Monthly Archives: September, 2009

New Library Opened Next to Leesville Campus

Wake County opened a new library branch September 26, 2009.  The Leesville branch is the closest and most convenient branch for Leesville families. The new facility,...

School Supply Samaritans

In the fall of 2008, Leesville Road High School initiated a free school supply program for students who experience homelessness or financial hardship, in...

Benefits and Downfalls of Applying Early

Around this time of the year, almost all seniors face the difficult decision of applying early. There are two kinds of early applications:...

Visiting Thailand, an Unforgettable Experience

Thailand is an amazing country filled with friendly people and beautiful mountains.  It is called "the land of smiles" because everyone is helpful, respectful...

A Simple Way to Save Lives

On Friday, October 2, 2009, Leesville Road High School hosted the biannual Red Cross blood drive, where 100 people wereregistered to donate a total...

Men’s Cross Country Sweeps Enloe

Leesville Men’s Cross Country defeated Enloe 15 to 44 Wednesday, September 2, at the first regular season meet. The top five places were won by...

H1N1 Virus Worries Community

Concerns among healthcare providers, teachers, parents and teens are rising about a pandemic sweeping the nation: novel influenza A, also known as the H1N1...

Energy Drinks Affect High School Students

“Its name is Spike and once you take a sip you’ll never go back.” This slogan does not belong to some new liquor, but...

Homecoming, a History

 Homecoming is a long and proud tradition celebrated by colleges and high schools around the nation. Since 1910, schools have been celebrating their past...

Leesville Football Defeats East Wake

The Leesville Road Pride football team kicked off their second home game versus the East Wake Warriors on Friday, September 11. Although the game...

Early Release Affects Students, Teachers

Beginning the 2009 school year, students in Wake County Public Schools will be dismissed one hour earlier, at 1:30, every Wednesday throughout the school...

Female Runner’s Gender Questioned

Caster Semenya, winner of the women’s 800 meter final at the Track and Field World championship, is under speculation that she might not be...

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