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The Lion's Roar
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
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend 12/17-12/19
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
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend 12/17-12/19
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
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.
Teens Share their Christmas Wish List
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
  • January 17Red dye number 3 to be banned in the U.S.
  • January 17JV and Varsity girls basketball play Orange today.
  • January 17JV and Varsity boys basketball play at Orange today.
  • January 16Four planets were visible in the sky.
  • January 16Wrestling won against Monticello, Fluvanna, and Albemarle last night.
  • January 16Back to school night is today.
  • January 16JV and Varsity boys basketball play Chancellor.
  • January 15An earthquake with 2.8 magnitude impacts Richmond.
  • January 15JV and Varsity wrestling compete today.
  • January 15In California, over 6 million people are under wildfire threat.
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The Lion's Roar
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All content by Julia Gibson
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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