Lake Oconee Academy

The Lake Oconee Academy Board of Governors met Monday night to approve an annual budget and discuss issues ranging from an alternative education program to the status of their charter renewal application. MARK ENGEL/Staff

The Lake Oconee Academy Board of Governors met Monday night to approve an annual budget and discuss issues ranging from an alternative education program to the status of their charter renewal application. MARK ENGEL/Staff

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LOA to start Alternative Education Program

Mark Engel
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Lake Oconee Academy (LOA) is developing an Alternative/ Non-Traditional Education Program (AEP) to handle students who are disruptive in class, miss too many days of school, or are not accumulating enough credits for graduation.
Lili Nelson (4) finished in the top six of a qualifier event to represent Team Georgia in the Georgia-South Carolina Challenge Match. CONTRIBUTED

Lili Nelson (4) finished in the top six of a qualifier event to represent Team Georgia in the Georgia-South Carolina Challenge Match. CONTRIBUTED

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Nelson to represent Team Georgia in GSGA Challenge match

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Rising Lake Oconee Academy freshman Lili Nelson recently qualified to play in the Georgia-South Carolina Girls’ Challenge Match as a member of Team Georgia on the last weekend of July.
Lake Oconee Academy defenders tackle an Oglethorpe County ball carrier in last week’s padded camp at Titan Stadium. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy defenders tackle an Oglethorpe County ball carrier in last week’s padded camp at Titan Stadium. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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LOA hosts padded football camp

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, July 6, 2023
The Lake Oconee Academy football team has been preparing for its third season by participating in summer workouts on-and-off the field. For the past month, the Titans have put most of their focus into strength conditioning in the weight room and agility skill training on the field.
Garrett Payne (11)

Garrett Payne (11)

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Titan baseball players earn All-Region honors

Lance McCurley
Thursday, June 22, 2023
The Lake Oconee Academy (LOA) baseball team had one of its most successful seasons in 2023. The Titans won a program-record 18 games and advanced to the second round of the state playoffs for the first time.
This year’s state championship marked Lake Oconee Academy’s third straight title since 2021, and multiple golfers from both the girls and boys teams earned All-State honors for their hard work. CONTRIBUTED

This year’s state championship marked Lake Oconee Academy’s third straight title since 2021, and multiple golfers from both the girls and boys teams earned All-State honors for their hard work. CONTRIBUTED

Titans win state, receive All-State honors

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, June 8, 2023
The Lake Oconee Academy boys' golf program was recently able to follow up its impressive performance in the area tournament with dominant showings in this year’s GHSA Class A Division II state championship.
Kallyn Black is one of the best golfers for her age in the state of Georgia. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Kallyn Black is one of the best golfers for her age in the state of Georgia. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

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Black earns POTY honors after freshman season

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, June 8, 2023
Kallyn Black is a rising sophomore at Lake Oconee Academy and is a member of the Lady Titans golf team. Even though she’s been playing at the high school level for only a year, Black has already made a great impact on the program.
File Photo/Lake Oconee News

File Photo/Lake Oconee News

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LOA board of governors addresses changes, challenges

Mark Engel
Thursday, June 8, 2023
Monday night’s meeting of the Lake Oconee Board of Governors was Dr. Otho Tucker’s last as Chief Executive Officer of Greene County’s only charter school. Tucker has been CEO since the school started 16 years ago. He announced last year he would step down at the end of this school year.
Lake Oconee Academy’s girls team made it to the GHSA Class A Division II semifinals after defeating Lanier County is straight matches the round before. CONTRIBUTED

Lake Oconee Academy’s girls team made it to the GHSA Class A Division II semifinals after defeating Lanier County is straight matches the round before. CONTRIBUTED

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LOA tennis racks up All-State honors

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, June 1, 2023
After having two successful seasons, members of the Lake Oconee Academy boys and girls tennis teams were honored for their outstanding play over the course of the regular season and the state playoffs.
The Lake Oconee Academy girls golf team raised its third straight state championship trophy after winning the GHSA Class A Division II title. CONTRIBUTED

The Lake Oconee Academy girls golf team raised its third straight state championship trophy after winning the GHSA Class A Division II title. CONTRIBUTED

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Lady Titans tee off for fifth-consecutive title

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, May 25, 2023
The Lake Oconee Academy girls’ golf team traveled to Thomson to play at the Belle Meade Golf Club for the GHSA Class A Division II state championship earlier this week. The Lady Titans came into the two-day event as the reigning two-time state champions and defended their title as such.
Lake Oconee Academy quarterback Ike O’Neal, who transferred from Morgan County, during throwing drills at a spring practice a few weeks ago. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy quarterback Ike O’Neal, who transferred from Morgan County, during throwing drills at a spring practice a few weeks ago. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Titans end spring with scrimmage against Community Christian

Lance Mccurley_
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Lake Oconee Academy ended its spring with a scrimmage against Community Christian last week. Despite the score not being kept, it’s safe to say the Titans came out on top as their offense scored with ease, while the defensive unit didn’t allow the Knights past midfield all night.
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