June 2010 - The Mycenaean

by Edna Kabisa, Staff Writer June 8, 2010

SNL: Saturday Night… Laughs?

Every once in a while, its nice to know that those who once had it still have what it takes to leave you wanting more. And if the affirmation happens

by Edna Kabisa, Staff Writer June 8, 2010

Final Exams: Easy Failsafe or True Assessment?

With less than one day until the end of the 2009-2010 school year, only one thing is one every Leesville students mind: the End-Of-Course (EOC) tests. Now, since EOCs are

by Edna Kabisa, Staff Writer June 8, 2010

LRHS library giving away books

Usually, the difference between a library and a book store is the way one lends book for free and the other tends to put a dent in your wallet. For

by Edna Kabisa, Staff Writer June 8, 2010

Corporal Punishment: Prudent or Prehistoric?

When Oxford High School laid out the school’s prom dress code this year, the standards were identical to last year’s…with one glaring exception. This time around, dress code violators were

by Edna Kabisa, Staff Writer June 8, 2010

Profanity: There’s A Time and A Place…

While many Americans expected to be privy to the Senate’s Permanent Investigations subcommittee hearings on Goldman Sachs this April, I doubt anyone would have anticipated the derogatory turn in the

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor June 8, 2010

Leesville Student Drafted into Ontario Hockey League

On May 8, Mitchell Eisenberg, Leesville sophomore, was selected in the first round of the Ontario Hockey League draft. The junior league accepts hockey players across the U.S. from the

by Katie Bellino, Staff Writer June 8, 2010

Lady Pride softball finishes second in Cap-7

The Lady Pride softball team had a great 2010 season finishing second in the Cap 7 tournament. The season ended in the second round of the playoffs. The players reflect

by Will Bennett, Staff Writer June 7, 2010

Wicked is wicked!

As I sat in the Durham Performing Arts Center on Saturday May 1, there was no where I wanted to be less. DPAC was in the middle of showing their

by Grace Harvey, senior editor, 2011-12 June 7, 2010

LRHS hosts ninja fight

On Thursday, March 4, there was a ninja fight staged in the front lobby. Ms. Scioli’s fourth period Sociology class was recently assigned a project on Japanese culture. The range

by Grace Harvey, senior editor, 2011-12 June 7, 2010

JV Women’s Soccer tries to uphold varsity standard

For the past two years, the Leesville Varsity Women’s soccer team has won the State Championship. Coach Riggs, the JV soccer coach, wants to establish this prestigious standard for the

by Grace Harvey, senior editor, 2011-12 June 7, 2010

LRHS track succeeds individually at Cap-7

On Wednesday, May 5, Leesville hosted the Cap-7 track meet. Seven schools competed in the meet: Leesville, Wakefield, Broughton, Enloe, Sanderson, Wake Forest Rolesville and Millbrook. Overall, the Wakefield Men

by Katy Huis, Editor-in-Chief June 7, 2010

Ali Fedotowsky returns as The Bachelorette

On May 24, a new season of ABC’s The Bachelorette began, with a nervous Ali Fedotowsky as the bachelorette, and 25 eligible bachelors waiting to meet her. Ali, who was

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

Q&A about renewing National Board Certification

Teachers around Leesvillle are in the process of gaining or renewing their National Board Certification. Amy Wedge, an English and Speech teacher, shared insight into the steps one must take

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor June 7, 2010

LRHS Liaisons help new students

The Leesville Student Liaisons program is designed to help new students adjust to the routines and atmosphere of LRHS. Ms. Lyons, the current supervisor, began her second year at LRHS

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

Sherry Frost Involvement Scholarship

Everyone involved with Leesville Road High School depends on Sherry Frost. Her daily emails keep parents and students updated on what is happening at the school. A woman who does

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer June 2, 2010

Varsity Science Olympiad Fails at Regionals

The Leesville Road Varsity Science Olympiad team competed and failed to advance to the state level completion on Saturday, March 20. The Raleigh Regional competition was held at Garner High

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer June 2, 2010

New 2010-2011 schedule for LRHS

Leesville Road High School will be following a new schedule for the 2010-2011 school year. This year Leesville implemented early release Wednesdays and dismissal at 2:28 p.m. every Monday, Tuesday,

by Will Bennett, Staff Writer June 2, 2010

Students paid for grades

Across the United States, pilot programs are in the works that will experiment with paying children to excel in school. This program has stirred up controversy; in fact the man

by Alex Stewart, Online Editor 2010-11 June 2, 2010

Senior gift to be installed this summer

Will Woodhouse, senior class president, recently announced the Class of 2010’s senior gift to the school. Woodhouse said that a new sidewalk and two wooden benches will be installed this

by Arielle Emery, Staff Writer 2009-2011 June 2, 2010

Krispy Kreme reopens… finally

After being closed almost a month for renovations, the Krispy Kreme of downtown Raleigh re-opened on Tuesday, June 1, 2010. Located on the corner of Peace St. and Person St.,

by Coby Wooten, Staff Writer June 2, 2010

Paulfest gains popularity

Channeling the bygone days of abrasive music and heat prostration—days which are dusted over with glinted glory in our culture’s eyes—Leesville sophomore Trevor Simpson came up with the idea for

by Coby Wooten, Staff Writer June 2, 2010

Leesville Band holds banquet

As the 2009-2010 school year comes to a close—and high school comes to an end for senior students—many students spend these few remaining days as a period of reflection, to

by Grace Harvey, senior editor, 2011-12 June 2, 2010

Ms. Fussell leaves due to budget cuts

On May 28, I visited the front office to say goodbye to Ms. Fussell, a front-office assistant. Due to budget cuts, Ms. Fussell was forced to move to Lynn Road

by Coby Wooten, Staff Writer June 2, 2010

Banana Republic hosts fashion show benefit

The Banana Republic Summer Charity Fashion Show is an annual event that benefits the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The event was held at the Renaissance Hotel at North Hills on

by Coby Wooten, Staff Writer June 2, 2010

Kirstie Alley’s Big Life

Ever since Kirstie Alley gained lots of weight after quitting smoking and cleansing her palate of cocaine, we have seen, in gossip magazines and on TV, Alley’s struggle to slim

by Woong-Soo Lee, Staff Writer June 2, 2010

Golf team wins finishes second at states

The Leesville Road High School men’s golf team finished runner up at the 2010 North Carolina High School Athletic Association 4-A state championship at Pinehurst No. 8. The team finished

by Katie Bellino, Staff Writer June 2, 2010

A Q&A with senior Bo Burns

Q: Throughout your four years at Leesville, what memory or experience sticks out in your mind as something you will never forget? A: Grill Team is the one thing that

by Will Bennett, Staff Writer June 1, 2010

Bennett’s famous last words

As I sit here to record the last article of my junior year, I have a few regrets dwelling upon my stained psyche. The initial regrets are on the subject

by Alex Stewart, Online Editor 2010-11 June 1, 2010

Sex and the City 2 disappointing

Sex and the City 2, starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristen Davis and Cynthia Nixon premiered to millions Thursday, May 27, promising glamour, couture, and all-around fabulousness. The movie,

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Corporal Punishment: Prudent or Prehistoric?

Profanity: There’s A Time and A Place…

Leesville Student Drafted into Ontario Hockey League

Lady Pride softball finishes second in Cap-7

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LRHS hosts ninja fight

JV Women’s Soccer tries to uphold varsity standard

LRHS track succeeds individually at Cap-7

Ali Fedotowsky returns as The Bachelorette

Q&A about renewing National Board Certification

LRHS Liaisons help new students

Sherry Frost Involvement Scholarship

Varsity Science Olympiad Fails at Regionals

New 2010-2011 schedule for LRHS

Students paid for grades

Senior gift to be installed this summer

Krispy Kreme reopens… finally

Paulfest gains popularity

Leesville Band holds banquet

Ms. Fussell leaves due to budget cuts

Banana Republic hosts fashion show benefit

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Golf team wins finishes second at states

A Q&A with senior Bo Burns

Bennett’s famous last words

Sex and the City 2 disappointing

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