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Kay Copeland

Kay Copeland, Co-Editor-in-Chief of The Ledger

Kay Copeland is a senior entering her third and final year of publications. This is her second year on the magazine staff and her first year serving as Co-Editor-in-Chief of The Ledger. Kay is fascinated by all things true-crime, astrology, music, psychology and spirituality. Outside of school, you will typically find her binging video essays on YouTube or practicing Spanish. She plans to attend St. Charles Community College next fall, transferring afterwards to Mizzou with a major in journalism. Her ultimate career goal is to become an investigative reporter.

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With a release date of July 7, Speak Now (Taylors Version) is already predicted to perform better (in terms of streaming and charting), than Swifts 2022 release, Midnights.

Taylor Swift Announces Release Date for ‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)’

Kay Copeland, Co-Editor-in-Chief of The Ledger
May 15, 2023
The board unanimously voted to move the last day of school in the WSD to May 25.

WSD Board of Education Votes to Revise Current Academic Calendar

Kay Copeland, Co-Editor-in-Chief of The Ledger
April 20, 2023
The video-sharing app popular amongst teens, TikTok, has recently been under attack in congress.

TikTok: The App That Terrifies Politicians

Kay Copeland, Co-Editor-in-Chief of The Ledger
April 18, 2023
Class President Reese Ramler (12) ran for her position with the goal of giving the Class of 2023 a memorable senior year.

Reese Ramler

Kay Copeland, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 29, 2023
Lillia Clay (12) has held the position of girls wrestling team captain for three years.

Lillia Clay

Kay Copeland, Co-Editor-in-Chief of The Ledger
March 29, 2023
(Left to right) Reese Ramler, Madeline Claravall, Sydney Davis and Lillia Clay are esteemed female leaders at Liberty, exemplifying exceptional leadership qualities and serving as role models for future generations of female student leaders at LHS.

Beyond Student Council: A Call for More Inclusive Representation of Wentzville’s Female Leaders

Kay Copeland, Co-Editor-in-Chief of The Ledger
March 29, 2023
Swatting threats swarmed high schools across the state of Missouri on Monday, March 27.

Swatting Incidents Cause Statewide Panic for Missouri Schools

Kay Copeland, Co-Editor-in-Chief of The Ledger
March 28, 2023
Editor-in-Chief Sydney Davis (11) runs the LHStoday student news site, and sequentially helps co-run the online news class.

Sydney Davis

Kay Copeland, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 27, 2023
Madeline Claravall (11) is proudly a Missouri State Thespian Officer (STO).

Madeline Claravall

Kay Copeland, Co-Editor-in-Chief of The Ledger
March 27, 2023
Lead singer Johnny Stevens belts during a 2014 performance in St. Louis. He remarked during the most recent show, St. Louis has always felt like home.

Highly Suspect’s ‘Ice Cold Winter Tour’ Brings the Heat to St. Louis

Kay Copeland, Co-Editor-in-Chief of The Ledger
March 14, 2023
Sydney Davis (11) takes a photo of publications adviser, Mr. Hall, at the 2023 JEA/NSPA National Journalism Conference in St. Louis, Mo.

Bold Journalism and Brave Advocacy: The Ongoing Struggle for Student Press Freedom

Kay Copeland, Co-Editor-in-Chief of The Ledger
February 23, 2023
Rep. Raychel Proudie (D-MO) took issue with the new dress code to permit cardigans, mentioning that it wouldn’t be easy for pregnant women to comply because “they don’t make jackets or blazers for women who are pregnant. That could be very uncomfortable, particularly in a pro-life state.”

Missouri House’s New Dress Code: Upholding Decorum or Restricting Women?

Kay Copeland, Co-Editor-in-Chief of The Ledger
February 7, 2023
All buildings in the WSD are closed on Monday, Jan. 30 amid hazardous road conditions.

WSD Announces a Snow Day Amid Icy Road Conditions

Kay Copeland, Co-Editor-in-Chief of The Ledger
January 29, 2023
It felt like the Sahara in my mouth, with only ketchup present to save me.

[Photo] The Revolting Nature of Our Cafeteria Food

Abbiegail Luker, Reporter
February 23, 2023
There will be no school in the WSD on Wednesday, Jan. 25. The rest of this weeks schedule remains unchanged, and Jan. 26 will be a block day.

First Traces of Inclement Weather Hits the WSD

Kay Copeland, Co-Editor-in-Chief of The Ledger
January 24, 2023
Following review of No Fear Shakespeare - Romeo & Juliet, the Board unanimously voted to retain the challenged content.

Board of Education Votes to Retain Challenged Reading Material

Kay Copeland, Co-Editor-in-Chief of The Ledger
January 19, 2023
Adequate nutrition plays a crucial role in promoting positive mental health in teens.

[Photo] Does Nutrition Affect Teens’ Mental Health?

Hailey Davies, Reporter
January 13, 2023
Missouri school districts are able to utilize the four-day week due to a 2009 mandate stating that schools must maintain a minimum 1,044 hours of instruction. This enables districts to subtract a day each week, thus compensating for missed time by adding an extra 35 minutes to each school day.

Growing Number of Missouri School Districts Enact a Four-Day Week as the Teacher Shortage Rages On

Kay Copeland, Co-Editor-in-Chief of The Ledger
January 10, 2023
Classes will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 3 following winter break.

School Board Declares an Extended Break

Kay Copeland and Bryden Bell
December 15, 2022
Missouri legalized recreational cannabis this past midterm election cycle after previously legalizing medical marijuana back in 2018.

What Amendment 3 Means for Missouri

Kay Copeland, Co-Editor-in-Chief of The Ledger
November 29, 2022
Countless school buildings across the country have fallen victim to gun violence. CVPA High School was the latest to join that list.

Community Processes Weight of St. Louis School Shooting

Kay Copeland, Co-Editor-in-Chief of The Ledger
November 11, 2022
Students work in the auditorium during SOAR Time. Liberty will presumably return to usual SOAR Time scheduling on Tuesday, Nov. 15.

SOAR Time Privileges Temporarily Revoked

Kay Copeland, Co-Editor-in-Chief of The Ledger
November 10, 2022
Mr. Phil Ragusky (far right) and his family pose at Libertys first home football game.

Meet Liberty’s First Principal

Kay Copeland, Co-Editor-in-Chief of The Ledger
November 2, 2022
Students will presumably return to usual SOAR Time scheduling on Tuesday, Nov. 15.

St. Louis School Shooting Leaves 3 Dead

Kay Copeland, Co-Editor-in-Chief of The Ledger
October 24, 2022
After three years of fans patiently waiting for new music, Highly Suspect released The Midnight Demon Club on Sept. 9, 2022.

Highly Suspect Falls Flat With ‘The Midnight Demon Club’

Kay Copeland, Co-Editor-in-Chief of The Ledger
September 25, 2022
Tates audience is predominantly comprised of young men who stumble upon his videos on social media sites, such as TikTok.

Andrew Tate and the Alpha Male Fallacy

Kay Copeland, Co-Editor-in-Chief of The Ledger
September 20, 2022
This academic year, an unforeseen amount of teachers are packing up and leaving their classrooms for good.

By the Numbers: Why are Teachers Leaving the Classroom?

Kay Copeland, Co-Editor-in-Chief of The Ledger
September 13, 2022
Carlie Boucher (12), Ava Swift (12) and Haylie Aubuchon (11) greet students as they enter the building on the first day of school.

First Day Sees Unique Reshaping at Liberty

Kay Copeland and Gavin Block
August 25, 2022
An anonymous resident captures an image of rainwater flowing through St. Louis roads on Tuesday, July 26.

Record-Breaking Flash Flooding Strikes St. Louis Region

Kay Copeland, Reporter
July 27, 2022
With the overturning of Roe v. Wade, millions of Americans will now see the firsthand repercussions of living in a post-Roe society.

Dobbs v. Jackson Decision Signifies the Beginning of the End

Kay Copeland, Reporter
June 26, 2022
Concert-goers expected to see national and local rock bands perform live at Pointfest, but the weather had different plans.

Pointfest 2022 Postponed, Awaiting Rescheduled Date

Kay Copeland, Reporter
May 24, 2022
Members of LHS Publications pose together in front of the Hollywood sign during a day of sightseeing.

Publications Broaden Their Horizons At Los Angeles Convention

Kay Copeland, Reporter
April 19, 2022
The recent Kimye drama has the internet divided. Is Kanye obsessive or justified in his words and actions?

Kanye’s Recent Instagram Rants Garner Concern

Kay Copeland, Reporter
April 2, 2022
Moderators Sean Bruce (12) and Paige Bostic (12) preside over the Town Hall by asking questions to the BOE candidates.

Town Hall Provides Aid to Voters in Midst of WSD Board of Education Election

Kay Copeland, Reporter
April 1, 2022
The national celebration began after President Carter declared the week of March 8, 1980 as Womens History Week. Subsequent Presidents issued the same proclamation until Congress designated March as Womens History Month in 1987.

Celebrating Five Women’s History Trailblazers

Kay Copeland, Reporter
March 28, 2022
WSD announced a late start for Friday, March 11 due to slick road conditions.

Inclement Weather Prompts A Late Start In The WSD

Kay Copeland, Reporter
March 11, 2022
Yet another impending winter storm closed the WSD on Thursday, Feb. 24.

WSD Closes Due To Another Winter Storm

Kay Copeland, Reporter
February 23, 2022
The list of nominees for the upcoming award show promise a strong competition.

Nominees For The 94th Academy Awards Promise A Great Show

Kay Copeland, Reporter
February 10, 2022
Fast fashion production and consumption only harm the Earth; from disposed clothing wasting away in landfills, to toxic substances polluting the air and oceans.

The Treacherous World Of The Fast Fashion Industry

Kay Copeland, Reporter
February 9, 2022
After discussions of a hefty winter storm moving toward our area, the WSD announced our first snow days of the school year.

WSD Closes Due To Inclement Weather, Marking First Snow Days Of The Year

Kay Copeland, Reporter
February 1, 2022
I either want to die in my sleep or die on stage, Meat Loaf told BBC in 2016. He had faced a multitude of health problems and injuries leading up to his death.

‘The Incomparable Meat Loaf’: Celebrating The Life Of A Rock ‘N’ Roll Legend

Kay Copeland, Reporter
January 31, 2022
Success is inevitable when leaders choose to lead with a positive frame of mind.

The Importance Of Leading With Positivity

Kay Copeland, Reporter
January 26, 2022
Thin privilege refers to the unmentioned societal superiority of living in a relatively thin body, and it affects more people than you would think.

The Toxicity Of Thin Privilege: Society Dictates Worthiness Depending On Physique

Kay Copeland, Reporter
December 21, 2021
The Zodiac Killer often created cryptograms for authorities to solve, along with the infamous signature he would leave at the bottom of his letters.

Has The Zodiac Killer’s Identity Finally Been Revealed?

Kay Copeland, Reporter
December 1, 2021

Jolliff Receives Teacher Of The Year Honor

Kay Copeland, Reporter
November 18, 2021
Many people in our community are ecstatic due to the arrival of our brand new local Dierbergs market.

Local Dierbergs Celebrates Grand Opening

Kay Copeland, Reporter
November 15, 2021
I wanted to write a story that was an allegory or fable about modern capitalist society, something that depicts an extreme competition, somewhat like the extreme competition of life,” director Hwang Dong-hyuk explained.

‘Squid Game’: A Capitalist Cautionary Tale

Kay Copeland, Reporter
November 4, 2021
DASA athlete Amaris Vazquez continues to improve her skills year after year, in pursuit of Paralympic triumph.

Vazquez Discovers ‘What It Means To Be Determined’

Kay Copeland, Reporter
September 27, 2021
Some WSD dress code violations include tank tops, tops with no sleeves and off-the-shoulder clothing. Majority of these violations are geared toward female students.

‘You Need To Cover Up’

Kay Copeland, Reporter
September 15, 2021
Masked and unmasked Liberty students make their way down the hallway.

To Mask, Or Not To Mask?

Kay Copeland, Reporter
September 2, 2021

Underclassmen Continue Liberty Tradition

Kay Copeland, Elizabeth Hamby, and Sammy Knickmeyer
August 24, 2021
The district is currently facing a shortage in bus drivers due to COVID-19.

[Photo] Wentzville School Districts Faces Bus Shortages

November 9, 2020
While most of the world is safe at home, essential workers continue to go to work and serve the public.

Risking It All, For The Safety Of All

Kay Copeland, Reporter
April 8, 2020
After meeting today with the leaders of the St. Charles County Department of Public Health, we have made a decision to proactively close all schools in the Wentzville School District in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Cain said.

WSD Closed Due To COVID-19

Kay Copeland, Reporter
March 15, 2020
If there is a confirmed case in our county or in our district, we will work together with County Health to determine whether or not to close a school, Dr. Cain said.

WSD Takes Precautions Over Pandemic

Kay Copeland, Reporter
March 13, 2020
The COVID-19 virus has caused school districts around the world to take precautions for a potential outbreak.

COVID-19 Update From WSD Superintendent

Kay Copeland, Reporter
March 11, 2020
Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden are two Democratic candidates who have received the most momentum behind their campaigns.

What’s The Deal With The 2020 Primaries?

Kay Copeland, Reporter
March 6, 2020
Junior Pierce Polydys assesses a malfunctioning Chromebook while working in the lab.

A Real Workplace Experience

Kay Copeland, Reporter
March 4, 2020
COVID-19 has been spotted in a suspected 30 countries, worrying people about the probability of the virus becoming a pandemic.

2019 Novel Coronavirus: A Starter Guide

Kay Copeland, Reporter
February 21, 2020
There are many astrological events happening in January this year.

January Horoscopes

Kay Copeland, Reporter
January 28, 2020
Grief is defined as deep sorrow, especially that caused by someones death. Although it has a definition, grief means something different for every person.

Carrying Your Love With Me

Kay Copeland, Reporter
January 21, 2020
The cafeteria is one of the areas that were affected by the power outage. P.E. classes met there due to no power in the gyms.

Small Electrical Fire Causes Power Outage At Liberty

Kay Copeland, Reporter
January 15, 2020
Meghan McVey studies for finals at StuCos Cookies Cocoa & Cramming

Snow Days Lead Local Districts To Modify Finals Policy

Kay Copeland, Reporter
December 20, 2019
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