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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
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
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
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
Senior Hayden Grymes not only takes part in art, but also automotive technology.
Artist of the Month: Hayden Grymes
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
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 the sun sets the Louisa Lions soccer team prepare to face Powhatan.
A Week of Louisa Boys Soccer
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 8Girls and boys soccer plays against Orange today.
  • May 8Senior exams continue today.
  • May 8The Spring Concert is today.
  • May 7New pope to be elected by the conclave.
  • May 7Outdoor track has a meet at Cumberland today.
  • May 7Senior exams are today.
  • May 6Today will be a first period regroup day.
  • May 6Softball and baseball play against Monticello today.
  • May 6Girls tennis competes against Monticello today.
  • May 5Girls and boys soccer competes against Monticello 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
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The Lion's Roar
Sumner Armstrong

Sumner Armstrong, Editor-in-Chief

Sumner Armstrong is an Editor-in-Chief for The Lion’s Roar. He enjoys watching college sports and spending time with his family. Sumner holds a particular interest in writing about politics and all aspects involved with it.

 

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Experimenting with Men’s Mental Health

Benjamin Stallard, Owen McHugh, Sumner Armstrong, and Lucien Cormier
April 4, 2025
NFL Playoffs Recap

NFL Playoffs Recap

Eric Davis and Sumner Armstrong
February 27, 2024
Staffers Eric Davis and Sumner Armstrong analyze the wild card matchups in the NFL playoffs. Graphic made by Savannah Bragg on Canva.

NFL wild card breakdown

Eric Davis and Sumner Armstrong
January 24, 2024
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Virginia Democrats Succeed In Recent Election

Sumner Armstrong, Reporter/Photographer
November 15, 2023
The varsity softball team holding up their state championship trophy as they celebrate their win.

Making History

Eric Davis and Sumner Armstrong
November 3, 2023
High Attention Placed On Speaker of the House Vote

High Attention Placed On Speaker of the House Vote

Sumner Armstrong, Reporter/Photographer
October 31, 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

Controversy arises with the movie The Blind Side

Sumner Armstrong, Reporter/Photographer
September 21, 2023
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A State Divided

Sumner Armstrong, Reporter/Photographer
September 8, 2023
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