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Actor for Greg Heffley, Grayson Schindler, writes in his diary about his adventures in becoming the most popular kid in school.
Diary of a Dedicated Kid: The Impact of Theater
A list of the eight students selected for All District Chorus provided by Louisa County Public Schools.
The Process of Becoming All District for Chorus
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
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 team high fives the opposing players of E.C Glass High School after a 6-0 win for the lions. Courtesy of Madison Stewart.
The Varsity Field Hockey Team Sticks Together through Changes Made This Season
University of Virginia basketball program Canva graphic
Tony Bennett Retires
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
November Artist of the Month
November Artist of the Month
Events Happening This Weekend 11/22-11/24
Events Happening This Weekend 11/22-11/24
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 11/22-11/24
Events Happening This Weekend 11/22-11/24
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
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
A screenshot of an EndeavourOS system that has been customized to the user's liking.
Linux: the Path Less Known
Students from Lauren Adair's class enjoy their weekly volunteer trips around Louisa. (credit to Carrie Hicks)
Program Prepares Students for Their Future
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
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
The band watches as the varsity football team enters the field for Friday Night Lights.
Band Photo Essay
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
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
  • December 3FAFSA night is tonight.
  • December 3Esports competes today.
  • December 3Notre Dame to reopen to the public this week.
  • December 2Moana 2 sets record as the highest grossing movie released over Thanksgiving week.
  • December 2Kickoff Mentors will meet today.
  • December 2Esports competes today.
  • November 26Fall break starts tomorrow.
  • November 26Winter storm to hit the Northeast this week.
  • November 26School will be closed for fall break starting tomorrow.
  • November 25The toy drive will end tomorrow.
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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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