Yearly Archives: 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Obama takes over debate

As Election Day approaches, the air sizzles with tension between the President and Romney,  each seeking to put in the last word before the...

Jason Aldean chugs along with “Night Train”

I had been counting down the days. My favorite country singer was finally releasing a new album. his last album captured my heart, so...

Bowling team strikes Leesville

Leesville’s new Bowling Club held their first meeting on October 2 at AMF Bowling Center. The club quickly evolved into a team that plans...

Olympics float into Leesville

A major aspect of Homecoming week is the procession of student-made floats that represent different clubs and grades at Leesville Road High School. Hours of...

Obama rebounds in town hall debate

The second presidential debate of the 2012 had no shortages of fireworks. After the debate between President Obama and challenger Mitt Romney, ABC News...

Saving lives through knowledge and experience

State Farm hosted a “Celebrate My Drive” event at Leesville Road High School on September 15. The event allowed students to experience driving in...

Tim Burton’s latest triumph

In Tim Burton’s latest animated movie Frankenweenie, the main character, Victor (Charlie Tahan), loses his dog, Sparky, when he is run over by a...

Leesville challenges bullying this month

Have you ever seen a student being bullied? Did you stop and stare? Chances are, you have. It’s safe to say that most students...

NC State upsets No. 3 Florida State

NC State beat Florida State 17-16 in the perhaps the biggest upset this college football season. Many thought the Florida State Seminoles would blow...

Sinister is seriously scary

I am one of the last people to voluntarily see a scary movie; if I’m going to lose sleep over it, it better be...

First presidential debate sparks reactions in students

Last week, President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney, Republican presidential candidate, participated in the first presidential debate of this year -- discussing issues including...

NHS supports JDRF

National Honor Society met Monday, Oct. 15, for a presentation on the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). Marianne Corocoran, a Kids Walk Coordinator for...

Great alternative bands falling prey to pop takeover

“Am I part of the cure?” sings Chris Martin, Coldplay lead singer, in the band’s 2002 hit song “Clocks” -- “Or am I part...

Should LRHS ban nuts?

A school nut ban creates controversy after a student’s peanut butter and jelly sandwich was confiscated in a Viola County, Arkansas elementary school. Issues...

Tata out as superintendent

Tony Tata’s 20-month long leadership over the Wake County schools systems ended due to his controversial firing, on Sept. 25. As superintendent, Tata’s job...

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