Lake Oconee Academy

While the LOA Board was in a closed, executive session, the audience became an instant open, public chat session with members of the BOE about education issues facing the county. BOE Chairman Mike Lynch (seated, center) and Roger Fields (standing, left), representing the Lake Country Conservatives, a group actively seeking an end to the LOA lawsuit, join in the discussion. MARK ENGEL/Staff

While the LOA Board was in a closed, executive session, the audience became an instant open, public chat session with members of the BOE about education issues facing the county. BOE Chairman Mike Lynch (seated, center) and Roger Fields (standing, left), representing the Lake Country Conservatives, a group actively seeking an end to the LOA lawsuit, join in the discussion. MARK ENGEL/Staff

LOA-BOE deal might be near

Mark Engel
Thursday, October 13, 2022
There might be a resolution to the long-running Lake Oconee Academy lawsuit against the Greene County Board of Education. The lawsuit, filed by LOA in September 2020, accuses the school district of failing to pass through enough money to fund all of LOA’s students.
Lake Oconee News/Graphic

Lake Oconee News/Graphic

Letter to the Editor: BOE supports LOA students

Dear Editor:
Thursday, October 6, 2022
This past week, there has been a renewed public debate going on about issues between LOA and Greene County School System leadership. We would like to make it clear that the Greene County Board of Education supports the LOA students, parents, and staff.
BOE Chairman Mike Lynch, who regularly attends LOA’s Board of Governors meetings, reviews financial records at Monday’s monthly meeting. MARK ENGEL/Staff

BOE Chairman Mike Lynch, who regularly attends LOA’s Board of Governors meetings, reviews financial records at Monday’s monthly meeting. MARK ENGEL/Staff

Big planning ahead for Greene schools

Mark Engel
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Both Lake Oconee Academy and the Greene County School System are working on their five-year strategic plans, but they are developing their plans independently of each other.
A group of Titans move a Lions defender down the field on the way to a first half touchdown last Friday night. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

A group of Titans move a Lions defender down the field on the way to a first half touchdown last Friday night. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

FOOTBALL: Titans topple Lions with late score

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, September 29, 2022
It was about as perfect an ending as you could have scripted for Lake Oconee Academy’s 15-14 win over Loganville Christian Academy last Friday night at Tucker Field.
LOA CEO Otho Tucker (left) talks with LOA Board Vice Chairman Michael Tompkins (right) at the LOA Board of Governors meeting in June. MARK ENGEL/Staff

LOA CEO Otho Tucker (left) talks with LOA Board Vice Chairman Michael Tompkins (right) at the LOA Board of Governors meeting in June. MARK ENGEL/Staff

School system alleges LOA has violated its charter

Mark Engel
Thursday, September 29, 2022
The Lake Oconee Academy Board of Governors Wednesday responded to a Sept. 9 letter from Greene County School Superintendent Dr. Chris Houston that accused the district’s charter school of violating the terms of their charter agreement.
Junior Chloe Manville (15) sets up to serve a ball against the Washington-Wilkes Tigers earlier this month. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Junior Chloe Manville (15) sets up to serve a ball against the Washington-Wilkes Tigers earlier this month. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

VOLLEYBALL: Titans transition from tough non-region slate

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, September 15, 2022
After having to go through the gauntlet of a difficult non-region schedule, the Lake Oconee Academy Titans’ volleyball team has started off region play undefeated.
The Titans fall to 1-3 on the season with the loss to Oglethorpe County. STAFF/Lance McCurley

The Titans fall to 1-3 on the season with the loss to Oglethorpe County. STAFF/Lance McCurley

FOOTBALL: Sampson leads Oglethorpe County 42-0 over LOA

Charles Burney
Thursday, September 15, 2022
The Oglethorpe County Patriots’ offensive attack was too much for Lake Oconee Academy to handle in a 42-0 rout. The Titans’ defense failed to stop Oglethorpe quarterback Will Sampson, who accounted for all six of the Patriots’ touchdowns. Their offense couldn’t muster up any momentum, either.
Titans sophomore Mary Claire McCommons (16) loads up in the batters box as a Washington-Wilkes pitcher throws one over the plate. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Titans sophomore Mary Claire McCommons (16) loads up in the batters box as a Washington-Wilkes pitcher throws one over the plate. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

SOFTBALL: Titans split first region double-header

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, September 1, 2022
The Lake Oconee Academy softball team got back on the right track during last Monday’s doubleheader against the Washington-Wilkes Tigers.
The LOA Board of Governors voted to request approval for an increase in enrollment from the Georgia Department of Education.

The LOA Board of Governors voted to request approval for an increase in enrollment from the Georgia Department of Education.

LOA seeks retroactive hike in enrollment cap from state

Mark Engel
Thursday, September 1, 2022
In a hastily called special meeting, the Lake Oconee Academy Board of Governors last Friday voted to ask the Georgia Department of Education to allow the charter school to increase its enrollment above the charter limit of 1,051.
Lake Oconee Academy senior quarterback Garrett Payne during a practice in July. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy senior quarterback Garrett Payne during a practice in July. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

FOOTBALL: Titan seniors encouraged by the game

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Most kids heading to high school in Georgia have a long-established football program to try out for, but the senior class at Lake Oconee Academy (LOA) never had that luxury.
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