Yearly Archives: 2012

Crowning royalty at Leesville

Nia Doaks, staff writer - October 22, 2012 0

The time that every senior looks forward to from the beginning of high school is finally here-- their last Homecoming week. There is Spirit...

AP Classes: Why take them?

Griffin Morehead, staff writer - October 22, 2012 2

The warning bell reverberates through the halls as the typical AP student enters the building. Cursing his bad luck, “Joe Bob” sprints for the...

New PASS courtyard encourages on-campus lunches

Alex Stephens, senior editor, 2014-15 - October 22, 2012 1

Students are involved in car accidents daily; however, it is not everyday that they end in tragically taking a young person’s life. Erin Chaffee, a...

Leesville seniors start new FCA tradition

Hailey Stephenson, Senior Editor - October 22, 2012 1

Leesville Road High School’s FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) has started a new tradition this 2012-2013 school year: morning meetings. Before class on Wednesdays,...

Pride football wins 54-17 at homecoming

Ben Pope, senior editor 2014-2015 - October 22, 2012 0

For the undefeated Leesville football team, 2012’s Homecoming game didn’t begin the way they had planned. Against a struggling two-win Millbrook team, the Pride sputtered...

Changes to come to men’s basketball

Carson Ellerby, staff writer - October 22, 2012 0

Major changes are coming to the basketball program. Coach Frazier will coach the men’s varsity team for the 2012-2013 season. Previously he coached for...

Blood drive saves lives

Carson Ellerby, staff writer - October 15, 2012 0

Many Leesville students took a part of their school-day off to help people in need. The school blood drive was held on Tuesday, Oct...

Helicopter parents hover over kids’ lives

Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 - October 15, 2012 0

It’s 2:20, the bell just rang and so did my phone. It’s my mom-- surprise. She called to ask if I was hungry and whether...

New member of Homecoming court to be crowned

Alex Stephens, senior editor, 2014-15 - October 15, 2012 0

Homecoming is always a busy time of year for all those involved. There are football games, dances, pep rallies and of course, the crowning...

Environmental Club seeks to serve

Helen Phillips, staff writer - October 15, 2012 0

Environmental Club met Tuesday, October 2 after school to do more than just socialize and enjoy some tasty snacks. Instead, the club decided see...

Liaisons bring newbies to volleyball game

Kristin Hommel, staff writer - October 15, 2012 0

The Leesville Liaisons have been kept busy this year! With a freshmen class of over 700 students, in addition to transfer students, there has...

Powder Puffs play hard

Dan Pollard, staff writer - October 15, 2012 0

When people think of epic football rivalries, they usually think of the LRHS vs. Wakefield. Now they can add a new rivalry: Pride girls vs....

New guidance counselor takes unconventional path to Leesville

Spencer Schneier, staff writer - October 10, 2012 0

Leesville’s new guidance counselor’s path here has been anything but conventional. Frank Eaton, guidance counselor, has taken over providing guidance and help to all Leesville...

Shop of Horrors: A must see

Catie Byrne, senior editor, 2013-14 - October 9, 2012 2

North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre presents Little Shop of Horrors, a story of Seymour, a man tempted by an evil plant in exchange...

Parker’s program promotes student-athlete participation

Anne Cushman, senior editor, 2012-13 - October 8, 2012 0

Evan Parker is making quite a splash his senior year in high school. In addition to becoming the quarterback of Leesville’s undefeated football team,...

Looper: Another Inception

Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor - October 8, 2012 0

Joe (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) kills people in the new movie Looper. Oh, that’s so original! Well, it is when that killer shoots enemies of the...

Music stimulates student minds

Helen Phillips, staff writer - October 8, 2012 0

With Chris Martin singing “Yellow” in my ear, I turn up my ipod and set out to conquer my homework. It’s routine for me,...

Holocaust Museum visit offers students a unique experience

Ben Pope, senior editor 2014-2015 - October 8, 2012 1

A textbook? Forget about it. For one group of Leesville students, a special two-day trip to Washington, D.C., offered the opportunity for a personal,...

Pride crushes Crusaders to capture top spot

Brendan Marks, Editor in Chief, 2012-13 - October 8, 2012 0

Three straight games, two volleyball powerhouses, one number one ranking. When all was said and done, it belonged to the Pride. On Thursday, Sept. 20, in...