Lake Oconee Academy

Lake Oconee Academy head coach Patrick Stewart talks to his players during a timeout in a game against Cherokee Christian earlier this season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy head coach Patrick Stewart talks to his players during a timeout in a game against Cherokee Christian earlier this season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

FOOTBALL: Titans finish last month of season strong

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, November 17, 2022
In just the second year of the Lake Oconee Academy football program, the Titans made strides of progress that could be seen in moments across the 2022 season. First-year head coach Patrick Stewart is thankful for the position he’s in and proud of the way his team competed against tough opponents.
The Titans pose for a photo after finishing second at the Region 8A Division meet a couple of weeks ago. CONTRIBUTED

The Titans pose for a photo after finishing second at the Region 8A Division meet a couple of weeks ago. CONTRIBUTED

XC: LOA teams finish top 10 in state

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Both of Lake Oconee Academy’s cross-country teams traveled to Carrollton earlier this November to compete in the GHSA Class A Division II state championship meet. The Lady Titans finished ninth overall as a team, and junior Jane Monachello was the squad’s highest finisher.
From left, Greene County Board of Education District 4 member Perry Lee, District 1 member Steve Kilgore and BOE Chair Mike Lynch attended the Monday LOA board meeting. MARK ENGEL/Staff

From left, Greene County Board of Education District 4 member Perry Lee, District 1 member Steve Kilgore and BOE Chair Mike Lynch attended the Monday LOA board meeting. MARK ENGEL/Staff

LOA-BOE legal wrangling continues despite agreement

Mark Engel
Thursday, November 10, 2022
The Lake Oconee Academy Board of Governors and Greene County Board of Education are continuing their chess match, despite the fact both parties have signed a draft agreement that would end LOA’s two-year-long lawsuit against the BOE over funding issues.
The Lady Titans captured the region title as Jane Monachello placed first overall with a time of 24:06.67 in the girls’ race. CONTRIBUTED

The Lady Titans captured the region title as Jane Monachello placed first overall with a time of 24:06.67 in the girls’ race. CONTRIBUTED

XC: Lady Titans win region title, Titans finish second

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 3, 2022
The Lake Oconee Academy cross-country teams had a successful Region 8A Division II meet. The girls and boys qualified for the GHSA Class A Division II meet in Carrollton this Saturday.
Jacy Singleton (10) gets set to deliver a pitch from the circle earlier this season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Jacy Singleton (10) gets set to deliver a pitch from the circle earlier this season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

SOFTBALL: Titans fall short at Super Regional to end season

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Even though the Lake Oconee Academy softball team’s season ended earlier than they would have liked it to, the Lady Titans still have a lot to be proud of after recently ending its 2022 season.
The Titans’ defensive front lines up during a home game against George Walton Academy earlier this season. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

The Titans’ defensive front lines up during a home game against George Walton Academy earlier this season. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

FOOTBALL: Titans defeat Patriots on Senior Night for back-to-back wins

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, October 27, 2022
For a program that just started at the beginning of last season, the Lake Oconee Academy football team has seen tremendous progress in its second year. The Titans (4-5) most recently defeated the Georgia School for Innovation and Classics Patriots (0-9) by the final score of 43-0.
The Lady Titans pause during a stoppage in play against Washington-Wilkes earlier this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

The Lady Titans pause during a stoppage in play against Washington-Wilkes earlier this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

VOLLEYBALL: Lady Titans eliminated in first round of playoffs

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Lake Oconee Academy entered the state playoffs as the No. 3 seed from Area 5, but the Lady Titans got a tough first-round draw with No. 2 seed Mt. Pisgah Christian. The Lady Patriots ended their season last week, defeating the Lady Titans in straight sets.
Lake Oconee Academy named its 2022 Homecoming King and Queen, William Goss and Paris Jaronski, earlier this month. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy named its 2022 Homecoming King and Queen, William Goss and Paris Jaronski, earlier this month. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

LOA Queen & King named earlier this month

News Staff
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Lake Oconee Academy named its 2022 Homecoming King and Queen, William Goss and Paris Jaronski, earlier this month.
The Greene County Board of Education (left) and the Lake Oconee Academy Board of Governors at a special called meeting Monday night, prior to moving to separate rooms for a three-hour negotiating session on LOA’s lawsuit against the BOE. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

The Greene County Board of Education (left) and the Lake Oconee Academy Board of Governors at a special called meeting Monday night, prior to moving to separate rooms for a three-hour negotiating session on LOA’s lawsuit against the BOE. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

Draft agreement signed, LOA-BOE settlement near

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Just 12 days after school officials announced a preliminary agreement to settle Lake Oconee Academy’s two-year-long lawsuit against the Greene County Board of Education, both boards have approved a draft agreement. It happened Monday night during a called meeting of the two boards.
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