From teaching to writing and to becoming a courageous civil rights activist, Ida B. Wells was an African American investigative journalist, abolitionist, feminist, and educator. During the 1890s, Wells led an anti-lynching crusade in the United States and expanded the opportunities for women of color. On...

On October 28, 2019, Long High School announced that beloved teacher Donna Elise Tynes passed away unexpectedly of cardiovascular disease in her home. At the age of 54, Ms. Tynes taught home economics, fashion, and consumer science. She had taught at Long Reach for fifteen years and earned our respect...

LSpirit Week ong Reach kicked off the 2019 spirit week with fun events, contests, and competitions. Most notably, this was the first year of the hallway decoration contest, and the Mardi Gras themed hallways were covered with masks, posters, streamers, and bright colors to spark some spirit. Junior...

Having something, not having something, present, future, personal: five categories that one may be thankful for during the year. The fourth Thursday of every November, families and friends alike come together to eat food, share their gratitude, and reflect on the past year. This day, known as...

Senior marketing student Baylee Slepko introduced her nonprofit merchandise store to Long Reach this fall. The project, called Adopt-a-Bolts, sells Long Reach athletic spirit wear in the forms of sweatshirts, long-sleeve shirts, and short-sleeve shirts. “[The designs] are inspired from my old...