Lake Oconee Academy

The Lady Titans circle up before one of their home matches late in the season. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

The Lady Titans circle up before one of their home matches late in the season. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

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Lady Titans make tremendous progress, despite early playoff exit

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, November 2, 2023
The Lake Oconee Academy volleyball team had one of its best seasons in recent memory despite an early first-round exit in the GHSA Class A Division II state playoffs a few weeks ago.
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Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Two Greene County schools receive awards

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Greene County Schools recently received awards for Lake Oconee Academy (LOA) and Greene County Primary School (GCPS). LOA was given a gold honor roll distinction in advanced placement (AP) programs at the school.
The Titans getting ready to run out onto the field for a region game earlier this season. The team is now has the same amount of wins (6) as they have combined for in the last two seasons (6). CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

The Titans getting ready to run out onto the field for a region game earlier this season. The team is now has the same amount of wins (6) as they have combined for in the last two seasons (6). CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

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Titans make history with late score

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Lake Oconee Academy football is having a historical year in terms of success in its third season ever. After defeating Cherokee Christian last Friday with a late touchdown, the Titans made history, setting a program record with six wins, but they’re not done yet.
Lake Oconee Academy named seniors. D’Karrah Terrell (left) and Thomas Miller (right), its Homecoming Queen and King on Friday night. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy named seniors. D’Karrah Terrell (left) and Thomas Miller (right), its Homecoming Queen and King on Friday night. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

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LOA crowns Homecoming King and Queen

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Lake Oconee Academy hosted its third annual Homecoming football game this past Friday night. During halftime of the Titans’ game against Augusta Prep, the school named its Homecoming king and queen. D’Karrah Terrell was named Queen while Thomas Miller was crowned King.
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Lake Oconee News/File Photo

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BOE floats funds for raises to LOA

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, September 28, 2023
The Greene County Board of Education (BOE) last week voted unanimously to assist Lake Oconee Academy (LOA) with state-mandated raises for teachers, and staff and increased insurance costs.
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LOA reviews charter renewal requests from BOE

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Nine charter renewal requests from the Greene County Board of Education (BOE) prompted a lengthy discussion at last week’s Lake Oconee Academy (LOA) Board of Governors meeting. The need for a charter renewal, necessary every five years, has been top of mind for both the administration and parents.
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Parent alleges absence of transparency by LOA board

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Lake Oconee Academy (LOA) parent Todd Ciavola asked to be put on the agenda during public comments at last week’s Greene County Board of Education (BOE) meeting. Ciavola is a 22-year resident of the area with two children who recently graduated and another who is currently a sophomore.
Lake Oconee Academy was recently awarded the Female Directors Cup, and the overall Directors Cup was presented by the Georgia Athletic Directors Association. CONTRIBUTED

Lake Oconee Academy was recently awarded the Female Directors Cup, and the overall Directors Cup was presented by the Georgia Athletic Directors Association. CONTRIBUTED

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Lake Oconee Academy awarded Directors’ Cups

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Last week, Lake Oconee Academy was awarded the Female Directors Cup, and the overall Directors Cup was presented by the Georgia Athletic Directors Association (GADA). Titans’ athletic director Chris Ingle told the Lake Oconee News that it’s a great honor to be recognized for this award.
The LOA Board of Governors called a meeting Tuesday night to discuss issues raised in the Board of Education’s response to LOA’s charter renewal application. MARK ENGEL/Staff

The LOA Board of Governors called a meeting Tuesday night to discuss issues raised in the Board of Education’s response to LOA’s charter renewal application. MARK ENGEL/Staff

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LOA charter renewal faces 66 hurdles

Mark Engel
Thursday, July 20, 2023
At a special public meeting with parents Tuesday night, the Lake Oconee Academy Board of Governors gave the Greene County Board of Education an extension on the deadline for the BOE to decide if LOA should be granted a charter renewal.
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