongside Tyler Partlow, Tyler Colavita and Aidan Armistead, who have all contributed to the team’s strong record.
Boys’ tennis causes a racket in the seasonal bracket
June 6, 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

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Jevonte grew up in Chicago, Illinois. He loves to play basketball and also loves to learn more about people, which makes interviewing people so good for him. He likes to interview to learn what other people’s lives are about.

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New Security Resource officer Jacob Dryden finds passion in helping students get through their problems

Jevonte Herron, staff writer
May 26, 2023

Captains Playhouse presents unforgettable performance of “Almost Maine”

Alexis Shugars and Jevonte Herron
March 31, 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

Jevonte Herron, Staff Writer
March 29, 2023
Foust saluting at her Navy Retirement ceremony in December 2010 after 28 years of serving in the Navy. Shortly after her retirement, Foust started her job with the Loudoun County NJROTC.

Master Chief Deanna Foust is leaving after 12 years of serving as Naval Science Instructor at Loudoun County High School

Jevonte Herron and Karen Martinez
December 21, 2022
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

Jevonte Herron, Staff Writer
November 27, 2022
Liv Miller,Sharon Manni,Penelope Kern,and Camryn Kolodziej decide to start off their Wednesday making some cupcakes.

Wellness Wednesday Photo Feature

Jevonte Herron, staff writer
November 5, 2022
Juniors Kira Schneider, Chase Kibble, and Connor Williams worked together as a group to solve math problems on the glass bridge during math class. Photo by Tae Herron.

After pandemic, teachers embrace normalcy

Jevonte Herron, staff writer
November 2, 2022
Senior tight end Joey Fitzpatrick started the Captains’ 0-14 comeback run off when he scored their first six points of the night.The Captains were later successful 20-14.

Varsity football makes history with a comeback win over Tuscarora

Jevonte Herron, staff writer
October 14, 2022
Hardworking SSO Stacey Beltran works in her office, which she is not in very often because she is usually walking around the halls. Photo by Jevonte Herron.

Stacy Beltran brings leadership knowledge to County

Jevonte Herron, Staff Writer
June 1, 2022
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

Jevonte Herron, Staff Writer
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

Jevonte Herron, Staff Writer
April 4, 2022

Ayla Browning continues to improve her golf game

Jevonte Herron, staff writer
March 4, 2022
In the home game against Broad Run, senior Brenden Boyers catches and shoots the ball behind the arch. The Captains were successful with this win. Photo courtesy of John Klimavicz.

Senior Brenden Boyers looks to capture states before graduating

Jevonte Herron, Staff Writer
February 14, 2022
At the home game vs Tusky, Captain Sarah Jordan is setting Delaney Brosan up for a powerful hit. The Captains later won this game. Photo courtesy of Debbie Senchak.

Girls Varsity volleyball team wins 10th consecutive state championship

Jevonte Herron, Staff Writer
December 20, 2021
Assistant Principals Katie Post and Kristyn Inman discuss challenges of being back in school.

Closer to normal: 2021-2022 school year begins in person, with changes

Jevonte Herron, Staff Writer
November 22, 2021
Nick Alexander displays the Dulles District title on April 5 after the Captains took first place. Photo courtesy of Nick Alexander .

Nick Alexander finishes second year of high school golf with outstanding season

Jevonte Herron
June 9, 2021
A headshot photo of Karen Carr that was taken February 2020 at Clear Brook Park in Winchester, Virginia.

Carr signs book contract

Jevonte Herron, staff writer
April 22, 2021

Officer Josh Carter: meet County’s new school resource officer

Jevonte Herron
April 13, 2021
Despite success, Captains basketball falls short in the region championship

Despite success, Captains basketball falls short in the region championship

Jevonte Herron
March 25, 2021
Buracker sits at his current desk a few months before retirement.

Officer Buracker, school resource officer, officially retires as a police officer

Jevonte Herron, staff writer
February 1, 2021
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“New for all of us” – Sims looks forward to the final season of his high school football career

Jevonte Herron
October 21, 2020
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