February 2013 - The Mycenaean

by Eric Broer February 22, 2013

by Carson Saffold, staff writer February 21, 2013

What if teachers could carry concealed firearms?

In the wake of the appalling events at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, the decades-old struggle to end gun violence in schools has taken on new urgency. All

by Ben Pope, senior editor 2014-2015 February 21, 2013

Frazier leads basketball back to relevance

One minute and 12 seconds remained on the clock as Shyheid Petteway drove to the basket, looking to add to Leesville’s 59-49 lead over Wake Forest-Rolesville. The referee’s whistle blew;

by Connor Choate, Editor in Chief 2014-2015 February 21, 2013

High hopes for men’s tennis

In addition to new players, this year’s men’s tennis team will be starting the season with a new coach. Kyle Myers, who will replace Dr. Raymond Stone as coach, already

by Griffin Morehead, staff writer February 21, 2013

Ready for AP testing?

AP tests are a big deal. A single day, a single exam, determines whether the course counts for college credit or not. The tests are scaled depending on the difficulty

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor February 21, 2013

Leesville hosts massive cheerleading competition

On Saturday, February 2, Leesville hosted a large cheerleading competition for all Wake County schools in the main gym. The Pride also competed; the varsity squad finished in second in

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 February 21, 2013

Singing Valentines sing their way to Leesville

Due to the success of Singing Valentines in the past years, the lovely tradition will once again sing its ways through the halls of Leesville. To all who are unaware,

by Griffin Morehead, staff writer February 21, 2013

French valentines for the venerable

French Club spent the afternoon of February 5 making valentines for the patrons of Sunnybrook Nursing Home in Raleigh. This is one of the service projects that French Club does

by Carson Saffold, staff writer February 20, 2013

So little time, so much to do

With their March 15 concert fast approaching, members of the LRHS Symphonic Band have entered into an intense period of preparation. With a difficult yet rewarding concert program, the pressure

by Ben Pope, senior editor 2014-2015 February 20, 2013

Senior Slideshow a ‘Montage of Memories’

Four years ago, Leesville’s Class of 2013 entered high school as an entourage of jittery freshmen, looking forward to senior year from Day One on. Now, as those same students

by Helen Phillips, staff writer February 11, 2013

The problem with iPhones

According to a survey by Nielsen, 66 percent of Americans between the ages of 24-35 have a smartphone. The advantages of smart phones are obvious–easy, quick access to the internet,

by Carson Ellerby, staff writer February 11, 2013

Blood Drive preview

Leesville is preparing for its second blood drive on March 6th. Students eligible for donating are encouraged to participate to save lives in the local community. Students who are 16

by Connor Choate, Editor in Chief 2014-2015 February 11, 2013

What if Leesville had a “one-to-one” program?

Over the past few years, a technological craze has swept through America’s schools — the concept of one-to-one programs. One-to-one programs are common throughout hundreds of schools across the U.S.

by Ben Pope, senior editor 2014-2015 February 11, 2013

A Humorous Analysis of Hallway Congestion

The pretty girl stands at the foot of the stairs, chatting casually and cheerily within her cluster of friends. She talks about her latest boyfriend and her soccer team’s most

by Ben Pope, senior editor 2014-2015 February 11, 2013

What if Leesville had no AP Classes?

What if Leesville didn’t offer any AP classes? Think of how many late-night hours would be saved for sleeping instead of working. Think of how much stress and anxiety would

by Hailey Stephenson, Senior Editor February 11, 2013

What if everything was edible?

Imagine taking a quiz and being taken over with a feeling of intense hunger. In the real world, one would have to wait until lunch (maybe a snack) to satisfy

by Brendan Marks, Editor in Chief, 2012-13 February 11, 2013

Te’o hoax, like everything in sports, will blow over eventually

Ray Lewis. Kobe Bryant. Ben Roethlisberger. Tiger Woods. Michael Vick. And now Manti Te’o. Phenomenal athletes. Some will even consider them among the greatest sports figures of all time. Ray

by Anne Cushman, senior editor, 2012-13 February 11, 2013

Viewers follow The Following

Kevin Bacon, most famous as the resident bad boy dancer in Footloose, is starring in his first TV show, The Following. The show centers on a charismatic yet psychotic serial

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 February 11, 2013

Gravy garners great review

Triangle Restaurant Week is an annual event among eateries throughout the Raleigh area. This year, January 21-27 marked the time when Triangle restaurants offer fixed-price menus to showcase their

by Connor Choate, Editor in Chief 2014-2015 February 11, 2013

Zero Dark Thirty kills it

Everyone knows Osama bin Laden’s name, and after Zero Dark Thirty, they know how the CIA killed him. Kathryn Bigelow’s Zero Dark Thirty depicts the post-9/11 race to find and

by Catie Byrne, senior editor, 2013-14 February 11, 2013

Students feel loss of band director

Mr. Serina, Leesville’s band director, is no longer be teaching at Leesville. A permanent replacement will fill Serina’s position as soon as possible. For the time being, Dave Albert, former

by Catie Byrne, senior editor, 2013-14 February 11, 2013

Gangster Squad is a must-see

Those buying a ticket to Gangster Squad get exactly what they pay for — a goosebump inducing account of one of the biggest police mob stings in history. Gangster Squad

by Brendan Marks, Editor in Chief, 2012-13 February 11, 2013

Espinal, McGarry set to leave Leesville

In the coming months, Leesville Road will lose some 500 graduating seniors, all off to pursue whatever it is life has planned for them, whether it be in the workforce,

by Griffin Morehead, staff writer February 11, 2013

Being creative: What does it mean for our education and our future?

According to an article by Thought Clusters, one of the seven aspects of intelligence is the ability to imagine and be creative. Peter Gray, author and doctor, says that “creativity

by Dan Pollard, staff writer February 11, 2013

Gong Xi Fa Cai!

Chinese Americans and people who love Chinese culture gathered at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds Jan. 26 to celebrate the Chinese New Year, the Year of the Snake. Surprisingly, it

by Sarah Bush, senior editor February 11, 2013

New administrator replaces Ward

Four new classes and a different lunch aren’t the only major changes that occurred at the start of this semester. After Mr. Ward left Leesville at the end of first

by Catie Byrne, senior editor, 2013-14 February 1, 2013

Workshops set Hairspray expectations

Musical workshops for LRHS students interested in the school musical, Hairspray took place Monday Jan. 7 and Wednesday Jan. 9. The song, monologue and dance workshops provide students valuable perspective

by Carson Ellerby, staff writer February 1, 2013

Inside the drafting elective

Here at Leesville there are many different electives for diverse array of interest among students. Drafting, part of the Career-Technical division is unique among electives incorporating art, technology and mathematics.

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor February 1, 2013

Silver Linings Playbook strikes gold but not greatness

When things go bad, people usually say “How could things get any worse” or “There is no where to go but up.” Whether they believe in God or in fate,

by Matt Conrad, Business and Online Editor February 1, 2013

NHL’s decision, a little too late

After 113 days without a hockey season, the players’ association and the NHL finally reached a tentative agreement on Jan. 6. As a life-time hockey fan, I am glad to

by Carson Ellerby, staff writer February 1, 2013

Raleigh aims for smart growth

For the last half-century growth in major metropolitan areas has developed outward. According to the Triangle Transit Authority, the population of the greater Triangle area has nearly quadrupled over the

by Carson Ellerby, staff writer February 1, 2013

Django Unchained is worth seeing

If Inglorious Basterds was a radical change to Tarantino’s directing style, then Django Unchained is a movie genre of its own. The movie incorporates so many historical themes while still

by Anne Cushman, senior editor, 2012-13 February 1, 2013

Senior break breaks boredom

Exam week is a great week to be a senior. With Leesville’s senior exemption policy, the oldest kids, who stayed on top of their work, get rewarded with almost a

by Laura Della Badia, staff writer February 1, 2013

The hardships of being a legal adult

Through my eighteen years of life, my friends have always counted down the days until their next birthday. They would create lists of things they could now do that they

by Hailey Stephenson, Senior Editor February 1, 2013

Leesville helps stop hunger

According to The Hunger Project, 870 million people worldwide are hungry. Not like “I haven’t eaten since breakfast” hungry, but like “I haven’t eaten in three days” hungry. 25,000 people

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