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“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” — Franklin Delano Roosevelt Except for spiders, car crashes, sharks, rape, drowning, terrorist attacks and death. There is nothing wrong
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Leesville Road High School's Newspaper
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Most people agree Memorial Day ushers in the summer season. Here in Raleigh, that summer season comes with hot and hazy days where you want to run inside to the
During Memorial Day Weekend, my family and I drove up to New Jersey to see family. Many, including myself, did not realize that there is much difference between the way
During the COVID-19 pandemic, starting a small business appealed to people of all ages. It was a good way to fill time and make money for those that lost their
“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” — Franklin Delano Roosevelt Except for spiders, car crashes, sharks, rape, drowning, terrorist attacks and death. There is nothing wrong
North Carolina is one of America’s most profitable states. Is it because we have the greatest collegiate system in the world? Is it because we are first in flight? No,
From 1939 to 1945, the armies of Canada, Russia and the United States fought against the armies of Germany, Finland, Norway and the Czech Republic in the infamous conflict known
At age 81, Lilly Pulitzer Rousseau, fashion icon, died on Sunday, April 8 in her Florida home. Pulitzer was more than a designer; she was an entrepreneur and creator. Her
Abel Tesfaye, known by his stage name The Weeknd, is a Canadian singer and record producer. Originally, in 2010, Tesfaye uploaded songs to YouTube under the name ‘The Weeknd’, and
There are many critics who believe that North Carolina lacks a touristy vibe. When people look closer there are many places locally providing enough attractions for a pleasant sightseeing experience.
Leesville has introduced a new repertoire in their culinary classes this year, Prostart, which focuses on restaurant management and culinary arts. In just its first year, Prostart has already taken
42 tells the true tale of ex-Major League Baseball (MLB) player Jackie Robinson, the first African American in the MLB. Jackie Robinson, a pioneer for African Americans a decade before
With the pain of numerous mass shootings still fresh in the minds of many Americans, both President Obama and Vice President Biden have spent the last several weeks campaigning tirelessly
Recently, I toured Leesville Elementary for another article’s research. Mrs.Tucci, our tour guide and LES’s physical education teacher, steered us through the K-5 hallways, proudly showing off the students work
I don’t watch a lot of live TV. So, when I enjoy a show enough to make the time to watch it live, it really means something. One of the
The annual U.S. News & World Report recently ranked Leesville sixteenth compared to all other North Carolina high schools. Among other school rankings, Leesville placed 1,313th nationally, third in the
Vampire Weekend’s third album is unlike their previous two, but it’s fantastic. Modern Vampires of the City is a more mature album made by four guys who are no longer
On May 3 Diane Covington led her last chorus concert at Leesville Road High School. This year’s spring concert served as a goodbye for not only Covington, but the current
No other class dives deeper into their school work than Marine Ecology. Literally. On Friday, April 12, Leesville’s second ever Marine Ecology class dissected a crayfish. In pairs, students followed
Do you ever wonder what the little pieces of goldfish crackers are doing at the bottom of the bag? The spare head, the extra tails? They are not misplaced parts
After completing my original article pertaining to Google’s latest product, I started to think about how a technology of this sort would impact me, an 18-year-old female about to enter
A year since his last appearance in The Avengers, Tony Stark returns to the third installment of the Iron Man series. Iron Man 3 is the best movie of the
Volunteering has become an essential part of high school. Colleges expect hours, many clubs require them and students try their hardest to meet goals around them. Most everyone has a
For the ten seniors in Dance Ensemble, the school year is almost over, their high school dance careers nearly finished. Still, before they left Leesville Road High School for good,
Fraternities and Sororities are a way for college students to “do it all”. Frats and Srats are for college students that like to be well-rounded and experience all that there
Next year, Leesville is starting an exciting new club — debate club. This club will include meetings and competitions in debate, speech, and interpretation. Speech is an event in which
In their second season, the Leesville Lacrosse team finished 12-4. The Pride will host their first ever playoff game against Apex High, fifth in the state, at home on Friday,
Grades are something that all students currently have to live with. Like it or not, in every class you take, you will be graded on a scale of A-F, and
What does it mean to be curious? Curiosity is defined by dictionary.com as “the desire to learn or know about anything; inquisitiveness.” Children commonly express their curiosity through questions, which
With summer vacation coming up, it’s only natural that students should question what effect breaks really have on our education. Students argue that breaks give us the chance to relax,
During sophomore and junior year, many students begin to think about college: mainly, where they want to go. An easy way to decide where to attend is to visit colleges
Imagine you’re at work discussing a project with a few coworkers. You are formally addressing them, going in depth and describing the project. All of a sudden, your cell phone
It’s not just a catchy tune. Psy’s new song, “Gentleman” seems like a simple song about tricks and jokes, but actually comments on today’s society and the ways we portray
While in high school, students face one of the biggest decisions of their life: what college? Before this, however, students must choose a type of school, which include both community
Even though Sigmund Freud had been the first psychoanalyst to discuss the importance of dreams, dreams have been in our eyes long before he tried to convince everyone of its
Coming into high school, I had one goal, pun intended — to make the varsity soccer team. As tryouts in spring approached, my nerves grew more and more because this
On Friday, May 17, the graduating class of 2013 pulled an unusual senior prank. Upon arriving at school early, seniors decided to “park like a jerk: and ignore the designated
Diane Covington, Leesville choral director since 1994, has announced her retirement for the upcoming year. In addition to humbly leading the choral department, Covington plays an integral part in the
For Americans, anything a person could possibly want is more easily attainable than ever. Electronics are in an electronic store, thousands of food items are in grocery stores and all
As Intermediate Leesville students left the school at 6:45 a.m., the group of 80 plus were unaware that they would return with two trophies and nearly perfect scores. Elementary, middle
Actor. Singer. Recording artist. Rapper. Songwriter. Aubrey Drake Graham, who goes by the name “Drake”, is an incredibly versatile artist. He was born in Toronto, Ontario and first gained fame
I first read about the Boston Marathon bombings online as they were happening. There were live updates by the minute about the death and injury toll, the suspect in hiding,
In the midst of transition, the Leesville track team is losing another coach. Coach Grether announced his departure from Pride athletics to pursue a new dual coaching and teaching job
After nine years of bruises, floor burns and pure fun, Zipporah Foster finally reached her dream to become a college volleyball player. At 17 years old, Foster has officially committed
As a farewell to graduating seniors, Executive Council held one final meeting with the class of 2013. On Tuesday, May 7, students celebrated with food, cheers and tears. An awed
DISCLAIMER: The following is an editorial and does not represent Leesville Road High School’s or WCPSS’s policy. The views of this editorial are strictly those of the author. Since we’ve
The Leesville community can be a hazardous place. A dire lack of crosswalks cause daily worries for students and athletes; a congested and heavily-residential surrounding neighborhood amplifies those problems. Those
I’ll be the first to admit that, as a child, nothing brought me more joy than Disney movies. Aladdin, Peter Pan, The Lion King– you name it, I’d seen it,
Nationwide, schools of all grades, levels and sizes are installing programs and pushing for legislation to encourage students to walk to school. At Leesville, however, dangerous traffic patterns and undermarked
Everyone has seen the speckled ceiling tiles located around the entire school; they are plain, white and not very attractive. Mrs. Sollie’s Spanish IV class is just one of the
Propelled by a dominant performance in the possession and shot categories, the Leesville women’s soccer team routed Holly Springs 3-0 on Friday, May 10, to advance in the N.C. 4A
Drug and alcohol usage is a persistent issue among adolescents. 22.9 percent of 12th graders used marijuana in the past month and 23.9 percent reported binge drinking (5 consistent drinks
From a young age, everyone is programed to go, go, go. Whether it’s school, sports or extracurriculars, many children’s schedules are planned with no time to spare. As they grow,
