January 2012 - The Mycenaean

by Griffin Morehead, staff writer January 30, 2012

Aerospace club soaring to new heights

The Aerospace Club had a meeting this past Thursday, January 26. However, only three members showed up to the meeting, causing the planned activity, a rocket launch, to be postponed

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor January 29, 2012

Leesville’s spring open house runs without a hitch

On Thursday, January 26 Leesville held its spring semester Open House. This is a a biannual event that allows parents to come meet their students’ teachers and learn about plans

by Anne Cushman, senior editor, 2012-13 January 27, 2012

AP classes: Important or impossible?

Advanced Placement classes. A major stress factor for many high school students. For the student wishing to receive those six points for their GPA, they are a huge deal. Students

by Sarah Bush, senior editor January 25, 2012

Project Hallway

Students in Apparel I classes are participating in an organized competition by Mrs. Blackwelder: Project Hallway. The name is a spin of the Lifetime Network’s Project Runway, a reality show

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor January 24, 2012

Political powerhouse speaks for the rights of gay Americans

“Gay rights are human rights, and human rights are gay rights.” Such were the resonant words of Hillary Rodham Clinton in her LGBT rights speech to the Geneva Convention on

by David Schuler. staff writer January 24, 2012

Tintin: an animated masterpiece

When I first heard that a movie was being made about the Belgian Comic Tintin, I became very excited. I have always been a fan of animated movies, and The

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 January 24, 2012

Can’t seem to cope with loss of cat

This year was the first Christmas I’ve spent without my very beloved cat, Hercules. On September 11 of this year, my cat peacefully passed away in his favorite sunny spot

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 January 24, 2012

Speeches aren’t scary — unless you make them that way

Every year students struggle with one aspect of projects — speeches. I, someone who enjoys speaking in front of others, want to help all the students who have the fear

by Brendan Marks, Editor in Chief, 2012-13 January 24, 2012

Leesville band: ah, refreshed

On Friday, January 6, the Leesville Road band program received the one belated holiday gift they had been waiting nearly a month for: a $25,000 Pepsi Refresh Grant. According to

by Maggie Weathington, staff writer January 24, 2012

The Year of Living Biblically

The Year of Living Biblically: One Man’s Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible by A.J. Jacobs may be the best book I have ever read. If not

by Anne Cushman, senior editor, 2012-13 January 24, 2012

Leesville library: a hidden gem

“What a school thinks about libraries is a measure of what it thinks about education.” That poster hangs on the door of one of the best high school libraries in

by Courtney Elyard, staff writer January 12, 2012

Who’s really to blame for messy bathrooms?

Bathrooms. We all have to use them, and when we do, it should not become a hassle. Walking into our school bathrooms, I constantly find myself grossed out. Obviously I

by Brendan Marks, Editor in Chief, 2012-13 January 11, 2012

It’s called Tebowmania. Tim Tebow. College superstar. Heisman Trophy winner. National champion. First-round draft choice. Starting NFL quarterback. On Sunday, January 8, Tebow earned himself another title: playoff-winning quarterback. Over

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 January 11, 2012

Record-breaking Drew Brees sets a new standard; inspires a native

While on my annual trip New Orleans for Christmas, I did the usual; visit with family and eat my favorite dishes that the city has to offer. However, on this

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

Behind Enemy Lines trolls sports fans

A sport’s rivalry is usually fought on the battlefield of the iron-grid, ice rink, baseball diamond or whatever field it may be. Two men, though, are beginning to make a

by Katy Huis, Editor-in-Chief January 11, 2012

Facebook introduces timeline feature

Facebook is infamous for constantly releasing changes that set the online world afire. Whether it be a new homepage format or a new way to upload pictures, Facebook never ceases

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 January 11, 2012

New voters at Leesville

With turning eighteen comes many opportunities: lottery tickets, cigarettes and porn. However, eighteen year olds are also granted the right to vote, a far more productive option. During Constitution week,

by Hailey Stephenson, Senior Editor January 11, 2012

Nintendo almost ruins Christmas

On a frigid December morning, my boyfriend and I took on a task we would later regret. Several weeks back, his family’s Nintendo Wii had stopped reading the discs inserted

by Anne Cushman, senior editor, 2012-13 January 11, 2012

Universal parks exploit fanatics

Being a huge Harry Potter fan, I decided to venture into The Wizarding World of Harry Potter while in Florida for winter break. I knew going into the realm of

by Hailey Stephenson, Senior Editor January 11, 2012

The pros and cons of caffeine

A typical day for a student attending Leesville Road High School begins at the crack of dawn. Around 6:00 a.m., alarm clocks all over North Raleigh indicate that it is

by Zoe Simpkins, staff writer January 11, 2012

Working towards a cleaner future

Becoming energy efficient is imperative to working towards a better future for Leesville Road High School. If the school came together to become more environmentally friendly, it could potentially save

by Alex Schuler, Senior Editor January 11, 2012

Mainstage play would wow the Bard himself

Leesville’s honors theatre class presented two interesting renditions of Shakespeare’s works on Friday January 6. While Shakespeare Slept, written by Tim Kelley and published in 1967 and When Shakespeare’s Ladies

by Helen Phillips, staff writer January 11, 2012

Khan Academy enables students to succeed

With confusing subjects, hard exams, and difficult teachers, students often struggle trying to find a source of extra help without having to pay for an expensive tutor. However, Khan Academy,

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

The candidates reach out to students

The dawn of 2012 brings with it much excitement. Among the many events on the horizon, students should pay close attention to the upcoming election in November. It is vital

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor January 6, 2012

Buffalo Brothers: a restaurant above the rest

When choosing a restaurant to dine at, it is imperative that the restaurant have a variety of food to choose from. Buffalo Brothers, a local chain restaurant, is always one

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor January 6, 2012

Leesville alumni enlighten the almost-there’s

On Wednesday, January 4 the PTSA hosted an informational college panel in the LRHS Media Center at 7 p.m. Roughly fifty people attended the panel, a group which consisted of

by Zoe Simpkins, staff writer January 6, 2012

Life, love and the meaning of truth: Beginners

“My father told me he was gay. I remember him wearing a purple sweater when he told me this, but actually he wore a robe.” Beginners, released in 2010, is

by Peter Oertel, staff writer January 6, 2012

Leesville opens its doors to new students

On Monday, December 13, Leesville hosted its annual open house for students new to WCPSS. The open house consisted of a school tour, a Q&A with current Leesville students and

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor January 3, 2012

Lies of a news writer – EXPOSED!

For many years, Leesville Road High School’s Mycenaean staff have been providing devoted readers with factual, relevant and entertaining information. But on a dark November 2, 2011, that sanctuary of

by Griffin Morehead, staff writer January 3, 2012

Latin: the language may be dead but the club sure isn’t

Leesville Road High School has one of the largest Latin clubs in North Carolina. This club meets monthly on Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. An average meeting for the Latin club

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 January 3, 2012

Drafting I students learn hands on

In groups of two or three students, Mr.Robinson’s Drafting One class worked on a project where they had to build their dream chair by using basic drafting skills they teach

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 January 3, 2012

Broughton outlasts Lady Pride

On December 13, Leesville Road’s women’s varsity basketball team hosted Broughton, only to fall short, 55-33. Although not reflected in their 0-5 record, players claim this year’s team has much

by Griffin Morehead, staff writer January 3, 2012

Eurodam: simple yet elegant

When I learned of the plans to celebrate my grandmother’s birthday by going on a cruise I was ecstatic. It wasn’t simply the fact that it was a cruise, but

by Spencer Schneier, staff writer January 3, 2012

Custodians sweep up with a smile

“Imagine a school of 2000 students, who are solely responsible for cleaning up after themselves.” Mr. Ward, assistant principal, presents a scary scenario. “It is so important that they keep

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor January 3, 2012

Byrum takes to the road to make the world a better place

On December 1, Andrew Byrum, senior, learned that his years of hard work in activism had paid off: he is one of 45 recipients nation-wide of the Roadie Internship at

by Sarah Bush, senior editor January 3, 2012

Making improvements for special needs students

The WCPSS Office of Special Education Services (SES) is conducting a survey to assess the quality of school and district-level special education for the 19,000 students with disabilities currently enrolled

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 January 3, 2012

Teen pregnancy rates drop in NC

There are many racy and inappropriate topics that are all over the media, however something surprising has happened in North Carolina: The teen pregnancy rate has dropped. The rate has

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