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The Lion's Roar
Newly appointed athletic director, Chris Baird shares his experience joining the Louisa High school athletics staff.
Louisa Athletics Grows
Clothes hang outside of the store along with a welcome sign, welcoming customers in.
The Purple Pumpkin Makes its Way to Louisa
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
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
Senior Jonathon Jarvis warms up with his team before the game.
The Lions Defeat the Flucos
Canva image created by Mackenzie Randlett.
Fall Sports Back in Action
Sophomore Evan Snead is in his follow-through after hitting his drive at the driving range.
Aiming for the Fairway
The volleyball team huddles up, discussing the game plan and what to do. Photo courtesy of Amara Comfort.
Ready to Serve
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
"Five Nights at Freddy's 2" poster (Yahoo!)
“Five Nights at Freddy’s” Will Always Be Back
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend 10/03-10/05
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend 09/26-09/28
Ariana Grande's "Eternal Sunshine" tour poster courtesy of Arianagrande.fandom.
Ariana Grande Announces “Eternal Sunshine” Tour
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend 09/12-09/14
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend 10/03-10/05
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend 09/26-09/28
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Events Happening this Weekend 09/12-09/14
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Events Happening this Weekend 09/05-09/07
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Events Happening this Weekend 08/29-08/31
Fantastic Four gets a Fresh Look
Fantastic Four gets a Fresh Look
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
Back to school brings a "fresh start" for students. (Created on Canva by Audrey Ryan)
Fresh Start
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
Canva image designed by Owen McHugh and Benjamin Stallard.
Admit it! Episode 1
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
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
The ensemble before performing at a home football game. (Courtesy of Elizabeth Racette.)
Music Makes Community
The Pride Elite Dance team and drum majors stand together before making their way down to the home football game. (Photo courtesy of Odessa Johnson).
Color Guard and Pride Elite Dance Bring Life to Louisa
The high school is visible from the middle school parking lot, but the transition across the street at the start of the school year can be overwhelming.
The Class of 2029 Transitions Into the High School
Canva image created about fall by Natalie Spencer.
Here Comes Fall
Hiter is emotional as he hugs his parents after announcing his commitment to the University of Michigan.
Savion Hiter Commits to Michigan
Already feeling bittersweet about the end of my summer at Radford, I took this the night before our departure.
A Look Into the Future
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
  • October 6Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Dr. Shimon Sakaguchi won the medical Nobel Prize for work on the human immune system
  • October 6OLWEUS during Advisory Today
  • October 6PSAT Meeting during Advisory today
  • October 3Firefighters battle large fire at Chevron refinery in Southern California
  • October 3Varsity Football Game vs Charlottesville
  • October 3UVA Rep Visit Today at 10am
  • October 2JV and Varsity Field Hockey and Volleyball vs Monticello
  • October 2British Primatologist and Anthropologist Jane Goodall has passed away
  • October 2Senior Meeting and Breakfast during 1st
  • October 1Today is Kindness Day
  • Check out the Student Life tab for the latest puzzles.
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The Lion's Roar
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Sammy George prepares to recieve the snap for the PAT, point after touchdown.

[Photo] Playing through the Pain

Elliott Moreno, Social Media Manager
April 1, 2025
The Important message that was given to all users in the United States once the ban had gone into effect.

[Photo] The Fate of TikTok

Elizabeth Middlesworth, Writer/Photographer
March 4, 2025
Canva design by Liza Middlesworth

Simone biles Sticks to It

Liza Middlesworth, writer/photographer
January 8, 2023
The stage holding the NCAA trophies that would later be taken home by NC state for Woman and Oklahoma State for Men along with individual winners.

Cross Country NCAA championship held In Charlottesville 2023

Liza Middlesworth, Photographer/Reporter
November 29, 2023
Leo Young, freshman from Stanford, running up the final hill of the men's 10K.

Runner from Florida state getting ready to do a stride out before the men's 10K.

Fans supporting NC state running with "Wolf Pack" flags before the start of the woman's 6K.

Coaches from different schools walking down the straightaway before the woman's 6K started.

Teammates of Amina Maatoug, a junior from Duke, celebrating with her after she has just finished the race.

Cross country fans celebrating together after hearing that the woman's NC state team won the NCAA championship.

NCAA woman's champion, Parker Valby, Junior from University of Florida, coming into the final stretch of the race.

Sophomore Rosina Machu from Gonzaga University after completing the first loop of the woman's 6K.

Oklahoma State doing a warm up strider before the woman's 6K started.

Cross country fans looking at the map of the different courses Panorama has.

Louisa cross country athletes William Moore and Gavin Myers walking to the Panorama Farms course.

Fans celebrating Swift after she had just made her entrance at the beginning of the Eras Tour.

Swift releases 1989, Taylor’s Version

Liza Middlesworth, Writer/Photographer
November 6, 2023
A group holding the youngest boy's hand as they head for the finish line of the 2 mile race.

Paint the Town Pink supports Breast Cancer

Liza Middlesworth, Writer/Photographer
October 24, 2023
Two men having a conversation outside the registrar's office after the man in the blue had just voted.

The voting stickers at the Louisa County registrars office laid out for voters to take.

The railroad sign and light warning and showing the train tracks and the train depot.

The railroad tracks next to the train depot leading down to the next destination.

The side view of the train depot representing its place in Louisa County.

The varsity volleyball team's student section celebrating together after their win against Spotsylvania.

Students make a difference at volleyball games

Liza Middlesworth, Reporter/Photographer
September 28, 2023
Junior Addison Smith, who loves Taylor Swift's music, stands proudly in the hall

[Photo] Swift rocks the stage and hits big screen

Kara Kotowski, Staffer
September 21, 2023
Senior Isaiah Haywood high fives the student section after exiting the tunnel.

A group of sophomores is depicted sporting their green and gold at the first varsity home game of the season.

[Photo] Football goes further than the field

September 7, 2023
Coach Williamson talking with her players during the game, and preparing them for a new play.

Junior Varsity players celebrating together after gaining their first point of the game.

Junior varsity players defending their goal together against Caroline while they try to score a point.

[Photo] Field hockey feels more like a family than a team.

September 5, 2023
Varsity player, Karleigh Lundy celebrating with the Junior varsity players after their first goal.

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

Elliott Moreno and Liza Middlesworth
September 1, 2023
Louisa runs onto the field, preparing themselves and the fans for the game.

Junior Varsity player, Mikey Pelloni and Reese Patrick watching the players before kickoff.

Louisa lines up for third down to try and gain the ball back.

Louisa players set up to play offense, and work to get a touchdown.

Sophomore player, Jahmere Ragland, celebrating a Louisa touchdown.

Louisa runs out onto the field, preparing themselves and the fans for the game.

[Photo] Varsity Football Had Their First Victorious Game

Harber Amiss, Reporter
September 23, 2023
Jahiem Jackson and Braden McIntire celebrating Louisa's first touchdown with the team.

Louisa fans preparing to catch T-shirts getting thrown into the stands.

Coach Patrick talking with players during timeout, and preparing them for the next play.

Head of Louisa Loonies, Conner Downey and Reese Patrick hugging before kickoff.

LCHS mascot rallying up students for the pep rally.

Gabriel Froschauer and Coach Patrick hugging during sentimental speech to get students excited for game.

Mason Jackson wins shadow boxing match to go onto final round.

Patrick Miller, Savannah Bragg, and Charlee Miller posing for a photo while working the snack booth.

Cheerleaders admiring the speech coach William Patrick gives to the students before the first home football game.

Football coach William Patrick giving an inspiring and exciting speech during the pep-rally.

Quarterback Caleb Brady showing off his arm during a pep-rally game of dizzy football

Sophomore, Ava Edwards high-fives the Louisa Lions mascot and gets ready as the pep-rally starts. La estudiante de segundo año, Ava Edwards choca los cinco con la mascota de los Louisa Lions y se prepara cuando comienza el mitin.

Junior students keeping a beach ball up, having fun, and staying hype for the pep-rally games. ​Look up details 93 / 5,000 Translation results Translation result Los estudiantes de tercer año mantienen una pelota de playa en alto, se divierten y se mantienen entusiasmados con los juegos de motivación.

[Photo] Animate en Louisa’s Paso

Bayleigh Micheal and Jillian Kegley Translator
September 20, 2023
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