Duets doesn’t quite do-it
After months of hype and anticipation, the time finally came. It was time. Time to...
Creators vs. consumers of technology
Computer programming is a process by which someone, called a programmer, writes code that computers...
First Mass is a different experience
On Sunday, May 20, I experienced something for the first time that most Leesville students...
Leesville baseball’s playoff run falls short in second round
The Leesville Road Varsity Baseball team fell in the second round of the playoffs to...
PAC camps return this summer
Another year of school means another summer and a summer of sun, fun and hard-working...
NPR not just for old people
Since the invention of the iPod, car radios have gradually been becoming obsolete, due to...
Race: More than a matter of color
My name is Brendan Marks, and I am a junior at Leesville Road High School....
Students meet “A Matter of Pride”
On Wednesday, May 23, Leesville’s yearbook staff distributed the eleventh issue of The Menagerie: A...
Flight of honors honors WWII veterans
I was at my buddy Lukas’s house, when his dad came home and suggested that...
My love letter to The Mycenaean
I applied to be on the Mycenaean staff at the end of my freshman year...
Depp saves Dark Shadows from the Depp-ths of despair
Don’t get me wrong, I love movies. Whether I’m closing my eyes during a jumpy...
Leesville band goes out with a bang
In Orlando, Florida, Leesville Road Symphonic Band took part in their last competition of the...
Leesville starts the graduation process
On Friday May 25, Leesville students and faculty will gather in the gym to celebrate...
Club Paradise tour postponed
Drake’s “Club Paradise” tour was supposed to make its way to Raleigh on May 22,...
Softball season finishes with high hopes for next year
For previous years, the Leesville varsity softball team has set a goal to win a...
Bamboozled- Spike Lee’s Look at a “Modern-Day” Minstrel Show
In 2001, a controversial movie came out called Bamboozled. It showed the lengths that some...
Kaighn Kevlin kills classes, ranks third among 2012 grades
In the race for valedictorian and salutatorian, there can only be two who don their...
Palpant brings humility to Salutatorian role
Justin Palpant is probably the nicest fellow to ever win salutatorian. While a GPA of...
The roommate survival guide
Whether you live in a dorm, apartment, barrack or decide to take a year of...
Leesville women protect our freedom
There are many options to consider after high school. A very noble and inspiring path...
Sports “inside the walls”
In college, it might be hard for some people to keep moving and stay active....
Han makes history as 2012 Valedictorian
14 AP classes. A four year varsity letterman for men’s golf. A devout member of...
Mighty RA’s save the day!
Resident assistants in college hold many responsibilities and are a crucial part of dorm life....
Paying for college not as easy as it seems
Obama kicked off his re-election campaign April 24 at the University North Carolina at Chapel...
Leesville graduates achieve greatness
Upon graduating from Leesville, students pursue many different paths. Whether it be working, attending school,...
Seniors leave their legacy
The senior class council will be installing a new PA system in the cafeteria for...
Rushing 101
Greek life is either a huge part of your college experience or not. Rushing, which...
Class of 2012 on shuffle – the songs of our past
Who can remember when we started paying attention to music? Sure, I fondly remember my...
Student organizations in NC colleges
High schools offer a variety of clubs and organizations for students to participate in. A...
Leesville appreciates its many honor roll students
Every year, honor roll students are recognized and congratulated for their academic achievement during an...
Junior opts for gap year, graduates early
Shalini Balagopal should be a junior. However, this June, when the graduating class of 2012...
Release your inner evil
Evilego is a new upstart of a social network that takes a whole new twist...
Toes in the water, hands in the air
Being a regular concert attendee at Walnut Creek, I know what to expect when going...
Pride Track defeated the Heritage Huskies, boosted confidence
The Leesville Pride track team defeated the Heritage Huskies on Wednesday, March 28. The meet...
Leesville’s orchestra performed an inspiring concert
The Leesville Orchestra held a concert at 7:00 on Tuesday, May 1. They played a...
Teachers honored during Teacher Appreciation week
From May 7 to May 11, teachers at Leesville felt the love from the students...
Dollar Shave Club hopes to shave you money
Over a weekend at the beach, while I enjoyed the fruits of Satellite TV, I...
Teen heartthrobs fall
Aaron Carter was the epitome of a 90’s teen pop singer. His dreamy voice and...
Freshmen prove themselves on the soccer team
A short few months ago, Ashley Kendrot made the Leesville varsity women’s soccer team. The...
Hope Reilly in the spotlight
In the Fall semester of the 2011-2012 school year, Hope Reilly, senior, was enrolled in...
Dr. Muttillo comes to Leesville with high expectations
“In high school, I learned to type on a typewriter. When I went to college,...
Film Club has final meeting of 2011-12 school year
On Friday, May 11, Leesville Road High School’s Film Club gathered in room 217 to...
Exploring Spike Lee’s idea of Coonery Buffoonery – again
In my previous article, I discussed the idea of “coonery buffoonery” which was presented by...
“That actual awkward moment when…”
For those who love to say “That awkward moment when…”, have I a story for...
Chorus department puts on another great show
On Friday, May 4, 2012, the choral department had their spring concerts at 4:30 and...
School board votes ‘yes’ to rename building
Mr. Murphy, the first principal at Leesville, opened the school with the end in mind....
Junior Marshalls: the best of the best
As graduation approaches, the need for students to help prepare for graduation arises. Junior Marshals...
Pride loss brings lacrosse to an end
With a 9-2 loss to Millbrook on April 30, Leesville’s first official lacrosse season came...
The Anonymous Collective
Anonymous [uh-non-uh-muhs] n.: of unknown name; whose name is withheld: an anonymous author. Everyone knows...
Edgar Allen Poe in a new light
“The Raven” was one of Edgar Allan Poe’s most famous poems and arguably one of...