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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
The Lion Pride Run last year at Monticello, courtesy of Meredith Williamson.
The Lion Pride Run IX
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.
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.
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
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
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
Dr. Felecia Christian, a former Assistant Principal and Special Education Coordinator, passed away from cancer on March 22, 2025.
Honoring Dr. Felecia Christian: A Legacy of Love and Compassion
Image made on Canva by Shaniya Siribandu.
The Hottest Summer Destinations to Visit
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
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
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
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
Students sitting together before the PVCC associate's degree meeting.
PVCC Associates Degree Interest Meeting
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
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 15Today will be a non-regroup day.
  • May 15Baseball and softball play against Fluvanna today.
  • May 15Girls tennis competes against Fluvanna today and senior night will be tonight.
  • May 14President Trump Pauses Tariffs for 90 Day Period Following Meeting with China
  • May 14Town of Louisa Water Complications Result in 9:15 Dismal for Students
  • May 14The Lion's Roar Congratulates Nurse Aid Students on CNA Certifications
  • May 14Senior awards are tonight.
  • May 13SOLs are today.
  • May 12Today is a non regroup day.
  • May 12Girls and boys soccer play against Charlottesville today.
  • Check out the Student Life tab for the latest puzzles and lunch menu
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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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