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The Louisa County Sheriff's Office is partnering with Spring Creek to raise money for the K9 unit. Photo courtesy of the Louisa County Sheriff's Department.
Running for the Canines
During their after-school meetings on Fridays, Envirothon team members often go outside to practice what they learn.
Envirothon: Competing for a Better Earth
Principal Redd and the students gather to dance and have fun.
Buddy Club Organizes an Adapted Prom
2024 Prom ticket which will be sold during lunch shifts.
Once Upon A Fairytale: Prom 2024
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
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
All of the senior football players lined up to take their last professional group photo before the 2025 season began.
Louisa Football Roots Run Deep as Players Move on to College
Silhouettes of different positions that can be seen during Spring Training. Image designed on Canva by Olivia Hall.
MLB Spring Training: A Recap on Positions and Prospects for the 2025 Season
As the sun sets the Louisa Lions soccer team prepare to face Powhatan.
A Week of Louisa Boys Soccer
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
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer
Evens Happening this Weekend
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend
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
Evens 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
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
Graduates Luke Rowan, Brianna Mitchell, and Danielle Gordon hold their tassels before they are considered newly graduates.
2025 Seniors turn to Graduates
Lucien Cormier stands as he is being recognized for going into the Army.
Time Flies: Senior Send-Off
Cassie Duerson stands in front of the main entrance to the high school.
Never Grow Up: Senior Send-Off
Kylie Kenny poses in the water for her senior photos.
Always Be Kind: Senior Send-Off
All of the senior football players lined up to take their last professional group photo before the 2025 season began.
Louisa Football Roots Run Deep as Players Move on to College
Graphic made on cava for Who's the GOAT. All images from NBA.com
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
Graduates Luke Rowan, Brianna Mitchell, and Danielle Gordon hold their tassels before they are considered newly graduates.
2025 Seniors turn to Graduates
Seniors sit at graduation, clapping for each other as they prepare to take their next steps beyond high school.
The Road Ahead
Malachi Rodgers asked Officer Harris to pose with him for a picture.
Insight of the Resource Expo
A Day in the life as a Student-Athlete
A Day in the Life as a Student-Athlete
Sunlight hits the bare winter trees at Lake Anna.
Winter Brings Spring Greens
Seniors sit at graduation, clapping for each other as they prepare to take their next steps beyond high school.
The Road Ahead
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
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
Senior Nyah Straley, a leg of the 4x800m track race.
Nyah Straley Strides for Success
My house at 11:54 PM, the fire had spread to the top floor below the attic and started to spread into the bedrooms.
When My Home Burned
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
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!
  • May 22Softball and baseball compete against Goochland today.
  • May 22Girls and boys soccer play against Goochland today.
  • May 22Today is the last day of school!
  • May 201st and 3rd block exams are today.
  • May 19The envirothon state tournament is today.
  • May 19Biden has been diagnosed with cancer.
  • May 19Boys soccer senior night is tonight.
  • May 16President Trump to implement higher tariffs.
  • May 16Tornadoes impact states in the Midwest.
  • May 16Graduation is today!
  • Check out the Student Life tab for the latest puzzles and lunch menu
The Student News Site of Louisa County High School

The Lion's Roar
The Student News Site of Louisa County High School

The Lion's Roar
Keira Apple

Keira Apple, Editor-in-Chief

Keira Apple is a senior and serves as one of the Editor-in-Chiefs. She loves traveling, trying new things, and taking pictures.

All content by Keira Apple
All of the senior football players lined up to take their last professional group photo before the 2025 season began.

[Photo] Louisa Football Roots Run Deep as Players Move on to College

Melinda Staudinger, Business Manager
May 5, 2025
Danielle Scott and I in the pit of a Dan and Shay concert at the John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville.

Keira Apple, Hannah Perkins, and I on a lunch date at The Lilly Pad in Richmond.

Eric Davis and I posing for a picture at prom.

Keira Apple, my sister (Courtney Sargent), and I at a Virginia Tech football game.

Mrs. Fletcher poses for the media to signify that she finally made it to Monticello.

Mrs. Fletcher runs 40 miles to Monticello

Keira Apple, Editor-in-Chief
March 28, 2024
Who will win "The Bachelor?"

“The Bachelor” this Monday night

Keira Apple, Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2024
Step out of your comfort zone, take risks, grow and discover new possibilities.

Leap outside your comfort zone and step on the moon

Keira Apple, Editor-in-Chief
February 27, 2024
These members of FFA are apart of different chapters and hand out work books to other members as they enter.

Virginia FFA Chapters unite in the Alan Jackson Theater

Keira Apple, Editor-in-Chief
November 21, 2023
Field hockey team pictures of the 2023-2024 season.

[Photo] Laurelei Choi Sticks With It

October 24, 2023
Lion's Roar searching for four seniors

Lion’s Roar searching for four seniors

Keira Apple, Editor-In-Chief
September 29, 2023
I had to meet up with The Lion's Roar Alum, Eleanor Pekary, to catch up and see how she is loving VT.

Virginia Tech Fall Visitation with Keira Apple

Keira Apple, Editor-In-Chief
September 27, 2023
Jaezon Carter in the hallway posing with a peace sign.

Senior Spotlight: Jaezon Wilton Carter

Keira Apple, Reporter/Photographer
May 16, 2023
Decision day 2022 when seniors were lined up ready to receive a cupcake in honor of their college decisions.

Decision Day

Keira Apple, Design and Layout
April 28, 2023
Flier created on Canva

Talent Show comes to LCHS

Keira Apple, Design and Layout
April 5, 2023
Media Intern Davis Pruden getting frames for the jumbotron.

Cheerleaders cheered schools as people walk into the stadium.

The Moss Nuckols Elementary School's students and staff perform their own choreographed dance

Prom 2023

Prom 2023

Keira Apple, Design and Layout
March 20, 2023
Mic'd up Monday

Mic’d up Monday

Keira Apple and Ellen Rosson
March 6, 2023
Students in the Louisa Resource Council packaging food during their Async. Day.

2/15 Async Day

Keira Apple, Design and Layout
February 13, 2023
What type of fruit are you?

What type of fruit are you?

Keira Apple and Ellen Rosson
February 2, 2023
The blueprint for the Lake Anna Resort, given at the Board of Supervisers meeting.

One Step Closer to LKA Resort

Keira Apple, Staff Photographer and Layout Editor
January 30, 2023
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These children made their ornament in the Louisa Arts Bus and hung it on the Christmas tree inside the Arts Center.

A Classic Christmas at the Louisa Arts Center

Keira Apple, Staff writer/Photographer/Layout
December 12, 2022
Sylvie Jackson, Emily Gillespie, and Dara Sharpe with their coaches and Athletic Director.

[Photo] NLI Signing Day

November 10, 2022
This graph demonstrates all voting districts in Louisa County.

Louisa Election Winners

Keira Apple, Design/Layout and Staff Writer and Photographer
November 10, 2022
Episode Six of the Dicky and Tommy Show

Episode Six of the Dicky and Tommy Show

Ellen Rosson and Keira Apple
November 3, 2022
Tech Coach, Mrs. Wagoner represents the Halloween decorations in the Library.

[Photo] Spooktacular Activities

October 21, 2022
Tech Coach, Mrs. Wagoner represents the Halloween decorations in the Library.

Spooktacular Activities

Keira Apple
October 21, 2022
On BeReal, this screen shows when it is time to post.

[Photo] It’s Time to BeReal

Katelynn Jones, Copy Editor and News Editor
October 14, 2022
Table full of gifts for arriving guest, State Super Intendant Dr. Balow.

Say Hello to Dr. Balow

Keira Apple and Kage Harlow
September 23, 2022
Photo courtesy of SPARC 5K's Facebook featuring the runners/walkers of the 2019 5K with their pets at the finish line.

SPARC 5K

Keira Apple, Staff writer and Photographer
September 16, 2022
During Music & Wine with California Bob, Gina Harris joined fellow patrons of the LAC while dancing and making music.

Serene sundowns at the Louisa Arts Center

Keira Apple
August 24, 2022
Different language, different story

Different language, different story

Keira Apple, Reporter/Photographer
May 23, 2022
CTE Teacher awarded Educator of the Year

CTE Teacher awarded Educator of the Year

Keira Apple, Reporter/Photographer
April 27, 2022
Junior Carlie Apple is working on upcoming homework during regroup period. Along with, turning in due assignments.

Regroup-real world?

Keira Apple, Reporter/Photographer
March 25, 2022
Photo by owner Katie Trombly

Main Street with a new sparkle; KT Jean Boutique & Gifts

Keira Apple, Reporter/ Photographer
February 25, 2022
A Lion's Brew member preparing orders.

Moving coffees and hearts

Keira Apple, Reporter/Photographer
February 10, 2022
The Senior Team warming up, hoping to dominate other class teams.

Underdogs, juniors take Butter Ball championship title

Keira Apple, Reporter/Photographer
February 10, 2022
The first ever LCHS Butterball game will be held Wednesday, February 9th at 7 pm in the Main Gym.

Boys Volleyball comes to LCHS

Keira Apple, Reporter/Photographer
January 24, 2022
Food Review: Crumbl Cookies

Food Review: Crumbl Cookies

Keira Apple, Reporter/Photographer
November 22, 2021
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