May 2011 - The Mycenaean

by Alex Stewart, Online Editor 2010-11 May 31, 2011

Leesville-For-Lifers set to graduate

There is a secret club expertly hidden within the walls of Leesville Road High School. Started in 2006, this club is extremely exclusive, and its members are few and far

by Elisabeth Jones, Staff Writer May 31, 2011

Overachievers more normal than you think

While Leesville’s senior class prepares for summer and their departure to life beyond 8409 Leesville Road, juniors are just beginning the journey. While some juniors will spend the summer goofing

by Eli Kratt, Staff Writer May 31, 2011

End of an Era: A Coda for Mr. Albert

After more than 30 years of leading band programs and decades of teaching at Leesville — one of the most prestigious high school band organizations in Wake County, in North Carolina,

by Will Bennett, Staff Writer May 31, 2011

Bennett reflects…again

On Tuesday, May 24 I finally attended my first Leesville women’s soccer game. It was with a solemn feeling that it occurred to me I attended my final athletic event

by Alex Stewart, Online Editor 2010-11 May 31, 2011

Senioritis: A bittersweet farewell

It is with a (somewhat) heavy heart that I write my final Senioritis column. We seniors have less than two weeks of school left. We have made countdowns, set phone

by Alex Stewart, Online Editor 2010-11 May 27, 2011

Soccer girls prepare for states

Friday, May 27 marks the end of a nearly perfect season for the ladies of Varsity Pride soccer. They have endured months of regular-season games and practices, five playoff games,

by Jon Wendt, Staff Writer May 25, 2011

Silly Wendt absconds goof-ups (SWAG)

The stench of death infiltrated my nostrils as I opened the door to my car. I had noticed the unbearable odor developing the night before, but hadn’t given it much

by Katy Huis, Editor-in-Chief May 24, 2011

Confessions of a Jewish guy’s girlfriend: part two

A couple of months ago, I wrote a personal account about my experience at Shabbat dinner with my Jewish boyfriend, Alec. Recently, I dove deeper into the Jewish world by

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

Political Club holds food drive

Leesville’s Political Club is holding a food drive for the tornado victims of North Carolina. The food drive began on May 18 and will end on Wednesday, May 25. Donations

by Maggie Zargo, Staff Writer May 24, 2011

Orchestra astounds audience

The Leesville String, Chamber and Symphony orchestras performed a truly stunning concert on Tuesday, May 18, at 7:00, complete with an incredible solo by Galen Tim, senior. The String orchestra

by Alex Stewart, Online Editor 2010-11 May 24, 2011

Fiasco’s hosts art show for Honors Art IV students

On Monday, May 23, Jose Espinal’s Honors Art IV class presented their favorite works at the new restaurant Fiasco’s in Brierdale Shopping Center. This showcase, which is the first of

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor May 24, 2011

The eye twitch returns with a vengeance

Everyone makes fun of Will Bennett, senior, when he writes his silly first person articles. I owe Bennett an apology because I was once included in that group of hypocrites,

by Elisabeth Jones, Staff Writer May 23, 2011

Side street worth the drive

The Leesville community has many places to eat exceptional food and enjoy the company of others.There are the usual places we go to eat during lunch (like Brueggars and Shish

by Kimmy Stewart, Staff Writer May 23, 2011

AP Spanish holds student-made movie premiere

Tuesday, May 31, AP Spanish Language students and Señor Craig Ross will hold a student-made movie production. It will start at 7:00 p.m. and admission is free. All are invited

by Kelly Williamson, Editor-in-Chief May 23, 2011

Water for Elephants impresses Williamson

Like every other time a movie comes out based on a book I haven’t yet read, the Water for Elephants trailer inspired me to go out and buy the novel.

by Brendan Marks, Editor in Chief, 2012-13 May 23, 2011

Golf wins States

On Tuesday, May 10, the Leesville Road men’s golf team defeated Myers Park High School by four strokes to win the NCHSAA 4-A State Championship for the first time in

by Kimmy Stewart, Staff Writer May 23, 2011

LRHS student discovers Feng Shui

Two months ago, as I followed my everyday routine of walking from the senior parking lot to the Newspaper classroom, I felt a certain disturbance in my soul. It a

by Arielle Emery, Staff Writer 2009-2011 May 20, 2011

Senior day offers breakfast and marks college decisions

Before school on Wednesday, May 11, seniors gathered near the front stairs of the parking lot to enjoy breakfast, show off their seniority and display their university’s gear. All seniors

by Will Bennett, Staff Writer May 20, 2011

The rise and fall of a legend

When Will Bennett was a young staff writer of sixteen, everything came so easily for him. News articles, features, editorials, and sport spotlights would flow from his elegant fingers into

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor May 19, 2011

My experience with Habitat for Humanity

I don’t know what I expected to see when I got out of Grant Do’s car Saturday morning on Colfax Street in Durham. At the least, I thought that maybe

by Grace Harvey, senior editor, 2011-12 May 19, 2011

Spring chorus concert

On May 13, Leesville’s Choral Department presented the 2011 Spring Concert. The Beginning Chorus, Intermediate Chorus and Capital Pride all performed a variety of songs. The concert began with all

by Maggie Zargo, Staff Writer May 19, 2011

The making of the magic of Cinderella: a look at the role of stage manager’s assistant

Of the hundreds of people working on the school musical Cinderella, from the musicians, dancers, singers, actors, techies, painters, shifters, and numerous others working behind the scenes, there are only

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor May 19, 2011

Safe driving seminar attempts to save lives

On Friday, May 20, there will be a ninety minute driving seminar for all Leesville Road students. The seminar will be titled “Alive at 25” and will reach out to

by Alex Schuler, Senior Editor May 18, 2011

Leesville hosts St. Jude’s rally

Leesville Road High School will host a St Jude’s Children’s Hospital fund raiser from Friday, May 13 to Thursday, May 19. Leesville Road High School’s executive council is organizing the

by Alex Stewart, Online Editor 2010-11 May 17, 2011

Kilcup petitions for changes to graduation dress code

When Nora Kilcup, senior, received her Senior Bulletin, a booklet for seniors detailing all the rules, regulations and important dates pertaining to graduation, she noticed something unsettling. The dress code

by Arielle Emery, Staff Writer 2009-2011 May 17, 2011

President’s Volunteer Service award offered

At the end of each school year, the LRHS PTSA awards the President’s Volunteer Service Award to students who participate in twenty-five or more hours of community service. Established in

by Maggie Zargo, Staff Writer May 16, 2011

Last Hired, First Fired

“Last hired, first fired,” a policy established by a North Carolina statue, dictates that teachers most recently hired will be the first to go when teacher layoffs come around. What’s

by Grace Harvey, senior editor, 2011-12 May 16, 2011

Scotty McCreery’s homecoming: “Garner’s proudest moment”

On Saturday May 15, Scotty McCreery, an American Idol top 3 finalist, returned to his hometown of Garner to perform at Lake Benson Park. To celebrate his homecoming, the town

by Elisabeth Jones, Staff Writer May 16, 2011

GOP biting off more than they can chew

Have you ever seen one of those idiotic national hot dog eating contests they televise on ESPN? Well, I was on the treadmill at the gym watching this ridiculous contest,

by Will Bennett, Staff Writer May 16, 2011

Water for Elephants : simply smashing

When my girlfriend first told me we were going to see Water For Elephants, a film directed by Francis Lawrence, needless to say I was less than enthusiastic. However, led

by Maggie Zargo, Staff Writer May 16, 2011

Freshman class hosts supply drive

The freshman student council held a supply drive the week after Spring break, April 25-29, to benefit the PLM Families Together (PLMFT) homeless shelter. Claudia Kennedy, freshman student council president,

by Brendan Marks, Editor in Chief, 2012-13 May 16, 2011

Varsity Women’s Soccer enjoys Senior Night

As each sports season comes to an end, varsity athletes, along with their ever-rabid fans, gather to celebrate that year’s graduates with a Senior Night. On Monday, April 25, seven

by Katy Huis, Editor-in-Chief May 16, 2011

The “It Gets Better” project inspires

High school is not always a fun place to be for gay teenagers. Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender teens, or LGBTs, face amplified bullying and ridicule every day. Many of

by Will Bennett, Staff Writer May 16, 2011

Cubs choir: the life, the legend, the legacy

At Leesville Road Elementary School, few things were available to set students above the norm. While many children were watching cartoons, trading Pokemon cards, or simply passing the days away

by Jon Wendt, Staff Writer May 12, 2011

Tips for lottery success

The happiest day of my life will not be when my children are born, when I get married, or when I go to Disney World. The happiest day of my

by Eli Kratt, Staff Writer May 12, 2011

Panthers find a franchise QB in Cam Newton

“With the first pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, the Carolina Panthers select… CAM NEWTON, quarterback, Auburn.” With that simple statement by the NFL Commissioner, the face of the Panthers

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor May 12, 2011

Leesville announces new course for 2011-12 school year

On Wednesday, May 4, Leesville students were informed that a new course called TV Programming and Broadcasting would be offered in the 2011-12 school year. The class aims to teach

by Arielle Emery, Staff Writer 2009-2011 May 12, 2011

Explaining gas pump myths

With gas prices rising by nickels and dimes every day, each trip I take to gas station is increasingly depressing. The cost to fill up my tank is a full

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor May 12, 2011

Operation: Save the Senior Issue a success!

On Friday, April 29, the newspaper staff’s deadline to raise money for the senior issue expired. In the end, it was several dollars away from not producing this annual issue.

by Kelly Williamson, Editor-in-Chief May 10, 2011

Stout and Lowery named prom king and queen

For the first time in Leesville’s history, a queen and king were crowned at Prom. Nominations took place over the course of a few days during the week of March

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor May 10, 2011

Senior band members finish morning rehearsals

On Thursday, May 5, Seniors in Leesvile’s symphonic band attended the last morning rehearsal of their high school careers. Over the course of each school year, the symphonic band gathers

by Kimmy Stewart, Staff Writer May 10, 2011

Downtown designers market a fun tradition

Last Saturday, April 30, 2011, Raleigh’s Designers Downtown Market returned for its third show of 2011. Designers came to sell their crafts in this open-air market from 9a.m. to 3p.m.

by Alex Schuler, Senior Editor May 10, 2011

My life as a tree

When I heard that Leesville’s musical production was Cinderella this year, I knew I had to try out. Big flowing dresses, gorgeous ballrooms and a fairy-tale love story drew me

by Elisabeth Jones, Staff Writer May 10, 2011

GOP passes budget

The North Carolina House of Representatives passed its controversial GOP budget proposal on Wednesday, May 4. The budget was passed with a 72-47 tally vote that included five votes from

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor May 5, 2011

Minecraft: the simpler, the better

Many video game designers favor incorporating complex story lines and detailed graphics into their creations. One designer, however, has taken the video game industry down a level with his block-building

by Katy Huis, Editor-in-Chief May 5, 2011

Child actors grace Leesville

Last Thursday, April 28, Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30, Leesville’s theatre department put on the much anticipated musical, Cinderella. The school’s technical department spent weeks preparing excellent displays

by Elisabeth Jones, Staff Writer May 4, 2011

Cinderella: a magical experience

Leesville’s production of Rodger & Hammerstein’s Cinderella: The Enchanted Edition was an absolute treat—a delicious dessert of sorts, really. In fact, if I were to describe this production, I would

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor May 4, 2011

Day of Silence at Leesville

On Friday, April 25, I participated in the Day of Silence along with many students from Leesville. DOS is the deliberate silence by lesbians, gays, bisexuals, trans-genders, and their allies

by Brendan Marks, Editor in Chief, 2012-13 May 4, 2011

TheVent brings Jewish teens together

Over the weekend of March 25, hundreds of Jewish high-school students from all over the eastern United States gathered at Temple Beth Or in Raleigh for TheVent. TheVent, a social

by Grace Harvey, senior editor, 2011-12 May 4, 2011

Leesville students selected for Governor’s School

Three Leesville students were selected to attend the Governor’s School of North Carolina for the 2011 summer session. Michael Elderkin and Brooks Jordan will attend Governor’s School West at Old

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