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  • April 26Grizzly bears will be reintroduced to the northwest region of the U.S.
  • April 26The opening night of Chicago is tonight.
  • April 26The Envirothon teams placed third and first at regionals.
  • April 25JV boys and girls and Varsity girls soccer play Western Albemarle tonight.
  • April 25Outdoor track has a meet at Monticello.
  • April 25The 2024 NFL Draft starts today.
  • April 24CTE signing day is today.
  • April 24Girls JV and Varsity soccer plays Goochland tonight.
  • April 24Avian flu has been detected in pasteurized milk.
  • April 24Dominion begins offshore wind turbine project.
The Friends of JMRL book sale has a wide assortment of different book genres, including fantasy, nonfiction, classics, and romance. There are also CDs, DVDs, puzzles, and games.
Friends of JMRL holds semi-annual book sale
Graphic created using Canva to show the article title.
Rise in teen pickleball players
Band and marching band instructor Micah Lee poses enthusiastically.
Major role of the Drum Major
Mainstage students pose on the stage after winning the Region 5C championships with their medals and trophy. Courtesy of Jelita Perry.
Mainstage is regional and state champions
Updated softball dugouts
Softball’s New Look
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
Damar Hamlin regresa al campo
Seniors and cross country runners Justin Davenport and William Moore pose together for the picture.
Cross Country Corre Hacia el Centro de Atención
Side view of hotel being built, from 7/11
Nuevo Hotel Siendo Construido en Zion Crossroads
Varsity Football’s Final Games Before Playoffs
The Tune Squad lines up to practice catching and throwing baseballs on the field.
The Tune Squad plays to a different beat
Louisa runs out onto the field, preparing themselves and the fans for the game.
Varsity Football Had Their First Victorious Game
The NFL season is on fire and everyones excited about the upcoming year.
NFL Football is BACK
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
Varsity Football’s Final Games Before Playoffs
Louisa runs out onto the field, preparing themselves and the fans for the game.
Varsity Football Had Their First Victorious Game
The NFL season is on fire and everyones excited about the upcoming year.
NFL Football is BACK
UVA v.s. Tech image created by Sumner Armstrong on Canva.
A State Divided
A group of sophomores is depicted sporting their green and gold at the first varsity home game of the season.
Football goes further than the field
Photo of the Butter ball poster seen around the school hallways.
Boys Ready to Serve
The varsity volleyball teams student section celebrating together after their win against Spotsylvania.
Students make a difference at volleyball games
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
Stephen vs Sabrina challenge graphic created by NBA.com
Stephen vs. Sabrina
Luke and Lawton Rowan smile while hugging post wrestling match.
Brothers bond over Wrestling
The Lady Lions varsity basketball team huddled together during a timeout in their game against Albemarle
Underclassmen rise to the top
Girls Basketball playoffs
Girls Basketball playoffs
Tanner Painting, Luke Rowan, and Kasey Casazza posing with coaches after becoming Region champs.
Wrestling advances to the State tournament
Louisa players preparing and setting up on field to start the game.
Louisa Boys Soccer vs Goochland
Softball player waiting in a line during warmups before the game.
Softball Lady Lions Vs Western Albemarle
Coach Varner plays as Pikachu gives Nora Rider, playing as Sora, tips on movement and defense.
Esports Open Tryouts for the Coming Spring Season
Caroline Chapman signing her letter of intent. Photo credits to Lucien Cormier.
Caroline Chapman commits to Bridgewater
Gillespie pitching at playoff game against Blacksburg High School.
Emily Gillespie commits to Northern Kentucky University
Presentation created using Canva to display upcoming local events.
Events happening this weekend 4/26-4/28
Holly Jacksons book-turned-TV show
Holly Jackson’s book-turned-TV show
Presentation created to display upcoming local weekend events.
Events happening this weekend 4/19-4/21
GUTS (spilled)
“GUTS (spilled)”
Senior Emily Tifft poses for the camera, smiling from excitement for the album
Taylor Swift Releases The Tortured Poets Department
Presentation created using Canva to display upcoming local events.
Events happening this weekend 4/26-4/28
Presentation created to display upcoming local weekend events.
Events happening this weekend 4/19-4/21
Presentation created using Canva to display upcoming local events.
Events happening this weekend 4/12-4/14
Softball player waiting in a line during warmups before the game.
Softball Lady Lions Vs Western Albemarle
Image created using Canva to display upcoming local weekend events.
Events happening this weekend 3/29-3/31
Mainstage Theater to perform “Chicago”
Mainstage Theater to perform “Chicago”
LCHS MVPS
LCHS MVPS
Infographic made by Kara Kotowski on Canva showing the chart on the responses in the survey.
Would you rather?; What would you add?
FFA is a large organization, made up of more than 900,000 across all 50 states.
FFA in our school
Black History Month started as only a week and was founded by Carter G. Woodson in 1924.
The Evolution of Black History Month
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
The Lion Pride Club posters hanging throughout the building have Google Classroom codes to join the Google Classroom.
Don’t be nervous, it’s just community service
Homecoming spirit week
All things college
All things college
Senior Spotlight: Tanner Painting
Kristen Randall and John Schick standing together in the hallway. Photo credits to Casey Little.
Senior Spotlight: Kristen Randall
Kayden Belverio and Miranda Moyer outside in the greenhouse. Photo credits to Casey Little.
Senior Spotlight: Kayden Belverio
Jaezon Carter in the hallway posing with a peace sign.
Senior Spotlight: Jaezon Wilton Carter
Life is just a classroom: senior sendoff
Life is just a classroom: senior sendoff
Step out of your comfort zone, take risks, grow and discover new possibilities.
Leap outside your comfort zone and step on the moon
Wholesome Wonka Shines Again
Wholesome Wonka Shines Again
A presentation created on Canva to showcase different ways people can get involved with community service.
Doing community service for the right reasons
Image created using Canva by Cassie Duerson.
Artificial Intelligence sparks discussion
Day of silence for LGBTQ+ youth
Day of silence for LGBTQ+ youth
Vote for the Best Halloween Candy
The eclipse when fully zoomed in with the solar glasses.
2024 Solar Eclipse
Softball player waiting in a line during warmups before the game.
Softball Lady Lions Vs Western Albemarle
Reaching for the stars
Reaching for the stars
Mrs. Fletcher poses for the media to signify that she finally made it to Monticello.
Mrs. Fletcher runs 40 miles to Monticello
Change
Change
Reaching for the stars
Reaching for the stars
Change
Change
Same Town, New Angle
Same Town, New Angle
Introduction to Mental Health podcast where staffers Deisy and Natalie elaborate the different areas mental health is involved in. Graphic made in Canva.
Intro to Mental Health Podcast
NFL Playoffs Recap
NFL Playoffs Recap
Staffers Eric Davis and Sumner Armstrong analyze the wild card matchups in the NFL playoffs. Graphic made by Savannah Bragg on Canva.
NFL wild card breakdown
Today we host the first round of class 5C regional quarterfinals against Mills E. Godwin. Graphic made by Savannah Bragg.
The Dicky and Tommy Show E.6
The varsity softball team holding up their state championship trophy as they celebrate their win.
Making History
The six different topics discussed through out the opinion based article. Image made using Canva.
We are meant to be…
A Canva made image with photos from the book, movie and musical.
A new look at an old classic
A presentation created on Canva to express how every individual matters; no matter what.
Making Mental Health Matter
Kloe Collison, Khaya Collison and Kaylee LaMonds posing in front of a tree outside.
Helping out with Hoco
Four years in the blink of an eye: senior send-off
Four years in the blink of an eye: senior send-off
Same Town, New Angle
Same Town, New Angle
A photo capturing Bethel Brews and Bites in the evening when they are closed for the day.
A new cafe with a new idea
A group holding the youngest boys hand as they head for the finish line of the 2 mile race.
Paint the Town Pink supports Breast Cancer
Poster made by Myles Mackie on Canva that features the Louisa green and gold colors
Louisa Arts Center Cinema!
Junior Emma Alexander is happy to talk about Louisa as she is involved with a lot in the community.
Louisa Turns 150 Years Old
Main Street Supply- Thank you!
Main Street Supply- Thank you!
Joe-Joes Superheroes & Pizza- Thank You!
Joe-Joe’s Superheroes & Pizza- Thank You!
Louisa True Value- Thank you!
Louisa True Value- Thank you!
Louisa Dominos- Thank You!
Louisa Domino’s- Thank You!
This is Mrs. Fletcher in 8th grade. She met Madame Johnsen this year!
Linda Johnsen- Thank you!
Photo by Louisa County Airport.
Louisa County Airport
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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
Lions 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 Lions 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
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Talent Show comes to LCHS

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

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Cheerleaders cheered schools as people walk into the stadium.

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The Moss Nuckols Elementary Schools students and staff perform their own choreographed dance

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Prom 2023

Prom 2023

Keira Apple, Design and Layout
March 20, 2023
Micd 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 5Ks 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 Lions 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
Trailing to the top, LCHS is taking on a new club

Trailing to the top, LCHS is taking on a new club

Keira Apple, Reporter/Photographer
September 10, 2021
Staff members of The Lions Roar show all the different student section themes for the fall football season

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