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The Lion's Roar
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
Canva image created by Natalie Spencer.
Events Happening this Weekend 12/17-12/19
The official Wicked movie poster, from Billboard.
Wicked Movie Review
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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
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Events Happening this Weekend
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Events Happening this Weekend 12/17-12/19
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Events Happening this Weekend 12/13-12/15
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Events Happening this Weekend
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Events Happening this Weekend 11/22-11/24
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Events Happening this Weekend 11/15-11/17
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.
Teens Share their Christmas Wish List
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
Hear The Roar Ep. One: Principal Redd
Hear The Roar Ep. One: Principal Redd
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
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
Hear The Roar Ep. One: Principal Redd
Hear The Roar Ep. One: Principal Redd
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
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
  • January 17Red dye number 3 to be banned in the U.S.
  • January 17JV and Varsity girls basketball play Orange today.
  • January 17JV and Varsity boys basketball play at Orange today.
  • January 16Four planets were visible in the sky.
  • January 16Wrestling won against Monticello, Fluvanna, and Albemarle last night.
  • January 16Back to school night is today.
  • January 16JV and Varsity boys basketball play Chancellor.
  • January 15An earthquake with 2.8 magnitude impacts Richmond.
  • January 15JV and Varsity wrestling compete today.
  • January 15In California, over 6 million people are under wildfire threat.
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
Natalie Spencer

Natalie Spencer, Entertainment Editor

This is Natalie’s third semester on The Lion’s Roar. Her interests include cheerleading and spending time with family and friends. Natalie enjoys writing about current events in the community.



All content by Natalie Spencer
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Events Happening this Weekend 12/17-12/19

Natalie Spencer, Entertainment Editor
January 17, 2025
Mental Health Today podcast logo created on Canva

Mental Health Today: Holidays and Semesters Closing

Natalie Spencer and Mackenzie Randlett
December 18, 2024
Maxed

[Photo] 2024-2025 Winter Sports Outlook

Mackenzie Randlett, Staffer/Awards Manager
December 18, 2024
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Events Happening this Weekend 12/13-12/15

Natalie Spencer, Entertainment Editor
December 13, 2024
Canva image designed by Natalie Spencer.

Events Happening this Weekend

Natalie Spencer, Entertainment Editor
December 6, 2024
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Events Happening this Weekend 11/22-11/24

Natalie Spencer, Entertainment Editor
November 22, 2024
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Events Happening this Weekend 11/15-11/17

Natalie Spencer
November 15, 2024
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Events Happening this Weekend 11/8-11/10

Natalie Spencer, Entertainment Editor
November 8, 2024
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Events Happening this Weekend 11/1-11/3

Natalie Spencer, Entertainment Editor
November 1, 2024
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Events Happening this Weekend 10/25-10/27

Natalie Spencer, Entertainment Article
October 25, 2024
Outside in the fall weather, junior Mackenzie Randlett is throwing the fallen leaves, admiring the beauty of nature

[Photo] Falling into Fun Activities

Kara Kotowski, Copy Editor
October 23, 2024
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Events Happening this Weekend 10/18-10/20

Natalie Spencer, Entertainment Editor
October 18, 2024
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Events Happening this Weekend 10/4-10/6

Natalie Spencer, Entertainment Editor
October 4, 2024
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Events Happening this Weekend 9/20-9/22

Natalie Spencer, Entertainment Editor
September 20, 2024
Senior Sydney Mullen poses for a photo.

Freshman Avery Mullen poses for a photo in the hallway.

Canva image designed by Cassie Duerson.

Events Happening This Weekend 9/13-9/15

Natalie Spencer, Entertainment Editor
September 13, 2024
Sophomore Colin Gibson smiles in the hallway after talking about his enjoyment for floor hockey club.

[Photo] Student Creates New Floor Hockey Club

Mya Woodward, Staffer
September 10, 2024
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Events Happening this Weekend 8/23-8/25

Natalie Spencer, Entertainment Editor
August 23, 2024
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Events Happening this Weekend 8/16-8/18

Natalie Spencer, Entertainment Editor
August 16, 2024
Staffers Natalie Spencer and Deisy Siegrist are joined by special guests to talk about school stress. Graphic made on Canva.

Mental Health: School Stress

Deisy Siegrist and Natalie Spencer
May 22, 2024
Staffers Natalie Spencer and Deisy Siegrist talk about their bullying experiences. Graphic made on Canva

Mental Health: Bullying

Deisy Siegrist and Natalie Spencer
May 20, 2024
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

Deisy Siegrist and Natalie Spencer
May 16, 2024
Staffers Deisy Siegrist and Natalie Spencer talk about screen time and the effects on health. Graphic made on Canva.

Mental Health: Screen Time

Deisy Siegrist and Natalie Spencer
May 13, 2024
Staffers Deisy Siegrist and Natalie Spencer are joined by two special guests discussing friendships. Graphic made on Canva.

Mental Health: Friendships

Deisy Siegrist and Natalie Spencer
May 9, 2024
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

Deisy Siegrist and Natalie Spencer
May 6, 2024
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

Deisy Siegrist and Natalie Spencer
May 1, 2024
Senior Emily Tifft poses for the camera, smiling from excitement for the album

Taylor Swift Releases The Tortured Poets Department

Natalie Spencer, Staffer
April 15, 2024
Canva image made to show that we are together, as a world.

Documentary Review:The Greatest Night in Pop

Natalie Spencer, Staffer
March 4, 2024
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

Natalie Spencer and Deisy Siegrist
February 29, 2024
Superintendent Doug Straley and I smiling together for the picture.

Straley’s Passion for the Community

Natalie Spencer, Staffer
January 4, 2023
Mr. Robertson smiling for a picture with Mr. Galanti and his first period auto class.

[Photo] Behind the Engine

Kara Kotowski, Reporter/Photographer
December 5, 2023
Mental Health with Mrs.Inderbitzen

Mental Health with Mrs.Inderbitzen

Deisy Siegrist and Natalie Spencer
November 2, 2023
Seniors and cross country runners Justin Davenport and William Moore pose together for the picture.

Cross Country Corre Hacia el Centro de Atención

Natalie Spencer and Deisy Siegrist
October 26, 2023
Seniors and cross country runners Justin Davenport and William Moore pose together for the picture.

Cross Country Runs into the Spotlight

Natalie Spencer, Staffer
October 24, 2023
Photo courtesy of the Louisa County High School website.

Students head into an Enchanted week

Natalie Spencer and Cassie Duerson
September 29, 2023
Junior Emma Alexander is happy to talk about Louisa as she is involved with a lot in the community.

Louisa Turns 150 Years Old

Natalie Spencer, Writer
September 27, 2023
Students from Mrs.Spencer's class showing their opinion of team Conrad or Team Jeremiah.

Team Conrad vs. Team Jeremiah

Natalie Spencer, Reporter/Photographer
September 6, 2023
Senior Rosalyn Young Is proudly showing that she is team Jeremiah.

Students from Mrs.Spencer's class showing their opinion of team Conrad or Team Jeremiah.

Senior Rosalyn Young Is proudly showing that she is team Jeremiah.

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