November 2012 - The Mycenaean

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

by Carson Saffold, staff writer November 20, 2012

Symphonic Band to England

On Thursday, Oct 16, most students heard the bell signaling the start of fourth period and proceeded with their normal routines. Not so for the members of the Leesville Symphonic

by Dan Pollard, staff writer November 20, 2012

Kickstarter gives students a helping hand

Kickstarter is a great option for young people with big ideas but little cash–even a Leesville student could do it. I was curious about how the whole Kickstarter experience worked,

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor November 20, 2012

Argo will go far

Ben Affleck’s most recent film, Argo, is a thriller from start to finish. Affleck, director and lead actor, portrays the Iranian hostage situation in the school year’s most intense

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor November 20, 2012

Disney-Pixar’s Wreck-it Ralph rocks theatres around the nation

Never let someone say kids movies are for kids because it just isn’t true. This past weekend, I saw Disney-Pixar’s Wreck-it Ralph out of pure curiosity. It sparks laughter and

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 November 9, 2012

Is “Zero Tolerance” really worth it?

On first day of my eighth grade, there was a large fight before school started. I distinctly remember an administrator saying over the announcements the next morning that fighting during

by Griffin Morehead, staff writer November 9, 2012

Deep-fried deliciousness

Following the tantalizing scent of fried dough and other delicacies at the North Carolina State Fair, I wind up at the end of a never-ending queue. Luckily, this food stand

by Connor Choate, Editor in Chief 2014-2015 November 9, 2012

Justin Timberlake is bringing Myspace back

The glory days of MySpace are long gone after a drastic fall from grace and the rise of Twitter and Facebook, but everyone should still remember those times. After years

by Kristin Hommel, staff writer November 9, 2012

Fighting senioritis

Sometimes I just want to scream from the stress of senior year. Seriously, the pressure becomes increasingly intense as the year progresses. So much responsibility lies upon the shoulders of

by Brendan Marks, Editor in Chief, 2012-13 November 9, 2012

MUTEMATH mutes Marks’ concert fears

As a high school senior, I’m a little embarrassed to admit I’ve never been to a concert. Film premieres, album releases, even amusement park openings– I’ve graced them all with

by Spencer Schneier, staff writer November 8, 2012

World Baseball Classic gives players opportunity to represent Israel

Just 40 years after a tragic terrorist attack on Israeli athletes, Israel is stronger than ever on the international athletics scene. In the 2013 World Baseball Classic, Israel fielded

by Laura Della Badia, staff writer November 8, 2012

Movie, meal and madness

Is it too much to ask to watch a movie and eat a decent meal in peace? Apparently so. I have attended Raleighwood Grill Cinema, a meal and movie theater,

by Griffin Morehead, staff writer November 7, 2012

Carnival raises money for diabetes research

On Oct. 9, 2012, Leesville Road High School hosted a carnival for clubs during their Community Night, which included Leesville Elementary, Leesville Middle, Sycamore Creek Elementary and Hilburn Academy. Some

by Brendan Marks, Editor in Chief, 2012-13 November 7, 2012

State Fair calorie challenge

The challenge: one day at the State Fair, 10,000 calories. Go. When I first heard of the infamous 10,000 Calorie Challenge on the news, I was intrigued. After taking in

by Carson Ellerby, staff writer November 7, 2012

Third Party candidate struggles to gain ground

Now that Ron Paul is out of the presidential race, North Carolinians turn to a local libertarian. Barbara Howe, chair of the North Carolina Libertarian party, is running for governor

by Alex Stephens, senior editor, 2014-15 November 7, 2012

Winter track preview

For Leesville runners, cross country season ended just last week. Though cross country is finished until next year, many are anticipating the arrival of the winter track season. Winter track

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

Pitch Perfect is the perfect comedy

Pitch Perfect is a genuinely funny movie that breaks the mold of melodramatic teen singing competitions. Directed by Jason Moore, the hilarious a capella movie premiered Oct. 5. Pitch Perfect

by David Nyamu,staff writer November 7, 2012

Charlotte Bobcats come to the PNC Arena

The PNC Arena had an announced attendance of 17,924 people, all coming to watch basketball. The NC State logo was in the center, and Duke basketball coach Mike Kryzewski sat

by Sarah Bush, senior editor November 7, 2012

Symphonic Band earns their donations

On Monday, October 15, Leesville’s symphonic band organized an “out-to-eat night” at Noodles & Company in Brier Creek. The band performed outside of Noodles and Company from 5:30-6:00. For every

by Jacob Blackmon, staff writer November 7, 2012

Taken 2 takes over theaters

Taken 2 was the highly anticipated sequel to Taken, a movie released in 2008 about a man who rescues his daughter after she is kidnapped in Paris. A sequel to

by Kristin Hommel, staff writer November 7, 2012

PowderPuff Seniors Prevail at Game

Many people assume that football is a “man’s” sport, especially men themselves. However, the girls of Leesville set out to prove those people wrong in the 2012 Powder Puff game.

by Griffin Morehead, staff writer November 7, 2012

Caps, gowns, rings and announcements, oh my!

Every October, Jostens has a stand in the main lobby during all lunches to sell class rings and graduation supplies, which include announcements, caps and gowns. Class rings are used

by Alex Stephens, senior editor, 2014-15 November 7, 2012

Too many tests

The point of school is to learn. Frequent standardized tests in the classroom can take away from learning time without adding anything of real value to students’ high school careers.

by Jacob Blackmon, staff writer November 7, 2012

Taylor Swift’s new album Red makes an impact

Taylor Swift’s fourth album, Red, was released on Monday October 22, and it appears to be stereotypically about boyfriends and the typical undecodable thoughts of a young woman experimenting with

by Griffin Morehead, staff writer November 7, 2012

Swim team looking forward to another great season

Leesville Road High School’s Swimming and Diving Team is prepared for another great season, following their second place finish in the Cap-8 Conference last year. According to Emily Izquierdo, LRHS’s

by Hailey Stephenson, Senior Editor November 7, 2012

Scars and their struggles

Every scar has a story. When I was only a year old, I pulled a curling iron off the bathroom counter and it landed on the top of my right

by Ben Pope, senior editor 2014-2015 November 7, 2012

Leesville Football Pounds Heritage, 43-13

The Leesville Pride football team avenged a disappointing regular season meeting and advanced to the second round of the N.C. 4AA football playoffs with a 43-13 victory over Heritage on

by Nia Doaks, staff writer November 7, 2012

Why do we laugh?

Let’s face it– we all love to laugh. Stand-up comedians do a great job of tapping into human emotions and making us break out into tear-inducing, stomach-clenching laughter. What is

by Nia Doaks, staff writer November 7, 2012

One Paranormal too many

This third sequel of the first Paranormal Activity was somewhat disappointing. Paranormal Activity 4 follows the same formula as all the others: A first-person account story of a family whose

by Spencer Schneier, staff writer November 7, 2012

Tennessee is wrong to continue pregame prayer

Disclaimer: Obviously the combination of religion and government is a huge subject, and it would take thousands of words to tackle completely. I’m going to look at this issue on

by Carson Ellerby, staff writer November 7, 2012

Brain Team needs your help!

The Leesville Road High School Brain Game held their first meeting of the year on Oct. 23. The Brain Game, sponsored by WRAL, is a competition where school teams, consisting

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor November 7, 2012

Are pedestrians safe?

In a phone message last Wednesday, Dr. Muttillo cautioned students and parents to drive safely due to recent accidents involving Leesville students. A freshman was hit in one of the

by Carson Ellerby, staff writer November 7, 2012

Leesville XC team celebrates senior night with victory

On Wednesday, October 10, the Leesville Cross Country celebrated Senior Night during their last home meet. The guys won 27-34 and the girls trailed Millbrook in a 28-30 loss. Five

by David Nyamu,staff writer November 5, 2012

Pregame prayer: not a privilege, a right

Prayer in schools continues to be one of the most passionately argued topics in our public school system today. The Supreme Court has tackled case after case of alleged First

by David Nyamu,staff writer November 5, 2012

Wake County superintendent fired

Tony Tata has been fired after almost 20 months as the superintendent of Wake County. The controversial superintendent has had six to eight months of strained relations with the school

by Sarah Bush, senior editor November 2, 2012

Class of ‘13 prepares for its last home football game

As Leesville’s football team heads into the playoffs, the seniors are preparing for their last home football game in high school. The traditions they have made will be passed on

Month: November 2012

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