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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
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
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
Evens Happening this Weekend
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend
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
Evens 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
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
Graduates Luke Rowan, Brianna Mitchell, and Danielle Gordon hold their tassels before they are considered newly graduates.
2025 Seniors turn to Graduates
Lucien Cormier stands as he is being recognized for going into the Army.
Time Flies: Senior Send-Off
Cassie Duerson stands in front of the main entrance to the high school.
Never Grow Up: Senior Send-Off
Kylie Kenny poses in the water for her senior photos.
Always Be Kind: Senior Send-Off
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
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
Graduates Luke Rowan, Brianna Mitchell, and Danielle Gordon hold their tassels before they are considered newly graduates.
2025 Seniors turn to Graduates
Seniors sit at graduation, clapping for each other as they prepare to take their next steps beyond high school.
The Road Ahead
Malachi Rodgers asked Officer Harris to pose with him for a picture.
Insight of the Resource Expo
A Day in the life as a Student-Athlete
A Day in the Life as a Student-Athlete
Sunlight hits the bare winter trees at Lake Anna.
Winter Brings Spring Greens
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
Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice
Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice
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 22Softball and baseball compete against Goochland today.
  • May 22Girls and boys soccer play against Goochland today.
  • May 22Today is the last day of school!
  • May 201st and 3rd block exams are today.
  • May 19The envirothon state tournament is today.
  • May 19Biden has been diagnosed with cancer.
  • May 19Boys soccer senior night is tonight.
  • May 16President Trump to implement higher tariffs.
  • May 16Tornadoes impact states in the Midwest.
  • May 16Graduation is 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
Emma Ryan

Emma Ryan, News Editor

This is Emma’s fourth semester on The Lion’s Roar. She enjoys listening to music, reading, being outside, hanging out with friends and family, and anything pink. 

All content by Emma Ryan
Senior Nyah Straley, a leg of the 4x800m track race.

Nyah Straley Strides for Success

Kara Kotowski and Emma Ryan
April 29, 2025
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!

Emma Ryan, News Editor
April 2, 2025
Educators Rising helps students prepare to pursue a career in education. Courtesy of Educators Rising.

Educators Rising Heads to Nationals

Emma Ryan, News Editor
March 31, 2025

Women’s Flag Football to Potentially Become an NCAA Sport

Emma Ryan, News Editor
March 11, 2025
Senior Hayden Grymes not only takes part in art, but also automotive technology.

[Photo] Artist of the Month: Hayden Grymes

Kara Kotowski, Copy Editor
March 10, 2025
Image made on Canva displaying titles of popular rom-coms, like “Notting Hill,” “27 Dresses,” and “Roman Holiday.” Original movie poster titles courtesy of Paramount Pictures, Touchstone Pictures, Netflix, 20th Century Studios, Miramax, Searchlight Pictures, Columbia Pictures, Universal Pictures, and TriStar Pictures.

Rom-Coms to Watch this Valentine’s Day

Emma Ryan, News Editor
February 13, 2025
Rodney Redd talks about how he enjoys working in the high school.

[Photo] Humans of LCHS

September 26, 2023
"The Secret of Us" album cover photo taken from Chuffs Media Gracie Abrams Press Shots.

Gracie Abrams Concert Blog

Emma Ryan, News Editor
October 28, 2024
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
Abrams sits at her piano and plays "I miss you, I'm sorry."

Katie and I wait in our seats until Abrams came out.

Fans wait outside the venue as they wait to scan their tickets.

Fans wait excitedly in their seats inside The Met.

The merch stand displays items like sweatshirts, posters, and tote bags.

Nori and I wait in the merch line inside The Met.

Fans sing along as Gracie Abrams performs "Tough Love."

Abrams talks to the crowd and plays "Blowing Smoke."

Fans cheer as Abrams plays her opening song, "Risk."

Sign displaying Gracie Abrams "The Secret of Us" Tour sign.

Estudiantes extranjeros de intercambio vienen a Louisa

Estudiantes extranjeros de intercambio vienen a Louisa

Deisy Siegrist, Emma Ryan, Owen McHugh, and Lucien Cormier
September 26, 2024
Cover image made on Canva displaying a soda tab and the title of the article.

Soda Tabs for a Good Cause

Emma Ryan, News Editor
September 25, 2024
Exchange students Robin Hache and Ji-Won Hong give a thumbs up in the band hallway.

Foreign Exchange Students Come to Louisa

Emma Ryan, Owen McHugh, and Lucien Cormier
September 10, 2024
Mainstage Theater to perform “Chicago”

Mainstage Theater to perform “Chicago”

Emma Ryan, Reporter/Photographer
April 26, 2024
The Little Lions Learning Lab

The Little Lions Learning Lab

Emma Ryan and Jonathan Jarvis
March 21, 2024
Image made by Emma Ryan using Canva

Beyoncé Takes on Country

Emma Ryan, Reporter/Photographer
March 6, 2024
Luke and Lawton Rowan smile while hugging post wrestling match.

Brothers bond over Wrestling

Emma Ryan, Reporter/Photographer
February 20, 2024
Image made by Emma Ryan using Canva

English teacher re-blazes a historic route for her students

Emma Ryan, Reporter/Photographer
January 31, 2024
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