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The Student News Site of Louisa County High School

The Lion's Roar

The Student News Site of Louisa County High School

The Lion's Roar

2025-2026 Staff

Melinda Staudinger
Editor-in-Chief

Melinda Staudinger

This is Melinda’s fourth semester on The Lion’s Roar. She enjoys going to the beach, playing pickleball, and hanging out with friends, and going on long walks. She is excited for this new year and can't wait to welcome ev...

Owen McHugh
Editor-in-Chief

Owen McHugh

Owen is an Editor-in-Chief for The Lion's Roar. He enjoys writing about a variety of topics ranging from sports to arts and entertainment. He enjoys running and watching soccer.  ...

Sumner Armstrong
Editor-in-Chief

Sumner Armstrong

Sumner Armstrong is an Editor-in-Chief for The Lion’s Roar. He enjoys watching college sports and spending time with his family. Sumner holds a particular interest in writing about politics and all aspects involved with it. &nb...

Tegan Moss
Copy Editor

Tegan Moss

Tegan Moss has been a staffer on the Lion's Roar for two semesters and is currently in the copy editor role. In their free time, they listen to their favorite artists, Big Thief, Radiohead, and Death Grips, and binge their comfort...

Cheyenne Henderson
News Section Editor

Cheyenne Henderson

Cheyenne Henderson is beginning her 2nd semester of Newspaper as the News Section Editor. In her free time, she enjoys photography, participating in 4-H, and spending quality time with friends and family. ...

Eric Davis
Sports Editor

Eric Davis

This is Eric’s third semester on The Lion’s Roar. He enjoys playing baseball, watching UVA sports and hanging out with friends. ...

Natalie Spencer
Entertainment Editor

Natalie Spencer

This is Natalie’s fifth semester on The Lion’s Roar. Her interests include cheerleading and spending time with family and friends. Natalie enjoys writing about upcoming movies and artists. ...

Audrey Ryan
Feature Editor

Audrey Ryan

This is Audrey’s third year on The Lion’s Roar. She is the Feature Editor, and she enjoys reading, writing, and spending time with her cats. ...

Emma Ryan
Op-Ed Editor

Emma Ryan

This is Emma’s fourth semester on The Lion’s Roar. She enjoys listening to music, reading, being outside, hanging out with friends and family, and anything pink.  ...

Elizabeth Middlesworth
Media Editor

Elizabeth Middlesworth

This is Elizabeth’s fourth semester being a part of The Lion’s Roar. She enjoys running, hiking, and spending time with friends when she can. She is also the media editor and edits everything to do with photography, videos, an...

Karleigh Lundy
Student Life Editor

Karleigh Lundy

 Karleigh Lundy is the Student Life Section Editor and is taking part in her fourth semester on The Lion’s Roar.  She loves sunrises and spending time with family and friends. Lundy also plays Field Hockey and has been the...

Benjamin Stallard
Design and Layout Manager

Benjamin Stallard

Benjamin Stallard is the Design and Layout Manager of the Lion’s Roar Newspaper and this will be his second year. Ben enjoys working out, listening to music, and acting.  ...

Mya Woodward
Social Media Manager

Mya Woodward

Mya is the social media manager for the Lions Roar. She enjoys going hiking, painting, and taking walks with her dog in her free time. ...

Elliott Moreno
Social Media Manager

Elliott Moreno

Elliott is the social media manager for The Lion's Roar. She has been with the newspaper for three years. She enjoys playing volleyball, hanging with friends, and taking photos whenever she gets the chance. ...

Brooklyn Nemec
Business Manager

Brooklyn Nemec

Brooklyn is the Business Manager and News writer for the Lions Roar. This will be her second semester writing for the newspaper. In her free time she enjoys running, dancing, painting, and hanging out with her friends and family...

Mackenzie Randlett
Awards Manager

Mackenzie Randlett

This is Mackenzie’s fourth semester on The Lion’s Roar. She enjoys running, spending time on the lake, cheerleading, and hanging out with friends and family. Mackenzie is a sports writer on the staff, covering both the sports world a...

Daniela Tobar Meija
Reporter/Photographer

Daniela Tobar Meija

This is Daniela’s first year of Newspaper. She enjoys drawing, crafting, and writing. She also enjoys Roblox and her favorite game is Baby Kicking Simulator. ...

Jess Deinlein
Reporter/Photographer

Jess Deinlein

This is Jess’ first semester as a reporter for the newspaper. She enjoys reading, programming, and animating. She is the owner/manager of the Questionable Studios Roblox community. ...

Madison Gholson
Reporter/Photographer

Madison Gholson

This is Madison's first year on the newspaper staff. Madison enjoys playing volleyball, music, reading and traveling. ...

Charles ("CJ") Beason
Reporter/Photographer

Charles (“CJ”) Beason

This is Charles' first semester on The Lion's Roar. Whenever he has free time, he enjoys coding, running, learning, teaching, helping others, and singing. ...

Wyatt Millway
Reporter/Photographer

Wyatt Millway

This is Wyatt’s first year on the newspaper staff. Wyatt enjoys long walks on the beach and reading books with his cats. In his free time he watches movies, reads, and listens to a lot of music. ...

Abigail Sellers
Reporter/Photographer

Abigail Sellers

This is Abigail Sellers’ third semester at the Lion’s Roar Newspaper as a staffer. She enjoys writing student life material and preparing material for her club. In her free time she listens to music, spends time with her ...

Emma Sandlin
Reporter/Photographer

Emma Sandlin

This is Emma’s second semester on The Lion’s Roar as an Arts and Entertainment writer. She enjoys playing tennis, hanging out with friends, hiking, and traveling.  ...

Malcolm Young
Reporter/Photographer

Malcolm Young

This is Malcolm's first semester on The Lion's Roar's staff. He plays club and school soccer. He enjoys spending time with friends and family.  

Shaniya Siribandu
Reporter/Photographer

Shaniya Siribandu

This is Shaniya’s third semester on The Lion’s Roar. In her freetime she enjoys baking, playing sports, spending time with friends and family, and traveling. ...

Jonathan Jarvis
Reporter/Office Manager

Jonathan Jarvis

This is Jonathan’s fourth semester on The Lion’s Roar. He plays both basketball and soccer for the school. In his free time he enjoys working out and bettering himself. ...

Olivia Hall
Staffer

Olivia Hall

This is Olivia's second semester on The Lion's Roar. She is a reporter/photographer for the Arts and Entertainment section. She enjoys playing guitar, reading, and being a part of the JV field hockey team. Her favorite color is pin...

Malcolm Young
Staff Writer

Malcolm Young

This is Malcolm Young's second semester on The Lion's Roar. He enjoys playing soccer and spending time with family and friends. Malcolm is a multi-media staffer who covers a variety of events. ...

Gabriella Ford
Staff Writer

Gabriella Ford

Gabriella is a junior who is starting her first semester in Newspaper. She is a member of the YOVASO club (Youth of Virginia Speak Out About Traffic Safety) and a participant on the track team at Louisa County High School. ...

Maxwell Mackie
Staff Writer

Maxwell Mackie

This is Max's first semester as a staff writer for The Lion's Roar! He likes to read fantasy books and hike in his free time. His favorite color is Burgundy! ...

Morgan Shifflett
Staff Writer

Morgan Shifflett

This is Morgan Shifflett's first year of newspaper. She likes to draw and read in her free time. Her favorite colors are pink and yellow. ...

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