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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
Principal Redd and the students gather to dance and have fun.
Buddy Club Organizes an Adapted Prom
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
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
The volleyball team huddles up, discussing the game plan and what to do. Photo courtesy of Amara Comfort.
Ready to Serve
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
"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 10/03-10/05
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend 09/26-09/28
Ariana Grande's "Eternal Sunshine" tour poster courtesy of Arianagrande.fandom.
Ariana Grande Announces “Eternal Sunshine” Tour
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend 09/12-09/14
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
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend 08/29-08/31
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
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
The high school is visible from the middle school parking lot, but the transition across the street at the start of the school year can be overwhelming.
The Class of 2029 Transitions Into the High School
Canva image created about fall by Natalie Spencer.
Here Comes Fall
Hiter is emotional as he hugs his parents after announcing his commitment to the University of Michigan.
Savion Hiter Commits to Michigan
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 6Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Dr. Shimon Sakaguchi won the medical Nobel Prize for work on the human immune system
  • October 6OLWEUS during Advisory Today
  • October 6PSAT Meeting during Advisory today
  • October 3Firefighters battle large fire at Chevron refinery in Southern California
  • October 3Varsity Football Game vs Charlottesville
  • October 3UVA Rep Visit Today at 10am
  • October 2JV and Varsity Field Hockey and Volleyball vs Monticello
  • October 2British Primatologist and Anthropologist Jane Goodall has passed away
  • October 2Senior Meeting and Breakfast during 1st
  • October 1Today is Kindness Day
  • 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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"Years of change" senior sendoff

“Years of change” senior sendoff

Emion Byers, Arts & Entertainment Editor
May 11, 2022
Softball is ready to step up to the plate this season.

Softball Outlook

Emion Byers, Arts & Entertainment Editor
March 23, 2022
Joe-Joe's Superheroes & Pizza- Thank You!

Joe-Joe’s Superheroes & Pizza- Thank You!

Emion Byers, Arts & Entertainment Editor
March 10, 2022
Over 2.5 million people play Wordle daily.

Wordle Takes the World by Storm

Emion Byers, Arts & Entertainment Editor
March 3, 2022
Feeling all the emotions getting recognized Senior Night for basketball.

Blog: Senior Night brings all the emotions

Emion Byers, Arts & Entertainment Editor
February 22, 2022
On Jan 12. Senior Maddox Pleasants committed to playing softball at Montreat College.

Softball standout looks to play at the next level

Emion Byers, Arts & Entertainment Editor
February 1, 2022
Me headed to the Emergency Room after breaking my wrist going down the sledding hill.

Blog: The worst mistakes teach the greatest lessons

Emion Byers, Entertainment Editor
January 21, 2022
Photo by Emion Byers

Who Am I? – Issue 1

Emion Byers, Arts & Entertainment Editor
November 12, 2021
Photo courtesy of Louisa County Public Schools

Lady Lions look to fundraise with start of new season

Emion Byers, Arts & Entertainment Editor
October 12, 2021
Hometown Homecoming Parade 2021

Hometown Homecoming Parade 2021

Emion Byers, Arts & Entertainment Editor
September 20, 2021
Superintendent Doug Straley gives speech to crowd at the ten year anniversary of the August 23, 2011 earthquake.

[Photo] Community reflects on the Mineral earthquake, 10 years later

August 31, 2021
The Lady Lions come together to celebrate a kill.

Lady Lions volleyball wraps up season

Emion Byers, Reporter
April 13, 2021
The Town of Mineral holds a variety of activities to keep community members entertained.

Town of Mineral

Emion Byers, Reporter/Photographer
March 29, 2021
Car Mechanic Simulator, an immersive simulator game, is incorporated into automotive classes classes to advance students understanding of vehicles.

[Photo] New simulator provides immersive experience for auto classes

Anna Turner, Copy Editor
February 25, 2021
The community housing project makes a difference while allowing students to gain hands-on experience. 

Carpentry class gives back to the community

Emion Byers, Reporter
January 26, 2021
Luke Combs, Riley Green, Tyler Childers and Zach Bryan are tearing up the country charts with new releases.

Country artists debuting new music

Emion Byers, Reporter/Photographer
October 27, 2020
LCHS Biology teacher Jennifer Falin has been in education for eight years. Thank an educator this week during LCPS' #OurCommunityComesFirstCampaign.

[Photo] #CommunityComesFirst campaign celebrates educators

Anna Turner, Chief Copy/Design Editor
October 26, 2020

Loonies Live Episode 2

Perry Hopkins, Haley Rosson, Mackenzie Wilson, and Emion Byers
October 22, 2020
Current sophomore Sylvie Jackson earned First Team All-District and First-Team All-Region in her freshman season at Albemarle.

Sophomore standout joins Lady Lions

Emion Byers
September 22, 2020
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