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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
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
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
The volleyball team huddles up, discussing the game plan and what to do. Photo courtesy of Amara Comfort.
Ready to Serve
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
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
Jeff Buckley’s Legacy is Never Over
“Man’s Best Friend” has three alternative covers, in addition to the original cover, which gives fans a chance to collect and pick their favorite one. Photo courtesy of Sabrina Carpenter’s website.
“Man’s Best Friend” Releases Soon
Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis return to play Anna and Tess, respectively, in Freakier Friday. (Photo Courtesy of IMDB)
Disney Releases “Freaky Friday” Sequel
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
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer
Events Happening this Weekend 08/22-08/24
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer
Evens Happening this Weekend
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
Hiter is emotional as he hugs his parents after announcing his commitment to the University of Michigan.
Savion Hiter Commits to Michigan
Graduates Luke Rowan, Brianna Mitchell, and Danielle Gordon hold their tassels before they are considered newly graduates.
2025 Seniors turn to Graduates
Lucien Cormier stands as he is being recognized for going into the Army.
Time Flies: Senior Send-Off
Cassie Duerson stands in front of the main entrance to the high school.
Never Grow Up: Senior Send-Off
Kylie Kenny poses in the water for her senior photos.
Always Be Kind: Senior Send-Off
Belly Conklin sits between Conrad and Jeremiah Fisher, leaving viewers wondering who she will choose in this last season. Photo courtesy of "Simon & Schuster."
Summer I Turned Pretty Season Overview and Predictions
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
Belly Conklin sits between Conrad and Jeremiah Fisher, leaving viewers wondering who she will choose in this last season. Photo courtesy of "Simon & Schuster."
Summer I Turned Pretty Season Overview and Predictions
While doing striders, senior Alexander Hurst-Barbeito looks back and laughs at a comment made by his fellow teammate.
Before The Race Begins
Belly Conklin sits between Conrad and Jeremiah Fisher, leaving viewers wondering who she will choose in this last season. Photo courtesy of "Simon & Schuster."
Summer I Turned Pretty Season Overview and Predictions
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer.
Mental Health Today: Returning to School
Belly Conklin sits between Conrad and Jeremiah Fisher, leaving viewers wondering who she will choose in this last season. Photo courtesy of "Simon & Schuster."
Summer I Turned Pretty Season Overview and Predictions
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
Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice
Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice
Belly Conklin sits between Conrad and Jeremiah Fisher, leaving viewers wondering who she will choose in this last season. Photo courtesy of "Simon & Schuster."
Summer I Turned Pretty Season Overview and Predictions
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer.
Mental Health Today: Returning to School
Belly Conklin sits between Conrad and Jeremiah Fisher, leaving viewers wondering who she will choose in this last season. Photo courtesy of "Simon & Schuster."
Summer I Turned Pretty Season Overview and Predictions
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer.
Mental Health Today: New Season New Mindset
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer.
Mental Heath Today: Second Semester
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
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!
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The Lion's Roar
The Student News Site of Louisa County High School

The Lion's Roar
Elliott Moreno

Elliott Moreno, Social Media Manager

Elliott is the social media manager for The Lion’s Roar. She has been with the newspaper for three years. She enjoys playing volleyball, hanging with friends, and taking photos whenever she gets the chance.

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The band performs their departing song as the students are called for dismissal by section.

Principle Redd and Ban teacher Micah Lee sings and hype the crowd up before dismissal.

After Coach Patrick's speech, the football team gathers in the middle of the gym to start their chant.

Coach William Patrick, rallies the school as he talks about the upcoming football game against Courtland.

Principle Rodney Redd, smiles as he watches the games and the different grade levels compete against each other.

Senior Lily Hix leads senior Levi Wilson across the gym through a hoop to win the pep rally game.

In this pep rally game, students race to the end as they try to keep their feet in the hoop.

Johnson, in the middle of her routine, poses for a moment to emphasize the dance.

Kalile Shelton and Odessa Johnson, captains of the Step Team, perform their routine.

Junior Abby IDK, smiles and laughs as she gets towards the end of the race.

Football players throw their cornerback, Aiden Shaw for a stunt.

The football team dances and starts a “Go Fight” chant before their first home game of the season.

Cheerleaders perform their stunts to excite the audience and get students ready for the pep rally.

Before the pep rally begins, students filled the stands while the cheerleaders and band perform.

As the pep rally continues leadership teacher, Meredith Williamson, helps guide the leadership students to their positions.

A Day in the life as a Student-Athlete

A Day in the Life as a Student-Athlete

Elliott Moreno, Social Media Manager
May 12, 2025
Senior football players on signing day commiting to the schools that they will take their future steps in their athletic career.

[Photo] Louisa Football Roots Run Deep as Players Move on to College

Melinda Staudinger, Business Manager
May 5, 2025
As the sun sets the Louisa Lions soccer team prepare to face Powhatan.

A Week of Louisa Boys Soccer

Elliott Moreno, Social Media Manager
April 21, 2025
Sammy George prepares to recieve the snap for the PAT, point after touchdown.

Playing through the Pain

Elliott Moreno, Social Media Manager
April 1, 2025
Jarvis moves to take the ball out of the air from an attempted cross shot from Chancellor.

Jarvis takes an easy ball from Chancellor and passes it to teammate MacDougall.

MacDougall takes the ball from opposing defense and creates and opening for their offense.

Shaw dribbles the ball upfield as he approaches the endline closer trying to keep it in bounds.

Chancellor attempts to move the ball up field as Ben Keller, jersey number 13, defends them from making any moves against them.

The Louisa Lions soccer team lines up for the national anthem and starting lineups.

As Powhatan takes the ball, Brandon Wallace, jersey number 3 pivots to focus on the oncoming attacker.

Kevin Nieto, jersey number 19, running to defend the Powhatan player from playing offense.

Running up field with the ball, Hudson MacDougall, jersey number 5, plans to shoot the ball, attempting to score.

Jarvis quickens the pace of the game against Powhatan as he prepares to throw the ball to a teammate.

Finn Jennings, jersey number 7 fights for the ball as the opposing player from Powhatan put his hands on him.

Jonathan Jarvis, the goalie, saves the ball and scans the field finding a teammate to pass the ball to.

Evan Peguero, jersey number 23, takes the ball upfield to start running the offense.

Ronan Shaw, jersey number 14 defends the opposing Powhatan player as they attempt to score.

Mauricio Esquivel Claros, jersey number 16, looks for a path to pass the ball for a chance to shoot the ball into the goal.

Louisa County Boys Soccer takes on Chancellor during their match.

[Photo] 2024-2025 Spring Sports Outlook

Mackenzie Randlett, Staffer/Awards Manager
April 15, 2025
Canva image created by Elliott Moreno.

Unseen Heroes of LCHS – Mrs. Gibson

Benjamin Stallard, Elliott Moreno, and Elizabeth Middlesworth
March 19, 2025
As time "springs forward," graduation and the end of the school year approaches, so take the time to pause and live in the moment.

[Photo] Spring Forward

Audrey Ryan, Feature Editor
March 18, 2025
Freshman King Barbour believes that women’s flag football will be beneficial to women and will provide them with college scholarships.

[Photo] Women’s Flag Football to Potentially Become an NCAA Sport

Emma Ryan, News Editor
March 11, 2025
Canva Image designed by Elliott Moreno.

Unseen Heroes with Mrs. Dean

Elliott Moreno, Benjamin Stallard, and Elizabeth Middlesworth
February 25, 2025
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.

[Photo] How Gender Inequality Affects Athletes in Collegiate and Professional Sports

Kara Kotowski, Copy Editor
February 3, 2025
Gabriella McGehee smiles as she poses next to Santa Claus.

[Photo] Teens Share their Christmas Wish List

Shaniya Siribandu, Staffer
December 18, 2024
Junior player Kayleigh Metz speaks about her hopes for next season

[Photo]

November 25, 2024
My cat as she plays hide and seek while snuggled up in her cat tree.

Therapy Through a Different Lens

Elliott Moreno, Social Media Manager
November 18, 2024
Jada Green sets the ball to the other players on her team.

[Photo] An Outstanding Freshman

Carlee Hicks, Reporter/Photographer
October 31, 2024
Junior Peyton Brady poses in the hallway after sharing her thoughts about Alabama football star Ryan Williams.

Sophomore and Football player Louis Rodriguez smiles in the hallway after talking about Ryan Williams.

Ms. Barnes is at her desk editing an article from one of her students while they watch Of Mice and Men.

[Photo] Humans of LCHS

September 26, 2023
Hurricane milt (1)

[Photo] Kindness Coverage

October 8, 2024
A graphic was created to represent the small animal care class and what it teaches.

Small Animals with Not-So-Small Care

Elliott Moreno, Reporter/Photographer
October 2, 2024
A free library and downtown garden are placed in a small ally in Louisa.

On their way to an Interview, a group of staffers pose for a photo.

Another photo in the town of Louisa to show their display of soldiers and heroes.

An interview taken by staffer Jonathan Jarvis at Kenny's Central Tire & Auto shop.

A car that was displayed at Kenny's Central Tire & Auto shop.

A photo taken of a local tire center in Louisa that was passed during a walk to an interview at Kenny's Central Tire & Auto shop.

The town of Louisa honors fellow soldiers and heroes as they hang banners around town.

To conclude the end of the field trip, staffers pose for a group photo.

As Elizabeth Middlesworth heads to Bethel Brews and Bites, she poses for a photo.

Staffers begin their walk to interview local businesses around Louisa.

FCCLA advisor Ms. Lohr teaches in her classroom about responsibilities.

[Photo] Soda Tabs for a Good Cause

Emma Ryan, News Editor
September 25, 2024
Louisa players preparing and setting up on field to start the game.

Louisa Boys Soccer vs Goochland

Elliott Moreno, Reporter/Photographer
April 25, 2024
Louisa Players defend their goal and clear the ball away to prevent the other team from scoring.

Before the game begins Louisa players huddle up to motivate each other and pray.

Goochland player arguing with the referee about a call to Louisa players, #20 Peyton Pekary and #9 Larson Moreno, needing to change their gear.

#17 Joel Espinal Aragon preparing to take a free kick up field.

Players #13 Finn Jennings and #6 Joshua Morgan following the ball to play defense.

#5 Hudson MacDougall kicking the ball away and passing to a teammate.

#7 Paul Archer defending Goochland player from advancing up the field.

An attempt to score a goal by Louisa.

#9 Larson Moreno throwing in the ball to assist an attempt on the goal.

Goalie, #00 Kaden Gurski, catching an attempted shot on goal from Goochland.

Louisa players preparing and matching up with other Goochland players for the throw in.

#9 Larson Moreno preparing to throw the ball in with 13 minutes left and a score 1-1

#2 Wyatt Hopkins getting passed the ball up field by #6 Joshua Morgan.

Goalie, #00 Kaden Gurski, winding up to goal kick the ball down the field.

Junior players, Finn Jennings #13 and Hudson MacDougall, defending the ball from attacking Goochland players.

Mr. Schick and Mrs.LaBarr pose together outside of Mrs.LaBarr's room for a picture.

[Photo] NAHS and Lions Brew team up

Emily Jones, Staffer/Photographer
December 8, 2023
Elliott Moreno (left) interviewing Liza Middleswoth (right) it see if she is smarter than a fifth grader.

Are you smarter than a fifth grader?

Elliott Moreno, Writer/Photographer
November 30, 2023
Canva image made to feel and look similar to the Five Nights at Freddy's neon sign.

A Game turned to Movie

Elliott Moreno, Writer/Photographer
November 10, 2023
Daphne Macdougall talking to Youngkin after the table meeting was complete.

Principal Redd Smiling with Youngkin and the official proclamation.

Student Lawton Rowan shaking hands with Youngkin after a brief conversation.

Daphne Macdougall talking to Youngkin after the table meeting was complete.

Students Eric Davis and Connor Downey posing with Youngkin and the "All in VA" poster.

Youngkin reading the official proclamation to mark November as Family Engagement in Education Month.

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