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The online newspaper for Loudoun County High School
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

The County Chronicle

The County Chronicle
Taylor Helfer

Taylor Helfer, editor-in-chief

Taylor Helfer is a junior and this is her third year on The County Chronicle. In particular, she likes writing opinion pieces and feature pieces. Outside of newspaper, Taylor enjoys coaching volleyball, listening to Sabrina Carpenter, and managing her food blog (@grubswithtay) and her ‘everything blog’ (@blurbswithtay) on Instagram.

All content by Taylor Helfer
Media outlets should not have a political stance

Media outlets should not have a political stance

Taylor Helfer, Editor-In-Chief
October 28, 2024
(From left to right) Junior Nur Mustafa, senior Beaunita Nith, club sponsor Tracy Webster, junior Elizabeth Geidl, freshman Alexia Boyer, junior Eva Moore, junior Kathia Gaitan-Montoya, junior Ima Mazhar and junior Karen Jimenez dress up in recycled materials to show their goal of sustainability at the Homecoming parade on September 19. Environmental club prides itself on focusing on volunteerism to reach their goal of making sustainability the standard.

Club Spotlight: FCA, Environmental, and ASL Clubs

Taylor Helfer and Karan Singh
October 28, 2024
Senior Jack Beard pitches in a game at Riverside on March 11. Beard has recently committed to Marymount University to play Division III baseball.

Athlete of the Issue

Taylor Helfer, Managing Editor
June 6, 2024
Seniors Sofia Alzate and Pia Patel hold their bouquets at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. Alzate and Patel did not attend the actual dance at the Dulles Marriott but instead opted to get together with friends at Washington D.C. Photo courtesy of Sophia Casciano. “Having a night out in DC with my friends was much easier to do,” Alzate said. “The cost of a prom ticket was pricey, and going to DC with friends was a much more flexible option.”

Upperclassmen skip the dance, head elsewhere for pictures

Taylor Helfer, Managing Editor
May 30, 2024
Several books fill the shelves and tables at the front of the Birch Bookstore. Further back into the building, more book genres are available as well as several plants or knick knacks for purchase.

A Night in Downtown

Taylor Helfer and Sophia Casciano
May 28, 2024
Search for the perfect sunny day picnic spot

Search for the perfect sunny day picnic spot

Evelyn Kuzminski and Taylor Helfer
April 6, 2024
(From Left to Right) Cat Pizzarello, Fallon Fetterolf, and Michael Tafe stand together after qualifying for the State Championships. The three distance runners are all participating in Cross Country, Indoor track and Track and Field seasons.

Fallon Fetterolf excels on the track

Taylor Helfer, Managing Editor
April 6, 2024
Correction for Quarter 4 issue

Correction for Quarter 4 issue

Taylor Helfer, Managing Editor
March 28, 2024
ROTC Inspections: A Deeper Look

ROTC Inspections: A Deeper Look

Taylor Helfer, Managing Editor
March 6, 2024

Fentanyl overdoses: don’t wait for a solution, be the solution

Taylor Helfer, Managing Editor
February 1, 2024
Senior Ryan Colavita and his date, Rock Ridge senior, Hayley Sutton. Photo courtesy of Hayley Sutton (@hayleyysutton on Instagram).

NJROTC hosts annual Military Ball

Taylor Helfer, Managing Editor
February 1, 2024

Taylor Swift should take over the world

Taylor Helfer, Managing Editor
January 31, 2024
Sabrina Simpkins and Emily Pyle pose with their 2023 VHSL State Championship trophy. Simpkins is a County cheerleader and gymnast. Photo courtesy of Sabrina Simpkins on Instagram. (@sabrina.bina256)

Athlete of the Issue

Taylor Helfer, Managing Editor
January 8, 2024
Emma Janusko (left), Lindsey Johansen (middle) and Jane Garvey (right), engage in field hockey gameplay against Woodgrove. Johansen is a captain on the field hockey team, leading her team to a successful season.

Athlete of the Issue: Captain Lindsey Johansen leads field hockey team to success

Taylor Helfer, Managing Editor
November 5, 2023
The “Penne Primavera” which features penne pasta, asparagus, mushrooms and other vegetables is one of the many favored dishes at Sweetwater Tavern. Sweetwater Tavern is one of the many expensive, but worth it, places to dine after graduation.

Search for the Best After Graduation Restaurant

Taylor Helfer, Staff Writer
June 5, 2023

Life after high school: Alumni reminisce on high school experiences and offer advice to current students

Taylor Helfer, Staff Writer
June 10, 2023

Disney should research to better represent Disney princesses

Taylor Helfer, Staff Writer
May 29, 2023

Student artist Jocelyn Ortiz perseveres through roadblocks in her art career

Taylor Helfer, staff writer
May 26, 2023

Students struggle after Covid-19 Pandemic

Taylor Helfer, Staff Writer
May 5, 2023

Search for the Best Local Environmentally Friendly Restaurant

Taylor Helfer, staff writer
March 31, 2023

Sidebar: Eras of Drama

Taylor Helfer, staff writer
March 31, 2023
Collin Diem (left) and Gabe Cunnington (right) sing and pose during the performance of “Seussical” at Simpson Middle School. Diem is a freshman participating in Loudoun County’s productions and performances. Photo by Collin Diem.

Artist of the Issue: Music captures the heart of musician and performer, Collin Diem

Taylor Helfer, Staff Writer
March 15, 2023
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

Taylor Helfer, staff writer
December 15, 2022
“Fall Back” For Daylight Saving Time

“Fall Back” For Daylight Saving Time

Taylor Helfer, staff writer
November 12, 2022
Milestones in photography history

Milestones in photography history

Taylor Helfer, staff writer
November 9, 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 Pavlenko's photography.

Artist of the Issue

Taylor Helfer, staff writer
October 30, 2022
Coach Rudy and Coach Beck pose in front of the cafeteria while stretching before practice for the day. Rudy and Beck both joined the cross country team this year as assistant coaches.

Cross country team welcomes new coaches

Taylor Helfer and Alexa Sterner
October 22, 2022
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