The Student News Site of Louisa County High School

The Lion's Roar
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
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
The volleyball team huddles up, discussing the game plan and what to do. Photo courtesy of Amara Comfort.
Ready to Serve
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 10/03-10/05
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
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend 08/29-08/31
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
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
The high school is visible from the middle school parking lot, but the transition across the street at the start of the school year can be overwhelming.
The Class of 2029 Transitions Into the High School
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 24Tomorrow is the VHSL Conference for Newspaper and Yearbook
  • October 24Varsity Football Homecoming Game vs. Orange County
  • October 24Today's Spirit Day is Class Color
  • October 23White House releases list of donors for Trump's multi-million dollar ballroom
  • October 23King Charles lands in Rome to meet Pope Leo
  • October 23Today's Spirit Day is Pajama Day
  • October 22Today is Adam Sandler Day
  • October 22JV Football Game vs Orange
  • October 22Cross Country Girls and Boys meet at Panorama Farms
  • October 21The Powder Puff game is tonight at 7pm at the Jungle
  • 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
Benjamin Stallard

Benjamin Stallard, Design and Layout Manager

Benjamin Stallard is the Design and Layout Manager of the Lion’s Roar Newspaper and this will be his second year. Ben enjoys working out, listening to music, and acting. 

All content by Benjamin Stallard
Matthias Holcomb explains his idea for why he wants to go to UVA.

“What’s Your Plan?”

Benjamin Stallard, Layout and Design Manager
October 9, 2025
Canva Image designed by Benjamin Stallard.

September 22 Crossword: Television

Benjamin Stallard, Layout and Design Manager
September 22, 2025
Senior Lavartrell Creasy talks about his Halloween costume being a surprise for everyone.

[Photo] Here Comes Fall

Natalie Spencer, Entertainment Editor
September 19, 2025
Art teacher, Dani Perry, explains her experience of a digital detox vacation.

[Photo] Shunning Screens: How Digital Detoxes Benefit Adolescents

Olivia Hall, Staffer
September 16, 2025
Canva Image designed by Benjamin Stallard.

September 15 Crossword: College Football

Benjamin Stallard, Layout and Design Manager
September 15, 2025
Kickoff mentor Kiley Honaker believes it’s important to have someone to trust and go to for advice when entering high school.

[Photo] The Class of 2029 Transitions Into the High School

Cheyenne Henderson, News Section Editor
September 23, 2025
Canva Image designed by Benjamin Stallard.

Week of September 8 Crossword: Golf

Benjamin Stallard, Layout and Design Manager
September 8, 2025
Canva image designed by Benjamin Stallard.

August 26 Sudoku

Benjamin Stallard, Layout and Design Manager
August 26, 2025
Canva image designed by Benjamin Stallard.

August 25 Sudoku

Benjamin Stallard, Layout and Design Manager
August 25, 2025
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

Benjamin Stallard, Layout and Design Manager
April 24, 2025
Canva image about men's mental health created by Benjamin Stallard.

Experimenting with Men’s Mental Health

Benjamin Stallard, Owen McHugh, Sumner Armstrong, and Lucien Cormier
April 4, 2025
Before we went to Drive Shack, we ate and had lemonade at the Silver Diner.

The Drive Shack golf ball we used for our first drive of the game.

We ordered burgers and fries which were incredible.

Once we got to drive shack we started to play the competitive game modes.

The jukebox we used to play music as we ate at the Silver Diner in Short Pump.

Lucien took home the first place win but we had a great time and got to bond with each other.

Canva image created by Elliott Moreno.

Unseen Heroes of LCHS – Mrs. Gibson

Benjamin Stallard, Elliott Moreno, and Elizabeth Middlesworth
March 19, 2025
Canva Image designed by Elliott Moreno.

Unseen Heroes with Mrs. Dean

Elliott Moreno, Benjamin Stallard, and Elizabeth Middlesworth
February 25, 2025
Canva of Kendrick Lamar performing his music on stage. Created by Benjamin Stallard

Kendrick Lamar Takes the Stage

Benjamin Stallard, Writer/Photographer
February 7, 2025
Hear The Roar Ep. One: Principal Redd

Hear The Roar Ep. One: Principal Redd

Amara Comfort and Benjamin Stallard
January 17, 2025
Two mugs created together to be sold for people who go without food.

National Art Honor Society Bowl Sale

Benjamin Stallard, Writer/Photographer
December 6, 2024
A red mug created by NAHS students that was sold for charity.

A multicolored bowl made for the sale at the NAHS fundraiser.

A bowl and a plate that represents the individuals who go without food in Louisa created by NAHS students.

A bowl and a mug made by the NAHS Society.

University of Virginia basketball program Canva graphic

[Photo] Tony Bennett Retires

November 22, 2024
University of Virginia basketball program Canva graphic

Tony Bennett Retires

Benjamin Stallard, Writer/Photographer
November 22, 2024
Louisa County's Fire and EMS class discusses plans in the case of a fire in school.

Fire and EMS Class Photo Essay

Benjamin Stallard, Reporter/Photographer
October 17, 2024
Students of the Fire and Ems class run through a dressing drill to work on their time to get ready.

Hamm checks his students' effectiveness of securing his oxygen tank.

Fire and EMS students check each other to make sure their equipment is secured properly.

Screenshot 2024-09-26 at 9.07.34 AM

[Photo] Humans of LCHS

September 26, 2023
Childish Gambino moves backstage as the band plays during the intermission.

Childish Gambino Performs at Washington D.C.

Benjamin Stallard, Writer/Photographer
September 12, 2024
Load More Stories
Donate to The Lion's Roar
$65
$750
Contributed
Our Goal

Menu
Activate Search
Home
Benjamin Stallard