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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
Leadership practicing for the pep rally, holding props for the games.
Students Bring the Noise
The front of the soon to be expanded middle school.
Expanding into the Future
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
The Varsity Volleyball team posing for a team picture in The Den courtesy of Haley Rosson
Volleyball Team Rallied for Growth
“Hollywood” Williams Rises the Tide to New Heights
“Hollywood” Williams Rises the Tide to New Heights
The seeds playing each other in the first round: nine seed plays the eight seed and the winner goes on to play the one seed. The ten seed plays the seven seed and the winner plays the two seed, 11 seed plays the six seed and the winner plays the three seed, 12 seed plays the five seed and the winner plays the four seed. The winner of the one seed game and the four seed game plays each other and the winner of the two seed game and three seed game play each other.
College Football Playoff Expansion
Jordan Chiles Returned Bronze Medal Won at 2024 Olympic Games
Jordan Chiles Returned Bronze Medal Won at 2024 Olympic Games
The varsity football team makes their thrilling entrance as the game is about to start.
First Louisa Pep Rally and Football Game for the Season
Emma Myers stars as Pippa Fitz-Amobi in Netflix’s “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder.”
Did Netflix Bury It?
Events Happening This Weekend 11/8-11/10
Events Happening This Weekend 11/8-11/10
Kelsea Ballerini's "Patterns album cover." Courtesy of Kelsea Ballerini's Instagram
Kelsea Ballerini has “Patterns.”
Return of the Pogues, Outer Banks Season Four
Events Happening This Weekend 11/1-11/3
Events Happening This Weekend 11/1-11/3
Events Happening This Weekend 11/8-11/10
Events Happening This Weekend 11/8-11/10
Events Happening This Weekend 11/1-11/3
Events Happening This Weekend 11/1-11/3
Events Happening This Weekend 10/25-10/27
Events Happening This Weekend 10/25-10/27
Events Happening This Weekend 10/18-10/20
Events Happening This Weekend 10/18-10/20
Image displays upcoming local events for the weekend of October 4th-6th.
Events Happening This Weekend 10/4-10/6
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
A canva image with Brandon Boddens Instagram handel
A New Lens: Photographer Brandon Bodden Joins the Scene
Junior Lauren Goodman looking out the school window thinking of her family.
The Attachment Theory and what it means
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?
The Avenue Art House is not only a gallery, but also a classroom and a studio space.
The Experience of Art
A graphic was created to represent the small animal care class and what it teaches.
Small Animals with Not-So-Small Care
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
Step out of your comfort zone, take risks, grow and discover new possibilities.
Leap outside your comfort zone and step on the moon
LC Hiking Club
LC Hiking Club
Helping
Helping
Competition Cheerleaders reenact running a play in football with the fliers in the air. Junior Sophia Braxton (flyer) falls back after being “tackled.”
Homecoming Week in Vivid Color
"The Secret of Us" album cover photo taken from Chuffs Media Gracie Abrams Press Shots.
Gracie Abrams Concert Blog
Students, adults, and community members take part in holding the flag during the National Anthem.
Louisa football Vs. Charlottesville
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
Change
Change
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
Staffers Deisy Siegrist and Natalie Spencer talk about the toxicity of social media and the effects it can have on mental health. Graphic made on Canva.
Mental Health: Social Media Toxicity
"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
The six different topics discussed through out the opinion based article. Image made using Canva.
We are meant to be…
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
  • November 14Republicans win the House of Representatives majority.
  • November 14Trump appoints Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense.
  • November 14Esports won last night.
  • November 1318 monkeys that escaped from South Carolina facility are still missing.
  • November 13In the Caribbean, Tropical Storm Sara grows.
  • November 13Scholastic Bowl has a district meet today.
  • November 12After closing restaurants, Red Lobster shares new menu.
  • November 12Wildfires continue in California.
  • November 12Tropical storm forms in the Caribbean.
  • November 11Wildfires continue across New Jersey.
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
Melinda Staudinger

Melinda Staudinger, Business Manager

This is Melinda’s second semester on The Lion’s Roar. She enjoys going to the beach, playing soccer, and hanging out with friends.

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Colby Davis eagerly hands out his campaign merchandise to fellow classmates

Senior Class Elections

Melinda Staudinger, Business Manager
September 27, 2024
Stephen Rowan talks to fellow classmates about his running for class treasurer

Aubree Pickett talks to fellow classmates about her running for class president

Kasey Goldschmidt stands awaiting to tell students about her running for class treasurer

Meghan Hyer shares with fellow classmates about her campaign for class president

Colby Davis talks to other seniors about his running for class president

Brianna Mitchell awaits to tell people about her campaign

Gabi McGehee smiles as she helps seniors register to vote in the upcoming election

Tryphena Alaribe explains to classmates about her running for treasurer

Brianna Mitchell excitedly talks about her running for vice president

Brandon Wallace campaigning for vice president

It Ends With Us Movie Review

Melinda Staudinger, Business Manager
August 29, 2024
Onto the next chapter...

Onto the next chapter…

Melinda Staudinger, Reporter/Photographer
May 13, 2024
"GUTS (spilled)"

“GUTS (spilled)”

Melinda Staudinger, Reporter/Photographer
April 18, 2024
Lights, Camera, Action

Lights, Camera, Action

Melinda Staudinger, Reporter/Photographer
April 9, 2024
Presentation made on Canva displaying Valentine's Day colors and icons

Valentine’s Day Events

Melinda Staudinger, Reporter/Photographer
February 9, 2024
The Lady Lions varsity basketball team huddled together during a timeout in their game against Albemarle

Estudiantes Llegan a La Cima

Melinda Staudinger and Deisy Siegrist
February 6, 2024
The Lady Lions varsity basketball team huddled together during a timeout in their game against Albemarle

Underclassmen rise to the top

Melinda Staudinger, Reporter/Photographer
February 5, 2024
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