Photo: Steve Britts and Jenn Mastro; Photo by Carol Barker Wyatt; Below: Steve, KT & Stevie Britts A new effort is underway to raise the standard of boating safety on Lake Anna, and it’s being led by one of the lake’s most recognized captains. Steve Britts, owner of Cruise Rusty, has launched the Better Boater Academy, a hands-on program designed …
Sponsored by Coastal Insulation Many homeowners in Virginia are unknowingly losing hundreds of dollars each year due to poor or outdated insulation — particularly in homes built before 1990. As energy costs continue to rise, local experts say the problem is more widespread than most people realize. “Insulation is out of sight, out of mind for most homeowners,” said Odette …
We’ve invited the journalism staff from Louisa County High School to contribute to this special issue of The Breeze! The Lion’s Roar is proud to present some of their best writing and photography. Special thanks to the following individuals for helping us make this happen: Deborah HerdmanChaz Smith, Local LandscapersKristie Cooke , Lake Anna Property Management & Real Estate Special …
By Audrey Ryan, Student Guest Writer from Louisa County High School Teachers for Tomorrow (TFT) is a program that allows high school students to spend time in classrooms—not as students, but as teachers. They gain real-life experience in the education field by planning lessons and interacting with children in the community. “My goals for my students in TFT are to …
By Elliott Moreno, Student Guest Writer from Louisa County High School Athletes are commonly highlighted by their success in sports, but what is not often seen is the small but significant successes of athletes who have recovered from an injury and continue to be athletes. That bump in the road can heavily impact an athlete’s mental state and the physical …
By Eric Davis, Student Guest Writer from Louisa County High School As a little girl, Kourtney Kidd dreamed of playing college softball. On August 5th, that dream came true when she committed to the University of Lynchburg, home to a Division III softball program with a strong record of all-state and all-district players. “I like that it’s a small school,” …
By Londyn Hart, Student Guest Writer from Louisa County High School The annual Lion Pride Run IX started at 4 AM on Thursday, April 10. English teacher Kate Fletcher’s 45-mile route was a direct route from Louisa County High School to Dunkin’ Donuts in Zion Crossroads and back again. On her return, she stopped at Bethel Brews. Fletcher started the …
By Tegan Moss, Student Guest Writer from Louisa County High School Early games, late practices, and extra workouts all build up to the moment, the exact moment that athletes train their hardest for: the feeling of a victory, of proving that they made it. This rush of feel-good success after a game is chased as a hobby, or in many …
By Abigail Sellers, Student Guest Writer from Louisa County High School The smell of classic American food, the chatter of customers, and an old model car with slowly turning wheels greets every guest of Ford’s Garage, the new addition to Short Pump’s wide variety of restaurants. Ford’s Garage combines everything American, with classic food with special twists and a facility …
By Shaniya Siribandu, Student Guest Writer from Louisa County High School For those who follow film, it has been easy to notice a recent trend of studios remaking animated classics into live-action reproductions. The latest movie to receive this modern retelling is the 1937 Disney classic, “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” The film has a new name – simply …
