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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.
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The Lion's Roar
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The Lion's Roar
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Four years in the blink of an eye: senior send-off

Four years in the blink of an eye: senior send-off

Ellen Rosson, Editor-in-Chief
May 11, 2023
The trio of Susan Sharpe, Dara Sharpe and Brittany Wratchford.

Family on and off the field

Ellen Rosson, Editor-in-Chief
May 2, 2023
My most recent win, Americas Ideal Miss Virginia.

Crowning accomplishment

Ellen Rosson, Editor-in-Chief
April 5, 2023
Your future depends on it

Your future depends on it

Ellen Rosson
March 6, 2023
Mic'd up Monday

Mic’d up Monday

Keira Apple and Ellen Rosson
March 6, 2023
Today we talked to Louisa Alum, Haley Rosson, about how she was able to kickstart her photography business.

Episode 6: Student Business Spotlight

Ellen Rosson
February 16, 2023
Black History Month Spirit Week

Black History Month Spirit Week

Ellen Rosson, Editor in Chief
February 6, 2023
What type of fruit are you?

What type of fruit are you?

Keira Apple and Ellen Rosson
February 2, 2023
Episode 4: Freshmen vs. Senior Perspective

Episode 4: Freshmen vs. Senior Perspective

Ellen Rosson, Editor in Chief
January 19, 2023
Powertools and partnership

Powertools and partnership

Ellen Rosson, Editor in Chief
January 10, 2023
The Dicky and Tommy Show: Louisa vs Salem

The Dicky and Tommy Show: Louisa vs Salem

Ellen Rosson and Savannah Bragg
November 17, 2022
Local Legends Dicky Purcell, Tommy Nelson, and Coach Will Patrick team up with members of the Lion's Roar Newspaper: Ellen Rosson and Savannah Bragg to bring this week's Thursday Night Football Forecast on the Dicky and Tommy Show. This week's episode covers the upcoming playoff game happening in "The Jungle" on Thursday, November 10. The Lion's will face Jefferson Forest.

Episode 7 of The Dicky and Tommy Show

Ellen Rosson and Savannah Bragg
November 10, 2022
Quarterback Landon Wilson, is featured dressing up for the spirit day representing camo.

[Photo] 11/4-11/6

Ashlynn Harding, Editor in Chief
November 4, 2022
Episode Six of the Dicky and Tommy Show

Episode Six of the Dicky and Tommy Show

Ellen Rosson and Keira Apple
November 3, 2022
Ellen Rosson and Savannah Bragg prepare to record the first episode of the "Dicky and Tommy Show."

Chatty Cathy

Ellen Rosson, Editor-in-Chief
October 26, 2022
The Rising Roar collaborates with student creators of "The 95% Kidding Podcast": Davis Pruden, Will Goodwin, Clay Blue, Brady Hopkins, and Konnor Nelson.

The Rising Roar Episode 3

Ellen Rosson and Savannah Bragg
October 13, 2022
Episode Four of the Dicky and Tommy Show

Episode Four of the Dicky and Tommy Show

Ellen Rosson and Savannah Bragg
September 29, 2022
Photo courtesy of Ellen Rosson featuring Austin Talley, Quinton Wash, Jackson Grubbs, Travis Lloyd, Konnor Nelson, Shane Bibb, and Omar Matitias-Garcia featuring the Red, White, and Blue theme.

[Photo] 9/23-9/25

Ashlynn Harding, Editor In Chief
September 23, 2022
The Dicky and Tommy Show Episode 3

The Dicky and Tommy Show Episode 3

Ellen Rosson and Savannah Bragg
September 22, 2022
Louisa Legends Dicky Purcell, Tommy Nelson, Byron Mehlhaff and Coach Will Patrick team up with the Lion's Roar to bring the Friday Night Football Forecast.

The Dicky and Tommy Show Episode 2

Ellen Rosson and Savannah Bragg
September 15, 2022
Photo courtesy of Ellen Rosson featuring a small group of varsity football players representing the student section themes.

[Photo] 9/9-9/11

Ashlynn Harding, Editor in Chief
September 9, 2022
Local Legends Dicky Purcell, Tommy Nelson, Byron Mehlhaff and Coach Will Patrick meet together to bring everyone behind the scenes insight on Friday Nights game on Friday, September 9, at Massaponax High School.

Friday Night Forecast E.1

Ellen Rosson
September 8, 2022
Varsity players wearing student section themes sit on the field in front of the new scoreboard. Photo by Ellen Rosson

The Loonies Mount a Comeback

Ellen Rosson, Editor-In-Chief
August 23, 2022
Photo credits left to right: New York Post, @JMUsoftball, vcstar.com

Magnifying Mental Health

Ellen Rosson, Copy Editor
May 12, 2022
Team picture after competing at locals.

Conservation for a Cause

Ellen Rosson, Copy Editor
April 29, 2022
Photo by Goochland Drive-in

The Film Starts Rolling

Ellen Rosson, Copy Editor
April 1, 2022
Local Mexican Restaurant Rivalry

Local Mexican Restaurant Rivalry

Ellen Rosson, News & Copy Editor
March 17, 2022
Spirit Video returns after 6 years

Spirit Video returns after 6 years

Ellen Rosson, Copy & News Editor
November 22, 2021
The Senior team practicing during clubs to prepare for the game.

[Photo] Powder Puff returns to The Jungle

Katelynn Jones, Reporter/Photographer
November 15, 2021
Powderpuff Spirit Week

Powderpuff Spirit Week

Ellen Rosson, News & Copy Editor
November 11, 2021
Photo by BringFido

Halloween movies showing at Drive-In

Ellen Rosson, Copy & News Editor
October 28, 2021
A group of girls have a slumber party in preparation of their pageant the next day.

More than just a Pretty Face

Ellen Rosson, News & Copy Editor
October 7, 2021
Photo courtesy of Louisa County Public Schools

Return of the Roar

Ellen Rosson, Copy Editor and News Editor
September 9, 2021
Ag teacher Kristin Watkins provides opportunities for students to learn and experience the world of agriculture by raising market pigs at school.

Classes collaborate to embrace farm to table concept

Ellen Rosson, Reporter
January 28, 2021
Pastor Gabe Tuner, class of 1997 and wife, Kari Turner deliver a powerful message onstage through The Point.

Louisa alumni makes huge impact

Ellen Rosson, Reporter/Photographer
November 6, 2020
Floozies Pie Shop located on Main Street in Louisa now has a new look.

Small business spotlight: Floozies

Ellen Rosson, Reporter
October 21, 2020
The "sea of yellow" that is the most reported memory of the first Lion Pride day.

Pride shirts revolutionized Lion culture

Ellen Rosson and Carrie Hicks
October 14, 2020
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