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The FFA team poses together with satisfaction after the competitions. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Cheesbrew.
FFA Cultivates Agricultural Strength while Fostering Promising Futures
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
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
ESPN fantasy football logo used on the official website.
Fantasy Football Connects Lives
Jayden Jones expresses his love for the characters he plays.
Esports: The Game That Builds Community
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
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend 10/24-10/26
Official movie poster for “Black Phone 2.” Photo courtesy of IMDb.
“Black Phone 2” Calls for Theaters
Melody Young talks about how Twilight has impacted her family.
Twilight Relights the Theaters
Official ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ movie poster. Courtesy of 20th Century Studios.
Avatar: Fire and Ash is Making a Fiery Entrance to Theatres
"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 10/24-10/26
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
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend 09/12-09/14
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend 09/05-09/07
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
Solan Barger wraps her hand in plaster strips for the plaster hand project.
October Artist of the Month
Small Town, Big Impact
Small Town, Big Impact
Taylor Swift released many different vinyl variants of the album, including changes in the album art and vinyl pressing color. Photo courtesy of Taylor Swift’s website.
“The Life of a Showgirl” Meets Expectations
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
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 29Blue Jays beat Dodgers in World Series Game 4
  • October 29After hitting Jamaica, Hurricane Mellissa heads towards Cuba
  • October 29Girls and Boys Cross Country Regional Meet at Pole Green Park
  • October 28Amazon cuts 14,000 jobs with more to come
  • October 28Competition Cheer took home the Jefferson District title for the fourth year in a row
  • October 28Trunk or Treat is tonight
  • October 27Hurricane Melissa intensifies to Category 5 as it approaches Jamaica
  • October 27Yearbook and Newspaper received First Class awards at the VHSL conference
  • October 27Mainstage received top honors at VTA Conference
  • October 24Tomorrow is the VHSL Conference for Newspaper and Yearbook
  • Check out the Student Life tab for the latest puzzles.
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, Editor-in-Chief

This is Melinda’s fourth semester on The Lion’s Roar. She enjoys going to the beach, playing pickleball, and hanging out with friends, and going on long walks. She is excited for this new year and can’t wait to welcome everyone. 

All content by Melinda Staudinger
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

Melinda Staudinger, Business Manager
May 5, 2025
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

Melinda Staudinger, Business Manager
March 28, 2025
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!

Melinda Staudinger and Kaitlyn Wagoner
March 26, 2025
Anna and I picked up our Chick-fil-A before the concert.

Loudin Building Systems logo.

Loudin Building Systems- Thank You!

Melinda Staudinger, Business Manager
March 21, 2025
Kelsea Ballerini's "Patterns album cover." Courtesy of Kelsea Ballerini's Instagram

Kelsea Ballerini has ‘Patterns’

Melinda Staudinger, Writer
November 8, 2024
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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