Where are you from originally? A: "I'm not from anywhere, my family was military" How long have you been teaching, and how long at LHS? A: 1st year at LHS, 4th year teaching. What subject(s) do you teach? A: English, and Journalism Why did you become a teacher? A: I have always wanted to be a teacher, but I took the long way to be here and focused on my family first. Why...

Wood, clay, metal, and even soap! In Material Studies we carve, shape, form, and burn these objects. What can't we do?! In Mrs. Grants class, we have learned to carve soap, weave baskets, make designs from metal, carve out of clay plates, and make moving sculptures. In this class we learn the art of craft. If you've ever been in the 400's hall, you might've seen art displayed in cases surrounding...

Neil, a resident of Williamsburg and a student at Lafayette High School, lives a life full of cultural experiences and exploration. Born in the state of New York, Neil's journey has taken him beyond his birthplace. Having lived in Germany, he has immersed himself in multiple cultures, traveling extensively throughout Europe. These experiences have not only shaped his worldview but o inf his perspective...

As I have been a part of the Ledger since the beginning of this school year (August 2023), I thought it would be appropriate to share more about myself with Ledger readers. In the same format as staff spotlights and senior spotlights, I answered some fun and interesting questions to help you get to know me and give a little bit more context to my writing.   Where am I from originally?...

Today, I had the pleasure of sitting down with and talking to Lafayette ledger writer, Michel Fessler. The following is the questions and answers of the interview. "Where are you from origionally?" "I am originally from a town called "Ambridge" in Pennsylvania, about 15 or so miles outside of Pittsburgh." "When did you move down to Virginia?" "I moved down here around 2009 maybe 2010, when...

Q&A with Emma Duncan, a reporter for the Lafayette Ledger. Q: If you had to pick any color you had to wear everyday, what would it be and why? A: Blue because it's my favorite color and I would never get tired of it. Q: If you were stranded on an island, what three things would you bring? A: A lighter, bug spray, and a tent. Q: Do you think you would survive in a zombie apocalypse? A:...