The Ledger

Liberty High School

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Volume 10 Issue 3

Editors-in-Chief

10 In-Depth

14 Sports

Gavin Block*

Kay Copeland*

Reporters

Elaine Thimyan (Layout Editor), Bryleigh Conley, Cade Goins, Taylor Koehnemann, Abbiegail Luker, Connor Smith and Chloe Stenger

*Eacheditoralsoservesasareporter

16 20 relatable to the school community. Students write, take photos, and design the publication while the adviser supervises the student journalists. The opinions expressed in this magazine may not be those of Liberty High School, nor of the Wentzville R-IV School District faculty, staff or administration. The main editorial, when included, expresses the opinion of The Ledger editorial staff.

Letters to all editors can be submitted in room 239, emailed or mailed to Liberty. All letters must be signed. Limit letters you wish to be published to 250 words. Letters may be edited for space requirements and libelous material to the discretion of the editors. If you have a news story idea or comment, please contact us in room 239.

The Ledger is a publication that releases 4 issues (one issue per quarter) throughout the year, distributing 1,000 free copies to the student body, faculty and administration.

The Ledger magazine is a part of the district’s curriculum and is designed to provide a practical journalistic experience for written expression on a variety of topics. It is a student-led publication class that reports on stories

The Ledger is a member of the National Scholastic Press Association, Quill and Scroll and the Missouri Interscholastic Press Association.

To further facilitate the space available for student writing, advertising will not be offered in The Ledger.

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Thank you for picking up issue 3 of The Ledger! Your continued support and appreciation for our hard work means a lot to us.

Living in a fast-paced world that often demands more than we’re able to give, it’s easy to get caught up in the frenzy of our daily lives. As a result, we may find ourselves neglecting our emotional, physical and mental well-being. That is why we’ve reserved this issue to bring attention to the virtue of temperance

Temperance is all about finding balance in our lives. It’s about moderation, selfcontrol and avoiding excess. By practicing temperance, we can learn to be kinder to ourselves and take things one step at a time.

As we delve further into this topic, we’d like to remind you of the powerful adage “mind over matter.” While this phrase may seem cliche, there’s actually a lot of truth to it. Our thoughts and beliefs have a profound impact on our bodies and emotions. We garner so much more control over our experiences than we may realize.

We understand that taking care of oneself can be a challenge, especially in today’s world. That’s why we encourage you to start small. Perhaps it’s taking a walk in nature, setting aside time to read a book, or simply taking a few minutes each day to practice mindfulness. Remember that every little step you take contributes toward a bigger goal.

We hope that this issue will serve as a reminder that taking care of yourself is not only essential, but also empowering. By practicing temperance, we can become better versions of ourselves, and in turn, make the world a better place.

Kindest regards,

Gavin Block & Kay Copeland Editors-in-Chief