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Career and Technical Education programs help students advance their skills needed for certain career paths (Courtesy of Bo Bundrick)
CTE Classes Help Shape Students
A driveway that is covered in ice and snow.
Teachers and Students Push Forward in Spite of Snow
BRVGS class of 2028 traveled to Fluvanna County High School for their semester project kickoff.
BRVGS Project Kickoff: The Pros and Cons of Innovation
Actor for Greg Heffley, Grayson Schindler, writes in his diary about his adventures in becoming the most popular kid in school.
Diary of a Dedicated Kid: the Impact of Theater
A list of the eight students selected for All District Chorus provided by Louisa County Public Schools.
The Process of Becoming All-District for Chorus
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
Auburn Head coach Bruce Pearl after a win. Courtesy of Denny Simmons / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
March Madness Continued Coverage: Men’s Round of 32
The TCU Horned Frogs are celebrating after making it to the Sweet 16 for the first time in program history. Courtesy of Brian McLean/KillerFrog
Round 2 Repcap: History and Heartbreak in the Women’s Round of 32
Viral McNeese basketball manager Amir “Aura” Khan pictured talking during warmups. (Courtesy of Eric Rueb from Sports Illustrated)
March Madness Continuous Coverage: Men’s Round of 64
The Fighting Irish bench gets hype as a teammate sinks in a 3-pointer late in the game. Courtesy Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune
First-Round Frenzy: High Scores, Upsets, and Top Performances
Sky view of the "First Four' court in Dayton, Ohio. (Courtesy of David Worlock and the NCAA)
March Madness Continous Coverage: First Four
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
Official ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ poster, courtesy of IMDb.
How to Train Your Dragon Roars into Theaters this Summer
Official Snow White poster courtesy of Disney.
Snow White Live Action
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer
Events Happening this Weekend 03/14-03/18
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
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend.
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend 02/14-02/16
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
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
Firefighters in LA working to put out the fire. Photo courtesy of The Washington Post.
California Suffers from Wildfires
Kenny Throckmorton has owned and operated Kenny’s Central Tire and Auto Shop since 2003.
Kenny’s Auto Shop Provides for the Community
Image made on Canva displaying titles of popular rom-coms, like “Notting Hill,” “27 Dresses,” and “Roman Holiday.” Original movie poster titles courtesy of Paramount Pictures, Touchstone Pictures, Netflix, 20th Century Studios, Miramax, Searchlight Pictures, Columbia Pictures, Universal Pictures, and TriStar Pictures.
Rom-Coms to Watch this Valentine’s Day
Michale Jordan (left) and Lebron James (right) talk after being named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game. Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images.
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
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
Lucckese starts the meeting with an icebreaker game. In this game, everyone lines up from who has the least to most siblings.
FCCLA holds “Bring a Friend Night”
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer.
Mental Health Today: New Season New Mindset
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
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
"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
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!
  • March 28Report cards will be sent home today.
  • March 28Regroup will be after 3rd period today.
  • March 28The arts festival is tomorrow.
  • March 27JV and Varsity baseball play against Western Albemarle today.
  • March 27Girls and boys tennis competes against Western Albemarle today.
  • March 27The Sweet 16 starts today.
  • March 26JD Vance to visit Greenland.
  • March 26The west coast to face severe weather and tornadoes.
  • March 26Wildfires impact South Korea.
  • March 25The March Madness Sweet 16 teams have been set.
  • 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
Amara Comfort

Amara Comfort, Office Manager

This is Amara’s third semester on The Lion’s Roar. In her freetime she bakes and plays basketball.



All content by Amara Comfort
Auburn Head coach Bruce Pearl after a win. Courtesy of Denny Simmons / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

March Madness Continued Coverage: Men’s Round of 32

Amara Comfort and Jonathan Jarvis
March 27, 2025
The TCU Horned Frogs are celebrating after making it to the Sweet 16 for the first time in program history. Courtesy of Brian McLean/KillerFrog

Round 2 Repcap: History and Heartbreak in the Women’s Round of 32

Amara Comfort, Office Manager
March 26, 2025
Michale Jordan (left) and Lebron James (right) talk after being named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game. Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images.

The Ultimate Debate: LeBron vs. MJ – Who’s the Real GOAT?

Amara Comfort, Office Manager
March 26, 2025
The Fighting Irish bench gets hype as a teammate sinks in a 3-pointer late in the game. Courtesy Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune

First-Round Frenzy: High Scores, Upsets, and Top Performances

Amara Comfort, Office Manager
March 24, 2025
Gamecocks guard Bree Hall (23) Drives past Texas Longhorns forward Madison Booker (35). Photo courtesy of Jeff Blake-Imagn Images.

UCLA, South Carolina, Texas, and USC: Who’s Cutting the Nets, and Who’s Cutting Their Losses?

Amara Comfort, Office Manager
March 21, 2025
Chemistry and Forensic Science teacher Lindsay Woodward sits at her desk during her planning period.

[Photo] Humans of LCHS

September 26, 2023
A graphic of all Division I college teams in the USA courtesy of CBS SPORTS Keytron Jordan, CBS Sports design.

March Madness Made Easy: Key Terms you Need to Know Before Tournament Time

Amara Comfort, Office Manager
March 17, 2025
Kenny Throckmorton has owned and operated Kenny’s Central Tire and Auto Shop since 2003.

Kenny’s Auto Shop Provides for the Community

Cheyenne Henderson, Jonathan Jarvis, Juliet Heffley, and Amara Comfort
February 21, 2025
Brandon Bodden goes up for an acrobatic finish through the contact.

Varsity Boys Basketball Vs. the Chancellor Chargers

Amara Comfort, Office Manager
January 21, 2025
Senior Guard Patrick Moore tries to dribble past his defender to get down hill.

Post player Ty Tison goes up for right-handed floater with no defender around him.

Forward Brandon Bodden puts intense pressure on them forcing an inevitable turnover.

Gaurd and Post duo Patrick Moore and Michael Taylor waits to check into the game.

Junior Louis “Ty” Tison gets back on defense after scoring the ball.

Senior guard Raesaun Ellis holds his shot form after he shoots the ball for three with the defender in his face.

Gaurd Duo Johaun Ellis and Raesaun Ellis listen to Head Coach Roger Brooks during a timeout

Forward Jonathan Jarvis focuses on guarding the ball baseline side out of bounds.

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Junior Jonathan Jarvis angles himself to throw the ball around his defender to a fellow teammate.

Senior gaurd Patrick Moore starts up the offense brings the ball up the court.

Patrick Moore positions himself to the ball while he plays perimeter 2-3 defense.

Sophomore guard Johaun Ellis dribbles past his defender in the middle of the court.

Guard Johaun Ellis dribbles the ball across half-court to start the offense.

Senior guard Raesaun Ellis zeros in on his opponent while he plays 2-3 defense on the perimeter.

Hear The Roar Ep. One: Principal Redd

Hear The Roar Ep. One: Principal Redd

Amara Comfort and Benjamin Stallard
January 17, 2025
A canva image with Brandon Boddens Instagram handel

A New Lens: Photographer Brandon Bodden Joins the Scene

Amara Comfort, Office Manager
November 13, 2024
Athletic Director Daniel Barrett smiles in front of the sports trophy case in the cafeteria.

[Photo] Best Rivalries in Sports

Eric Davis, Sports Editor
November 11, 2024
Players Zaveian Harris and Holden Pekary having a conversation on the bench during the game.

Running Back King Barbour breaking a tackle while running down the field toward the end zone.

JV Cheerleader Name standing for the national anthem before the game

Players helping Player fix his chinstrap on his helmet before kick-off

Connor Morris and player standing for the national anthem before the game

Junior Isabella William is serving the ball to the other team.

Volleyball Home Opener

Amara Comfort, Office Manager
September 6, 2024
Sophomore duo Makayla Vest-Sims and Isabella williams blocks the ball being spiked by their opponents.

Captain Isabella Williams spikes the ball back over the net.

Sophomore Hazel Casey serves the ball to the other side

Captain Alyssa Hopkins prepares to severe the ball to her opponents

Makayla Vest-Sims about to spike the ball to her opponents.

Freshman Jada Green bumps the ball in preparation to hit it over the net.

Sophomore Ciara Butler is spiking the ball back to the otherside of the net.

Eighth grader Graceyn Monahan is serving the ball over the net.

Freshman Duo Fallon Ellis and Charlee Miller prepare to block the ball.

Sophomore Jordan Hope about to serve the ball over the net.

The Jv team huddled up together before the game starts.

An umpire at a high school softball game directing the players to the correct spot.

The Right Call at What Cost

Amara Comfort, Reporter/Photographer
May 22, 2024
Dylan Meritt bringing the ball up the wing to start an attack

Senior Taylen Soriano going to grab the substitution penny from his teammate.

Josh Morgan running to get back on defense after a failed attack

Goalkeeper Kaden Gurski setting up for a punt after retrieving the ball.

Senior Wyatt Hopkins posing for a picture with his parents on senior night.

Senior Parker Harman posing for a picture with his parents on senior night.

Senior Kaden Gurski posing for a picture on soccer senior night.

Senior Maxim Gortman posing for a picture with his little brothers and friend on senior night.

Senior Joel Espinal posing for a picture with his family on senior night.

The entire baseball team praying together right before the game.

Baseball Senior Night

Amara Comfort, Reporter/Photographer
May 9, 2024
Senior Austen Grady posing for a picture with his parents on senior night.

Senior Cody Fifer attempts to frame the ball and get a catcher's strike.

Catcher and Pitcher duo Cody Fifer and Cole Loudin shaking hands before the game.

Family of Chase Luck poses for a picture in his honor for senior night.

Senior Jeremy Scheffler posing for a picture with his parents on senior night.

Senior DJ Harlow posing for a picture with his parents on senior night.

Senior Cody Fifer posing for a picture with his parents on senior night.

Senior Connor Downey posing for a picture with his parents and sister on senior night.

Senior Elijah Best posing for a picture with his mom and brother on senior night.

Senior Jeremy Scheffler prepares and loads for the upcoming pitch.

Senior Cody Fifer celebrating by dancing after hitting a double.

Senior DJ Harlow sliding back to second base safely without being tagged out.

Senior Elijah Best runs from first to second base after hitting the ball.

Senior Connor Downey stays level when swinging hard at a pitch

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Superintendent Doug Straley and student Dustin Talley take a picture after the 100 meter dash.

All the players bats lined up together.

Lions Baseball Vs Western Albemarle

Amara Comfort, Reporter/Photographer
April 9, 2024
Senior DJ Harlow on the ground about to throw the ball to Connor Downey to get the runner out.

Junior Ian Taylor inching off of second base attempting to steal.

Senior Connor Downey up at bat prepared to hit the ball.

Sophomore Eric Davis inching off of second base attempting to steal.

Sophomore Levi Wilson up at bat prepared to hit the ball.

Senior DJ Harlow practicing a shortstop before the game

Senior Elijah Best running to first base while the ball is being thrown.

Senior Connor Downey getting hype after hitting a double.

Sophomore pitcher Jayden Thompson on the mound preparing to pitch the ball.

Senior Catcher Cody Fifer prepared to catch to the ball coming across home plate.

Sophomore Jayden Thompson at second base preparing to catch the ball hit into the air.

Pitcher Cole Loudin winding up his pitch to home plate.

Senior and sophomore duo Austin Grady and Eric Davis in the outfield warming up before the game.

Softball player waiting in a line during warmups before the game.

Softball Lady Lions Vs Western Albemarle

Amara Comfort, Reporter/Photographer
March 29, 2024
First baseman Kourtney Kidd backhanding handing the ball during warmups

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