May 2010 - The Mycenaean

by Katie Bellino, Staff Writer May 28, 2010

Wooldridge says last goodbyes to LRHS

After three years at Leesville, Mrs. Wooldridge, English teacher, has decided to leave our school where she has made an impact on many students. Q: Why have you decided to

by Pierre Lourens, 2009-2010 co-Editor-in-Chief May 28, 2010

Ubuntu software now easier and cheaper than competitors

An update to Ubuntu, one of the most popular distribution of Linux, was released on April 29, 2010. The 10.04 update, codenamed Lucid Lynx, touts features like a new music

by Katy Huis, Editor-in-Chief May 28, 2010

What summer job best fits you?

This summer many students will have the opportunity to work different jobs in order to earn money for summer expenses. There are employers looking to hire teens for the summer

by Cory Maddox, staff writer May 28, 2010

LRHS women’s soccer enters state playoffs

The Leesville Pride women’s soccer team kicked off Thursday, May 6, against rival Broughton in the Cap-7 Championship. Leesville beat Broughton twice during the regular season, and hoped to make

by Kelly Williamson, Editor-in-Chief May 28, 2010

Tips for rising college freshmen

As seniors move toward graduation and beginning the next chapter in their lives, many are starting college in the fall. Although they have learned the ins and outs of high

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer May 28, 2010

LRHS holds ink cartridge drive

Leesville Road High School students ran a two week AP Environmental Science ink cartridge recycling drive for a project. Group leader Jason Nance, junior, said that the project helped him

by Sarah Beth Duncan, Staff Writer May 28, 2010

Graduation honors

Graduation is fast approaching for seniors. With less than nine days left of school, not including the senior assembly and exams, senioritis has taken hold of many seniors. However, even

by Amy Kreis, 2009-2010 Print Editor in Chief May 28, 2010

The life of an NCSSM student

After sophomore year, students are given the opportunity to apply to the North Carolina School of Science & Math, a statewide residential magnet school for students with a strong aptitude

by Cory Maddox, staff writer May 28, 2010

A senior’s summation of 2010

The 2010 school year has been one to remember. We have come a long way since we first stepped foot on campus again on August 25. Freshmen have now experienced

by Sarah Beth Duncan, Staff Writer May 28, 2010

Leesville’s bricks a way to leave mark on stadium

Leesville’s stadium has always been a source of pride for students and faculty; however, it instills even more pride in those whose name will stay in the stadium long after

by Will Bennett, Staff Writer May 28, 2010

Afternoon in June takes different approach to stardom

Most kids go through their entire childhood without the faintest clue of what their true passion in life really is. A fortunate, select few students at Leesville Road High have

by Alex Stewart, Online Editor 2010-11 May 28, 2010

Class of X leaves their mark

Leesville’s bright young graduates left their mark on the school that will be remembered in embarrassment for years to come. Way to go out with a bang, X. The red

by Will Bennett, Staff Writer May 27, 2010

Whiskey found as alternative, renewable energy source

When people imagine downing a pint of whiskey, their logic is typically not to save energy. Ironically, thanks to a new innovation by an independently-owned distillery in Scotland, that is

by Amy Kreis, 2009-2010 Print Editor in Chief May 27, 2010

Awards Day celebrates students’ hard work

On May 12, Leesville held their annual Awards Day ceremony to honor the students who exceeded academic standards. Around sixty students win awards ranging from Best Weightlifting Student to Best

by Grace Harvey, senior editor, 2011-12 May 24, 2010

ITS hazing tradition

On May 17, many devoted theatre and technical theatre students were inducted into the International Thespian Society (ITS). In order to be inducted, one must have logged at least 100

by Elisabeth Jones, Staff Writer May 24, 2010

Capital Pride goes to Charleston

On Sun., April 25, Leesville’s Capital Pride returned from a weekend in Charleston, SC, where they participated in an International Choral Festival. While in Charleston, Capital Pride met with choirs

by Elisabeth Jones, Staff Writer May 24, 2010

Last chorus concert of the year

Leesville’s vocal ensembles held their annual spring concert on Friday, May 14. Beginning, Intermediate, and Capital Pride ensembles performed a versatile set of music for both 4:30 and 7:30 concerts.

by Elisabeth Jones, Staff Writer May 24, 2010

National Day of Prayer acknowledged by Obama

Thursday, May 6, was The National Day of Prayer as proclaimed by President Barack Obama. But this year, the service that began fifty-eight years ago, was surrounded by controversy. In

by Katy Huis, Editor-in-Chief May 18, 2010

New Sign In Procedures for Visitors to LRHS

Leesville administrators recently implemented the Lobby Guard, a new sign-in procedure to provide more security for students and staff. “The old sign-in log was inefficient. We sometimes couldn’t read people’s

by Kelly Williamson, Editor-in-Chief May 18, 2010

Awards Day Reminder

Standing in front of the class, Dubay announced that he had an award for every person in the class. These were not the silly superlatives that many teachers hand out so that every student gets an award. Instead, Dubay offered valuable advice to his students, reminding each one that he or she will make a difference in the world – some by possibly curing cancer, and others by being a good friend or spouse.

by Edna Kabisa, Staff Writer May 18, 2010

An Educational Exchange

While sitting in front of a full classroom of students on Friday, April 10, 2010, French foreign exchange student Melissa Bellamy was a study in poise as she answered countless variety of questions about herself and her country.

by Katy Huis, Editor-in-Chief May 18, 2010

Senior Class Wall Design Competition

The Junior Student Council is currently holding a competition for the design of the class of 2011 Senior Wall.

by Alex Stewart, Online Editor 2010-11 May 14, 2010

Obvious studies plague academia

Fellow Americans, have no fear: your tax dollars are being put to good use. Scientists nationwide are conducting insightful, eye-opening studies preparing us for the future, enabling us with information

by Cory Maddox, staff writer May 13, 2010

Women’s Soccer Makes it 4 In a Row

The Leesville Pride women’s soccer team kicked off Thursday, May 6, against rival Broughton in the Cap Seven Tournament Championship. Leesville beat Broughton both times in the regular season, but

by Amy Kreis, 2009-2010 Print Editor in Chief May 13, 2010

Tips for Applying to College

Rising seniors about to enter the dreaded college application process, please sit back and realize that the process only lasts a few months. Make sure that you apply to a

by Pierre Lourens, 2009-2010 co-Editor-in-Chief May 13, 2010

Chat Roulette Shocks Internet

Chat Roulette, a website that randomly connects users via webcam, embraces the ‘Completely Public’ trend already shown by sites like Facebook and Twitter. Andrey Ternovskiy, a 17-year-old Russian teenager, created

by Katy Huis, Editor-in-Chief May 13, 2010

Tips Every Babysitter Should Know

In high school, where money is crucial, many teenagers’ lifestyles force them to take desperate measures in order fill their bank accounts. When jobs are scarce due to the economy,

by Katy Huis, Editor-in-Chief May 13, 2010

Seven Eleven, a Dice Game, Rolls through Leesville

Seven Eleven, or “rolling dice for money,” has become increasingly popular amongst the Leesville male population and has taken over as a way to win money from friends. The goal

by Katy Huis, Editor-in-Chief May 13, 2010

Formspring Encourages Anonymous Gossip

A new website is becoming popular, and this website is dangerous. Formspring.me: it’s addictive, fun, scary, and often hurtful. The site was created earlier this year as a way to

by Elisabeth Jones, Staff Writer May 10, 2010

Vigil Held to Protest Changes to Wake County Diversity Policy

With the 5-4 majority held on Tues., March 23, the newly elected Wake County School Board passed a vote to end a diversity policy that has been implemented for over

by Cory Maddox, staff writer May 7, 2010

Senior Night Woes for Baseball

Leesville’s baseball senior night was Tuesday, May 4, versus Cap Seven rival Millbrook. The game would also put one of the two teams one game closer to becoming the Cap

by Kelly Williamson, Editor-in-Chief May 7, 2010

“The Mermaid Chair” a light read

The Mermaid Chair by Sue Monk Kid tells the story of Jessie Sullivan, a middle-aged woman who reexamines her life and twenty-year marriage after a tragedy forces her to travel

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor May 7, 2010

“Minute to Win It” pointless but awesome

The game show Minute to Win It premiered Sunday, March 14 at 8 p.m. ET, and it took me three episodes to realize that it was my new favorite inane

by Arielle Emery, Staff Writer 2009-2011 May 7, 2010

“Perfect Match” very accurate

Perfect Match, by Jodi Picoult, tells the story of a mother who must choose between protecting her son and allowing the justice system to give an accused man a fair

by Arielle Emery, Staff Writer 2009-2011 May 7, 2010

Toys banned in unhealthy kid’s meals

Santa Clara County, in California, is the first government in the nation to ban toys from kids’ meals high in fat, calories, salt and sugar. On Tuesday, April 27, Santa

by Coby Wooten, Staff Writer May 7, 2010

Blue Man Group

When they formed the Blue Man Group and started performing in small venues around Manhattan in 1987, Phil Stanton, Chris Wink, and Matt Goldman sought meaningful connection during a decade

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor May 7, 2010

Symphonic Band Pays Mickey a Visit

On Thursday, March 25, the Leesville high school Symphonic Band left for Walt Disney World in Florida. Over the first few days of Spring Break the students performed in Festival

by Cory Maddox, staff writer May 4, 2010

Strapp Does it Again

At the Millbrook dual meet and the Wake County Championships, Lauren Strapp, senior, broke two school records. Strapp broke the 1600 meter record at the Millbrook meet on April 21

by Katy Huis, Editor-in-Chief May 3, 2010

Obama Proposes Longer, More School Days

American children are not spending enough time in school, therefore, putting them at a disadvantage compared to students in other countries. Because of this, the government may have to pack

by Katie Bellino, Staff Writer May 3, 2010

Softball Team Triumphs during Spring Break Tournament

The Leesville Road High School Lady Pride softball team defeated three schools during their tournament over Spring Break. The games were held in Knightdale where the Pride crushed Southeast Raleigh

by Elisabeth Jones, Staff Writer May 3, 2010

Advice for Transferred Students

Anyone who has seen the movie Mean Girls can recall new girl Cady Heron’s first day of school, where she sat eating her lunch in a bathroom stall. For those

by Elisabeth Jones, Staff Writer May 3, 2010

Menagerie Staff Stays Busy

With this year’s Menagerie completed, one would think that Leesville’s yearbook staff would be relaxed. Instead, I witnessed them typing away on computers in the library, researching possible ideas for

by Katie Bellino, Staff Writer May 3, 2010

Leesville Fashion Faux Pas

DISCLAIMER: This article is not meant to offend the fashion challenged, only to inform those in need of guidance. 1. Rainbows Year Round– I could guarantee that if anyone walked

by Will Bennett, Staff Writer May 3, 2010

NFL Draft Provides Surprises

Before the NFL draft, Jimmy Clausen’s future could not have looked brighter. The former standout quarterback from Notre Dame had just skipped his final season of eligibility to pursue his

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