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  • September 29Varsity Football travels to Monticello at 7:00
  • September 29Varsity Girls Cross Country travels to Panorma Farms at 9:00 on Saturday
  • September 29Varsity Boys Cross Country travels to Panorama Farms at 9:00 on Saturday
  • September 29Louisa celebrates 150 years this weekend
Assistant principal David Blanchard proudly showing off his bow hunting article in “Traditional Bowhunter” magazine.
The other side of Mr. Blanchard
Side view of hotel being built, from 7/11
New Hotel Being Built in Zion Crossroads:
A close up of the new detectors in the front vestibule of the high school. Un primer plano de los nuevos detectores en el vestíbulo delantero de la escuela secundaria.
LCPS encuentra una nueva forma de proveer seguridad a los estudiantes.
FCCLA is hosting a car wash on September 13th.
FCCLA hosts a teacher car wash
Mr. Redd proudly stands in the front hall of the building.
Reddy to Work
The marching band prepares to entertain the students as they enter the gym for the pep-rally. La banda de música se prepara para entretener a los estudiantes cuando entran al gimnasio para el mitin de motivación.
Animate en Louisa’s Paso
A close up of the new detectors in the front vestibule of the high school. Un primer plano de los nuevos detectores en el vestíbulo delantero de la escuela secundaria.
LCPS encuentra una nueva forma de proveer seguridad a los estudiantes.
Louisa runs out onto the field, preparing themselves and the fans for the game.
Varsity Football Had Their First Victorious Game
All 32 NFL image teams created by Amara Comfort on Canva
NFL Football is BACK
Senior Hannah Ryan plays middle blocker for the Varsity Louisa Lions Volleyball team with a Straley-thumbs-up.
Varsity volleyball sets up for the season
UVA v.s. Tech image created by Sumner Armstrong on Canva.
A State Divided
Sophomore Ava Garrison and Senior Emma Zelaski conversing during the tournament.
 Spring Creek Hosts the Ladies Member Guest
Louisa runs out onto the field, preparing themselves and the fans for the game.
Varsity Football Had Their First Victorious Game
All 32 NFL image teams created by Amara Comfort on Canva
NFL Football is BACK
UVA v.s. Tech image created by Sumner Armstrong on Canva.
A State Divided
A group of sophomores is depicted sporting their green and gold at the first varsity home game of the season.
Football goes further than the field
Lion mascot watching the students as they start to leave and get ready for the first home football game.
First pep-rally and football game
The varsity volleyball teams student section celebrating together after their win against Spotsylvania.
Students make a difference at volleyball games
Senior Hannah Ryan plays middle blocker for the Varsity Louisa Lions Volleyball team with a Straley-thumbs-up.
Varsity volleyball sets up for the season
Girls Basketball playoffs
Girls Basketball playoffs
Tanner Painting, Luke Rowan, and Kasey Casazza posing with coaches after becoming Region champs.
Wrestling advances to the State tournament
Photo Credit A. Woolfolk
Varsity Girls Basketball v Albemarle 1/17
Sylvie Jackson poses for her commitment announcement while visiting Davidson College in North Caroline.
Senior Sylvie Jackson Commits to Davidson
Photo by Scott Taetsch/NCAA Photos via Getty Images
March Madness Update
Caroline Chapman signing her letter of intent. Photo credits to Lucien Cormier.
Caroline Chapman commits to Bridgewater
Gillespie pitching at playoff game against Blacksburg High School.
Emily Gillespie commits to Northern Kentucky University
Major League Baseball begins playing postseason games Oct.7. Teams strive to play in the World Series tournament Oct. 28- Nov.5.
MLB Faces Pressure in the Postseason
Photo Courtesy of Carrie Chisholm featuring Dara Sharpe batting at the Spring Break Softball Classic Tournament in Myrtle Beach.
Dara Sharpe Commits to George Mason
Nina Fenster takes a shot on goal at an Western Albemarle game.
Nina Fenster Commits to VMI
Image created on Canvas by Cassie Duerson.
Events happening this weekend 9/29-10/1
|Junior Savannah Galagher demonstrates how Augmented Reality helps bring her art piece to life.
Young’s new take on abstract expression
Weekend Outlook image created on Canva.
Events happening this weekend 9/22-9/24
LOS ANGELES MAR 28 - Jimmy Buffett at The Beach Bum Premiere at the ArcLight Hollywood on March 28, 2019 in Los Angeles, CA
Long Live Jimmy Buffett
Controversy arises with the movie The Blind Side
Image created on Canvas by Cassie Duerson.
Events happening this weekend 9/29-10/1
Weekend Outlook image created on Canva.
Events happening this weekend 9/22-9/24
Image created using Canva.
Weekend Outlook 9/15-9/17
Image created using Canva.
Weekend Outlook 9/8-9/10
Created by Cassie Duerson using Canva.
Weekend Outlook
Ashley Shumaker poses, hand on hip, at her office door with her name plaque.
Appreciating administrative assistant Ashley Shumaker
Senior Spotlight: Tanner Painting
Kristen Randall and John Schick standing together in the hallway. Photo credits to Casey Little.
Senior Spotlight: Kristen Randall
Kayden Belverio and Miranda Moyer outside in the greenhouse. Photo credits to Casey Little.
Senior Spotlight: Kayden Belverio
Jaezon Carter in the hallway posing with a peace sign.
Senior Spotlight: Jaezon Wilton Carter
The Lion Pride Club posters hanging throughout the building have Google Classroom codes to join the Google Classroom.
Don’t be nervous, it’s just community service
Homecoming spirit week
All things college
All things college
Senior Spotlight: Tanner Painting
Kristen Randall and John Schick standing together in the hallway. Photo credits to Casey Little.
Senior Spotlight: Kristen Randall
Kayden Belverio and Miranda Moyer outside in the greenhouse. Photo credits to Casey Little.
Senior Spotlight: Kayden Belverio
Jaezon Carter in the hallway posing with a peace sign.
Senior Spotlight: Jaezon Wilton Carter
Life is just a classroom: senior sendoff
Life is just a classroom: senior sendoff
Day of silence for LGBTQ+ youth
Day of silence for LGBTQ+ youth
This photo shows Mielles collection of Rosemary Mint Scalp & Hair Strengthening products and their prices as listed in our local CVS.
Cultural Appropriation is Appropriate
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
Your future depends on it
Your future depends on it
What type of fruit are you?
What type of fruit are you?
Vote for the Best Halloween Candy
I had to meet up with The Lions Roar Alum, Eleanor Pekary, to catch up and see how she is loving VT.
Virginia Tech Fall Visitation with Keira Apple
Lions Roar staffers Savannah Bragg and Eric Davis interview Tommy Nelson, Dicky Purcell, and Coach William Patrick about tomorrow nights game against Western Albemarle.
The Dicky and Tommy Show E.3
In this podcast, Emily Tifft, Kassie Harman, and Bayleigh Michael share their stories about the background of the arts programs, and discuss just what happens behind the curtains that most people dont get to see.
Behind the curtains
Image created by Amara Comfort.
Meet the Teachers Video
I woke up early to watch the sunrise on the beach while also doing school work.
Schoolwork on vacation
Lions Roar staffers Savannah Bragg and Eric Davis interview Tommy Nelson, Dicky Purcell, and Coach William Patrick about tomorrow nights game against Western Albemarle.
The Dicky and Tommy Show E.3
In this podcast, Emily Tifft, Kassie Harman, and Bayleigh Michael share their stories about the background of the arts programs, and discuss just what happens behind the curtains that most people dont get to see.
Behind the curtains
I enjoyed one last sunrise before I started the drive back home.
Storytelling With Aunt Kendall
Dicky Purcell, Tommy Nelson, Byron Mehlhaff, and Coach William Patrick talk with newspaper staffers Savannah Bragg and Eric Davis about this weeks upcoming football game.
The Dicky and Tommy Show E.2
Dicky Purcell, Tommy Nelson, and Coach William Patrick talk to staffers about the season opener football game.
The Dicky and Tommy Show E.1
Four years in the blink of an eye: senior send-off
Four years in the blink of an eye: senior send-off
Senior and Editor in Chief, Ashlynn Harding poses in a field with her cap and gown for her graduation photos that were taken by April Summers.
Caffeine and degrees: senior send-off
Senior and News/Copy Editor, Katelynn Jones poses in the Paintings field for her senior photos taken by Sarah Brooks.
The growth of compassion: senior send-off
Image provided by Hulu press. This image shows the cast of “New Girl” posing for the shows cover picture.
“New Girl” leaves Netflix after ten years
My most recent win, Americas Ideal Miss Virginia.
Crowning accomplishment
Junior Emma Alexander is happy to talk about Louisa as she is involved with a lot in the community.
Louisa Turns 150 Years Old
To contact the Ashley Hoffman Group visit their website or social medias.
The Ashley Hoffman Group sponsorship
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
The blueprint for the Lake Anna Resort, given at the Board of Supervisers meeting.
One Step Closer to LKA Resort
Tech Coach, Mrs. Wagoner represents the Halloween decorations in the Library.
Spooktacular Activities
Main Street Supply- Thank you!
Main Street Supply- Thank you!
Joe-Joes Superheroes & Pizza- Thank You!
Joe-Joe’s Superheroes & Pizza- Thank You!
Louisa True Value- Thank you!
Louisa True Value- Thank you!
Louisa Dominos- Thank You!
Louisa Domino’s- Thank You!
This is Mrs. Fletcher in 8th grade. She met Madame Johnsen this year!
Linda Johnsen- Thank you!
Photo by Louisa County Airport.
Louisa County Airport
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Kara Kotowski is a first year staff member of the Lion’s Roar. Her interests include playing soccer, spending time with loved ones, and watching movies. Kara mainly enjoys writing about current and past events, but she also likes writing about animals.



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