Lake Oconee Academy

The Lake Oconee Academy boys soccer team won the Class A Division II state championship. CONTRIBUTED

The Lake Oconee Academy boys soccer team won the Class A Division II state championship. CONTRIBUTED

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LOA captures third-straight GADA Director’s Cup

Lance McCurley
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Lake Oconee Academy is used to winning.The Titans recently won their third-straight Class A Division II Georgia Athletic Directors Association’s Cup. The Titans also dominated the competition, winning both the Female Director’s Cup and the Male Director’s Cup.
Founding board member Dick Schmidt (right) was recognized by Lake Oconee Academy June 2. Schmidt will step away from the board after serving since 2006. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

Founding board member Dick Schmidt (right) was recognized by Lake Oconee Academy June 2. Schmidt will step away from the board after serving since 2006. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

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LOA recognizes Schmidt; approves capital projects

Hannah Barron
Thursday, June 5, 2025
During its June 2 meeting, the Lake Oconee Academy Board of Governors recognized founding member Dick Schmidt, who is retiring from the board after serving since 2006.Executive Director Dr. Brad Bowling presented Schmidt with a plaque engraved by LOA’s engineering class.
Lake Oconee Academy student Shelby Marulo.

Lake Oconee Academy student Shelby Marulo.

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LOA’s Marulo named GHP finalist in mathematics

Shelby Marulo
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Lake Oconee Academy sophomore Shelby Marulo is the first student in Greene County to be nominated for the Governor’s Honors Program in mathematics. GHP is a residential summer program for talented, knowledgeable, and skilled high school sophomores and juniors.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

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LOA discusses funding options for new middle school

Hannah Barron
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Lake Oconee Academy Executive Director Dr. Brad Bowling told the Board of Governors last Monday that an architectural and engineering firm has toured the school’s campus to prepare concept plans and cost estimates for the new middle school.
Maureen Bowser, a nurse corps officer in the Navy Reserves, speaks with students. CONTRIBUTED

Maureen Bowser, a nurse corps officer in the Navy Reserves, speaks with students. CONTRIBUTED

LOA hosts successful Career Day for students

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Dreaming about the future is a cherished childhood pastime, whether children imagine becoming a firefighter, a sports star, a doctor, or a pilot. At Lake Oconee Academy, counselors dedicate themselves to nurturing these dreams, helping students explore career possibilities.
Students from Lake Oconee Academy recently attended a live performance at the Steffen Thomas Art Museum. CONTRIBUTED

Students from Lake Oconee Academy recently attended a live performance at the Steffen Thomas Art Museum. CONTRIBUTED

LOA students attend live performance at STMA

News Staff
Thursday, April 10, 2025
High school art, creative writing, and AP English literature students from Lake Oconee Academy (LOA) attended an exclusive performance by music and dance troupe Vulture Sister Song on Feb. 24 at the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art (STMA) in rural Buckhead.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

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LOA brings in expert to analyze school security

Hannah Barron
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Lake Oconee Academy recently received a security assessment from Chris Swecker, whose past security experience includes working with the Federal Bureau of Investigation as the assistant director of the criminal investigations division.
Lake Oconee Academy’s band (pictured) and chorus perform at the Daytona 500. CONTRIBUTED

Lake Oconee Academy’s band (pictured) and chorus perform at the Daytona 500. CONTRIBUTED

LOA band, chorus perform at Daytona 500

News Staff
Thursday, March 27, 2025
In February, students from the Lake Oconee Academy band and chorus performed at the Daytona 500, known as the “Super Bowl of NASCAR.”When Band Director Courtney Pilgrim discovered this opportunity last year, she knew it would be an incredible once-in-a-lifetime experience for her students.On Feb.
LOA senior Palmer Larkin (7) is one of the team’s leading scorers this year. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

LOA senior Palmer Larkin (7) is one of the team’s leading scorers this year. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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LOA boys rely on senior leadership

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 20, 2025
The Lake Oconee Academy boys soccer team is hungry after losing in the second round of the playoffs last year.The Titans brought back a strong core from last season and are primed to make a return trip to the Class A Division II postseason next month.
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