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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
Created by Mackenzie Randlett on Canva.
2024-2025 Winter Sports Outlook
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. Photo courtesy of Hailey Rossen.
Volleyball Team Rallied for Growth
“Hollywood” Williams Rises the Tide to New Heights
“Hollywood” Williams Rises the Tide to New Heights
The official Wicked movie poster, from Billboard.
Wicked Movie Review
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer
Events Happening this Weekend 12/13-12/15
Two mugs created together to be sold for people who go without food.
National Art Honor Society Bowl Sale
Canva image designed by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend
November Artist of the Month
November Artist of the Month
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer
Events Happening this Weekend 12/13-12/15
Canva image designed by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend
Canva image designed by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend 11/22-11/24
Canva image designed by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend 11/15-11/17
Canva image designed by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend 11/8-11/10
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
Gabriella McGehee smiles as she poses next to Santa Claus.
X-Mas Wishlist Feature
The 2024 Little Lions Learning Lab banner hangs in the classroom, reminding students to always keep growing.
Teachers for Tomorrow Prepares Students for the Future
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. Photo courtesy of Lily Hubler.
Artist of the Month: Lily Hubler
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
Mental Health Today podcast logo created on Canva
Mental Health Today: Holidays and Semesters Closing
Myself and Mrs. LaBarr, the teacher who inspired me to become an art teacher.
Finding My Inner Artist through My Teachers
Holiday Edition
Holiday Edition
The band watches as the varsity football team enters the field for Friday Night Lights.
Band Photo Essay
LC Hiking Club
LC Hiking Club
Holiday Edition
Holiday Edition
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
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
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
Myself and Mrs. LaBarr, the teacher who inspired me to become an art teacher.
Finding My Inner Artist through My Teachers
"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
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 18Wrestling competes today.
  • December 18Winter Break will start tomorrow.
  • December 18Indoor track has a meet at FUMA today.
  • December 18Today is the last day of the first semester.
  • December 12JV and Varsity boys basketball play Chancellor today.
  • December 12Varsity girls basketball plays Patrick Henry today.
  • December 12Time named Donald Trump Person of the Year.
  • December 11Varsity wrestling has a meet today.
  • December 11Indoor track has a meet at Fork Union today.
  • December 11The FFA Christmas Party is today.
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The Lion's Roar
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The Lion's Roar
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A presentation created on Canva to showcase different ways people can get involved with community service.

Doing community service for the right reasons

Joss Jones, Op-Ed Editor
December 13, 2023
The academic team poses for a photo with smiling faces alongside their coach.

Prioritizing fun over fear

Joss Jones, Op-Ed Editor
November 28, 2023
A presentation created on Canva to express how every individual matters; no matter what.

Making Mental Health Matter

Joss Jones, Op-Ed Editor
November 13, 2023
Ashley Shumaker poses, hand on hip, at her office door with her name plaque.

Appreciating administrative assistant Ashley Shumaker

Joss Jones, Op-Ed Editor
September 25, 2023
Kristen Randall and John Schick standing together in the hallway. Photo credits to Casey Little.

Senior Spotlight: Kristen Randall

Joss Jones, Op-Ed Editor
May 17, 2023
Senior Austin Talley defends College Advisor Ms. A.

Senior v Faculty Basketball game

Joss Jones, Op-Ed Editor
April 7, 2023
Mr. Barrett shoots a half-court shot during half time.

The Step Team preformed for the half time performance.

Faculty Roger Bullocks tries to score against Sylvie Jackson.

This photo shows Mielle's collection of Rosemary Mint Scalp & Hair Strengthening products and their prices as listed in our local CVS.

Cultural Appropriation is Appropriate

Joss Jones, Op-ed Editor
March 7, 2023
This display was made by Joss J. on Canva to display the headline of her article "Colored are Capable of Creating."

Colored are Capable of Creating

Joss Jones, Op-ed Editor
March 7, 2023
This display was made by Joss J. on Canva to represent the welcoming of our newest year, 2023.

New Year, New Me

Joss Jones, Op-Ed Editor
January 19, 2023
This photo features writer, Joss Jones', red folder that is used specifically for math class.

Subjects somewhere over the Rainbow

Joss Jones, Op-Ed Editor
January 13, 2023
This picture features custodian, Loretta Dean, and some general custodial supplies nearby.

Unseen Heroes: see them, appreciate them

Joss Jones, Reporter/Photographer
November 4, 2022
This photo features a page from the Creative Writing Club's, Voices of the Pride literary magazine with a short poem written by Joss Jones.

Creatively Writing my way through high school

Joss Jones, Reporter/Photographer
October 21, 2022
The new Milk Machine is located inbetween lunch lines in the cafeteria.

Milk Machine

Joss Jones, Reporter/Photographer
October 13, 2022
The new Milk Machine is located inbetween lunch lines in the cafeteria.

[Photo] Drama on Drama with “I Hate War”

Evan Capozella, Reporter/Photgrapher
October 13, 2022
Jennifer Foster poses in front of her room, 310.

Jennifer Foster

Joss Jones, Reporter/Photographer
September 16, 2022
Darci Guess poses in excitement for the new year.

Darci Guess

Joss Jones, Reporter/Photographer
September 16, 2022
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