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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
The Lion Pride Run last year at Monticello, courtesy of Meredith Williamson.
The Lion Pride Run IX
Marching band and step team students pose after performing at a football game. Courtesy of Deinlein.
Major Decisions Must be Made
Cosmetology students taking a picture at the Second Union Baptist Church after a day of providing services for members of the church. The photo is courtesy of Tammy Brown.
Cosmetology Assists Senior Citizens
Educators Rising helps students prepare to pursue a career in education. Courtesy of Educators Rising.
Educators Rising Heads to Nationals
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
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
Florida head coach Todd Golden and his team celebrate an Elite 8 victory over the Texas Tech Red Raiders. (Courtesy of the University of Florida)
March Madness Continued Coverage: Elite 8
Duke head coach Kara Lawson smiling during her post-game interview at Sweet 16 game against the University of North Carolina. Courtesy of Duke athletics
Women’s Sweet 16 Thriller: USC Survives Van Lith shines, and Bueckers Breaks Record
Player stretches using the basketball before his sweet 16 game. Courtesy of Texas Tech athletics.
March Madness Continued Coverage: Men’s Sweet 16
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.
Events Happening this Weekend
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
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
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer
Events Happening this Weekend 03/14-03/18
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
Image made on Canva by Shaniya Siribandu.
The Hottest Summer Destinations to Visit
Junior Jade Hale applies facial cream onto her client's face and rubs it off with a damp cloth.
CTE Skills Working in Action
Canva image about men's mental health created by Benjamin Stallard.
Experimenting with Men’s Mental Health
Sammy George prepares to recieve the snap for the PAT, point after touchdown.
Playing through the Pain
An old Ford car sits outside Ford’s Garage's main entrance, highlighting the restaurant’s classic charm.
Ford’s Garage: A New and Unique Dining Experience
Canva image of who is the goat of basketball, created by Benjamin Stallard.
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
Twice annual Wellness conference is attended by Blue Ridge Virginia Governor's School, or BRVGS, students to learn how to balance priorities of school over one's own mental health.
BRVGS Wellness Conference
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
Canva image created by Elliott Moreno.
Unseen Heroes of LCHS – Mrs. Gibson
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
All Good Things Come to an End- Flipbook 4
All Good Things Come to an End- Flipbook 4
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
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
While gaining so much experience by working, I also get to see the beautiful sunrise every Sunday morning.
The Benefits of Working as a Student
Myself and Mrs. LaBarr, the teacher who inspired me to become an art teacher.
Finding My Inner Artist through My Teachers
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!
  • April 18School will be closed this week due to Spring Break.
  • April 17School will be closed this week due to Spring Break.
  • April 16School will be closed this week due to Spring Break.
  • April 15School will be closed this week due to Spring Break.
  • April 14School will be closed this week due to Spring Break.
  • April 11Outdoor track has a meet tomorrow.
  • April 11Interims go home today.
  • April 11Spring Break starts tomorrow.
  • April 10The Masters start today.
  • April 10There will be a pep rally after 4th period today.
  • Check out the Student Life tab for the latest puzzles and lunch menu
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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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