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During their after-school meetings on Fridays, Envirothon team members often go outside to practice what they learn.
Envirothon: Competing for a Better Earth
Principal Redd and the students gather to dance and have fun.
Buddy Club Organizes an Adapted Prom
2024 Prom ticket which will be sold during lunch shifts.
Once Upon A Fairytale: Prom 2024
President Trump sits at the Resolute Desk, signing executive orders after returning to the Oval Office. Photo courtesy of The White House.
President Trump’s Executive Orders and What Follows Them
The Lion Pride Run last year at Monticello, courtesy of Meredith Williamson.
The Lion Pride Run IX
Junior Lauren Goodman looking out the school window thinking of her family.
La Teoría del Apego y lo que Significa
Cobertura de Bondad
Cobertura de Bondad
Estudiantes extranjeros de intercambio vienen a Louisa
Estudiantes extranjeros de intercambio vienen a Louisa
Mrs. Matthews and Ms. Forbes sit at the main desk in the library where the greet students daily.
Héroes invisibles: los rostros detrás de los libros
The Lady Lions varsity basketball team huddled together during a timeout in their game against Albemarle
Estudiantes Llegan a La Cima
All of the senior football players lined up to take their last professional group photo before the 2025 season began.
Louisa Football Roots Run Deep as Players Move on to College
Silhouettes of different positions that can be seen during Spring Training. Image designed on Canva by Olivia Hall.
MLB Spring Training: A Recap on Positions and Prospects for the 2025 Season
As the sun sets the Louisa Lions soccer team prepare to face Powhatan.
A Week of Louisa Boys Soccer
Image created on Canva by Mackenzie Randlett.
2024-2025 Spring Sports Outlook
Texas women's basketball team with hands in about to break it down.
Final 4 set after Intense Elite 8 Action
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend
Different color examples that enhance cool, warm, and neutral undertones. Image designed on Canva by Olivia Hall.
Understanding Undertones: What Spring Colors Fit Best
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend
The official Wicked movie poster, from Billboard.
Wicked Movie Review
Emma Myers stars as Pippa Fitz-Amobi in Netflix’s “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder.”
Did Netflix Bury It?
Kelsea Ballerini's "Patterns album cover." Courtesy of Kelsea Ballerini's Instagram
Kelsea Ballerini has ‘Patterns’
Short n' Sweet album cover curtesy of Sabrina Carpenter Official website.
Short n’ Sweet
Kylie Kenny poses in the water for her senior photos.
Always be kind: senior send-off
All of the senior football players lined up to take their last professional group photo before the 2025 season began.
Louisa Football Roots Run Deep as Players Move on to College
Dr. Felecia Christian, a former Assistant Principal and Special Education Coordinator, passed away from cancer on March 22, 2025.
Honoring Dr. Felecia Christian: A Legacy of Love and Compassion
Image made on Canva by Shaniya Siribandu.
The Hottest Summer Destinations to Visit
An old Ford car sits outside Ford’s Garage's main entrance, highlighting the restaurant’s classic charm.
Ford’s Garage: A New and Unique Dining Experience
Graphic made on cava for Who's the GOAT. All images from NBA.com
The Ultimate Debate: LeBron vs. MJ – Who’s the Real GOAT?
Image created using Canva displaying common foods consumed by Americans.
The Problems in America’s Diet
Fall sunset overlooking The Jungle during a Friday Night Football game.
The Need to Shed Light on Seasonal Affective Disorder
Canva image of the screen representing what TikTok users see as they open the app.
The Fate of TikTok
Softball coach Susan Sharpe (on the left) and baseball coach Kevin Fisher (on the right) discuss how they side with their view on gender inequality in sports.
How Gender Inequality Affects Athletes in Collegiate and Professional Sports
A Day in the life as a Student-Athlete
A Day in the Life as a Student-Athlete
Sunlight hits the bare winter trees at Lake Anna.
Winter Brings Spring Greens
Senior Nyah Straley, a leg of the 4x800m track race.
Nyah Straley Strides for Success
My house at 11:54 PM, the fire had spread to the top floor below the attic and started to spread into the bedrooms.
When My Home Burned
Students sitting together before the PVCC associate's degree meeting.
PVCC Associates Degree Interest Meeting
As time "springs forward," graduation and the end of the school year approaches, so take the time to pause and live in the moment.
Spring Forward
Holiday Edition
Holiday Edition
Helping
Helping
Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice
Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice
All Good Things Come to an End- Flipbook 4
All Good Things Come to an End- Flipbook 4
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer.
Mental Health Today: New Season New Mindset
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer.
Mental Heath Today: Second Semester
Hear The Roar Ep. One: Principal Redd
Hear The Roar Ep. One: Principal Redd
Mental Health Today podcast logo created on Canva
Mental Health Today: Holidays and Semesters Closing
Staffers Natalie Spencer and Deisy Siegrist are joined by special guests to talk about school stress. Graphic made on Canva.
Mental Health: School Stress
Senior Nyah Straley, a leg of the 4x800m track race.
Nyah Straley Strides for Success
My house at 11:54 PM, the fire had spread to the top floor below the attic and started to spread into the bedrooms.
When My Home Burned
Sammy George prepares to recieve the snap for the PAT, point after touchdown.
Playing through the Pain
Canva image made by Deisy Siegrist
A Journey to Paradise
While we were standing in the metro station waiting for the train before the concert, Anna and I took a selfie.
Kelsea Ballerini Concert Blog
Goodman Excavating works to help provide clients with any excavating needs. Logo courtesy of the Goodman Excavating page on The Blue Book website.
Goodman Excavating – Thank You!
Bethel Brews and Bites logo.
Thank You Bethel Brews and Bites!
Crossroads Animal Hospital's logo that encourages customers to come to their clinic. Courtesy of Crossroads Animal Hospital's website.
Crossroads Animal Hospital- Thank You!
Loudin Building Systems logo.
Loudin Building Systems- Thank You!
El Mariachi Bar & Grill logo courtesy of their website.
El Mariachi Bar & Grill- Thank You!
  • May 15Today will be a non-regroup day.
  • May 15Baseball and softball play against Fluvanna today.
  • May 15Girls tennis competes against Fluvanna today and senior night will be tonight.
  • May 14President Trump Pauses Tariffs for 90 Day Period Following Meeting with China
  • May 14Town of Louisa Water Complications Result in 9:15 Dismal for Students
  • May 14The Lion's Roar Congratulates Nurse Aid Students on CNA Certifications
  • May 14Senior awards are tonight.
  • May 13SOLs are today.
  • May 12Today is a non regroup day.
  • May 12Girls and boys soccer play against Charlottesville today.
  • Check out the Student Life tab for the latest puzzles and lunch menu
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
Amara Comfort

Amara Comfort, Office Manager

This is Amara’s third semester on The Lion’s Roar. In her freetime she bakes and plays basketball.



All content by Amara Comfort
Senior Ian Taylor preparing to swing at a baseball game.

[Photo] MLB Spring Training: A Recap on Positions and Prospects for the 2025 Season

Olivia Hall, Reporter/Photographer
April 28, 2025
Texas women's basketball team with hands in about to break it down.

Final 4 set after Intense Elite 8 Action

Amara Comfort and Jonathan Jarvis
April 3, 2025
Duke head coach Kara Lawson smiling during her post-game interview at Sweet 16 game against the University of North Carolina. Courtesy of Duke athletics

Women’s Sweet 16 Thriller: USC Survives Van Lith shines, and Bueckers Breaks Record

Amara Comfort, Office Manager
April 1, 2025
Player stretches using the basketball before his sweet 16 game. Courtesy of Texas Tech athletics.

March Madness Continued Coverage: Men’s Sweet 16

Jonathan Jarvis and Amara Comfort
April 1, 2025
Auburn Guard JP Pegues dribbles the ball at half-court. Courtesy of Auburn Athletics

March Madness Continued Coverage: Men’s Round of 32

Amara Comfort and Jonathan Jarvis
March 27, 2025
Michigan Guard Brooke Quarles Daniels being guarded by Fighting Irish guard Olivia Miles.

Round 2 Recap: History and Heartbreak in the Women’s Round of 32

Amara Comfort, Office Manager
March 26, 2025
Graphic made on cava for Who's the GOAT. All images from NBA.com

The Ultimate Debate: LeBron vs. MJ – Who’s the Real GOAT?

Amara Comfort, Office Manager
March 26, 2025
Iyana Moore guarding Peyton Scott at the top of the key.

First-Round Frenzy: High Scores, Upsets, and Top Performances

Amara Comfort, Office Manager
March 24, 2025
Gamecocks guard Bree Hall (23) Drives past Texas Longhorns forward Madison Booker (35). Photo courtesy of Jeff Blake-Imagn Images.

UCLA, South Carolina, Texas, and USC: Who’s Cutting the Nets, and Who’s Cutting Their Losses?

Amara Comfort, Office Manager
March 21, 2025
Chemistry and Forensic Science teacher Lindsay Woodward sits at her desk during her planning period.

[Photo] Humans of LCHS

September 26, 2023
Player stretches using the basketball before his sweet 16 game. Courtesy of Texas Tech athletics.

March Madness Made Easy: Key Terms you Need to Know Before Tournament Time

Amara Comfort, Office Manager
March 17, 2025
Kenny Throckmorton has owned and operated Kenny’s Central Tire and Auto Shop since 2003.

Kenny’s Auto Shop Provides for the Community

Cheyenne Henderson, Jonathan Jarvis, Juliet Heffley, and Amara Comfort
February 21, 2025
Brandon Bodden goes up for an acrobatic finish through the contact.

Varsity Boys Basketball Vs. the Chancellor Chargers

Amara Comfort, Office Manager
January 21, 2025
Senior Guard Patrick Moore tries to dribble past his defender to get down hill.

Post player Ty Tison goes up for right-handed floater with no defender around him.

Forward Brandon Bodden puts intense pressure on them forcing an inevitable turnover.

Gaurd and Post duo Patrick Moore and Michael Taylor waits to check into the game.

Junior Louis “Ty” Tison gets back on defense after scoring the ball.

Senior guard Raesaun Ellis holds his shot form after he shoots the ball for three with the defender in his face.

Gaurd Duo Johaun Ellis and Raesaun Ellis listen to Head Coach Roger Brooks during a timeout

Forward Jonathan Jarvis focuses on guarding the ball baseline side out of bounds.

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Junior Jonathan Jarvis angles himself to throw the ball around his defender to a fellow teammate.

Senior gaurd Patrick Moore starts up the offense brings the ball up the court.

Patrick Moore positions himself to the ball while he plays perimeter 2-3 defense.

Sophomore guard Johaun Ellis dribbles past his defender in the middle of the court.

Guard Johaun Ellis dribbles the ball across half-court to start the offense.

Senior guard Raesaun Ellis zeros in on his opponent while he plays 2-3 defense on the perimeter.

Hear The Roar Ep. One: Principal Redd

Hear The Roar Ep. One: Principal Redd

Amara Comfort and Benjamin Stallard
January 17, 2025
A canva image with Brandon Boddens Instagram handel

A New Lens: Photographer Brandon Bodden Joins the Scene

Amara Comfort, Office Manager
November 13, 2024
Athletic Director Daniel Barrett smiles in front of the sports trophy case in the cafeteria.

[Photo] Best Rivalries in Sports

Eric Davis, Sports Editor
November 11, 2024
Players Zaveian Harris and Holden Pekary having a conversation on the bench during the game.

Running Back King Barbour breaking a tackle while running down the field toward the end zone.

JV Cheerleader Name standing for the national anthem before the game

Players helping Player fix his chinstrap on his helmet before kick-off

Connor Morris and player standing for the national anthem before the game

Junior Isabella William is serving the ball to the other team.

Volleyball Home Opener

Amara Comfort, Office Manager
September 6, 2024
Sophomore duo Makayla Vest-Sims and Isabella williams blocks the ball being spiked by their opponents.

Captain Isabella Williams spikes the ball back over the net.

Sophomore Hazel Casey serves the ball to the other side

Captain Alyssa Hopkins prepares to severe the ball to her opponents

Makayla Vest-Sims about to spike the ball to her opponents.

Freshman Jada Green bumps the ball in preparation to hit it over the net.

Sophomore Ciara Butler is spiking the ball back to the otherside of the net.

Eighth grader Graceyn Monahan is serving the ball over the net.

Freshman Duo Fallon Ellis and Charlee Miller prepare to block the ball.

Sophomore Jordan Hope about to serve the ball over the net.

The Jv team huddled up together before the game starts.

An umpire at a high school softball game directing the players to the correct spot.

The Right Call at What Cost

Amara Comfort, Reporter/Photographer
May 22, 2024
Dylan Meritt bringing the ball up the wing to start an attack

Senior Taylen Soriano going to grab the substitution penny from his teammate.

Josh Morgan running to get back on defense after a failed attack

Goalkeeper Kaden Gurski setting up for a punt after retrieving the ball.

Senior Wyatt Hopkins posing for a picture with his parents on senior night.

Senior Parker Harman posing for a picture with his parents on senior night.

Senior Kaden Gurski posing for a picture on soccer senior night.

Senior Maxim Gortman posing for a picture with his little brothers and friend on senior night.

Senior Joel Espinal posing for a picture with his family on senior night.

The entire baseball team praying together right before the game.

Baseball Senior Night

Amara Comfort, Reporter/Photographer
May 9, 2024
Senior Austen Grady posing for a picture with his parents on senior night.

Senior Cody Fifer attempts to frame the ball and get a catcher's strike.

Catcher and Pitcher duo Cody Fifer and Cole Loudin shaking hands before the game.

Family of Chase Luck poses for a picture in his honor for senior night.

Senior Jeremy Scheffler posing for a picture with his parents on senior night.

Senior DJ Harlow posing for a picture with his parents on senior night.

Senior Cody Fifer posing for a picture with his parents on senior night.

Senior Connor Downey posing for a picture with his parents and sister on senior night.

Senior Elijah Best posing for a picture with his mom and brother on senior night.

Senior Jeremy Scheffler prepares and loads for the upcoming pitch.

Senior Cody Fifer celebrating by dancing after hitting a double.

Senior DJ Harlow sliding back to second base safely without being tagged out.

Senior Elijah Best runs from first to second base after hitting the ball.

Senior Connor Downey stays level when swinging hard at a pitch

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Superintendent Doug Straley and student Dustin Talley take a picture after the 100 meter dash.

All the players bats lined up together.

Lions Baseball Vs Western Albemarle

Amara Comfort, Reporter/Photographer
April 9, 2024
Senior DJ Harlow on the ground about to throw the ball to Connor Downey to get the runner out.

Junior Ian Taylor inching off of second base attempting to steal.

Senior Connor Downey up at bat prepared to hit the ball.

Sophomore Eric Davis inching off of second base attempting to steal.

Sophomore Levi Wilson up at bat prepared to hit the ball.

Senior DJ Harlow practicing a shortstop before the game

Senior Elijah Best running to first base while the ball is being thrown.

Senior Connor Downey getting hype after hitting a double.

Sophomore pitcher Jayden Thompson on the mound preparing to pitch the ball.

Senior Catcher Cody Fifer prepared to catch to the ball coming across home plate.

Sophomore Jayden Thompson at second base preparing to catch the ball hit into the air.

Pitcher Cole Loudin winding up his pitch to home plate.

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