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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
Principal Redd and the students gather to dance and have fun.
Buddy Club Organizes an Adapted Prom
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
Senior Jonathon Jarvis warms up with his team before the game.
The Lions Defeat the Flucos
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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
All of the senior football players lined up to take their last professional group photo before the 2025 season began.
Louisa Football Roots Run Deep as Players Move on to College
"Five Nights at Freddy's 2" poster (Yahoo!)
“Five Nights at Freddy’s” Will Always Be Back
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Ariana Grande's "Eternal Sunshine" tour poster courtesy of Arianagrande.fandom.
Ariana Grande Announces “Eternal Sunshine” Tour
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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
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Admit it! Episode 1
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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
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
The high school is visible from the middle school parking lot, but the transition across the street at the start of the school year can be overwhelming.
The Class of 2029 Transitions Into the High School
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Here Comes Fall
Hiter is emotional as he hugs his parents after announcing his commitment to the University of Michigan.
Savion Hiter Commits to Michigan
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
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A Journey to Paradise
  • October 3Firefighters battle large fire at Chevron refinery in Southern California
  • October 3Varsity Football Game vs Charlottesville
  • October 3UVA Rep Visit Today at 10am
  • October 2JV and Varsity Field Hockey and Volleyball vs Monticello
  • October 2British Primatologist and Anthropologist Jane Goodall has passed away
  • October 2Senior Meeting and Breakfast during 1st
  • October 1Today is Kindness Day
  • October 1Walmart announces plans to eliminate synthetic dies from their private-label brand food products by 2027
  • October 12nd Block will be extended today
  • September 30Trump wins $24.5M YouTube settlement over account suspension dispute
  • Check out the Student Life tab for the latest puzzles.
The Student News Site of Louisa County High School

The Lion's Roar
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The Lion's Roar
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Natalie Spencer, Entertainment Editor

This is Natalie’s fifth semester on The Lion’s Roar. Her interests include cheerleading and spending time with family and friends. Natalie enjoys writing about upcoming movies and artists.



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Mental Health Today: Holidays and Semesters Closing

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Sophomore Brody Spangler explains how practices go for the team from start to finish.

Coach Amber Wilson discusses the goals for the team as they start the season.

Sophomore Brody Spanglett discusses the teams goals

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Boston smiles for the picture in her new office.

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Mental Health: School Stress

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Mental Health: Bullying

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Mental Health: Sources of Strength

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Mental Health: Screen Time

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Mental Health: Friendships

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Mental Health: Sports and Mental Health

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Mental Health: Social Media Toxicity

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Taylor Swift Releases The Tortured Poets Department

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Intro to Mental Health Podcast

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Straley’s Passion for the Community

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January 4, 2023
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