The Lafayette Ledger

The Student News Site of Lafayette High School

The Lafayette Ledger

The Lafayette Ledger
John Adkins

John Adkins, Op-Ed Editor

John Adkins is the creator of the LHS Ledger’s school-related satire column, Fake News. Along with writing his column for the school paper, John serves as the president of the Spanish Honors Society at LHS, and is the literary editor of the school’s literary and arts magazine, Imprint. In his free time, John writes short stories, screenplays and other creative fiction, while pursuing his passion for film-making. When asked about his plans for the future, John said he’s fine with, “anything but math…”

 

Fun Fact: John’s favorite word is, “phlegm” because… spelling.

All content by John Adkins
Trump has garnered much backlash from the general populous due to his questionable leadership skills

The Road to the Presidency (2020 Election)

Evelyn Arnold, Jacob Barton, Elim Utterback, and Jarel White
June 7, 2019
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Lafayette senior, Aaron Adam, poses with lafayette freshman, Lauren Adam, for thier only spirit week together in high school.

School Spirit: A Deteriorating Tradition

Luke Clark, Michael LaBella, Ryan LaBella, Drew Ramos, and Aaron Adam
June 4, 2019
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As an incentive for teachers Dr. Holloman gave teachers a slip of paper listing what they did and rewards they can earn from it. This award is most like a "Ram Star", for teachers who go above and beyond.

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The Ram is the first thing people see when you walk into Lafayette. This symbolizes the strong school spirit we are known to have in past years.

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One of Dr. Hollomans last acts as principal was moving the morning announcements to before second block. Something the senior class has wanted since the beginning of the school year, due to the majority of the class not having a first block and not having to go to AEP.

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The Lafayette car line has always been an issue, with bthe morning always full of angry parents waiting to drop their kids off, or students trying to rush out of the school at the end of the day. This was something Dr. Holloman tried to fix as it was one of her key issues.

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The Aux Gym has been sought after for many years by the Lafayette community. Lafayette was the last of the WJCC High schools to get a secondary gym. This gym is possibly the largest legacy left by Dr. Holloman.

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The Boston Red Sox won last years World Series. But this year look as if they will not make the playoffs. Join as we discuss as to why we think the reason is behinds this.

MLB Season Start Podcast

Aaron Adam, Drew Ramos, Michael Labella, and Ryan Labella
April 19, 2019
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Lafayette students are disappointed after a tough loss to town rival Jamestown.

Lafayette Looses First Meeting Against Rival Jamestown

Aaron Adam, Reporter-Editor
April 12, 2019
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Mike Trout has reportedly agreed to a 12 430 million dollar extension with LA.

Mike Trout Sets an American Sports Contract Record

Aaron Adam, Reporter-Editor
March 20, 2019
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Evelyn Arnold watches The Jonas Brothers' new music video "Sucker"

[Photo] Jonas Brothers Return

Evelyn Arnold, Reporter
March 14, 2019
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Join Aaron, Mike, and Ryan as they talk all things NHL Playoffs.

NHL Playoff Prediction Podcast

Aaron Adam, Michael Labella, and Ryan Labella
March 13, 2019
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Steve Jobs, who spearheaded Apple to global dominance, reflects on his unorthodox and challenged life in his biography

Method to the Madness: A Case for Society’s Avante Garde

Jarel White, Reporter & Editor
March 4, 2019
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Free Agent Bryce HArper has reportedly agreed to a deal with the Philadelphia Phillies for 330 million dollars.

Bryce Harper Finally Makes a Move

Aaron Adam, Reporter-Editor
March 1, 2019
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Aaron and Drew talk baseball including big news such as Manny Machados new deal

MLB Off-Season Podcast

Aaron Adam and Drew Ramos
February 26, 2019
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At the peak of the NHL season all team are now looking to push for a Playoff Spot and compete for the Stanley Cup.

NHL All-Star Skills Competition

Aaron Adam, Major Editor
February 12, 2019
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Kylo Ren, once the apprentice of legendary Jedi Master Luke Skywalker, forgoes an internal struggle with the light in "The Last Jedi"

The Last Jedi: A Force of Unprecedented Change

Jarel White, Editor & Reporter
January 24, 2019
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"The Force Awakens" shares several commonalities with its predecessors

Is Star Wars losing its magic?

Jarel White, Reporter
January 7, 2019
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Host Aaron Adams leads a dynamic and entertaining discussion with cub reporter Ed Coombs--tune in!

Hockey Talk!

Aaron Adam and Ed Coombs
January 17, 2019
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[Photo] Halloween: A Movie Review

David Berry, Reporter
November 2, 2018
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The 2018 World Series Presented by YouTube TV.

2018 World Series

Aaron Adam, Reporter-Editor
October 29, 2018
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The World Series trophy is something all teams from the NL and the AL have their sights set on.

Designated Hitter Controversy

Aaron Adam, Reporter-Editor
October 17, 2018
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JUUL is among the most popular e-cigarette companies

FDA Targets Popular E-Cigarette Companies in Attempt to Reduce Teen Usage

Jarel White, Reporter/Editor
September 27, 2018
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The MLBs best Red Sox play against the MLBs worst Baltimore Orioles on a August 11th double header.

2018 MLB Postseason Outlook

Aaron Adam, Reporter-Editor
September 26, 2018
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People can observe ensuing basketball games at Wisc!

[Photo] Summer Activities In Williamsburg

John Adkins, Flynn Crisci, Aaron Adam, Jarel White, Reporter
June 11, 2018
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The Capitals looking to score on goalie Mike Murray in the third period of of game six.

2017-2018 NHL Playoffs

Aaron Adam, Reporter
May 18, 2018
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Avengers: Infinity War Review

Avengers: Infinity War Review

Flynn Crisci, Reporter
May 17, 2018
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As the NBA Playoffs begin, teams are preparing their athletes for the most intense games of the NBA season.

NBA Playoffs: Who’s The Champion?

Flynn Crisci, Reporter
April 25, 2018
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The Red Sox and Yankees faced off for the first time in the 2018 season.

Red Sox Yankees Recap

Aaron Adam, Reporter
April 25, 2018
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As the NBA Playoffs begin, teams are preparing their athletes for the most intense games of the NBA season.

[Photo] Rookie of the Year

Sutton Perozek, Reporter
April 24, 2018
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Sutton Perozek (12) is waiting patiently for season 2 to come out. He is very exited to see what happens.

[Photo] 13 Reasons Why Season 2

Chase Smith, Reporter
May 22, 2018
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Flynn Crisci is ecstatic after he catches a 7 pound 3 ounce Largemouth Bass, during the Fall of 2017 on a local Willaimsburg pond.

Spawning Season

Flynn Crisci, Staff Reporter
March 28, 2018
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Beautiful Fenway Park being prepared for an August 8th game.

MLB Offseason

Aaron Adam, Reporter
March 23, 2018
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The infamous Lafayette Ramport—a piece of paper of great importance and great controversy amongst the Lafayette High School community.

FAKE NEWS EXCLUSIVE: Fantastic Feats and Where to Find Them

John Adkins, Op-Ed Editor
March 19, 2018
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Photo Essay

Aaron Adam, Reporter
March 13, 2018
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Photo Essay-Dogs

Flynn Crisci, reporter
March 13, 2018
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LHS senior Atlee Paterno delivers a speech at February 22nd's School Board Meeting with confidence.

LHS Students Fight for World Languages

John Adkins, Op-Ed Editor
March 6, 2018
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Credit Cards are just one of the things affected by the stolen information

Equifax: Millions of Americans’ data breached by hackers

Jarel White, Reporter
February 22, 2018
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Stashed in a secret drawers, a fresh box of pencils hides from grabby students on Tuesday, February 13th.

FAKE NEWS: Pencil Paucity

John Adkins, Editor
February 16, 2018
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President Trump tweets about his State of the Union address to the millions of people that follow him

State of the Union

Jarel White, Reporter
February 12, 2018
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FAKE NEWS: Spectacular Sperrys

FAKE NEWS: Spectacular Sperrys

John Adkins, Staff Reporter
February 2, 2018
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Honey Bunches of Oats is among the foods that contain GMOS

Is The Anti-GMO Market Deceptive?

Jarel White, Reporter
December 5, 2017
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Exploding with cuteness, Laird Angus Mckangus sits patiently as he awaits for the warm embrace of an LHS Student.

FAKE NEWS: Inattentive Students Miss Out on Free Puppies

John Adkins, Staff Reporter
December 1, 2017
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Jarel happily shows off his support for the newly released movie

Justice League: An Entertaining Mess

Jarel White, Reporter
November 28, 2017
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Relaxing, Jarel reads the first issue of the new Justice League comic series

Justice League: What went wrong? (And how to fix it)

Jarel White, Reporter
November 28, 2017
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Photo by John Adkins

FAKE NEWS: 8 Tips for Combating Early Fall Weather in Virginia

John Adkins, Staff Reporter
November 14, 2017
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The LHS RAMp reflects symmetry and order, both of which were disturbed last Tuesday, when Carts two and ten careened into each other, after being pushed by two LHS students.

FAKE NEWS: First Annual Computer Cart Ramp Race Ends in Disaster

John Adkins, Reporter
October 27, 2017
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