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Juniors Chloe Cajigas, Vanessa Breslin, and Charlee Davis pose with their first place award they won in the total look competition at the State Fair.
Cosmetology’s Successes in the State Fair
Trunk or Treat brings the community together for a night full of candy and fun, made in Canva.
Annual Trunk or Treat
Main Stage cast members Myles Mackie and Madison Gardner act out scene 5, The Second Town.
Behind the Scene
Leadership practicing for the pep rally, holding props for the games.
Students Bring the Noise
The front of the soon to be expanded middle school.
Expanding into the Future
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
The varsity volleyball team, from left to right: Lola Rodriguez, Elliott Moreno, Jada Green, Hazel Casey, Alyssa Hopkins, Isabella Williams, Charlee Davis, Kristen Martinez, Jillian Kegley, Makayla Vest-Sims. The team's goal for the 2024-25 season was to grow as a team.
Volleyball Team Rallied for Growth
“Hollywood” Williams Rises the Tide to New Heights
“Hollywood” Williams Rises the Tide to New Heights
The seeds playing each other in the first round: nine seed plays the eight seed and the winner goes on to play the one seed. The ten seed plays the seven seed and the winner plays the two seed, 11 seed plays the six seed and the winner plays the three seed, 12 seed plays the five seed and the winner plays the four seed. The winner of the one seed game and the four seed game plays each other and the winner of the two seed game and three seed game play each other.
College Football Playoff Expansion
Jordan Chiles Returned Bronze Medal Won at 2024 Olympic Games
Jordan Chiles Returned Bronze Medal Won at 2024 Olympic Games
The varsity football team makes their thrilling entrance as the game is about to start.
First Louisa Pep Rally and Football Game for the Season
ERNEST holds his hat as he looks out into the audience at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee. Image courtesy of Corey Miller, ernestofficial.com.
The Man That Is Behind Country Music
Events Happening This Weekend 11/15-11/17
Events Happening This Weekend 11/15-11/17
Emma Myers stars as Pippa Fitz-Amobi in Netflix’s “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder.”
Did Netflix Bury It?
Events Happening This Weekend 11/8-11/10
Events Happening This Weekend 11/8-11/10
Kelsea Ballerini's "Patterns album cover." Courtesy of Kelsea Ballerini's Instagram
Kelsea Ballerini has “Patterns.”
Events Happening This Weekend 11/15-11/17
Events Happening This Weekend 11/15-11/17
Events Happening This Weekend 11/8-11/10
Events Happening This Weekend 11/8-11/10
Events Happening This Weekend 11/1-11/3
Events Happening This Weekend 11/1-11/3
Events Happening This Weekend 10/25-10/27
Events Happening This Weekend 10/25-10/27
Events Happening This Weekend 10/18-10/20
Events Happening This Weekend 10/18-10/20
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
Lily Hubler performing a monologue during Peter Pan.
Artist of the Month: Lily Hubler
A canva image with Brandon Boddens Instagram handel
A New Lens: Photographer Brandon Bodden Joins the Scene
Junior Lauren Goodman looking out the school window thinking of her family.
The Attachment Theory and What it Means
Would You Rather Have a Year-Round Schedule or Keep the Same Two-Semester Schedule?
Would You Rather Have a Year-Round Schedule or Keep the Same Two-Semester Schedule?
The Avenue Art House is not only a gallery, but also a classroom and a studio space.
The Experience of Art
My cat as she plays hide and seek while snuggled up in her cat tree.
Therapy Through a Different Lens
The Washington Commanders vs. The Dallas Cowboys.
Best Rivalries in Sports
College Advisor Brice Wilson shares his views on the importance of extracurriculars.
The Influence of High School Extracurriculars on the College Admissions Process
Inside Out 2 picture courtesy of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.
Inside Out 2
An umpire at a high school softball game directing the players to the correct spot.
The right call at what cost
LC Hiking Club
LC Hiking Club
Helping
Helping
Competition Cheerleaders reenact running a play in football with the fliers in the air. Junior Sophia Braxton (flyer) falls back after being “tackled.”
Homecoming Week in Vivid Color
"The Secret of Us" album cover photo taken from Chuffs Media Gracie Abrams Press Shots.
Gracie Abrams Concert Blog
Students, adults, and community members take part in holding the flag during the National Anthem.
Louisa football Vs. Charlottesville
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
Reaching for the stars
Reaching for the stars
Change
Change
Staffers Natalie Spencer and Deisy Siegrist are joined by special guests to talk about school stress. Graphic made on Canva.
Mental Health: School Stress
Staffers Natalie Spencer and Deisy Siegrist talk about their bullying experiences. Graphic made on Canva
Mental Health: Bullying
Staffers Natalie Spencer and Deisy Siegrist talk about Sources of Strength with a few special guests. Graphic made on Canva
Mental Health: Sources of Strength
Staffers Deisy Siegrist and Natalie Spencer talk about having to balance sports and school in the mental health perspective. Graphic made on Canva.
Mental Health: Sports and Mental Health
Staffers Deisy Siegrist and Natalie Spencer talk about the toxicity of social media and the effects it can have on mental health. Graphic made on Canva.
Mental Health: Social Media Toxicity
"The Secret of Us" album cover photo taken from Chuffs Media Gracie Abrams Press Shots.
Gracie Abrams Concert Blog
This is just one of the many beautiful sunsets I witnessed during my time at Radford University.
A Summer to Remember
Encouraging poster for students taking the SOL, telling them to stay calm because they got it!
Addy’s guide to survive the SOL’s
Gracen Tate posing for a senior photo in Myrtle Beach, Sc. Image made using Canva.
Same girl, New ending
The six different topics discussed through out the opinion based article. Image made using Canva.
We are meant to be…
Would You Rather Have a Year-Round Schedule or Keep the Same Two-Semester Schedule?
Would You Rather Have a Year-Round Schedule or Keep the Same Two-Semester Schedule?
Encouraging poster for students taking the SOL, telling them to stay calm because they got it!
Addy’s guide to survive the SOL’s
Theater seniors performed their last performance
Theater seniors performed their last performance
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
  • November 20Esports plays today.
  • November 20Scholastic Bowl has a match today.
  • November 20The Northeast hit by a bomb cyclone.
  • November 19The band concert is today.
  • November 19The Colosseum is available to stay in as an Airbnb.
  • November 19Esports will compete today.
  • November 18Wildfires continue in the North.
  • November 18The toy drive starts today.
  • November 18Today is a green club day.
  • November 15The last supermoon of 2024 will happen tonight.
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
Brooke Pennella

Brooke Pennella, Reporter/Photographer

This is Brooke’s second semester on The Lion’s Roar. In her free time she enjoys hanging out with friends and family, shopping, and watching shows.

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Top 5 Fall Films

Top 5 Fall Films

Brooke Pennella, Staffer
October 31, 2024
Short n' Sweet album cover curtesy of Sabrina Carpenter Official website.

Short n’ Sweet

Brooke Pennella, Staffer
October 18, 2024
Inside Out 2 picture courtesy of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.

Inside Out 2

Brooke Pennella, Staffer
August 28, 2024
Sophomore Shaniya Siribandu posing for a picture after being interviewed.

Canva made by Brooke Pennella.

Formula One Terminology

Brooke Pennella, Reporter/Photographer
March 15, 2024
Senior and Softball captain Mallory Greslick.

Softball’s New Look

Brooke Pennella, Reporter/Photographer
February 29, 2024
Presentation showing different resources on keeping schools safe.

Safe Schools Task Force

Brooke Pennella, Reporter/Photographer
February 12, 2024
Presentation showing the unsafe effects of vaping and why students should not have access to vapes.

Deputy Callie Stocking speaks about her time adjusting and getting to know our school.

Safety and Security Advisor, Robert Sarnoski, speaks about the importance of the club YOVASO in our school.

Presentation showing a parents workshop about the safety of teens using social media and the mental health effects.

Presentation introducing Deputy Callie Stocking to our school and shows a few things to get to know her.

Superintendent Doug Straley speaks during Safe Schools Task Force meeting.

Staff and administration listen during a presentation about keeping our schools and community safe.

Safety and Security Advisor, Robert Sarnoski speaks on community safety.

Presentation showing YOVASO door decorating campaign to promote safe driving.

Assistant Superintendent, Michael Pelloni speaks during Safe Schools Task Force meeting.

Canva image made by Brooke Pennella

A Year in Concerts

Brooke Pennella, Staffer
January 31, 2024
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