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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 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.
  • April 10The Lion Pride Run is today.
  • Check out the Student Life tab for the latest puzzles and lunch menu
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
Owen McHugh

Owen McHugh, Chief Design Officer and Op/Ed Editor

The is Owen’s fourth semester on  The Lion’s Roar’s. He enjoys writing about a variety of topics ranging from sports to arts and entertainment. He loves playing and watching soccer with his family.



All content by Owen McHugh
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Week of April 7 Crossword Competition

Owen McHugh, Chief Design Officer
April 8, 2025
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Experimenting with Men’s Mental Health

Benjamin Stallard, Owen McHugh, Sumner Armstrong, and Lucien Cormier
April 4, 2025
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April 3 Crossword

Owen McHugh, Chief Design Officer
April 3, 2025
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Week of March 31 Crossword Competition

Owen McHugh, Chief Design Officer
April 1, 2025
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Week of March 24 Crossword Competition

Owen McHugh, Chief Design Officer
March 24, 2025
The brand new Armory track in New York, the centerpiece of half of the records made. The Track was redone just before competition. Photo Courtesy of The Armory.

World Records Fall on the Short Track

Owen McHugh, Chief Design Officer
March 21, 2025
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Week of March 17 Crossword Competition

Owen McHugh, Chief Design Officer
March 17, 2025
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Week of March 10 Crossword Competition

Owen McHugh, Chief Design Officer
March 10, 2025
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March 10 Word Search

Owen McHugh, Chief Design Officer
March 10, 2025
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Week of March 3 Crossword Competition

Owen McHugh, Op/Ed Editor
March 3, 2025
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February 24 Crossword Competition

Owen McHugh, Op/Ed Editor
February 24, 2025
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Week of February 17 Crossword Competition

Owen McHugh, Op/Ed Editor
February 17, 2025
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February 10 Crossword Competition

Owen McHugh, Op/Ed Editor
February 10, 2025
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February 3 Crossword Competition

Owen McHugh, Op/Ed Editor
February 7, 2025
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February 3 Crossword Competition

Owen McHugh, Op/Ed Editor
February 5, 2025
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February 5 Sudoku Medium

Owen McHugh, Op/Ed Editor
February 5, 2025
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February 5 Roar-dle

Owen McHugh, Op/Ed Editor
February 5, 2025
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February 4 Sudoku Easy

Owen McHugh, Op/Ed Editor
February 4, 2025
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February 4 Roar-dle

Owen McHugh, Op/Ed Editor
February 4, 2025
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February 3 Sudoku Medium

Owen McHugh, Op/Ed Editor
February 3, 2025
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February 3 Roar-dle

Owen McHugh, Op/Ed Editor
February 3, 2025
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January 31 Sudoku Hard

Owen McHugh, Op/Ed Editor
January 31, 2025
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January 31 Roar-dle

Owen McHugh, Op/Ed Editor
January 31, 2025
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January 30 Sudoku

Owen McHugh, Op/Ed Editor
January 30, 2025
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January 30 Roar-dle

Owen McHugh, Op/Ed Editor
January 30, 2025
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January 29 Sudoku

Owen McHugh, Op/Ed Editor
January 29, 2025
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January 29 Roar-dle

Owen McHugh, Op/Ed Editor
January 29, 2025
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January 28 Roar-dle

Owen McHugh, Op/Ed Editor
January 28, 2025
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January 27 Roar-dle

Owen McHugh, Op/Ed Editor
January 27, 2025
Kindness Coverage

Kindness Coverage

October 8, 2024
Picture of the main entrance to S&J Farm Stand.

S & J Farm Supply

Seth Trimble, Mya Woodward, and Owen McHugh
November 15, 2024
Estudiantes extranjeros de intercambio vienen a Louisa

Estudiantes extranjeros de intercambio vienen a Louisa

Deisy Siegrist, Emma Ryan, Owen McHugh, and Lucien Cormier
September 26, 2024
Exchange students Robin Hache and Ji-Won Hong give a thumbs up in the band hallway.

Foreign Exchange Students Come to Louisa

Emma Ryan, Owen McHugh, and Lucien Cormier
September 10, 2024
2023 TCS London Marathon - Elite men race - Kelvin Kiptum (3). Winner of the men race.

Kelvin Kiptum Cheruiyot

Owen McHugh, Copy Editor
February 20, 2024
Wholesome Wonka Shines Again

Wholesome Wonka Shines Again

Owen McHugh, Copy Editor
January 23, 2024
Two esports team members collaborate to secure a win.

[Photo] Esports marks personal record

Owen, Sports Writer
December 15, 2023

The Rise of Wonka

Owen McHugh, Reporter
December 15, 2023
Photo of the Butter ball poster seen around the school hallways.

Boys Ready to Serve

Owen McHugh, Reporter
November 17, 2023
Blue inflatable dinosaur costumed trick or treater waits in line with the Louisa community for candy.

No Tricks, Just Treats

Owen McHugh and Evan Capozella
November 2, 2023
Lion's Roar staffers Owen McHugh and Sumner Armstrong interview varsity volleyball captains Alyssa Hopkins and Hannah Ryan to get an inside look on the team. Graphic made by Savannah Bragg.

The set up: volleyball edition

Sumner Armstrong and Owen McHugh
October 23, 2023
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Fans split between Marvel and DC

Owen McHugh, Staffer/Photographer
October 11, 2023
A sophomore on the golf team, Ava Garrison poses with two thumbs up in the hall.

In a Year of Golf

Owen McHugh, Staffer/Photographer
September 29, 2023
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