February 2012 - The Mycenaean

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor February 29, 2012

The Mycenaean honors Lyons with a proper farewell

The Mycenaean staff gives Mr. Lyons an official goodbye as he stops in the classroom for a regular visit. Veterans of the class will remember his willingness to participate in

by Brendan Marks, Editor in Chief, 2012-13 February 29, 2012

Rivalries persist despite diminished relevance

Never lie to others. Listen to your parents. Hate the New York Yankees. Growing up in the Marks’ household, those were the golden rules. Most parents at least try to

by Katy Huis, Editor-in-Chief February 29, 2012

Huis expects Hogwarts, finds Hell

As a Harry Potter fanatic, I make it a priority to follow Daniel Radcliff’s every move. When I heard that he was starring in a movie other than Harry Potter,

by Alex Schuler, Senior Editor February 29, 2012

This Means War hardly a bore

Date night is always a tricky issue as movies that appeal to girls generally don’t appeal to boys. Girls like chick flicks, boys like action. Last Friday night, I was

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor February 29, 2012

Leesville says goodbye to Mr. Lyons

On the morning of February 8, Principal Scott Lyons announced to the Leesville Road High School faculty, staff and students that he would be starting as principal of Enloe High

by Peter Oertel, staff writer February 24, 2012

Leesville winds up for softball

The Leesville Softball Varsity softball season begins on March 1 and tryouts took place beginning on February 13. Due to a lack of interest, Leesville will only host a varsity

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 February 23, 2012

Facebook users hide behind News Feed

As I was scrolling through my newsfeed on Facebook one afternoon, I noticed an odd status; “like this status if u think im pretty”. Curious to see if this girl

by Anne Cushman, senior editor, 2012-13 February 23, 2012

Hilburn undergoes hefty changes

Hilburn Academy, formerly known as Hilburn Drive Elementary, is transforming into a school containing grades K-8. In addition, the school will receive a major technological boost. With the new elementary

by Anne Cushman, senior editor, 2012-13 February 23, 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 Andrew Wendt, staff writer February 23, 2012

McDonalds: is it fast food or fat food?

Leesville High School students flock to McDonald’s around lunch time. No matter which lunch it is, you can be sure to find at least one Leesville student indulging in the

by Maggie Weathington, staff writer February 23, 2012

The reasons for legalizing marijuana

There has been a recent movement within the states to legalize marijuana for medical uses. Already 16 states and Washington D.C. have legalized it as a medical treatment. The people

by Sarah Bush, senior editor February 23, 2012

NC winter more unseasonably warm than usual

Skirts, flip-flops, shorts and dresses fill the halls this winter more frequently than any other winter before. By this time last year, Raleigh had already had three snows and an

by Anne Cushman, senior editor, 2012-13 February 23, 2012

Recruiting: rigorous yet rewarding

A question many high school athletes struggle with is whether or not to play sports on the next level, at college. Despite common beliefs, recruiting is an extremely stressful and

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 February 23, 2012

Google announces new privacy policy

Lately, there has been a lot of buzz on the Internet about Google’s new privacy policies and, on March 1, Google’s new policies are going into action. But what exactly

by Sarah Bush, senior editor February 23, 2012

What makes an AP class “AP?”

Of the appoximately 2,200 students who attend Leesville Road High School, between 15-20% of upperclassmen are enrolled in AP classes. The maximum number of GPA points a student can receive

by Griffin Morehead, staff writer February 23, 2012

New Apple e-books: e-nnovative

Recently, Apple updated their application iBooks to include textbooks and announced a new application called iBooks Author, allowing students and teachers alike to build their own books. This new app,

by Katy Huis, Editor-in-Chief February 23, 2012

The Vow doesn’t wow

The Vow seemed to have all the components to make a successful chic flic: a hunky leading man Leo (Channing Tatum), a wide-eyed female Paige (Rachel McAdams) and a plot

by Zoe Simpkins, staff writer February 23, 2012

High expectations for spring track season

The 2011-2012 Leesville Track and Field team holds high hopes for the upcoming season. Many athletes are confident that at least a few of the runners will make it to

by Alex Schuler, Senior Editor February 23, 2012

The Cupcake Shoppe takes the cake

Last year, if you wanted to buy an overpriced, quaintly decorated cupcake, you had to drive downtown. Two cupcake stores, Gigi’s Capcakes and The Cupcake Shoppe are located within minutes

by Nia Doaks, staff writer February 23, 2012

Farewell, varsity basketball seniors

As basketball season draws to a close, both the boys and girls teams set a night aside to celebrate their seniors. This year on senior night, both varsity teams played

by Sarah Bush, senior editor February 23, 2012

Underclassmen revamp dance

Due to the lack of ticket sales, this year’s Winterfest Dance was cancelled, but there will still be a Winterfest assembly–Feb. 24. “I’m disappointed because we stayed after school and

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor February 23, 2012

Sports obsession distracts from true American priorities

In 2011, 111 million people watched the Green Bay Packers defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers in Superbowl XLV. Just over 50 million people watched the 2010 State of the Union address,

by Alex Schuler, Senior Editor February 23, 2012

Leesville swim season ends with a splash

When Matt Hurley, senior, was asked to describe his senior year swimming experience, he only used one word: “super-duper”. Well, one contraction. As the regular swimming season draws to a

by Alex Schuler, Senior Editor February 23, 2012

Commercials are fun competition, not serious

As most semi-conscious Americans know, the Superbowl took place on Sunday, Feb. 5. The passionate New England Patriots and the New York Giants met in a rumpus only comparable to

by Zoe Simpkins, staff writer February 23, 2012

Mrs. Harris plans her retirement

Mrs. Harris, an English teacher at Leesville, is retiring from a long, dutiful career on February 29. Harris began teaching in 1969 at Abingdon High School in Abingdon, Virginia. “I

by Katy Huis, Editor-in-Chief February 23, 2012

JoeVan Loco’s is poppin’

Although Popsicles and coffee don’t seem to mesh, a new espresso bar/frozen pop cafe recently opened on Creedmoor road. The shop, dubbed “JoeVan Loco”, sells a combination of Joe Van

by Hailey Stephenson, Senior Editor February 23, 2012

Leesville students share their most embarrassing moments

In seventh grade, I experienced my most embarrassing moment. I, along with the entire seventh grade, spent the afternoon outside playing football, soccer, kickball, and taking pictures for the end-of-the-year

by David Schuler. staff writer February 23, 2012

The River: ABC’s new far-fetched, jumpy horror

The River began with a promising premise when it premiered on February 7: An explorer named Emmet Cole was lost while on an expedition to find “magic.” The search had

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor February 23, 2012

Men’s golf tees off

The Men’s Golf team has much to prove in this make-or-break season coming off of last year with a state championship title. Now that their best player has graduated, how

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 February 23, 2012

Prezi not exactly “eye candy”

My peers’ presentations blew my mind while in French class. It zoomed to various photos and headers, it was interactive and like no other presentation I had witnessed. My frumpy,

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 February 23, 2012

Wrestling for success

Pride wrestling finished a successful regular season, by placing second in the Cap 8 championships on Wednesday, Feb. 8. The team then moved ahead to the regional championship on Feb.

by Brendan Marks, Editor in Chief, 2012-13 February 23, 2012

Group projects land one person with all of the work

Melancholy groans echo throughout the classroom. Feet shuffle, only to be masked by the occasional clang of a desk scraping along the floor. Uncomfortable students force out restrained introductions as

by Katy Huis, Editor-in-Chief February 23, 2012

Winterfest court prepares to shine

Every February, Leesville’s most presentable students are elected by their peers to appear on Winterfest Court. The Winterfest Court will dress formally and parade down the center aisle at the

by Zoe Simpkins, staff writer February 23, 2012

Chronicle wins the heart of a staff writer

Chronicle, a new film based on the journeys of three teenagers who mysteriously gain superpowers, finds success in a new take on superheroes. The heroes are three average, troubled teenagers

by Andrew Wendt, staff writer February 23, 2012

LRHS lax: only the beginning

Leesville High School held varsity lacrosse tryouts on Feb. 13 in Coach Fullbright’s room. This is the first year that Leesville has a varsity lacrosse team, but it is the

by Nia Doaks, staff writer February 23, 2012

Students prepare for the Winterfest assembly

Auditions. Practices. Costumes. Nerves. Rehearsals. The talented students participating in the 2012 Winterfest Assembly at Leesville are well on their way to being ready for the final performance on February

by Sarah Bush, senior editor February 23, 2012

Generation Z: saving the best for last

Generation Z, today’s 9-21 year olds, is nicknamed the “Do-it-yourself generation.” According to the Institute for Emerging Issues at NCSU, “Generation Z has a casual, personal and direct way of

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 February 23, 2012

People wearing pajamas in public

From the runways to the hallways, pajamas are a growing fashion trend. Men and women are wearing lounge clothes to the grocery store, to the bank and even to work.

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor February 23, 2012

Barnwell wants YOU for the M^3 Challenge

For many kids in high school, math is just a class. A new group of Pride students will be taking this challenge to a whole new level in Moody’s Mega

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor February 23, 2012

Redbox round-up of recent releases

As going to the movies becomes more and more expensive, many Americans are opting for the $1 alternative known as Redbox. One dollar can rent a fairly new film just

by Anne Cushman, senior editor, 2012-13 February 23, 2012

Men’s tennis is set

Leesville’s men’s tennis team is working hard to break into the tops of the Cap-8 ranks this year. After a week of tryouts, February 13-17, Dr. Stone has put together

by Andrew Wendt, staff writer February 23, 2012

Blood drive to take place March 7

Leesville will hold the second blood drive of the 2011-2012 school year on Wednesday, March 7. Blood drive coordinators predict it will be the largest drive in school history. Mr.

by Alex Schuler, Senior Editor February 23, 2012

Feeder patterns to become regular

The new school selection process kicked off its first application period on January 17 and will end on February 24. Each student will have their public school’s–from elementary to high

by Katy Huis, Editor-in-Chief February 23, 2012

Women bring home the bacon

One day in my AP Government class, my teacher asked all of the girls to go to the back of the room, so she could separate us into groups. As

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor February 22, 2012

Attention: those subscribed to the RSS feed

On days that the Mycenaean staff distribute printed newspapers to the Leesville students and faculty, the online edition posts the same articles that are printed. Tomorrow (February 23), dozens

by Nia Doaks, staff writer February 16, 2012

Captal Pride traveling to DC for singing, sightseeing and … meeting Scotty?

Capital Pride is Leesville’s most musically talented (singing) group. They take trips every year to sing in different parts of the US. This year, they get to travel to Washington,

by Sarah Bush, senior editor February 15, 2012

Wear red, get fed

On Valentine’s Day, Leesville’s FCCLA club held a “Wear Red Get Fed” event after school. Any student at school wearing red could stop by Mrs. Blackwelder’s room and pick up

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor February 14, 2012

Adele sweeps the Grammy’s, a few nods are surprising

The Grammy’s, one of many television-aired award shows that every American wishes was shown on a Friday or Saturday night, kicked off on CBS at 8:00 pm, Feb 12. Bruce

by Spencer Schneier, staff writer February 9, 2012

Intelligence comes in many forms

This column began with a lazy effort attempting to draw a bird, leading to a year of my being poked fun. I will be embarking on a journey to see

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor February 3, 2012

Promotional video fantastically advertises LRHS

The administration recently decided there was a need to appeal to prospective students who would be choosing their high schools from now on . A compilation of clips, edited by

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