Lake Oconee Academy

Graphic/Ironton Tribune

Graphic/Ironton Tribune

OPINION: LOA is committed to improving education

News Staff
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Dear editor: Recently, there were letters published in the Lake Oconee News referencing the LOA-BOE lawsuit. I disagree with the assertions in the letters. LOA has tried to work on a solution to the issues in the lawsuit but has not been able to come to an agreement with the District.
From the mound to first base, Lake Oconee Academy softball players worked on throwing around the infield last week during a practice. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

From the mound to first base, Lake Oconee Academy softball players worked on throwing around the infield last week during a practice. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

SOFTBALL: Lady Titans open summer softball practice

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, June 30, 2022
The Lake Oconee Academy softball team has been getting out on the field early for its summer practices.
Roughly 30 kids between third and eighth grade attended a youth baseball camp hosted by Lake Oconee Academy earlier last week. CONTRIBUTED

Roughly 30 kids between third and eighth grade attended a youth baseball camp hosted by Lake Oconee Academy earlier last week. CONTRIBUTED

BASEBALL: Lake Oconee Academy hosts youth baseball camp

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, June 30, 2022
The Lake Oconee Academy baseball program held a youth camp earlier last week to try and bring some enthusiasm back to the sport. The camp saw about 25 to 30 kids between third and eighth grade in attendance working on multiple drills at the plate and on the field.
Stewart coaching up the Titans during a drill at Monday’s practice. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Stewart coaching up the Titans during a drill at Monday’s practice. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

FOOTBALL: Stewart brings new energy to summer workouts

Brendan Koerner
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
The Lake Oconee Academy football team continued to work on and off the field during its summer workouts earlier this week. The Titans were up early in the morning to hit the weightroom before going out onto the field to learn more about schemes and walk through plays.
Dr. Otho Tucker, CEO of Lake Oconee Academy, says after next school year he will step back from running the school but will continue to be involved. Photo taken April 2022. MARK ENGEL/Staff

Dr. Otho Tucker, CEO of Lake Oconee Academy, says after next school year he will step back from running the school but will continue to be involved. Photo taken April 2022. MARK ENGEL/Staff

LOA’s Tucker to retire, sort of

Mark Engel
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Lake Oconee Academy CEO since 2007, Dr. Otho Tucker, has told teachers, students and parents that after next year, he will step back from running the highly successful Greene County Charter School. “I’ll still be here a certain percentage of time,” he told the Lake Oconee News on Tuesday.
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 v. BOE lawsuit - deal or no deal?

Mark Engel
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
At a special called meeting on Tuesday night, the Lake Oconee Academy Board of Governors voted to approve a settlement offer to be sent to the Greene County Board of Education. Upon approval by both boards, LOA would end its two yearlong lawsuit over funding against the BOE.
Ingle talked with the Lake Oconee News in a sitdown interview about LOA’s success over the last year. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Ingle talked with the Lake Oconee News in a sitdown interview about LOA’s success over the last year. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

State of the Program: Lake Oconee Academy

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Editor’s Note: The Lake Oconee News is doing a three-part series called ‘State of the Program’ that will recap each area school’s year in sports.
Spencer Bradley

Spencer Bradley

LOA remembers former student Spencer Bradley

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Lake Oconee Academy held a service on Friday night at Tucker Field to remember former student Spencer Bradley, who tragically passed away last week. He was a soccer player for the Titans and was a member of the class of 2021.
The Lake Oconee Church on Highway 44 is expanding its parking (foreground) and constructing a new building (center, distant) to hold services and classes. A Dunkin’ donut store is being built on the corner (far left). MARK ENGEL/Staff

The Lake Oconee Church on Highway 44 is expanding its parking (foreground) and constructing a new building (center, distant) to hold services and classes. A Dunkin’ donut store is being built on the corner (far left). MARK ENGEL/Staff

GCDA steps back from LOA-BOE talks, focuses on development

Mark Engel
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
The Greene County Development Authority is stepping back from its recent involvement in the lawsuit between the Greene County Board of Education and Lake Oconee Academy.
Baxley was the Lady Titans’ varsity soccer coach for the past two seasons. CONTRIBUTED

Baxley was the Lady Titans’ varsity soccer coach for the past two seasons. CONTRIBUTED

Baxley leaving LOA for new position

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Lake Oconee Academy girls’ soccer coach Jacob Baxley recently announced that he has taken another job at Clarke Central High School in Athens. He will be the new CCHS girls’ soccer coach and will also be teaching at the school in the fall.
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