2012 - The Mycenaean

by Hailey Stephenson, Senior Editor December 18, 2012

An interesting person at LRHS

Brian Morrobel is just like any other high school student. Or is he? Morrobel came to LRHS two years ago, as a freshman, from Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Now a

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 December 18, 2012

Matt Jenkins– falconer in training

For Matt Jenkins, his need of volunteer hours has transformed into a lifelong hobby. It started when Matt was in seventh grade when he saw staff members training owls and

by Alex Stephens, senior editor, 2014-15 December 18, 2012

The Problem with Picking a Roommate

One of the most exciting and nerve-wracking experiences of college is picking or being matched with a roommate. Roommates can either be a positive or negative addition to your college

by Anne Cushman, senior editor, 2012-13 December 18, 2012

Boy Bands

Throughout time, herds of girls have been screaming, fantasizing, chasing, fainting, and crying over one basic concept: boy bands. Each generation comes with their own wave of boy bands, leaving

by Nia Doaks, staff writer December 18, 2012

Music to my ears– Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar is an American hip hop recording artist from Compton, California. He first gained major attention after the release of his fourth mixtape, Overly Dedicated, in 2010. His

by Kristin Hommel, staff writer December 18, 2012

Skyfall Brought Down the Roof

With a legacy of classic James Bond movies setting a high standard, the latest 007 film seemed promising. With the trailer for Skyfall packed full of action sequences, steamy romance

by Helen Phillips, staff writer December 18, 2012

The argument for affirmative action

As college admission representatives receive applications from students across the US, many are faced with the difficult decision of who to accept. Many students appear the exact same on paper:

by Helen Phillips, staff writer December 18, 2012

The benefits of high school sports

An article on usnews.com found that 55.5% of all high school students played a sport during the 2010-2011 school year. But after examining the wide range of social and

by Ben Pope, senior editor 2014-2015 December 18, 2012

NHL Lockout Hits Home

It’s like they just don’t understand. “They” are NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and NHL players association leader Donald Fehr, and “they” have been bickering for months over foreign financial terms

by Spencer Schneier, staff writer December 18, 2012

Nate Silver shows polling may have value

The 2012 Presidential Election may have featured President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney, but that wasn’t the only raging debate. Nate Silver, blogger at the New York Times, projected

by Hailey Stephenson, Senior Editor December 18, 2012

Beasley’s Chicken and Honey

I recently heard about a restaurant in downtown Raleigh famous for their southern eats. The entree that stuck out the most was chicken and waffles. Being two items that aren’t

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor December 17, 2012

NHS looks to tutor outside of school

On Monday, December 10, the National Honor Society held a regular meeting in the Leesville cafeteria. “We did not have a meeting last month, so this was pretty much a

by Andrew Wendt, staff writer December 17, 2012

A source of safe support

Another teen pregnancy support group at Leesville was created to help out pregnant students in need. The group was initially created last year by Mrs. Lyons and Mrs. Tucker. The

by Andrew Wendt, staff writer December 17, 2012

Car Club invites fire fighters to Leesville

The December 6 Car Club meeting at Leesville Road High School featured a fire truck from the Raleigh Fire Department. Three firefighters accompanied the truck and gave insight into both

by Connor Choate, Editor in Chief 2014-2015 December 17, 2012

Is college right for everyone?

Ever since the first day of elementary school, everyone has been working towards a seemingly universal goal: college. Everyone knows universities can consistently put graduates on track to a happier

by Brendan Marks, Editor in Chief, 2012-13 December 17, 2012

Food drive finishes, feeds thousands

2,980 pounds of food. $8,662 in donations. Over 45,000 meals. After nearly a month of fundraising, Leesville Road’s food drive finally came to an end on Thursday, Nov. 30. On

by David Nyamu,staff writer December 17, 2012

NC State hires new football coach

About a week after firing six year head coach Tom O’Brien, NC State has hired former Northern Illinois coach Dave Doeren. NC State has been solid, with 4 bowl games,

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 December 17, 2012

Inductees bear silly hats to join ITS

The International Thespian Society’s celebrated its new inductees and their excellence in theater and technical work. The inductees, their families and other ITS members gathered in Leesville’s cafeteria for the

by Sarah Bush, senior editor December 11, 2012

Exploring obesity at Leesville

She wakes up and takes a shower. She then looks in the mirror and hates what she sees. She wears a big sweatshirt she tends to hide in. She goes

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor December 11, 2012

College application week encourages students to apply

The week of Nov. 12 is College Application Week at Leesville Road High School. The purpose of this event is to help and encourage seniors to complete their college essays.

by Carson Ellerby, staff writer December 11, 2012

UNC breaks out of losing streak

Last Saturday, two local Tobacco Road teams, UNC Tar Heels (6-3, 3-2) and State Wolfpack clashed at Kenan Flagler stadium. The game was a chance for UNC to break State’s

by Carson Ellerby, staff writer December 11, 2012

Leesville represents at City of Oaks Marathon

People of all ages and physical shapes participated in the City of Oaks Marathon. There were not any physical requirements for racing in it, however most participants were experienced long

by Eric Broer December 7, 2012

December 5, 2012 ISSUU

ISSUU allows the newspaper to be interactive–to be read as it was intended when we planned the layout. While we can’t give everyone a hard copy, you can see what

by Catie Byrne, senior editor, 2013-14 December 7, 2012

Chorus winter concert preview

Leesville’s winter chorus concert will take place in the auditorium on Dec. 7. The concert rehearsal was held in the auditorium Dec. 5. Rehearsal is an intense and organized two

by Andrew Wendt, staff writer December 6, 2012

Jason’s Deli looks to Leesville artists for mural

Leesville’s art depatment has taken on a new challenge. Jason’s Deli in Briar Creek has asked Leesville students to paint a mural on the side of their building that represents

by Connor Choate, Editor in Chief 2014-2015 December 6, 2012

Caffé Luna: The best Italian cuisine in downtown Raleigh

In America, people can occasionally pigeonhole Italian cuisine into either spaghetti or pizza; Caffé Luna clearly breaks the stereotype. Settled on E. Hargett Street between Blount and Wilmington streets downtown,

by Carson Saffold, staff writer December 6, 2012

Hark, jingle, jolly, joy

Each year, members of the LRHS Symphonic Band awake in the early hours of the morning, don their uniforms, and travel to downtown Raleigh to march in the annual Christmas

by Kristin Hommel, staff writer December 6, 2012

Obesity: eating up Leesville

Obesity is a problem teens must confront as they seek acceptance from their peers and move through society. Many obese teens are confronted with bullying problems due to their weight,

by Kristin Hommel, staff writer December 6, 2012

“Paper Covers Rock” covers teenage boys’ minds

Have you ever wanted an inside glimpse into the mind and psyche of a teenage boy? Have you ever been frustrated because you just can not figure out what exactly

by David Nyamu,staff writer December 6, 2012

Team building creates community for men’s basketball

After a rather disappointing season last year, the varsity basketball team is ready to start a new season. They will begin this season under new coach Russ Frazier, who comes

by Kristin Hommel, staff writer December 6, 2012

November nonsense

November is the month for accomplishments and goal setting, both for the ridiculous and the intellectual. In other words, people love creating traditions to look forward to every year. For

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 December 6, 2012

Concussions present greater threat to athletes

Because knowledge of concussions has changed, there is but one single definition. It is very simple: if concussive symptoms are evident, then it is classified as a concussion. Cooked pasta

by Carson Ellerby, staff writer December 6, 2012

Aerospace visits RDU

On Friday, Nov 16, forty Aerospace students traveled to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to explore Raleigh’s best runways and airplanes. The biannual trip visits many behind-the-scene looks at how the

by Jacob Blackmon, staff writer December 6, 2012

Concussions medically threatening

Because knowledge of concussions has changed, there is but one single definition. It is very simple: if concussive symptoms are evident, then it is classified as a concussion. Cooked pasta

by Dan Pollard, staff writer December 6, 2012

Mrs. Petty retires after 19 years at Leesville

Leesville High will lose a bit of history when one of the founding members of its faculty retires January 22. Mrs. Petty, a career and technical education teacher who has

by Spencer Schneier, staff writer December 6, 2012

2012 Food Drive has high expectations

Beginning on Friday, Nov. 9 the Leesville Executive Council ran the yearly food drive for all Leesville students. Ending on Nov. 29, the food drive’s proceeds go towards the Food

by Ben Pope, senior editor 2014-2015 December 6, 2012

Phillip Phillips true to roots in debut album

For Phillip Phillips, it’s been a long road from Leesburg, Georgia to Hollywood, California. The immensely likeable but comfortably reserved 2012 American Idol winner brought a new dose of talent

by Hailey Stephenson, Senior Editor December 6, 2012

Winterfest Assembly starting auditions for 2013

Winterfest assembly audition forms were released to the public on Wednesday, Nov. 28. Mrs. Brammer, in collaboration with Senior Class Council, is leading the assembly this year. Auditions for acts

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 December 6, 2012

Tech teaches family

Family. That one word is the reason why I commit a big chunk of my time after school and on weekends to tech. Technical theater, a class offered at Leesville

by Catie Byrne, senior editor, 2013-14 December 6, 2012

Chorus, a community

As a junior at Leesville, I have finally gained the knowledge and confidence to feel comfortable in high school. Everyone wants to thrive and feel like they belong to a

by Nia Doaks, staff writer November 30, 2012

Concussions hit harder than ever

On the warm night of August 30, 2012 the varsity football team prepared to play Jordan High School from Durham at home. Running on to the green, grassy field, Derahjai

by Helen Phillips, staff writer November 29, 2012

ESL students work together

There are a mix of communities at Leesville: the athletes, the theater kids, the artists, the ESL students and the AP scholars, to name a few. Each community is unique

by Ben Pope, senior editor 2014-2015 November 27, 2012

Leesville football ends fantastic season 12-1

The same team. The same stadium. The same round. The same record. On paper, Leesville football’s 56-35 third-round loss to Garner in the NCSHAA 4AA playoffs was hardly different than

by Carson Saffold, staff writer November 27, 2012

To the beat of a drum

Each week, a variety of factors contribute to the unique experience that is a Leesville football game. One of these factors is the Leesville drumline. “[The drumline] create kind of

by Helen Phillips, staff writer November 20, 2012

Are women forced to marry down?

Over the past several years many statistics have been published detailing the number of men and women graduating from college. According to an article on cnsnews.com, “685,000 men and 916,000

by Sarah Bush, senior editor November 20, 2012

Leesville helps to feed the hungry

Leesville donated more than 2,200 pounds of food and $15,301 in cash to the food bank last year. Even so, Leesville finished second place to Sanderson High school. They donated

by Dan Pollard, staff writer November 20, 2012

An Eyre of excitement

Long before girls swooned over Jacob and Edward in Twilight, they dreamed about Charlotte Bronte’s hero Mr. Rochester. The brooding and misunderstood Rochester was brought to life by Kordell Draper

by Alex Stephens, senior editor, 2014-15 November 20, 2012

Cross country season comes to a close

On October 27, Leesville’s cross country team competed in the NCHSAA 4A Mideast Regionals, their final meet of the season. The cross country team’s goal the entire season was to

by Laura Della Badia, staff writer November 20, 2012

Supporting juvenile diabetes research

At times it feels as if charities exists for any and every cause. There are some for cancer, heart transplants, orphans and obesity. One charitable organization close and dear to

by Nia Doaks, staff writer November 20, 2012

Let Me Explain tour stops in Raleigh

“Let me explain….” Kevin Hart used this catch phrase many times throughout his comedy show on Saturday, October 27 at the PNC Arena in Raleigh. I had never been to

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