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Grace Lovejoy

Grace Lovejoy, Editor-in-Chief

Grace Lovejoy is serving as the Editor-In-Chief for 2024-2025 school year. Lovejoy has been on staff for three years now and served as the Features Editor last year. Lovejoy has won 3 Best of SNO pieces, including her first piece “Collision course: teens and golf cart accidents in Peachtree City” which was the first for the Trail. 

Lovejoy has been an Ambassador and a part of McIntosh BETA Club for 2 years. She was involved in the Student Press Law Center’s New Voices program in 2023 and won a Best of Sno award for her story “The five freedoms in the First,” recapping her experience. Lovejoy has been involved in theater for 2 years and has performed and worked backstage on numerous shows. This year she is serving as the Historian for the McIntosh Thespians Troupe. 

Lovejoy is eager to meet the new staff and have another successful year on the Trail.

All content by Grace Lovejoy
McIntosh Advanced Drama rehearses for play "Clue" on March 19. Karina Nirenberg, Abby Greenstein, Katie Ford and Alexandria McCormick react to the "death" of Addy Blair, who plays Wadsworth.

McIntosh Advanced Drama gets a “Clue”

Last night,  March 20, McIntosh Advanced Drama had their opening night for the play "Clue" in the McIntosh Auditorium, which they've been preparing for since December 2024.  Drama teacher Ken Buswell...

McIntosh Bella Voce performing "Man on the Moon" at the 2025 Spring Gala.

McIntosh Chorus hosts Spring Gala 2025: “Out of this World”

Grace Lovejoy, Editor-in-Chief Mar 17, 2025

The McIntosh Choral Department held their fifteenth annual Spring Gala Last Thursday at 7 P.M., Friday at 7 P.M. and Saturday at 2 P.M. and 7 P.M. The tickets were $15-$18 dollars and it was in the McIntosh...

Sophomore defender, Caroline Willis, rushes to the ball at the Lovejoy game on March 6. Photo by Grace Lovejoy.

Chasing victory

Grace Lovejoy, Editor-in-Chief Mar 11, 2025

 

My first time attending Georgia Thescon

Grace Lovejoy, Editor-in-Chief Feb 13, 2025

Video and music credits: IMovie

Gerry Perez, Karina Nirenberg, Alex Gomez, Carson Toenniges (left to right.)

Band Together: McIntosh musicians break new ground with Indie band ”The Id”

Grace Lovejoy, Editor-in-Chief Jan 30, 2025

In February of 2024, a group of musicians from McIntosh’s band and orchestra programs formed an indie band called “The Id.” Junior Alex Gomez and seniors Carson Toenniges, Gerry Perez, Santiago Perez...

Books-A-Million's new location at WestPark Walk, which .... Trader Joe's.

Trader Joe's potentially coming to Peachtree City

Jan 30, 2025

Books-A-Million's new location at WestPark Walk, which .... Trader Joe's.

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ICYMI: National News Briefs

President Joe Biden bans offshore oil and gas drilling in areas around the U.S. On Monday Jan.6, President Joe Biden released a statement permanently banning offshore oil and gas drilling across most...

Graphic created in Canva by Grace Lovejoy.

ICYMI: McIntosh sports

Jan 9, 2025

Graphic created in Canva by Grace Lovejoy.

Graphic created in Canva by Grace Lovejoy.

ICYMI: McIntosh sports

Grace Lovejoy, Editor-in-Chief Jan 9, 2025

Wrestling The Georgia High School Association posted on X, "Due to possible inclement weather arriving into north Georgia Friday, the Georgia High School Association is providing alternative dates for...

Graphic created in Canva by Grace Lovejoy.

ICYMI: International news briefs

Jan 9, 2025

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Photo of Italy and Greece trip poster in McIntosh hallway. Photo by Grace Lovejoy.

McIntosh students invited to go to Italy and Greece trip in 2026

Grace Lovejoy, Editor-in-Chief Dec 13, 2024

McIntosh Students are invited to participate in a trip to Italy and Greece sponsored by WorldStrides on May 26, 2026 to June 4, 2026. Students will get the chance to see Venice and Athens and the trip...

Graphic created in Canva by Grace Lovejoy.

Taking the Temperature: Are we politically heated right now?

Grace Lovejoy and Nyla Kërr Nov 19, 2024

With the election being over, some students believe America has voted the wrong candidate into office. November 5 has left a giant question mark hanging in the air.  Students who were too young to...

President Donald Trump speaks to service members at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Feb. 28, 2019. The President was at the base to meet with service members after returning from a summit in Hanoi, Vietnam. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Westin Warburton)



 "The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement." (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Westin Warburton)

Election 2024: Convicted and currently running

Grace Lovejoy, Nyla Kërr, and Holly Rife Nov 4, 2024

The 2024 Presidential election is tomorrow, and while the majority of McIntosh students aren't of voting age, students have opinions on politics, specifically whether Trump is reliable to be president...

Ruling the Stage

Grace Lovejoy, Editor-in-Chief Oct 29, 2024

Drone shot taken of the student parking lot and what used to be the marching band's practice field.

“It’s not going to go away anytime soon:” Capital Improvements impacts parking for student drivers

Grace Lovejoy and Nyla Kërr Oct 8, 2024

Planning for capital improvement construction in all five district high schools started during the 2023-2024 school year. “We were informed about construction I would probably say June of 2023...

Lake Peachtree flooded part of golf cart path on Friday, Sept. 27 afternoon after Hurricane Helene

Deaths, damages, devastation: Hurricane Helene

On Thurs., Sept. 26, Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida and passed through Florida, Georgia and Tennessee. Fayette County Schools and surrounding areas were closed ahead of potential weather concerns.    Peachtree...

Screenshot of message from Parent Square from Fayette County Schools.

Fayette Co. Schools closing ahead of Hurricane Helene

Editor's Note: This is a developing story and the Trail will continue to update as needed.  On Thursday, Sept. 26, at 10 a.m., Fayette County Public Schools announced that school will be canceled...

Message from FCBOE: “Addressing Fake Threats in our schools”

Nyla Kërr and Grace Lovejoy Sep 17, 2024

On Sep. 16, a message posted by Fayette County Public Schools on Friday, Sep 13 at 11:01 AM in Bennetts Mill Middle School, Fayette County High School, Flat Rock Middle School, J. C. Booth Middle School,...

The Trail obtained this screenshot from a student at Sandy Creek.

Sandy Creek Principal addresses social media threat against SCHS

Grace Lovejoy, Editor-in-Chief Sep 6, 2024

On Sept. 6, Sandy Creek's Principal, Tosha Oliver, sent out a letter to families regarding a social media post made that morning including weapons a a list of six metro Atlanta schools including Sandy...

A portion of the letter Booth Principal sent to parents on September 5.

Booth Middle School handles threat made after Apalachee HS shooting

Grace Lovejoy, Editor-in-Chief Sep 6, 2024

On Thursday, Sept. 5, J.C. Booth Middle School Principal Shane Ratliff emailed parents about a situation that took place on a bus route that afternoon. The conversation between two students was about...

Students of MSM receive the Betsy Getreu Memorial Scholarship

Students of MSM receive the Betsy Getreu Memorial Scholarship

Grace Lovejoy and Savannah Hayes May 10, 2024

Congratulations to the students on the Trail/Legend who received this scholarship: Asa Boddie August Moss Catherine Amendola Rebekah Bushmire ews Editor, Savannah Hayes won the Journalism Department...

2023-2024 Playoff Bracket from the GSHA.

#1 McIntosh Boys Varsity Soccer wins state championship

Grace Lovejoy, Editor-in-Chief May 7, 2024

The McIntosh Chiefs Varsity Soccer team have stayed undefeated throughout the 2024-2025 soccer season. The Chiefs have stayed undefeated with a score of 20-0.  On April 14, The Varsity Boys played...

Graphic created in Canva by Grace Lovejoy.

The silence has been broken

Grace Lovejoy, Editor-in-Chief Apr 22, 2024

Editors Note: The following story contains mentions of sexual assault. If you, or someone you know, is experiencing sexual assault, reach out to the National Sexual Assault Hotline at (800) 656-4673. “Quiet...

Heroes and Villains

Heroes and Villains

Grace Lovejoy, Editor-in-Chief Apr 22, 2024

On April 25-27, the McIntosh Choral Department will be hosting their annual Spring Gala in the McIntosh Auditorium. Each year the department reveals a theme for the show and this year’s theme is Heroes...

May 2024 AP Exam Schedule

Grace Lovejoy, Editor-in-Chief Mar 22, 2024

Graphic from the USA Facts website, showing the scope of COVID's impact on Georgia since the start of the pandemic to July 2023.
 https://usafacts.org/visualizations/coronavirus-covid-19-spread-map/state/georgia/

COVID: Four years after shutdown

Rebekah Bushmire, Editor-in-Chief Mar 12, 2024
"The two months of school closure had a huge impact on my socialization capacity. The only socializing I had was with my mother, and two younger brothers. I became increasingly anti-social. I felt like I had zero friends."
Graphic illustration created in Canva by Grace Lovejoy

Six Flags: fun or fire?

Grace Lovejoy, Editor-in-Chief Mar 8, 2024

On Saturday, March 2, a 15-year-old was shot during a gunfight with police at Six Flags over Georgia at around 6:15 P.M. A fight of up to 600 people occurred right outside the park. Social media footage...

Chloe Davis and Cianna Ricci holding the New York Designer of the Year award.

Mother of Poison

Grace Lovejoy, Editor-in-Chief Mar 1, 2024

On Feb. 22, McIntosh seniors Chloe Davis and Cianna Ricci traveled to Monaco, a microstate on the French Riviera, to compete at the world finals of the Junk Kouture competition. They won the New York Designer...

McIntosh student ride on a brand new rollercoaster during the grand opening of the ride.

Best of Trail Photography 2023-2024

Rebekah Bushmire, Editor-in-Chief Feb 12, 2024

McIntosh student ride on a brand new rollercoaster during the grand opening of the ride.

Created in Canva.

“Hold fast, Brave the storm”

Grace Lovejoy, Editor-in-Chief Feb 9, 2024

Percy Jackson and the Olympians follows the story line of the books and the actors clearly represent the characters.  I grew up reading the books and the movies released in 2010 and 2013. I enjoy the...

OPINION: Blanchard is back

OPINION: Blanchard is back

Grace Lovejoy, Editor-in-Chief Jan 31, 2024

On Dec. 28, Gypsy Rose Blanchard was released on parole, three years before her original release date in 2026. In 2016, Gypsy Blanchard was sentenced to 10 years in prison after her involvement in the...

Graphic created in Canva by Lulu Vitulo and Grace Lovejoy

Swift never goes out of style

Lulu Vitulo, Grace Lovejoy, August Moss, and Mikayla Mills Nov 10, 2023

"Say Don't Go" The second this song started and kicked in with the guitar and beat, I was immediately hooked. She starts off singing in her absolutely gorgeous low range, and it just Hits Different....

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