The Student News Site of Louisa County High School

The Lion's Roar
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
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
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
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 03/14-03/18
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
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
Senior Hayden Grymes not only takes part in art, but also automotive technology.
Artist of the Month: Hayden Grymes
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
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 the sun sets the Louisa Lions soccer team prepare to face Powhatan.
A Week of Louisa Boys Soccer
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 8Girls and boys soccer plays against Orange today.
  • May 8Senior exams continue today.
  • May 8The Spring Concert is today.
  • May 7New pope to be elected by the conclave.
  • May 7Outdoor track has a meet at Cumberland today.
  • May 7Senior exams are today.
  • May 6Today will be a first period regroup day.
  • May 6Softball and baseball play against Monticello today.
  • May 6Girls tennis competes against Monticello today.
  • May 5Girls and boys soccer competes against Monticello 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
Elizabeth Middlesworth

Elizabeth Middlesworth, Media Editor

This is Elizabeth’s third semester on The Lion’s Roar. She enjoys running, hiking, and spending time with friends when she can.

All content by Elizabeth Middlesworth
Junior Kayleigh Metz shares where she is going this summer.

[Photo] The Hottest Summer Destinations to Visit

Shaniya Siribandu, Staffer
April 10, 2025
Canva image created by Elliott Moreno.

Unseen Heroes of LCHS – Mrs. Gibson

Benjamin Stallard, Elliott Moreno, and Elizabeth Middlesworth
March 19, 2025
Kindness can be shown through simple acts such as picking up trash on the side of the road. In this, we shed light on the acts of kindness in the school.

[Photo] Helping

Audrey Ryan and Juliet Heffley
November 8, 2024
Canva image of the screen representing what TikTok users see as they open the app.

The Fate of TikTok

Elizabeth Middlesworth, Writer/Photographer
March 4, 2025
Canva Image designed by Elliott Moreno.

Unseen Heroes with Mrs. Dean

Elliott Moreno, Benjamin Stallard, and Elizabeth Middlesworth
February 25, 2025
Isabella Petty is excited to see Tyler, the Creator on tour.

[Photo] Tyler, the Creator’s Chromakopia Tour

Shaniya Siribandu, Staffer
February 10, 2025
Myself and Mrs. LaBarr, the teacher who inspired me to become an art teacher.

[Photo] Finding My Inner Artist through My Teachers

Brooklyn Nemec, Staffer
December 18, 2024
Pittman standing in the hallway.

Louisa County hiking club walks through Green Springs looking for trash.

Basketball player Patrick Moore helping teach students to spin a basketball on their finger during basketball clinic.

Junior Lauren Goodman looking out the school window thinking of her family.

La Teoría del Apego y lo que Significa

Deisy Siegrist and Elizabeth Middlesworth
November 12, 2024
Junior Lauren Goodman looking out the school window thinking of her family.

The Attachment Theory and What it Means

Elizabeth Middlesworth, Writer/photographer
November 6, 2024
Junior Gabriel Hurst talks about track and cross country running.

[Photo] Humans of LCHS

September 26, 2023
Children’s books sit on the shelves of Flower Child Consignment for another young child to pick them up.

Flower Child Consignment

Emma Ryan, Brooklyn Nemec, and Elizabeth Middlesworth
October 25, 2024
Senior Stephen Rowan, who prefers the two semester schedule, standing in the hallway outside of his first period class.

[Photo] Would You Rather Have a Year-Round Schedule or Keep the Same Two-Semester Schedule?

Kara Kotowski, Copy Editor
October 24, 2024
Hurricane Milton as it reaches the Florida Gulf Coast.

Hurricane Milton makes landfall

Elizabeth Middlesworth, Writer
October 13, 2024
Canva poster of a hurricane as it builds over the ocean to represent Milton's creation.

Cobertura de Bondad

Cobertura de Bondad

Elizabeth Middlesworth, Allyson Reutinger, and Deisy Siegrist
October 11, 2024
An infographic displaying the path that Milton is predicted to take.

Kindness Coverage

Kindness Coverage

October 8, 2024
Children’s winter coats are out for sale as for the winter season is upon us.

Flower Chic, the sister company to Flower Child Consignment on Main Street, Louisa.

Children's puzzles collected from donors over time ready to be bought by curious children.

Flower child consignment’s pick up sign, decorated to draw attention to customers.

Donated stuffed animals that are ready to be loved and owned by another child.

Looking down the rows of Flower Child Consignment, and noticing the variety of colors that are offered to young children.

Walking throughout Flower Chic, and finding old toys that were donated for future customers.

A collection of decor found in Flower Chic for older customers to use to decorate their homes.

Flower shop consignment, “store mascot”, Keria, catching the eyes of incoming customers.

AP Psychology teacher Micah Moyer pulled from his U.S. history class to discuss the Attachment theory and how he teaches it.

Senior Stephen Rowan during first period, smiling in the hallway.

Sophomore Kristian Diest standing in the hall outside of the drivers education room.

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

Elizabeth Middlesworth, Writer/ Photographer
September 20, 2024
The Louisa players listen to their coach giving a speech before going into the last quarter of the game.

Louisa athletes attempt to tackle Massaponax players with the ball.

Cheerleader Dominic Judy stands in formation with the rest of the team.

The golf team walks down the straight away of the track for fall sport recognition night.

Players prepare physically and mentally before the game begins.

Sophomore Jaheim Jackson and junior Dyzier Carter celebrate a successful pass.

Louisa's defense lines up against Massaponax's offense to protect

The varsity football team makes their thrilling entrance as the game is about to start.

[Photo] September Image of the Month

October 8, 2024
Louisa patrons gather to hold the American flag to say the Pledge of Allegiance before kickoff.

Students dressed in their green and gold walking around before kickoff of the first home game.

Football coach Willam Patrick rallies the varsity team to prepare for the first home game against Massaponax High School.

As students play Musical Chairs, the humorous levels of the game become more intense.

Senior Braden McIntire gets hyped during a pep rally game before the football game.

Athletic trainer Sara Whiteside, watches the pep rally games from the side of the gym in curiosity.

Leadership students Luke Rowan and Amara Comfort discuss before the pep rally begins.

Senior Isaiah Pelloni poses by the gym after sharing why he started floor hockey club.

[Photo] Student Creates New Floor Hockey Club

Mya Woodward, Staffer
September 10, 2024
Elizabeth Middlesworth smiles excitedly waiting for Taylor Swifts concert to start.

Load More Stories
Donate to The Lion's Roar
$65
$750
Contributed
Our Goal

Menu
Activate Search
Home
Elizabeth Middlesworth