May 2012 - The Mycenaean

by Brendan Marks, Editor in Chief, 2012-13 May 30, 2012

Duets doesn’t quite do-it

After months of hype and anticipation, the time finally came. It was time. Time to do-it. When Thursday night rolled around, I found myself reclining on the sofa, feet on

by Griffin Morehead, staff writer May 30, 2012

Creators vs. consumers of technology

Computer programming is a process by which someone, called a programmer, writes code that computers use to run and operate. In my spare time, I do basic computer programming, so

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 May 30, 2012

First Mass is a different experience

On Sunday, May 20, I experienced something for the first time that most Leesville students experience every Sunday — mass. As a Baptist, I would like to share my experiences

by Spencer Schneier, staff writer May 30, 2012

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 Apex High, but learned a lot about themselves in the process. On Friday May 11,

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor May 30, 2012

PAC camps return this summer

Another year of school means another summer and a summer of sun, fun and hard-working camps. The Pride Athletic Club, or PAC, is continuing the popular summer athletic camps. The

by David Schuler. staff writer May 30, 2012

NPR not just for old people

Since the invention of the iPod, car radios have gradually been becoming obsolete, due to the availability of more preferable music without advertisements. However, one station, NPR, is still going

by Brendan Marks, Editor in Chief, 2012-13 May 30, 2012

Race: More than a matter of color

My name is Brendan Marks, and I am a junior at Leesville Road High School. I live with my parents and my dog, Bitsy; I work as a camp counselor

by Katy Huis, Editor-in-Chief May 30, 2012

Students meet “A Matter of Pride”

On Wednesday, May 23, Leesville’s yearbook staff distributed the eleventh issue of The Menagerie: A matter of Pride. Students picked up their yearbooks from the auxiliary game from the smiling

by David Schuler. staff writer May 29, 2012

Flight of honors honors WWII veterans

I was at my buddy Lukas’s house, when his dad came home and suggested that we go to the Flight of Honors. I had no idea what it was, but

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor May 29, 2012

My love letter to The Mycenaean

I applied to be on the Mycenaean staff at the end of my freshman year because Broer told me that I should. At the time, newspaper, journalism, the written word,

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

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 horror flick or tearing up during an emotional rom-com, I always try to keep an

by Maggie Weathington, staff writer May 29, 2012

Leesville band goes out with a bang

In Orlando, Florida, Leesville Road Symphonic Band took part in their last competition of the year. The band swept away all other competitors, bringing home first place. They received ratings

by Andrew Wendt, staff writer May 29, 2012

Leesville starts the graduation process

On Friday May 25, Leesville students and faculty will gather in the gym to celebrate the achievements of Leesville seniors and reminisce about the memories they have had together. Everyone

by Nia Doaks, staff writer May 29, 2012

Club Paradise tour postponed

Drake’s “Club Paradise” tour was supposed to make its way to Raleigh on May 22, at the Time Warner Cable Music Pavillion at Walnut Creek. The long-awaited singer/rapper/songwriter was scheduled

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 May 29, 2012

Softball season finishes with high hopes for next year

For previous years, the Leesville varsity softball team has set a goal to win a second round game in the state tournament and this year, the goal still applied. Sadly,

by Nia Doaks, staff writer May 29, 2012

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 black entertainers go in order to entertain others. In this movie, a Harvard-educated black man,

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor May 25, 2012

Kaighn Kevlin kills classes, ranks third among 2012 grades

In the race for valedictorian and salutatorian, there can only be two who don their respective titles. There is no bronze for third place and hardly any recognition compared to

by Katy Huis, Editor-in-Chief May 25, 2012

Palpant brings humility to Salutatorian role

Justin Palpant is probably the nicest fellow to ever win salutatorian. While a GPA of 5.14 would pump any normal student’s ego, Palpant seems utterly unaltered. “It’s pretty great to

by Sarah Bush, senior editor May 25, 2012

The roommate survival guide

Whether you live in a dorm, apartment, barrack or decide to take a year of “self-discovery”, the task of peacefully living with someone else is difficult. To help you seniors

by Anne Cushman, senior editor, 2012-13 May 25, 2012

Leesville women protect our freedom

There are many options to consider after high school. A very noble and inspiring path to take is joining the Armed Forces. There are many options for students involving the

by Nia Doaks, staff writer May 25, 2012

Sports “inside the walls”

In college, it might be hard for some people to keep moving and stay active. In order to do this, there are a number of things you could do: go

by Brendan Marks, Editor in Chief, 2012-13 May 25, 2012

Han makes history as 2012 Valedictorian

14 AP classes. A four year varsity letterman for men’s golf. A devout member of FBLA, NHS, and Brain Game. Fluent in Chinese. A Morehead Scholar. And, add valedictorian to

by Andrew Wendt, staff writer May 25, 2012

Mighty RA’s save the day!

Resident assistants in college hold many responsibilities and are a crucial part of dorm life. They are the glue that holds the dorm floor together. According to Pierre Lourens, a

by Alex Schuler, Senior Editor May 25, 2012

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 Hill where he spoke about college tuition prices and the effects of dept immediately after

by Katy Huis, Editor-in-Chief May 25, 2012

Leesville graduates achieve greatness

Upon graduating from Leesville, students pursue many different paths. Whether it be working, attending school, or joining the military, all students find a path suited for them. However, some students

by Zoe Simpkins, staff writer May 25, 2012

Seniors leave their legacy

The senior class council will be installing a new PA system in the cafeteria for their class gift. “Each year the seniors leave their mark on Leesville; our class’ song

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 May 25, 2012

Rushing 101

Greek life is either a huge part of your college experience or not. Rushing, which is the process of joining sororities and fraternities, is usually considered an extremely stressful and

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor May 25, 2012

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 single-digit days of NSYNC-mania, Backstreet Boy posters and Britney Spears, but between those fetishes and

by Hailey Stephenson, Senior Editor May 25, 2012

Student organizations in NC colleges

High schools offer a variety of clubs and organizations for students to participate in. A few offered at Leesville include National Honors Society, Rubik’s Cube club, Political club, Spanish club,

by Sarah Bush, senior editor May 24, 2012

Leesville appreciates its many honor roll students

Every year, honor roll students are recognized and congratulated for their academic achievement during an honor roll ceremony. First, the juniors and seniors are excused from their first periods and

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

Junior opts for gap year, graduates early

Shalini Balagopal should be a junior. However, this June, when the graduating class of 2012 departs Leesville Road for the last time as students, Balagopal will be among them. After

by Peter Oertel, staff writer May 24, 2012

Release your inner evil

Evilego is a new upstart of a social network that takes a whole new twist on the goals of its users. Evilego members are challenged to complete missions, consisting of

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 May 24, 2012

Toes in the water, hands in the air

Being a regular concert attendee at Walnut Creek, I know what to expect when going to a country concert. However, Friday, May 11, was different; Zac Brown was in town.

by David Schuler. staff writer May 24, 2012

Pride Track defeated the Heritage Huskies, boosted confidence

The Leesville Pride track team defeated the Heritage Huskies on Wednesday, March 28. The meet started off well for the boys with first place in the 800 meter relay. The

by David Schuler. staff writer May 24, 2012

Leesville’s orchestra performed an inspiring concert

The Leesville Orchestra held a concert at 7:00 on Tuesday, May 1. They played a variety of beautiful pieces, such as “The Maid in Bedlam” and “Over the Rainbow.” “Over

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

Teachers honored during Teacher Appreciation week

From May 7 to May 11, teachers at Leesville felt the love from the students and school during National Teacher Appreciation week. “Every day during the week, the teachers receive

by Virginia Reed, Online Editor May 18, 2012

Dollar Shave Club hopes to shave you money

Over a weekend at the beach, while I enjoyed the fruits of Satellite TV, I stumbled across a strange commercial on one of many “dude networks” (the one in question

by Hailey Stephenson, Senior Editor May 17, 2012

Teen heartthrobs fall

Aaron Carter was the epitome of a 90’s teen pop singer. His dreamy voice and melodic lyrics melted the hearts of the young girls of the late 20th century. Aaron

by Anne Cushman, senior editor, 2012-13 May 17, 2012

Freshmen prove themselves on the soccer team

A short few months ago, Ashley Kendrot made the Leesville varsity women’s soccer team. The freshman has transformed from a shy, lowkey newbie to an outgoing starter who fits right

by Hailey Stephenson, Senior Editor May 17, 2012

Hope Reilly in the spotlight

In the Fall semester of the 2011-2012 school year, Hope Reilly, senior, was enrolled in Mrs. Covington’s creating writing class. Little did she know, by the end of the 18

by Spencer Schneier, staff writer May 17, 2012

Dr. Muttillo comes to Leesville with high expectations

“In high school, I learned to type on a typewriter. When I went to college, I brought a word processor with me. Over the same period of time, information was

by Hailey Stephenson, Senior Editor May 16, 2012

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 watch Anonymous, a famous film exploring the authenticity of William Shakespeare’s works. Typically, the club’s

by Nia Doaks, staff writer May 16, 2012

Exploring Spike Lee’s idea of Coonery Buffoonery – again

In my previous article, I discussed the idea of “coonery buffoonery” which was presented by Spike Lee when talking about Tyler Perry’s movies. Coonery buffoonery is “antics and behavior” that

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 May 16, 2012

“That actual awkward moment when…”

For those who love to say “That awkward moment when…”, have I a story for you. Most people follow that phrase with something that is completely irrelevant and ‘unawkward.’ However

by Nia Doaks, staff writer May 16, 2012

Chorus department puts on another great show

On Friday, May 4, 2012, the choral department had their spring concerts at 4:30 and 7:30. They were directed by Diane Covington with help from Dr. Jeffrey Maynard, student teacher.

by Spencer Schneier, staff writer May 16, 2012

School board votes ‘yes’ to rename building

Mr. Murphy, the first principal at Leesville, opened the school with the end in mind. His end goal was to have an outstanding high school. The legacy he left still

by Andrew Wendt, staff writer May 16, 2012

Junior Marshalls: the best of the best

As graduation approaches, the need for students to help prepare for graduation arises. Junior Marshals are selected to fill this role and provide extra help to the faculty around the

by Sarah Bush, senior editor May 16, 2012

Pride loss brings lacrosse to an end

With a 9-2 loss to Millbrook on April 30, Leesville’s first official lacrosse season came to a bittersweet end. The team, coached by Mr. Fullbright, had an impressive record of

by Peter Oertel, staff writer May 16, 2012

The Anonymous Collective

Anonymous [uh-non-uh-muhs] n.: of unknown name; whose name is withheld: an anonymous author. Everyone knows what it means to be anonymous. But what does that term mean in today’s day

by Maggie Weathington, staff writer May 16, 2012

Edgar Allen Poe in a new light

“The Raven” was one of Edgar Allan Poe’s most famous poems and arguably one of his best. It was also the inspiration for parts of the new movie, The Raven.

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