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  • April 19Floods leave trail of destruction in middle east .
  • April 19Suspects charged in relation Toronto airport gold heist.
  • April 19Track will travel to Gainesville High School for invitational.
  • April 18Boys and girls varsity soccer plays Albemarle tonight, girls away, boys at home.
  • April 18Volcano eruption in Indonesia increases risk for potential tsunami.
  • April 18911 services went down in multiple states across the nation, but have been restored.
  • April 17Tobacco products in the UK will no longer be sold to those born after 2009.
  • April 17Track will host a meet today starting at 5:00.
  • April 17Florida home hit by debris from International Space Station.
  • April 17Leptospirosis cases on the rise in New York City.
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Rise in teen pickleball players
Band and marching band instructor Micah Lee poses enthusiastically.
Major role of the Drum Major
Mainstage students pose on the stage after winning the Region 5C championships with their medals and trophy. Courtesy of Jelita Perry.
Mainstage is regional and state champions
Updated softball dugouts
Softball’s New Look
Whiteside creates a fake abrasion using a dry erase marker to teach students how to properly clean up injuries.
Students are able to narrow their career path with Sports Medicine class
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
Damar Hamlin regresa al campo
Seniors and cross country runners Justin Davenport and William Moore pose together for the picture.
Cross Country Corre Hacia el Centro de Atención
Side view of hotel being built, from 7/11
Nuevo Hotel Siendo Construido en Zion Crossroads
Varsity Football’s Final Games Before Playoffs
The Tune Squad lines up to practice catching and throwing baseballs on the field.
The Tune Squad plays to a different beat
Louisa runs out onto the field, preparing themselves and the fans for the game.
Varsity Football Had Their First Victorious Game
The NFL season is on fire and everyones excited about the upcoming year.
NFL Football is BACK
Sénior Hannah Ryan juega bloqueador central para el equipo universitario de Louisa Lions voleibol con un “plugar arriba como Straley.” Senior Hannah Ryan plays middle blocker for the Varsity Louisa Lions Volleyball team with a Straley-thumbs-up.
Varsity volleyball sets up for the season
Varsity Football’s Final Games Before Playoffs
Louisa runs out onto the field, preparing themselves and the fans for the game.
Varsity Football Had Their First Victorious Game
The NFL season is on fire and everyones excited about the upcoming year.
NFL Football is BACK
UVA v.s. Tech image created by Sumner Armstrong on Canva.
A State Divided
A group of sophomores is depicted sporting their green and gold at the first varsity home game of the season.
Football goes further than the field
Photo of the Butter ball poster seen around the school hallways.
Boys Ready to Serve
The varsity volleyball teams student section celebrating together after their win against Spotsylvania.
Students make a difference at volleyball games
Sénior Hannah Ryan juega bloqueador central para el equipo universitario de Louisa Lions voleibol con un “plugar arriba como Straley.” Senior Hannah Ryan plays middle blocker for the Varsity Louisa Lions Volleyball team with a Straley-thumbs-up.
Varsity volleyball sets up for the season
Stephen vs Sabrina challenge graphic created by NBA.com
Stephen vs. Sabrina
Luke and Lawton Rowan smile while hugging post wrestling match.
Brothers bond over Wrestling
The Lady Lions varsity basketball team huddled together during a timeout in their game against Albemarle
Underclassmen rise to the top
Girls Basketball playoffs
Girls Basketball playoffs
Tanner Painting, Luke Rowan, and Kasey Casazza posing with coaches after becoming Region champs.
Wrestling advances to the State tournament
Softball player waiting in a line during warmups before the game.
Softball Lady Lions Vs Western Albemarle
Coach Varner plays as Pikachu gives Nora Rider, playing as Sora, tips on movement and defense.
Esports Open Tryouts for the Coming Spring Season
Caroline Chapman signing her letter of intent. Photo credits to Lucien Cormier.
Caroline Chapman commits to Bridgewater
Gillespie pitching at playoff game against Blacksburg High School.
Emily Gillespie commits to Northern Kentucky University
Major League Baseball begins playing postseason games Oct.7. Teams strive to play in the World Series tournament Oct. 28- Nov.5.
MLB Faces Pressure in the Postseason
Presentation created to display upcoming local weekend events.
Events happening this weekend 4/19-4/21
GUTS (spilled)
“GUTS (spilled)”
Senior Emily Tifft poses for the camera, smiling from excitement for the album
Taylor Swift Releases The Tortured Poets Department
Presentation created using Canva to display upcoming local events.
Events happening this weekend 4/12-4/14
Lights, Camera, Action
Lights, Camera, Action
Presentation created to display upcoming local weekend events.
Events happening this weekend 4/19-4/21
Presentation created using Canva to display upcoming local events.
Events happening this weekend 4/12-4/14
Softball player waiting in a line during warmups before the game.
Softball Lady Lions Vs Western Albemarle
Image created using Canva to display upcoming local weekend events.
Events happening this weekend 3/29-3/31
a copy of the Womens march madness bracket from NCAA.com
Women’s March Madness breakdown
Infographic made by Kara Kotowski on Canva showing the chart on the responses in the survey.
Would you rather?; What would you add?
FFA is a large organization, made up of more than 900,000 across all 50 states.
FFA in our school
Black History Month started as only a week and was founded by Carter G. Woodson in 1924.
The Evolution of Black History Month
Mrs. Matthews and Ms. Forbes sit at the main desk in the library where the greet students daily.
Unseen Heros: The faces behind the books
Participants in the annual Wreaths Across America.
Wreaths Across America
Infographic made by Kara Kotowski on Canva showing the chart on the responses in the survey.
Would you rather?; What would you add?
Participants in the annual Wreaths Across America.
Wreaths Across America
The Lion Pride Club posters hanging throughout the building have Google Classroom codes to join the Google Classroom.
Don’t be nervous, it’s just community service
Homecoming spirit week
All things college
All things college
Senior Spotlight: Tanner Painting
Kristen Randall and John Schick standing together in the hallway. Photo credits to Casey Little.
Senior Spotlight: Kristen Randall
Kayden Belverio and Miranda Moyer outside in the greenhouse. Photo credits to Casey Little.
Senior Spotlight: Kayden Belverio
Jaezon Carter in the hallway posing with a peace sign.
Senior Spotlight: Jaezon Wilton Carter
Life is just a classroom: senior sendoff
Life is just a classroom: senior sendoff
Step out of your comfort zone, take risks, grow and discover new possibilities.
Leap outside your comfort zone and step on the moon
Wholesome Wonka Shines Again
Wholesome Wonka Shines Again
A presentation created on Canva to showcase different ways people can get involved with community service.
Doing community service for the right reasons
Image created using Canva by Cassie Duerson.
Artificial Intelligence sparks discussion
Day of silence for LGBTQ+ youth
Day of silence for LGBTQ+ youth
Vote for the Best Halloween Candy
The eclipse when fully zoomed in with the solar glasses.
2024 Solar Eclipse
Softball player waiting in a line during warmups before the game.
Softball Lady Lions Vs Western Albemarle
Reaching for the stars
Reaching for the stars
Mrs. Fletcher poses for the media to signify that she finally made it to Monticello.
Mrs. Fletcher runs 40 miles to Monticello
Change
Change
Reaching for the stars
Reaching for the stars
Change
Change
Same Town, New Angle
Same Town, New Angle
Introduction to Mental Health podcast where staffers Deisy and Natalie elaborate the different areas mental health is involved in. Graphic made in Canva.
Intro to Mental Health Podcast
NFL Playoffs Recap
NFL Playoffs Recap
Staffers Eric Davis and Sumner Armstrong analyze the wild card matchups in the NFL playoffs. Graphic made by Savannah Bragg on Canva.
NFL wild card breakdown
Today we host the first round of class 5C regional quarterfinals against Mills E. Godwin. Graphic made by Savannah Bragg.
The Dicky and Tommy Show E.6
The varsity softball team holding up their state championship trophy as they celebrate their win.
Making History
The six different topics discussed through out the opinion based article. Image made using Canva.
We are meant to be…
A Canva made image with photos from the book, movie and musical.
A new look at an old classic
A presentation created on Canva to express how every individual matters; no matter what.
Making Mental Health Matter
Kloe Collison, Khaya Collison and Kaylee LaMonds posing in front of a tree outside.
Helping out with Hoco
Four years in the blink of an eye: senior send-off
Four years in the blink of an eye: senior send-off
Same Town, New Angle
Same Town, New Angle
A photo capturing Bethel Brews and Bites in the evening when they are closed for the day.
A new cafe with a new idea
A group holding the youngest boys hand as they head for the finish line of the 2 mile race.
Paint the Town Pink supports Breast Cancer
Poster made by Myles Mackie on Canva that features the Louisa green and gold colors
Louisa Arts Center Cinema!
Junior Emma Alexander is happy to talk about Louisa as she is involved with a lot in the community.
Louisa Turns 150 Years Old
Main Street Supply- Thank you!
Main Street Supply- Thank you!
Joe-Joes Superheroes & Pizza- Thank You!
Joe-Joe’s Superheroes & Pizza- Thank You!
Louisa True Value- Thank you!
Louisa True Value- Thank you!
Louisa Dominos- Thank You!
Louisa Domino’s- Thank You!
This is Mrs. Fletcher in 8th grade. She met Madame Johnsen this year!
Linda Johnsen- Thank you!
Photo by Louisa County Airport.
Louisa County Airport
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Senior and Editor in Chief, Ashlynn Harding poses in a field with her cap and gown for her graduation photos that were taken by April Summers.

Caffeine and degrees: senior send-off

Ashlynn Harding, Editor in Chief
May 11, 2023
Photo created by Ashlynn Harding off of Canva. This image features a cap and diploma for graduation.

2023 Graduation

Ashlynn Harding, Editor in chief
May 2, 2023
Ms. Fletcher will be going back to the rotos of Louisa County by running at all the schools on Thursday the 30th. Show your support by repping your schools motivational word and or by tracking your mileage.

2023 Lion Pride Run: “Back to the roots”

Ashlynn Harding, Editor in Chief
March 29, 2023
Photo featuring the Doshiers Donuts food truck stationed in front of the previous building the Dairy Bar, along with an image showing their donuts and a featured image of their Dodo bird mascot.

Doshier’s Donuts: More than just a donut

Ashlynn Harding, Editor in chief
March 22, 2023
Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, Here is some Valentines Day History for You

Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, Here is some Valentines Day History for You

Ashlynn Harding, Editor in chief
February 7, 2023
Black History Month: A Month to Remember

Black History Month: A Month to Remember

Ashlynn Harding, Editor in chief
February 7, 2023
Valentines Day gifts for your special someone

Valentines Day gifts for your “special someone”

Ashlynn Harding, Editor in chief
February 1, 2023
Le Moulin de la Gallete, Pablo Picasso

[Photo] The Year of Picasso Celebration

January 30, 2023
Julia Stiles featured above playing Kat Straford in 10 Things I Hate About You, showing her excitement when receiving her acceptance letter to her dream school.

Thank you for your payment

Ashlynn Harding, Editor in Chief
January 11, 2023
Image features holiday gnomes to represent the festive spirit.

Holiday season

Ashlynn Harding, Editor in Chief
November 28, 2022
11/18-11/20

11/18-11/20

Ashlynn Harding, Editor in Chief
November 18, 2022
Cover image featuring holiday lights and gifts.

Holidays don’t have to be homemade

Ashlynn Harding, Editor in Chief
November 18, 2022
Weekend Outlook image featuring the American flag details for Veterans Day.

11/11-11/13

Ashlynn Harding, Editor in Chief
November 11, 2022
Photo off of Canva featuring the weekend outlook.

11/4-11/6

Ashlynn Harding, Editor in Chief
November 4, 2022
Editor in Chief, Ashlynn Harding poses in front of the Black Adam sign at the Paragon movie theater in Spotsylvania.

Black Adam Review: antihero addition to the D.C. comics

Ashlynn Harding, Editor in Chief
November 3, 2022
Photo created by Ashlynn Harding.

10/21-10/23

Ashlynn Harding, Editor in Chief
October 21, 2022
10/14-10/16

10/14-10/16

Ashlynn Harding, Editor in Chief
October 14, 2022
Ashlynn Harding and Julia Gibson pose for a BeReal while at the Virginia State Fair.

[Photo] It’s Time to BeReal

Katelynn Jones, Copy Editor and News Editor
October 14, 2022
Photo courtesy of ShutterStock featuring a fall weekend sign in leaves.

10/7-10/9

Ashlynn Harding, Editor in Chief
October 7, 2022
Photo courtesy of The Cold Wire featuring a note with Friday written on it.

9/30-10/2

Ashlynn Harding, Editor in Chief
September 30, 2022
Photo courtesy of Wayne UNC Health Center featuring an online weekend sign.

9/23-9/25

Ashlynn Harding, Editor In Chief
September 23, 2022
Photo courtesy of Stock Images featuring the World Trade Center in honor of 9/11.

9/9-9/11

Ashlynn Harding, Editor in Chief
September 9, 2022
Photo courtesy of Ellen Rosson featuring Labor Day sign.

9/2-9/4

Ashlynn Harding, Editor in Chief
September 2, 2022
8/26-8/28

8/26-8/28

Ashlynn Harding, Editor in Chief
August 26, 2022
Ashlynn Harding is featured in the middle of the Mad Batter sign holding her two main reviewed cupcakes, the chocolate and red velvet.

Going mad for the Mad Batter

Ashlynn Harding, Editor in Chief
August 26, 2022
Weekend Outlook

Weekend Outlook

Ashlynn Harding, Chief Copy Editor
May 6, 2022
Weekend Outlook

Weekend Outlook

Ashlynn Harding, Chief Copy Editor
April 29, 2022
Weekend Outlook

Weekend Outlook

Ashlynn Harding, Chief Copy Editor
April 22, 2022
Hiking Club hosts Earth Day Cornhole Tournament

Hiking Club hosts Earth Day Cornhole Tournament

Ashlynn Harding, Chief Copy Editor
April 22, 2022
Photo by Coach Stanley

Tennis Outlook

Ashlynn Harding, Chief Copy Editor
April 8, 2022
Weekend Outlook 4/10

Weekend Outlook 4/10

Ashlynn Harding, Chief Copy Editor
April 8, 2022
Photot by Stock Images

Weekend Outlook

Ashlynn Harding, Copy Editor
April 1, 2022
Weekend Outlook

Weekend Outlook

Ashlynn Harding, Chief Copy Editor
March 25, 2022
Kate Fletcher pointing to her mileage run board in her classroom.

Fletcher trains for run to D.C.

Ashlynn Harding, Chief Copy Editor
March 16, 2022
Weekend Outlook: Things to do over the weekend

Weekend Outlook: Things to do over the weekend

Ashlynn Harding, Chief Copy Editor
February 25, 2022
Weekend Outlook: Things to do over the weekend

Weekend Outlook: Things to do over the weekend

Ashlynn Harding, Chief Copy Editor
February 18, 2022
Glenn Youngkin waves to the crowd at his inauguration on Saturday Jan. 15, in Richmond, Virginia.

Governor Youngkin removes mask mandate in public schools

Ashlynn Harding, Chief Copy Editor
February 16, 2022
Weekend Outlook- Things to do over the weekend

Weekend Outlook- Things to do over the weekend

Ashlynn Harding, Chief Copy Editor
February 4, 2022
County prepares for upcoming snow

County prepares for upcoming snow

Ashlynn Harding, Chief Copy Editor
January 14, 2022
A poster in the LCHS hallways to promote the upcoming toy drive.

Christmas comes to Louisa County

Ashlynn Harding, Chief Copy Editor, News Editor, and Social Media Manager
November 30, 2021
Black Friday stores and deals

Black Friday stores and deals

Ashlynn Harding, Chief Copy Editor
November 22, 2021
Jobs joining the Jungle

Jobs joining the Jungle

Ashlynn Harding, Chief Copy Editor
November 9, 2021

Vote for the Best Halloween Candy

Ashlynn Harding
October 26, 2021
Photo courtesy of Louisa County Public Schools

Falling into the new School Year

Ashlynn Harding, Chief Copy Editor
October 8, 2021
Agricultural fair makes move to Mineral

Agricultural fair makes move to Mineral

Ashlynn Harding, Reporter/Photographer
May 18, 2021
Lake Anna Wellness Studio offers a variety of services for customers.

Lake Anna Wellness Studio

Ashlynn Harding, Reporter/Photographer
April 13, 2021
Class of 2018 LCHS alum, Owen Smith, is racing among the top 1% of drivers in the country in the ARCA Menards series.

LCHS alum chases his dream– at 190 mph

Ashlynn Harding, Reporter
April 2, 2021
Senior Olivia Hurley and Chloe Fritz head to states after their regional successes.

Competitors head to state indoor track meet

Ashlynn Harding, Reporter/Photographer
March 1, 2021
Basketball in the blood

Basketball in the blood

Ashlynn Harding, Reporter/Photographer
March 1, 2021
#TeamLCPS pumpkin carving contest

#TeamLCPS pumpkin carving contest

Sydney Perkins and Ashlynn Harding
October 15, 2020
Senior Haley Rosson carves a few pumpkins to help advertise this years division-wide contest.

LCHS hosts #Team LCPS Pumpkin Carving Contest

Ashlynn Harding, Reporter
October 8, 2020
These ¨Wireless On Wheels¨ machines seen throughout the county were created by LCPS technology, and now LCHS CTE students are joining the ranks to help bring even more internet accessibility to the community. 

Energy & Power students assist in build

Ashlynn Harding, Reporter
September 24, 2020
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