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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
Juniors Chloe Cajigas, Vanessa Breslin, and Charlee Davis pose with their first place award they won in the total look competition at the State Fair.
Cosmetology’s Successes in the State Fair
Trunk or Treat brings the community together for a night full of candy and fun, made in Canva.
Annual Trunk or Treat
Main Stage cast members Myles Mackie and Madison Gardner act out scene 5, The Second Town.
Behind the Scene
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
Created by Mackenzie Randlett on Canva.
2024-2025 Winter Sports Outlook
The team high fives the opposing players of E.C Glass High School after a 6-0 win for the lions. Courtesy of Madison Stewart.
The Varsity Field Hockey Team Sticks Together through Changes Made this Season
University of Virginia basketball program Canva graphic
Tony Bennett Retires
The varsity volleyball team, from left to right: Lola Rodriguez, Elliott Moreno, Jada Green, Hazel Casey, Alyssa Hopkins, Isabella Williams, Charlee Davis, Kristen Martinez, Jillian Kegley, Makayla Vest-Sims. The team's goal for the 2024-25 season was to grow as a team. Photo courtesy of Hailey Rossen.
Volleyball Team Rallied for Growth
“Hollywood” Williams Rises the Tide to New Heights
“Hollywood” Williams Rises the Tide to New Heights
The official Wicked movie poster, from Billboard.
Wicked Movie Review
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer
Events Happening this Weekend 12/13-12/15
Two mugs created together to be sold for people who go without food.
National Art Honor Society Bowl Sale
Canva image designed by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend
November Artist of the Month
November Artist of the Month
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer
Events Happening this Weekend 12/13-12/15
Canva image designed by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend
Canva image designed by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend 11/22-11/24
Canva image designed by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend 11/15-11/17
Canva image designed by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend 11/8-11/10
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
Gabriella McGehee smiles as she poses next to Santa Claus.
X-Mas Wishlist Feature
The 2024 Little Lions Learning Lab banner hangs in the classroom, reminding students to always keep growing.
Teachers for Tomorrow Prepares Students for the Future
A screenshot of an EndeavourOS system that has been customized to the user's liking.
Linux: the Path Less Known
Students from Lauren Adair's class enjoy their weekly volunteer trips around Louisa. (credit to Carrie Hicks)
Program Prepares Students for their Future
Lily Hubler performing a monologue during Peter Pan. Photo courtesy of Lily Hubler.
Artist of the Month: Lily Hubler
My cat as she plays hide and seek while snuggled up in her cat tree.
Therapy Through a Different Lens
The Washington Commanders vs. The Dallas Cowboys.
Best Rivalries in Sports
College Advisor Brice Wilson shares his views on the importance of extracurriculars.
The Influence of High School Extracurriculars on the College Admissions Process
Inside Out 2 picture courtesy of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.
Inside Out 2
An umpire at a high school softball game directing the players to the correct spot.
The Right Call at What Cost
Mental Health Today podcast logo created on Canva
Mental Health Today: Holidays and Semesters Closing
Myself and Mrs. LaBarr, the teacher who inspired me to become an art teacher.
Finding My Inner Artist through My Teachers
Holiday Edition
Holiday Edition
The band watches as the varsity football team enters the field for Friday Night Lights.
Band Photo Essay
LC Hiking Club
LC Hiking Club
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
Reaching for the stars
Reaching for the stars
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
Staffers Natalie Spencer and Deisy Siegrist talk about their bullying experiences. Graphic made on Canva
Mental Health: Bullying
Staffers Natalie Spencer and Deisy Siegrist talk about Sources of Strength with a few special guests. Graphic made on Canva
Mental Health: Sources of Strength
Staffers Deisy Siegrist and Natalie Spencer talk about having to balance sports and school in the mental health perspective. Graphic made on Canva.
Mental Health: Sports and Mental Health
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
Encouraging poster for students taking the SOL, telling them to stay calm because they got it!
Addy’s guide to survive the SOL’s
Gracen Tate posing for a senior photo in Myrtle Beach, Sc. Image made using Canva.
Same girl, New ending
Would You Rather Have a Year-Round Schedule or Keep the Same Two-Semester Schedule?
Would You Rather Have a Year-Round Schedule or Keep the Same Two-Semester Schedule?
Encouraging poster for students taking the SOL, telling them to stay calm because they got it!
Addy’s guide to survive the SOL’s
Theater seniors performed their last performance
Theater seniors performed their last performance
Infographic made by Kara Kotowski on Canva showing the chart on the responses in the survey.
Would you rather?; What would you add?
Participants in the annual Wreaths Across America.
Wreaths Across America
  • December 18Wrestling competes today.
  • December 18Winter Break will start tomorrow.
  • December 18Indoor track has a meet at FUMA today.
  • December 18Today is the last day of the first semester.
  • December 12JV and Varsity boys basketball play Chancellor today.
  • December 12Varsity girls basketball plays Patrick Henry today.
  • December 12Time named Donald Trump Person of the Year.
  • December 11Varsity wrestling has a meet today.
  • December 11Indoor track has a meet at Fork Union today.
  • December 11The FFA Christmas Party is today.
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
Kara Kotowski

Kara Kotowski, Copy Editor

This is Kara’s third semester on The Lion’s Roar. She enjoys spending time with friends and family, as well as being outdoors. She loves playing soccer for school with her friends.



All content by Kara Kotowski
Would You Rather Have a Year-Round Schedule or Keep the Same Two-Semester Schedule?

Would You Rather Have a Year-Round Schedule or Keep the Same Two-Semester Schedule?

Kara Kotowski, Copy Editor
October 24, 2024
Outside in the fall weather, junior Mackenzie Randlett is throwing the fallen leaves, admiring the beauty of nature

Falling into Fun Activities

Kara Kotowski, Copy Editor
October 23, 2024
Infographic made by Kara Kotowski on Canva showing the chart on the responses in the survey.

Would you rather?; What would you add?

Kara Kotowski, Reporter/Photographer
April 15, 2024
Art project by Senior Adriana Coleman displayed a realistic breakfast meal(Credit to Adriana Coleman)

Artist of the Month: Adriana Coleman

Kara Kotowski, Reporter/Photographer
February 13, 2024
Counseling office secretary, Deborah Schwartz sits at her desk where she greets students each day.

[Photo] Humans of LCHS

September 26, 2023
Mr. Robertson smiling for a picture with Mr. Galanti and his first period auto class.

Behind the Engine

Kara Kotowski, Reporter/Photographer
December 5, 2023

Mean Girls 2024

Kara Kotowski, Reporter/Photographer
November 17, 2023
Kindness takes flight

Kindness takes flight

Kara Kotowski, Reporter/Photographer
November 3, 2023
Lions lining up on offense against the hornets defensive right before the hike of the ball

Students hype up football game

Kara Kotowski, Reporter/Photographer
October 12, 2023
Coach Jeff Alston praying separately with wide receiver Isaiah Haywood before the game while players get ready

Louis A. Lion standing on the court in front of the students, ready for the pep rally

Senior football player Gabe Froschauer walking down the line with ready water bottles for his team

Officers begin the 2023 homecoming parade by walking with the national, state, and local flags

2023 Homecoming queen Angelina Barrientos and king Daniel Harlow standing together after being crowned during halftime

Coach Will Patrick talking about the game with part of his team right before a play

Adam Mills and Jayden Seaberry celebrating with each other in the air after a touchdown

Louis A. Lion participating in the game of musical chairs at the pep rally with other players

Junior George Albertson just before kicking the ball to start the play

Mr. Redd and Mr. Lee singing together to end off the pep rally on a good note

Sophomore Emma Ryan wears her Eras Tour concert merch with a smile on her face.

Swift rocks the stage and hits big screen

Kara Kotowski, Staffer
September 21, 2023
Sénior Hannah Ryan juega bloqueador central para el equipo universitario de Louisa Lions voleibol con un “plugar arriba como Straley.” Senior Hannah Ryan plays middle blocker for the Varsity Louisa Lions Volleyball team with a "Straley-thumbs-up".

Varsity volleyball sets up for the season

Kara Kotowski, Staffer
September 19, 2023
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