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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
Leadership practicing for the pep rally, holding props for the games.
Students Bring the Noise
The front of the soon to be expanded middle school.
Expanding into the Future
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
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.
Volleyball Team Rallied for Growth
“Hollywood” Williams Rises the Tide to New Heights
“Hollywood” Williams Rises the Tide to New Heights
The seeds playing each other in the first round: nine seed plays the eight seed and the winner goes on to play the one seed. The ten seed plays the seven seed and the winner plays the two seed, 11 seed plays the six seed and the winner plays the three seed, 12 seed plays the five seed and the winner plays the four seed. The winner of the one seed game and the four seed game plays each other and the winner of the two seed game and three seed game play each other.
College Football Playoff Expansion
Jordan Chiles Returned Bronze Medal Won at 2024 Olympic Games
Jordan Chiles Returned Bronze Medal Won at 2024 Olympic Games
Events Happening This Weekend 11/22-11/24
Events Happening This Weekend 11/22-11/24
ERNEST holds his hat as he looks out into the audience at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee. Image courtesy of Corey Miller, ernestofficial.com.
The Man That Is Behind Country Music
Events Happening This Weekend 11/15-11/17
Events Happening This Weekend 11/15-11/17
Emma Myers stars as Pippa Fitz-Amobi in Netflix’s “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder.”
Did Netflix Bury It?
Events Happening This Weekend 11/8-11/10
Events Happening This Weekend 11/8-11/10
Events Happening This Weekend 11/22-11/24
Events Happening This Weekend 11/22-11/24
Events Happening This Weekend 11/15-11/17
Events Happening This Weekend 11/15-11/17
Events Happening This Weekend 11/8-11/10
Events Happening This Weekend 11/8-11/10
Events Happening This Weekend 11/1-11/3
Events Happening This Weekend 11/1-11/3
Events Happening This Weekend 10/25-10/27
Events Happening This Weekend 10/25-10/27
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
Lily Hubler performing a monologue during Peter Pan.
Artist of the Month: Lily Hubler
A canva image with Brandon Boddens Instagram handel
A New Lens: Photographer Brandon Bodden Joins the Scene
Junior Lauren Goodman looking out the school window thinking of her family.
The Attachment Theory and What it Means
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?
The Avenue Art House is not only a gallery, but also a classroom and a studio space.
The Experience of Art
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
The band watches as the varsity football team enters the field for Friday Night Lights.
Band Photo Essay
LC Hiking Club
LC Hiking Club
Helping
Helping
Competition Cheerleaders reenact running a play in football with the fliers in the air. Junior Sophia Braxton (flyer) falls back after being “tackled.”
Homecoming Week in Vivid Color
"The Secret of Us" album cover photo taken from Chuffs Media Gracie Abrams Press Shots.
Gracie Abrams Concert Blog
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
Change
Change
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
Staffers Deisy Siegrist and Natalie Spencer talk about the toxicity of social media and the effects it can have on mental health. Graphic made on Canva.
Mental Health: Social Media Toxicity
"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
The six different topics discussed through out the opinion based article. Image made using Canva.
We are meant to be…
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
  • November 22Varsity football plays William Fleming today.
  • November 22Boys and girls basketball won their scrimmage against Powhatan yesterday.
  • November 22Another storm to hit the West Coast.
  • November 21FCCLA is hosting a Thanksgiving food drive.
  • November 21JV and Varsity girls basketball have a scrimmage against Powhatan.
  • November 21The Country Music Awards took place last night.
  • November 21JV and Varsity boys basketball have a scrimmage against Powhatan.
  • November 20Esports plays today.
  • November 20Scholastic Bowl has a match today.
  • November 20The Northeast hit by a bomb cyclone.
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The Lion's Roar
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The Lion's Roar
Keira Apple

Keira Apple, Editor-in-Chief

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Mrs. Fletcher poses for the media to signify that she finally made it to Monticello.

Mrs. Fletcher runs 40 miles to Monticello

Keira Apple, Editor-in-Chief
March 28, 2024
Who will win "The Bachelor?"

“The Bachelor” this Monday night

Keira Apple, Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2024
Step out of your comfort zone, take risks, grow and discover new possibilities.

Leap outside your comfort zone and step on the moon

Keira Apple, Editor-in-Chief
February 27, 2024
These members of FFA are apart of different chapters and hand out work books to other members as they enter.

Virginia FFA Chapters unite in the Alan Jackson Theater

Keira Apple, Editor-in-Chief
November 21, 2023
Field hockey team pictures of the 2023-2024 season.

[Photo] Laurelei Choi Sticks With It

October 24, 2023
Lion's Roar searching for four seniors

Lion’s Roar searching for four seniors

Keira Apple, Editor-In-Chief
September 29, 2023
I had to meet up with The Lion's Roar Alum, Eleanor Pekary, to catch up and see how she is loving VT.

Virginia Tech Fall Visitation with Keira Apple

Keira Apple, Editor-In-Chief
September 27, 2023
Jaezon Carter in the hallway posing with a peace sign.

Senior Spotlight: Jaezon Wilton Carter

Keira Apple, Reporter/Photographer
May 16, 2023
Decision day 2022 when seniors were lined up ready to receive a cupcake in honor of their college decisions.

Decision Day

Keira Apple, Design and Layout
April 28, 2023
Flier created on Canva

Talent Show comes to LCHS

Keira Apple, Design and Layout
April 5, 2023
Media Intern Davis Pruden getting frames for the jumbotron.

Cheerleaders cheered schools as people walk into the stadium.

The Moss Nuckols Elementary School's students and staff perform their own choreographed dance

Prom 2023

Prom 2023

Keira Apple, Design and Layout
March 20, 2023
Mic'd up Monday

Mic’d up Monday

Keira Apple and Ellen Rosson
March 6, 2023
Students in the Louisa Resource Council packaging food during their Async. Day.

2/15 Async Day

Keira Apple, Design and Layout
February 13, 2023
What type of fruit are you?

What type of fruit are you?

Keira Apple and Ellen Rosson
February 2, 2023
The blueprint for the Lake Anna Resort, given at the Board of Supervisers meeting.

One Step Closer to LKA Resort

Keira Apple, Staff Photographer and Layout Editor
January 30, 2023
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These children made their ornament in the Louisa Arts Bus and hung it on the Christmas tree inside the Arts Center.

A Classic Christmas at the Louisa Arts Center

Keira Apple, Staff writer/Photographer/Layout
December 12, 2022
Sylvie Jackson, Emily Gillespie, and Dara Sharpe with their coaches and Athletic Director.

[Photo] NLI Signing Day

November 10, 2022
This graph demonstrates all voting districts in Louisa County.

Louisa Election Winners

Keira Apple, Design/Layout and Staff Writer and Photographer
November 10, 2022
Episode Six of the Dicky and Tommy Show

Episode Six of the Dicky and Tommy Show

Ellen Rosson and Keira Apple
November 3, 2022
Tech Coach, Mrs. Wagoner represents the Halloween decorations in the Library.

[Photo] Spooktacular Activities

October 21, 2022
Tech Coach, Mrs. Wagoner represents the Halloween decorations in the Library.

Spooktacular Activities

Keira Apple
October 21, 2022
On BeReal, this screen shows when it is time to post.

[Photo] It’s Time to BeReal

Katelynn Jones, Copy Editor and News Editor
October 14, 2022
Table full of gifts for arriving guest, State Super Intendant Dr. Balow.

Say Hello to Dr. Balow

Keira Apple and Kage Harlow
September 23, 2022
Photo courtesy of SPARC 5K's Facebook featuring the runners/walkers of the 2019 5K with their pets at the finish line.

SPARC 5K

Keira Apple, Staff writer and Photographer
September 16, 2022
During Music & Wine with California Bob, Gina Harris joined fellow patrons of the LAC while dancing and making music.

Serene sundowns at the Louisa Arts Center

Keira Apple
August 24, 2022
Different language, different story

Different language, different story

Keira Apple, Reporter/Photographer
May 23, 2022
CTE Teacher awarded Educator of the Year

CTE Teacher awarded Educator of the Year

Keira Apple, Reporter/Photographer
April 27, 2022
Junior Carlie Apple is working on upcoming homework during regroup period. Along with, turning in due assignments.

Regroup-real world?

Keira Apple, Reporter/Photographer
March 25, 2022
Photo by owner Katie Trombly

Main Street with a new sparkle; KT Jean Boutique & Gifts

Keira Apple, Reporter/ Photographer
February 25, 2022
A Lion's Brew member preparing orders.

Moving coffees and hearts

Keira Apple, Reporter/Photographer
February 10, 2022
The Senior Team warming up, hoping to dominate other class teams.

Underdogs, juniors take Butter Ball championship title

Keira Apple, Reporter/Photographer
February 10, 2022
The first ever LCHS Butterball game will be held Wednesday, February 9th at 7 pm in the Main Gym.

Boys Volleyball comes to LCHS

Keira Apple, Reporter/Photographer
January 24, 2022
Food Review: Crumbl Cookies

Food Review: Crumbl Cookies

Keira Apple, Reporter/Photographer
November 22, 2021
Photo courtesy of Louisa County Public Schools

How MVP Awards came to be

Keira Apple, Reporter/Photographer
October 29, 2021
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