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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
The Lion Pride Run last year at Monticello, courtesy of Meredith Williamson.
The Lion Pride Run IX
Marching band and step team students pose after performing at a football game. Courtesy of Deinlein.
Major Decisions Must be Made
Cosmetology students taking a picture at the Second Union Baptist Church after a day of providing services for members of the church. The photo is courtesy of Tammy Brown.
Cosmetology Assists Senior Citizens
Educators Rising helps students prepare to pursue a career in education. Courtesy of Educators Rising.
Educators Rising Heads to Nationals
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
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
Florida head coach Todd Golden and his team celebrate an Elite 8 victory over the Texas Tech Red Raiders. (Courtesy of the University of Florida)
March Madness Continued Coverage: Elite 8
Duke head coach Kara Lawson smiling during her post-game interview at Sweet 16 game against the University of North Carolina. Courtesy of Duke athletics
Women’s Sweet 16 Thriller: USC Survives Van Lith shines, and Bueckers Breaks Record
Player stretches using the basketball before his sweet 16 game. Courtesy of Texas Tech athletics.
March Madness Continued Coverage: Men’s Sweet 16
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.
Events Happening this Weekend
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
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
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer
Events Happening this Weekend 03/14-03/18
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
Image made on Canva by Shaniya Siribandu.
The Hottest Summer Destinations to Visit
Junior Jade Hale applies facial cream onto her client's face and rubs it off with a damp cloth.
CTE Skills Working in Action
Canva image about men's mental health created by Benjamin Stallard.
Experimenting with Men’s Mental Health
Sammy George prepares to recieve the snap for the PAT, point after touchdown.
Playing through the Pain
An old Ford car sits outside Ford’s Garage's main entrance, highlighting the restaurant’s classic charm.
Ford’s Garage: A New and Unique Dining Experience
Canva image of who is the goat of basketball, created by Benjamin Stallard.
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
Twice annual Wellness conference is attended by Blue Ridge Virginia Governor's School, or BRVGS, students to learn how to balance priorities of school over one's own mental health.
BRVGS Wellness Conference
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
Canva image created by Elliott Moreno.
Unseen Heroes of LCHS – Mrs. Gibson
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
All Good Things Come to an End- Flipbook 4
All Good Things Come to an End- Flipbook 4
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
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
While gaining so much experience by working, I also get to see the beautiful sunrise every Sunday morning.
The Benefits of Working as a Student
Myself and Mrs. LaBarr, the teacher who inspired me to become an art teacher.
Finding My Inner Artist through My Teachers
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!
  • April 18School will be closed this week due to Spring Break.
  • April 17School will be closed this week due to Spring Break.
  • April 16School will be closed this week due to Spring Break.
  • April 15School will be closed this week due to Spring Break.
  • April 14School will be closed this week due to Spring Break.
  • April 11Outdoor track has a meet tomorrow.
  • April 11Interims go home today.
  • April 11Spring Break starts tomorrow.
  • April 10The Masters start today.
  • April 10There will be a pep rally after 4th period today.
  • Check out the Student Life tab for the latest puzzles and lunch menu
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The Lion's Roar
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Julia Gibson poses while getting her senior photos taken.

XOXO, Julia: senior send-off

Julia Gibson, Entertainment and Feature Editor
May 12, 2023
Senior Jherkeem Banks poses for his photo during an Emory and Henry visit.

Jherkeem Banks commits to Emory and Henry

Julia Gibson, Entertainment and Feature Editor
May 12, 2023
Picture collage highlighting Chase's childhood with family and baseball.

Chasing our Luck

Julia Gibson and Heather Lustig-Curran
May 3, 2023
Country music artist Morgan Wallen announced the release of his new album “One Thing At A Time” on March 3.

Review: Morgan Wallen’s New Album

Julia Gibson, Feature and Entertainment Editor
March 27, 2023
On September 25, 2022, the NFL released this picture on Twitter officially announcing that Rihanna would be performing in the 2023 Super Bowl halftime show with the caption “let’s go.”

Review: Super Bowl LVII Half Time Show

Julia Gibson, Feature and Entertainment Editor
February 23, 2023
DK’s Coffee and Ice cream owner Darrin Welch poses during the morning rush with Ashley, one of his employees.

Mineral welcomes a new coffee and ice cream shop

Julia Gibson, Feature and Entertainment Editor
February 8, 2023
Senior Sylvie Jackson and freshmen Ella Jackson during a home game against Culpeper County, with a final score of 72-50.

Starting Sisters

Julia Gibson, Feature and Entertainment Editor
January 18, 2023
Senior Julia Gibson, contrasts changes between being young and then growing up.

Youth is wasted on the young

Julia Gibson, Feature and Entertainment Editor
November 28, 2022
This turkey is located to the left of the trophy case in the cafeteria. This turkey holds the name of every senior. The underclassmen can be found on a seperate turkey.

[Photo] Grateful Gobbels, a Leadership project

Eleanor Pekary, Op-ed Editor
November 18, 2022
Treasurer Kaylee Nuckols, Vice President Kage Harlow, and Secretary Dallas Sprouse pose for a photo outside of the high school. President Makiah Holcomb was absent the day of the photo.

Election time for the Seniors

Julia Gibson, Entertainment Editor & Feature Editor
October 20, 2022
Julia Gibson poses for her BeReal at Waffle House with Katelynn Jones and Eleanor Pekary.

[Photo] It’s Time to BeReal

Katelynn Jones, Copy Editor and News Editor
October 14, 2022
Photo courtesy of Andrew Woolfolk featuring Head Loonie, Cullen Hamel cheering on the varsity football team during the black out game as they won against Massaponax, 30-22.

History of the Head Loonie

Julia Gibson, Entertainment and Feature Editor
September 29, 2022
Sylvie Jackson poses for her commitment announcement while visiting Davidson College in North Caroline.

Senior Sylvie Jackson Commits to Davidson

Julia Gibson, Arts & Entertainment Editor
September 2, 2022
Ashlynn Harding is featured in the middle of the Mad Batter sign holding her two main reviewed cupcakes, the chocolate and red velvet.

[Photo] Going mad for the Mad Batter

Ashlynn Harding, Editor in Chief
August 26, 2022
Where the Crawdads Sing Review

Where the Crawdads Sing Review

Julia Gibson, Arts & Entertainment Editor
August 18, 2022
Checkers restaurant celebrates grand opening

Checkers restaurant celebrates grand opening

Julia Gibson, Reporter/Photographer
May 11, 2022
Theater class to perform musical tale "The Ugly Duckling"

Theater class to perform musical tale “The Ugly Duckling”

Julia Gibson, Reporter/ Photographer
April 28, 2022
Where did all the light go?

Where did all the light go?

Julia Gibson, Reporter/ Photographer
March 30, 2022
Movie Review: The Batman

Movie Review: The Batman

Julia Gibson, Reporter/ Photographer
March 21, 2022
Main Street Supply- Thank you!

Main Street Supply- Thank you!

Julia Gibson, Reporter/Photographer
March 15, 2022
Louisa Domino's- Thank You!

Louisa Domino’s- Thank You!

Julia Gibson, Reporter/Photographer
March 7, 2022
Breaking News: Fletcher's final destination

Breaking News: Fletcher’s final destination

Julia Gibson, Reporter/ Photographer
February 25, 2022
English teacher Kate Fletcher starts her run to the Capital; Richmond, Virginia in the 2020 Lion Pride Run.

More than just a Run

Julia Gibson, Reporter/Photographer
February 17, 2022
Don't Look Up is a movie released by Netflix in 2021 that features celebrities Jennifer Lawrence, Ariana Grande, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Timothée Chalamet as scientists who discovered a comet that is headed towards Earth.

Movie Review: Don’t Look Up

Julia Gibson, Reporter/Photographer
January 27, 2022
Semifinal playoff game tonight at Salem

Semifinal playoff game tonight at Salem

Julia Gibson, Reporter/Photographer
November 19, 2021
Photo by Ms. Avagyan

News: College advisors visiting LCHS

Julia Gibson, Reporter/Photographer
November 8, 2021
College recruiters return to scouting

College recruiters return to scouting

Julia Gibson, Reporter/Photographer
October 8, 2021
Photo by Fandom and Reelgood

Shows of the Summer

Julia Gibson, Reporter/Photographer
September 7, 2021
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