Month: March 2011
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Leesville’s first career fair
On Tuesday, March 22, Leesville’s Business Alliance Commitee hosted an informative career fair. Julie Pennington, CTE teacher and a co-chair of the Business Alliance Commitee with Kay Floyd had a clear purpose for the…
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Reality TV: mostly garbage
Upon the finale of my favorite love story reality show The Bachelor, I began to ponder the candor of the actual show: how real is it? What is part of the show (lights, camera,…
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College decisions: the twins edition
On June 11, seniors will all go their separate ways, but for twins, the transition to college is a big step. Brooke and Megan Mungall, seniors and fraternal twins, have been inseparable for eighteen…
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First Annual Caring4Congo 3k
On March 19, the Caring4Congo foundation hosted their first annual three kilometer fun walk/run. The Caring4Congo foundation was recently created by Andrew Byrum, Gene Kim and Bilo Hoese. The purpose of this three kilometer…
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Bare feet a growing trend
Every school day, students walk through the hallways with shoes, sandals or slippers. The new trend of going barefoot is starting to become popular among many athletes, walkers and runners. Shoes and bare feet…
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Smith qualifies for regionals… twice
On March 23, Aaron Smith, senior, qualified for the regional championship meet with a 1600 meter (mile) time of 4:30. This marks the third time in two weeks where Smith has become eligible to…
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ITS members compete in State Festival
Members of Leesville Road’s International Thespian Society recently attended the North Carolina Thespian Festival at UNC School of the Arts on March 25 and 26. The festival, which hosted technical theater students and teachers…
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Leesville’s first principal loses battle with cancer
On March 19, former LRHS principal Richard J. Murphy died after a lengthy bout with cancer. He was 62. Murphy worked in the Wake County Public School System for 36 years — including holding…
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Wake Tech Community College State Math Contest
Leesville Road High School competed in the annual Wake Tech Community College State Math Contest on Thursday, March 24 at Wake Tech Community College. The team went through some troubles right before the competition…
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Do you kiss your mama with that filthy mouth?
Whether talking with my friends before school, eating at the lunch table, transitioning between classes, or working in a group during class… in fact, whenever I’m around other high school students, I’m bound to…
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Our America with Lisa Ling an eye-opener
Our America with Lisa Ling on the Oprah Winfrey Network is an MTV True Life-esque exposé on various issues hidden in American society. Sometimes shocking and always enlightening, host Lisa Ling takes an objective…
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Varsity Softball a big hit
On Tuesday, March 15, Leesville Road defeated the Enloe Eagles 11-1 in varsity softball. With their latest victory, the Pride rise to an undefeated 4-0 record on the year. Jessica Pinkney, sophomore, attributes the…
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Time for some campaignin’
It’s almost spring of 2011… obviously, time to talk about Campaign Season 2012. Yeah, the one in fall 2012. Yes, folks, which of the twenty or thirty or so Republican possibilities best fit the…
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Varsity Baseball streak continues, 6-0
Tuesday, March 15, Leesville’s varsity baseball team competed against Enloe and against Broughton on Friday, March 18. The team successfully triumphed over both teams. Matthew Saylor, junior and catcher, said, concerning Enloe, “They’re normally…
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Leesville’s courtyards: one of the seven wonders of Wake County
Once upon a time, hidden by the walls of Leesville, there lay two solemn courtyards. Inhabited by rambunctious gnomes and overgrown with foliage, these mythical paradises, once the centerpieces of the school, are now…
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Vote for Leesville’s anti-littering video
A group of Leesville’s AP Environmental Science students is currently tied in a county wide contest for the best “anti-littering” video. The contest is sponsored by 86it.com, “the concourse of Wake County’s anti-littering movement.”…
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Mystery holiday stumps this reporter
In high school, few things are better than early releases and 4-day weeks. Some of these instances occur at the end of every quarter, giving teachers a day uninterrupted by students to calculate grades…
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Senioritis: month seven
I’ve come to a startling realization, folks; an epiphany, if you will. A school year is nine months long. Nine months is also the duration of a normal pregnancy. Ergo, if senior year were…
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Leesville holds Writing Test
On Tuesday, March 8, LRHS sophomores took the North Carolina Writing Test. This writing test is a North Carolina curriculum assessment. WCPSS issues this assessment every year in order to measure each class’s ability…
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Griffin and Kimmerly succeed at States
Bobby Griffin, senior, and C.J. Kimmerly, sophomore, recently competed in the State tournament for wrestling. Both finished in the top 4 in the region in order to qualify. Griffin placed first in the region.…
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All-Star Weekend was awesome!
From January 28 through January 30, the National Hockey League’s, or NHL’s, All-Star Weekend created a buzz throughout Raleigh. Students from LRHS did not hesitate to join in the celebration of Raleigh’s first All-star…
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Wendt saves the day!
“It was a big spider… but my shoe is bigger.” These were the words that would etch Jonathan Wendt, senior, into Leesville’s history as the biggest hero of all time. The day started ordinarily…
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Nadja Young, CTE teacher, leaves Leesville
After four and a half years working at Leesville, Nadja Young, the CTE teacher, is leaving. “I recently began thinking of what the next steps in my career might be. I am interested in…
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Senior council puts together slideshow
The senior slideshow is often one of Leesville seniors’ favorite parts of the senior assembly. Featuring photos of all 559 people in the senior class, it allows students to reminisce on good times in…
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Harris pursues modeling, acting dreams
Many high school students have big dreams for the future – they envision themselves on television, singing onstage and signing autographs, but few have to guts to pursue these dreams. Cole Harris, senior, however,…
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Leesville teaches Kerr-Vance how to play lacrosse
On Friday, March 11, the Leesville lacrosse team dominated Kerr-Vance Academy at an away game with an exciting 10-5 victory. In first quarter, Leesville was first on the board, with the score tied 1-1…
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Confessions of a Jewish guy’s girlfriend – Part 1
When I started dating my Jewish boyfriend, my mom joked with me about what great “cultural experiences” I would become subject to. I rolled my eyes and pushed off her comments, completely oblivious to…
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Students can beat Prom shopping wallet anxiety
Prom is a time for celebration, and a senior’s reminder of the freedom coming soon. This year, Prom has been moved up two weeks, occurring prior to Spring Break, and creating a world of…
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My least favorite meal of the year
A few times a year, my mother will insist on preparing a meal that her own mother used to make for her. Unfailingly, every St. Patrick’s Day, my mom spends hours working on my…
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National College Fair to visit Raleigh
The National College Fair will be visiting Raleigh next week on Tuesday, March 22. It will be held at the Raleigh Convention Center in exhibit hall C from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and…
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Mr. Murphy, principal at LRHS from 1993- 2004, dies
On March 19, former LRHS principal Richard J. Murphy died after a lengthy bout with cancer. He was 62. Murphy worked in the Wake County Public School System for 36 years — including holding…
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Easter Seals to hold charity walk on Centennial Campus
The Easter Seals, a group that aids and advocates for those with autism and other mental and physical disabilities, as well as their families, will hold a charity walk in Raleigh on Saturday, April…
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Bennett attempts to understand freshmen once again
When we last met, I informed my loyal readers that I had sworn off writing about freshmen. Their immature antics baffled me, their awkwardness confounded me, and above all else, their innocence infuriated me.…
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A Winterfest wrap-up
The Winterfest assembly took place on Friday, February 11, 2011. Students worked audio and sound, worked on the sets, and did hair and make-up. Actors, singers, musicians, and dancers from Leesville all preformed on…
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To work or not to work; that is the question
As senior year ends for some and approaches for others, Leesville juniors are faced with a difficult decision about their schedules for next year: To coast their way to the end, or challenge themselves…
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How to avoid the “freshman fifteen”
In writing this “How to Avoid the Freshman Fifteen” article, I am tempted to spew out a bunch of useless nutritional jargon and advise you to hit the gym. Unfortunately, an article encouraging you…
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Read Across America Day celebrated on Dr. Seuss’s birthday
Wednesday, March 2 was the National Education Association’s (NEA) annual Read Across America Day. Read Across America Day was created to motivate children to read and create “lifelong successful readers.” The minor holiday is…
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Secret life of the average teacher
David Albert, band teacher, is a professional Drum Set/Percussionist with several Jazz groups. He plays for the NC Opera Company, the NC Ballet Company, as well as with Chamber Groups of the NC Symphony…
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Pope joins LRHS staff
On February 28, Robert Pope joined the ranks of the Leesville Road administration staff. Pope was hired to replace Mrs.Jackson, who left in December. Pope is the second administrator hired under principal Scott Lyons…
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Women’s Varsity soccer on the rise
On Friday, March 11, Leesville Road defeated Wake Forest- Rolesville 3-0 in varsity women’s soccer. With the win, the Pride moved to 5-0 on the year. Winning on Wednesday, while an appreciated victory, meant…
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February was Career and Technical Education Month
This past February was “CTE month,” a time to consider future occupations. Career and Technical Education classes, otherwise known as CTE, range from business to cooking to raising kids. Students learn a plethora of…
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Jake Joyner: Leesville’s Tarantino
Jake Joyner, senior, is most widely known for his tackles on the Leesville Road football team’s D-line. What many people do not know about him, however, is his passion for filmmaking. Joyner intends to…
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Exotic pets: Way cooler than dogs
Dogs and cats may be cute and cuddly, but they are droll. As our world advances in areas of education, technology and medicine, our selection of pets needs to advance as well. There are…
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Leesville’s very own Prince Charming
This year, Leesville’s theatre department is presenting the magical Cinderella— the well known tale of a beautiful girl harassed by her awful step family who, with the help of a sassy godmother, finds love…
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Little old lady sues Taco Bell
January 19, Californian Amanda Obney filed a consumer rights class action lawsuit through an Alabama law firm against Taco Bell. Obney said that the Mexican restaurant’s beef taco doesn’t meet official standards. Instead of…
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Students recommend forensics
Forensics is the science used to solve crimes. Students can enroll in the LRHS forensics class to learn to wield the tools used to solve these cases just like real CSIs. Ms. Collins, biology…
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Guidelines for prom from The Mycenaean’s resident fashion guru
Quick! Take a look at what you are wearing to prom. Or, if you’ve procrastinated (Grace Harvey!), think about what you plan on wearing. Every year, when going to a dance, I see the…
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Students register for 2011-2012 classes
From February 14 to March 11 Leesville counselors will be meeting with junior class students to discuss a variety of topics that deal with high school and post-high school plans. Over the course…
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Brain Game team loses, advances to semifinals
The Leesville Road High School Brain Game team lost to Wakefield High School at the WRAL Brain Game semifinals part 1, 470 to 550, on Saturday, March 5. However, because Leesville scored the most…
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A legend in junior league golfing: Grayson Murray
Grayson Murray, junior at Leesville, is known outside of North Carolina for his golfing skills. Recently, he was featured in the News & Observer for an article about high school athletes to watch. In…