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The FFA team poses together with satisfaction after the competitions. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Cheesbrew.
FFA Cultivates Agricultural Strength while Fostering Promising Futures
Newly appointed athletic director, Chris Baird shares his experience joining the Louisa High school athletics staff.
Louisa Athletics Grows
Clothes hang outside of the store along with a welcome sign, welcoming customers in.
The Purple Pumpkin Makes its Way to Louisa
The Louisa County Sheriff's Office is partnering with Spring Creek to raise money for the K9 unit. Photo courtesy of the Louisa County Sheriff's Department.
Running for the Canines
During their after-school meetings on Fridays, Envirothon team members often go outside to practice what they learn.
Envirothon: Competing for a Better Earth
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
ESPN fantasy football logo used on the official website.
Fantasy Football Connects Lives
Jayden Jones expresses his love for the characters he plays.
Esports: The Game That Builds Community
Senior Jonathon Jarvis warms up with his team before the game.
The Lions Defeat the Flucos
Canva image created by Mackenzie Randlett.
Fall Sports Back in Action
Sophomore Evan Snead is in his follow-through after hitting his drive at the driving range.
Aiming for the Fairway
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend 10/24-10/26
Official movie poster for “Black Phone 2.” Photo courtesy of IMDb.
“Black Phone 2” Calls for Theaters
Melody Young talks about how Twilight has impacted her family.
Twilight Relights the Theaters
Official ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ movie poster. Courtesy of 20th Century Studios.
Avatar: Fire and Ash is Making a Fiery Entrance to Theatres
"Five Nights at Freddy's 2" poster (Yahoo!)
“Five Nights at Freddy’s” Will Always Be Back
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend 10/24-10/26
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend 10/03-10/05
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend 09/26-09/28
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend 09/12-09/14
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend 09/05-09/07
Fantastic Four gets a Fresh Look
Fantastic Four gets a Fresh Look
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
Back to school brings a "fresh start" for students. (Created on Canva by Audrey Ryan)
Fresh Start
Seniors sit at graduation, clapping for each other as they prepare to take their next steps beyond high school.
The Road Ahead
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
Canva image designed by Owen McHugh and Benjamin Stallard.
Admit it! Episode 1
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
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
Solan Barger wraps her hand in plaster strips for the plaster hand project.
October Artist of the Month
Small Town, Big Impact
Small Town, Big Impact
Taylor Swift released many different vinyl variants of the album, including changes in the album art and vinyl pressing color. Photo courtesy of Taylor Swift’s website.
“The Life of a Showgirl” Meets Expectations
The ensemble before performing at a home football game. (Courtesy of Elizabeth Racette.)
Music Makes Community
The Pride Elite Dance team and drum majors stand together before making their way down to the home football game. (Photo courtesy of Odessa Johnson).
Color Guard and Pride Elite Dance Bring Life to Louisa
Already feeling bittersweet about the end of my summer at Radford, I took this the night before our departure.
A Look Into the Future
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
  • October 29Blue Jays beat Dodgers in World Series Game 4
  • October 29After hitting Jamaica, Hurricane Mellissa heads towards Cuba
  • October 29Girls and Boys Cross Country Regional Meet at Pole Green Park
  • October 28Amazon cuts 14,000 jobs with more to come
  • October 28Competition Cheer took home the Jefferson District title for the fourth year in a row
  • October 28Trunk or Treat is tonight
  • October 27Hurricane Melissa intensifies to Category 5 as it approaches Jamaica
  • October 27Yearbook and Newspaper received First Class awards at the VHSL conference
  • October 27Mainstage received top honors at VTA Conference
  • October 24Tomorrow is the VHSL Conference for Newspaper and Yearbook
  • Check out the Student Life tab for the latest puzzles.
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 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, and podcasts. 

All content by Elizabeth Middlesworth
Junior Blair Bono expresses her love for the show and the current season.

Isabella Franklin describes her excitement for Twilight’s showing in theaters.

[Photo] Twilight Relights the Theaters

Jess Deinlein, writer/photographer
October 17, 2025
Nicholas Serret talking about his favorite parts about being a member of the Super Smash Bros. esports team.

[Photo] Esports: The Game That Builds Community

Wyatt Millway, Writer/Photographer
October 16, 2025
Matthias Holcomb explains his idea for why he wants to go to UVA.

[Photo] “What’s Your Plan?”

Benjamin Stallard, Layout and Design Manager
October 9, 2025
Freshman Savannah Herris excites over the new storyline for ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’.

[Photo] Avatar: Fire and Ash is Making a Fiery Entrance to Theatres

Shaniya Siribandu, Writer/Photographer
October 7, 2025
Belly Conklin sits between Conrad and Jeremiah Fisher, leaving viewers wondering who she will choose in this last season. Photo courtesy of "Simon & Schuster."

Ep: 5 Summer I Turned Pretty Overview and Predictions

Elizabeth Middlesworth, Media Editor
September 22, 2025
Sophomore Emma Copeland talks about her experience of trying to get concert tickets.

[Photo] Ariana Grande Announces “Eternal Sunshine” Tour

Shaniya Siribandu, Staffer
September 25, 2025
Belly Conklin sits between Conrad and Jeremiah Fisher, leaving viewers wondering who she will choose in this last season. Photo courtesy of "Simon & Schuster."

Ep:4 Summer I Turned Pretty Season Overview and Predictions

Elizabeth Middlesworth, Media Editor
September 15, 2025
Belly Conklin sits between Conrad and Jeremiah Fisher, leaving viewers wondering who she will choose in this last season. Photo courtesy of "Simon & Schuster."

Ep:3 Summer I Turned Pretty Season Overview and Predictions

Elizabeth Middlesworth, Media Editor
September 8, 2025
Senior Ally McGehee talks about her favorite character, Franklin, in the Fantastic Four movie.

[Photo] Fantastic Four gets a Fresh Look

Emma Sandlin, Staffer
September 10, 2025
Belly Conklin sits between Conrad and Jeremiah Fisher, leaving viewers wondering who she will choose in this last season. Photo courtesy of "Simon & Schuster."

Ep:2 Summer I Turned Pretty Season Overview and Predictions

Elizabeth Middlesworth, Media Editor
September 2, 2025
Belly Conklin sits between Conrad and Jeremiah Fisher, leaving viewers wondering who she will choose in this last season. Photo courtesy of "Simon & Schuster."

Summer I Turned Pretty Season Overview and Predictions

Elizabeth Middlesworth
August 25, 2025
Graduates Luke Rowan, Brianna Mitchell, and Danielle Gordon hold their tassels before they are considered newly graduates.

2025 Seniors turn to Graduates

Elizabeth Middlesworth, Media Editor
May 22, 2025
Seniors sit at graduation, clapping for each other as they prepare to take their next steps beyond high school.

[Photo] The Road Ahead

May 21, 2025
Graduate Isaiah Holland hugs Dr. Thiemann for helping him throughout his years in high school.

Senior Madison Hiter is given her first dollar coin by Dr. Thiemann as a newly graduate.

Seniors being guided by the junior marshalls to the stage.

Graduate Ian Castillo stands up to represent his commitment to joining the United States Marines.

Rowan is granted the Sherman T. Shifflett and the Dr. A.R. Southhall awards for his outstanding efforts throughout his high school career.

Senior Taylor Yeatts sits eighth in her class, and waits to be walked to the stage.

Graduates clap for their fellow class members after they finish their speeches.

Graduates George Albertson, Tryphena Alaribe, and Anna Abing listen to the speeches of valedictorian and salutatorian.

Top ten member Gabriella McGehee smiling as the ceremony is about to begin.

Graduate Ryan Dumire walking into the gymnasium looking for his family as he finds his seats.

Diplomas stacked up before they are handed to the graduating class of 2025.

The cap and gown of valedictorian Gavin Myers representing all his achievements throughout high school.

The treasurer for the class of 2025 Luke Rowan converses with friends before the ceremony starts.

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.

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