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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
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend 10/24-10/26
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 10/24-10/26
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
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
Solan Barger wraps her hand in plaster strips for the plaster hand project.
October Artist of the Month
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
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 27Hurricane Melissa intensifies to Category 5 as it approaches Jamaica
  • October 27Yearbook and Newspaper received First Class awards at the VHSL conference
  • October 27Mainstage received top honors at VTA Conference
  • 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
  • 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
Emma Ryan

Emma Ryan, Op-Ed Editor

This is Emma’s fourth semester on The Lion’s Roar. She enjoys listening to music, reading, being outside, hanging out with friends and family, and anything pink. 

All content by Emma Ryan

“The Life of a Showgirl” Meets Expectations

Emma Ryan, Op-Ed Editor
October 22, 2025

“Man’s Best Friend” Releases Soon

Emma Ryan, Op-Ed Editor
August 28, 2025
Senior Nyah Straley, a leg of the 4x800m track race.

Nyah Straley Strides for Success

Kara Kotowski and Emma Ryan
April 29, 2025
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!

Emma Ryan, News Editor
April 2, 2025
Educators Rising helps students prepare to pursue a career in education. Courtesy of Educators Rising.

Educators Rising Heads to Nationals

Emma Ryan, News Editor
March 31, 2025

Women’s Flag Football to Potentially Become an NCAA Sport

Emma Ryan, News Editor
March 11, 2025
Senior Hayden Grymes not only takes part in art, but also automotive technology.

[Photo] Artist of the Month: Hayden Grymes

Kara Kotowski, Copy Editor
March 10, 2025
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

Emma Ryan, News Editor
February 13, 2025
Rodney Redd talks about how he enjoys working in the high school.

[Photo] Humans of LCHS

September 26, 2023
"The Secret of Us" album cover photo taken from Chuffs Media Gracie Abrams Press Shots.

Gracie Abrams Concert Blog

Emma Ryan, News Editor
October 28, 2024
Children’s books sit on the shelves of Flower Child Consignment for another young child to pick them up.

Flower Child Consignment

Emma Ryan, Brooklyn Nemec, and Elizabeth Middlesworth
October 25, 2024
Abrams sits at her piano and plays "I miss you, I'm sorry."

Katie and I wait in our seats until Abrams came out.

Fans wait outside the venue as they wait to scan their tickets.

Fans wait excitedly in their seats inside The Met.

The merch stand displays items like sweatshirts, posters, and tote bags.

Nori and I wait in the merch line inside The Met.

Fans sing along as Gracie Abrams performs "Tough Love."

Abrams talks to the crowd and plays "Blowing Smoke."

Fans cheer as Abrams plays her opening song, "Risk."

Sign displaying Gracie Abrams "The Secret of Us" Tour sign.

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
Cover image made on Canva displaying a soda tab and the title of the article.

Soda Tabs for a Good Cause

Emma Ryan, News Editor
September 25, 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
Mainstage Theater to perform “Chicago”

Mainstage Theater to perform “Chicago”

Emma Ryan, Reporter/Photographer
April 26, 2024
The Little Lions Learning Lab

The Little Lions Learning Lab

Emma Ryan and Jonathan Jarvis
March 21, 2024
Image made by Emma Ryan using Canva

Beyoncé Takes on Country

Emma Ryan, Reporter/Photographer
March 6, 2024
Luke and Lawton Rowan smile while hugging post wrestling match.

Brothers bond over Wrestling

Emma Ryan, Reporter/Photographer
February 20, 2024
Image made by Emma Ryan using Canva

English teacher re-blazes a historic route for her students

Emma Ryan, Reporter/Photographer
January 31, 2024
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