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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
The Student News Site of Louisa County High School

The Lion's Roar
All content by Katelynn Jones
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

Katelynn Jones, News and Copy Editor
May 11, 2023
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

Katelynn Jones, News and Copy Editor
May 2, 2023
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LC Hike meets Leadership for a cornhole tournament and bonfire

Katelynn Jones, News & Copy Editor
April 6, 2023
Check out these posters throughout the hallway.

Epic Alaska Opportunity with Miller

Katelynn Jones, News Editor & Copy Editor
March 23, 2023
Louisa’s Varsity Girls Wrestling team posing for the team picture, featuring Kailyn Myers, Marion Zimmerman, A'mya Barbour, Catherine Meyers, Taylor Waddy, Kaylee Hustead and Langley Amiss.

Girls Wrestling advances to state tournament

Katelynn Jones, News and Copy Editor
February 24, 2023
Tanner Painting, Luke Rowan, and Kasey Casazza posing with coaches after becoming Region champs.

Wrestling advances to the State tournament

Katelynn Jones, News & Copy Editor
February 17, 2023
Senior Landon Wilson signing to Emory & Henry on Dec.21.

Senior Landon Wilson signs to Emory & Henry

Katelynn Jones, News & Copy Editor
February 8, 2023
Louisa's media interns preparing for a Friday nigh football game.

Opportunities to intern in media

Katelynn Jones, News Editor & Copy Editor
January 24, 2023
Gillespie pitching at playoff game against Blacksburg High School.

Emily Gillespie commits to Northern Kentucky University

Katelynn Jones, News Editor and Copy Editor
January 20, 2023
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[Photo] MAJ Tom Bourne

Eleanor Pekary, Op-ed Editor
November 11, 2022

Homecoming spirit week

Katelynn Jones, Copy and News editor
November 2, 2022
Madison Metz, Maggie Shifflett, Imani Fredrick, Andi Macdougall, Whit Jackson, Brooke Hall, Cole Owen and Leslie Grande wearing gold for the pride wars competition.

Kayla Sauls, Brandin Choquet, Ericka Evans, Lilly Chevalier, Cheyenne Mummert, Keira Beck, Larson Moreno, Conner Wilbon, Teon Dixon, Timothy Bingler, Micheal Rowen, Naki Brooks and Keith Dunford wearing black for pride wars.

Jayden Thompson, Addison Talley, Adiel Campos, Aflred Burford, Stephen Smith, Kayla Kinkpof, Natalie Spencer, and Brooklyn Nemec, Ariana Varga, Lauren Goodman, Aubrie Sherry and Melinda Staudinger wearing white to support the freshmen for pride wars.

Casen Dulaney, Hannah Hearn, Lawton Rowan, Grace Hobbs and Zach Coleman wearing green to support the juniors in the pride wars competition.

Kourtney Kidd, Anari Harris and Thomas Eppard posing as Adam Sandler for the Homecoming spirit week.

Maddie Demay, Matthew Coffeey and Anaiya Walton posing for Adam Sandler day.

Mrs. Bupp and Alyssa Wood posing as Adam Sandler for the Homecoming spirit week.

Mr. Trovato posing with Nina Fenster and Alyssa Hopkins for Adam Sandler day.

Jayden Duck and Ricardo Alvarado on Adam Sandler day for the Homecoming spirit week.

Eleanor Pekary, Isabella Lopez and Luke Rowan posing for Adam Sandler day.

Clay Blue and Madison Beall creating a video for the TV media productions class.

Payton Whitney, Sadie Alvis, Madison Sampson, Arthur Wills, Rocco Hall and Rylee Stokes dressed up for the country vs country club spirit day.

Mrs. Kazio and Mr. Varner posing for the country vs country club spirit day with their students Bailey Harris, Ethan Helfrich, Emily Harlow, Jeffrey Allison, Jasmine Silgevinck, Addison Alexander and Kalen Amedee.

Evan Hataway, Jayson Harrison and Thomas Klein dressed up for the country vs country club spirit day.

Cody Hall, Jayden Duck, Miles Compton and Ricardo Alvarado posing for the country vs country club spirit day with their teacher, Mr. Miller.

Abby Eyler and Abbi Creel posing for the country vs country club spirit day.

Jaylynn Quarles, Madison Corral, Jessi Jernigan and Shelby Killinger posing during pajama day.

Madelyn Meadows, Aaliyah Barbour, Haley Walker, Sofia Ratcliff, Brady Hopkins, Davis Pruden, Colin King and Makiah Holcomb posing in their pajamas for spirit week.

Brooklyn Nemec, Addison Talley, Natalie Spencer, Jayden Thompson, Brynn Myers-Ryman, Melinda Staudinger, Ariana Varga, Brooke Pennella, Stephen Smith, Audrey Phipps, Lillian Liles, Aubrie Sherry and Madison Gardner posing for pajama day.

Brittney Dishman, Delilah Thomas, Michelle Ford and Jayla Bright in their pajamas during the homecoming spirit week.

Becky Walters and her son Andrew Walters posing for pajama day.

Newspaper staff participating in pajama day for the homecoming spirit week.

The Lion's Roar and Reflector Yearbook at Harrisonburg High School for the VHSL Media Championship.

Publications brought home State Championship

Katelynn Jones, Copy Editor & News Editor
October 20, 2022
Generational Apathy

Generational Apathy

Katelynn Jones, News Editor & Copy Editor
October 17, 2022
On BeReal, this screen shows when it is time to post.

It’s Time to BeReal

Katelynn Jones, Copy Editor and News Editor
October 14, 2022
Katelynn Jones and Andi Macdougall after watching Olivia Wilde’s new movie, Don’t Worry Darling.

It’s Time to Worry Darling

Katelynn Jones, Copy Editor and News Editor
October 4, 2022
Kage Harlow and Julia Gibson after 13 years of friendship.

[Photo] Blog: Bestie for the Restie

Kage Harlow, Office Manager
September 1, 2022
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Bryce Canyon

The Trip of a Lifetime

Katelynn Jones, News Editor, Copy Editor
August 26, 2022
Brittany Webb teaches her sophomore english class.

Best Wishes to Departing Teachers!

Katelynn Jones, Reporter/Photographer
May 19, 2022
Mineral Farmer's Market season opener

Mineral Farmer’s Market season opener

Katelynn Jones, Reporter/ Photographer
April 27, 2022
Spring Break Tournaments Return

Spring Break Tournaments Return

Katelynn Jones, Reporter/ Photographer
April 7, 2022
Turn up the Color

Turn up the Color

Katelynn Jones, Reporter/ Photographer
March 22, 2022
This is soon-to-be supreme court justice, Ketanji Brown

President Biden appoints new Supreme Court Justice

Katelynn Jones, Reporter/ Photographer
March 8, 2022
Photo of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics display with the Olympic rings.

Winter Olympics coming to Beijing, Yanqing, and Zhangjiakou

Katelynn Jones, Reporter/Photographer
February 3, 2022
A previous years Breakfast with Santa event occurring at the Betty Queen Center.

Enjoy breakfast with Santa at LCPRT

Katelynn Jones, Reporter/Photographer
December 2, 2021
The Juniors after working hard and winning the PowderPuff Championship.

Juniors take the win in Powder Puff game

Katelynn Jones, Reporter/Photographer
November 22, 2021
The Senior team practicing during clubs to prepare for the game.

Powder Puff returns to The Jungle

Katelynn Jones, Reporter/Photographer
November 15, 2021
Photo by Taylor Swift Store

Re-releasing songs rises in the music industry

Katelynn Jones, Reporter/Photographer
October 21, 2021
Seniors, Ali Downey and Lydia Gillespie working at the Mineral Farmer's Market to raise money for Field Hockey.

Field Hockey seniors fundraise for new team gear

Katelynn Jones, Reporter/Photographer
September 14, 2021
Louisa Loonies are showing their excitement during a 2019 football game.

Louisa Loonies return to The Jungle for the first time since 2019

Katelynn Jones, Reporter/Photographer
September 10, 2021
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