September 2013 - The Mycenaean

by Ben Pope, senior editor 2014-2015 September 27, 2013

Leesville football sluggish in loss to Heritage

As the final minutes ticked off of a mistake-laden, out-of-synch rout at the hands of the Heritage Huskies, the Leesville football team dropped their heads and resorted to the last

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 September 24, 2013

Technology and Vacations: Should they go together?

Technology-free vacations are known as a chance to get away from it all. In a world that is so interconnected and stressful, they give the average american family the opportunity

by Alex Stephens, senior editor, 2014-15 September 24, 2013

Leesville’s Arts Department makeover

This year, the Leesville arts department experienced major change. After losing the teachers for chorus, band and art, Leesville has gained three new fine arts teachers. The band lost Dave

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 September 23, 2013

Fad Music

There is no doubt that there have been an alarming number of music fads to come out of the 2000s. From Soulja Boy’s “Crank That” to Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call

by JC Zargo, staff writer, 2013-14 September 23, 2013

Leesville welcomes new counselor, CTE staff

The new school year brings new faculty members to Leesville in Student Services and the CTE departments. Ms. Cherie Williams, CTE teacher, is in her second year of teaching. After

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 September 23, 2013

Years of the boy band

Every generation of women has gone through “that phase” when they’ve been hopelessly in love with “that guy”, right? You know, that guy with the huge Afro that your mom

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

Panther Creek shocks Leesville football, 34-21

Handicapped by a plethora of injuries and an inept second half, the Leesville football team blew an early lead and fell to Panther Creek, 34-21, on Friday, Sept. 20. Braxton

by Alison Jester, staff writer, 2013-14 September 20, 2013

An Exchange to America

It is strange to think that America has a culture. Americans live in this culture every day; it is second nature. But the fact is, America does have a culture

by Carson Ellerby, staff writer September 20, 2013

Q&A: Local church starts a program to end child hunger

Last Week, Baptist Grove Church began partnering with Leesville Road Elementary to start the Pride Pack Program to aid those in need of full meals. Contributions from those in the

by Connor Choate, Editor in Chief 2014-2015 September 20, 2013

Hopscotch

At the end of every summer, downtown Raleigh plays host to over 175 bands during the Hopscotch Music Festival. Hopscotch was September 5-7 and included local bands like Black Zinfandel

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 September 20, 2013

Jamming out helps you work out?

Walk into the gym…@^$^%#!!!! I left my headphones in the car. How will I work out without my favorite gym playlist? Ugh, do I really have to go back to

by Sloane Coble, senior editor 2015-2016 September 19, 2013

FCCLA starts off year with a pop

September 10 kicked off the start of the 2013-2014 year of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, or FCCLA, a curriculum-based club. All interested students who have taken or

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 September 19, 2013

Does Facebook affect your mood?

Social networking sites like Facebook have proven to be helpful for keeping in touch with friends and family. They also entertain us when we’re bored, or simply looking for conversation.

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 September 19, 2013

Swift Paints the Town Red

Last Friday, September 13, the PNC Arena was immersed in Red. Returning for the third time in six years to Raleigh, Taylor Swift proved that heartbreak is a lifetime affair.

by Alec Way, senior staff writer 2014-2015 September 18, 2013

Recycling: A Critique

The US spends $8 billion of American’s tax dollars each year on recycling, accomplishing a whole lot of nothing. Now I know what everybody is thinking, I’d have to be

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 September 18, 2013

LRHS’ Gay-Straight Alliance kickstarts a new year

Leesville’s own GSA met Friday, September 13 to discuss plans for the upcoming year. The officers asked the members what GSA meant to them to start off the conversation. Members

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 September 16, 2013

Executive Council Leads the Way

As the rest of the 2,350 Leesville population scurries out the door to home, jobs, and sports practice, a handful stay behind to take care of Leesville. Those students are

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 September 13, 2013

Slow dancing with John Mayer

“I’m headed out west with my headphones on, boarded a flight with a song in the back of my soul, and no one knows” — The first words crooning out

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 September 13, 2013

Model UN becomes a competitive team

On Tuesday, September 3, Mrs. Mosley, the club’s advisor, led one of two meetings introducing the new Model UN at Leesville. She plans to turn the club into a competitive

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 September 13, 2013

K-Pop star G-Dragon hits the stage with Missy Elliott

G-Dragon and Missy Elliott took the stage at KCON 2013 in one of the most talked-about K-Pop collaborations to date. They debuted their song “Niliria” live in front of thousands

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 September 13, 2013

Pride Productions hosts first bowling night of the year

The Leesville Road High School Pride Productions Booster Club is back! On Thursday, September 5, they began fundraising by hosting their first bowling night of the year. The tech theater

by David Nyamu,staff writer September 13, 2013

All students are forced to use county issued e-mails

This year, Wake County has implemented a rule prohibiting students from using their personal e-mails to communicate with teachers. Students have been assigned a WCPSS e-mail created by IBM Lotus.

by Carson Ellerby, staff writer September 12, 2013

Drake’s new album is ready to crush billboard charts

“Started a label, the album is comin’ September, just wait on it.” That’s right, Drake’s third album is coming out this month. The album will feature a number of artists:

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 September 12, 2013

Leesville heat wave makes students sweat

After the long Labor Day weekend, the cheerful students of Leesville Road High School returned to their weekly grind but were surprised when faced with overbearing heat in all the

by Alec Way, senior staff writer 2014-2015 September 12, 2013

Scioli plans to continue flipped classroom

Mrs. Scioli, Leesville social studies teacher, flipped the paradigm of the classroom last year in her US History class. Scioli had her students watch Youtube lectures and take notes at

by Brooke Sturdivant, staff writer, 2013-14 September 9, 2013

Brain Game, an academic showdown

This season, Leesville’s Brain Game team has a goal: “…to win this season’s competition,” said Ms. Amy Jones, Leesville’s Brain Game team leader. “[It’s] to use knowledge you’ve gained in

by Sloane Coble, senior editor 2015-2016 September 5, 2013

Leesville’s women’s tennis team remains hopeful

Leesville’s women’s tennis team lost 2-7 at a home game on August 27. The two matches won were a singles and doubles. Their season record sits at 1-1. Even with

by Connor Choate, Editor in Chief 2014-2015 September 5, 2013

New Science and Math teachers join LRHS staff

Every year, Leesville adds new teachers to the mix. This year, the science, math and language departments each increased respectively. Robert Thornhill, the only new science teacher, knew Leesville was

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 September 5, 2013

New History and English teachers join LRHS staff

A lot of changes are taking place at Leesville Road High School this year. Both the English and History departments are welcoming two new faces into their staff. Ms. Sarah

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 September 5, 2013

Fast food worker strikes and how it could affect your job

Fast food employees across the nation have organized protests against their current wages. What was once a small protest in New York has now spread to 50 other cities, including

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 September 5, 2013

Pride Launch Familiarizes Freshmen

For freshmen, the first week of school causes emotions ranging from anticipation to complete and utter terror. To describe his first impression of high school, Jordan Hayes, a freshman, used

by Juliana Rube, senior editor, 2013-14 September 4, 2013

Leesville chosen for G-Week

After school on August 27, all fall sports teams gathered in the main gym to hear news from Gatorade. Tommy Adams, a former NBA player and Gatorade representative, came to

by Catie Byrne, senior editor, 2013-14 September 4, 2013

Orange is the New Black is outstanding

Orange is the New Black is a dramatic comedy series on Netflix following the prison life of Piper Chapman, a woman arrested for a ten-year-old drug charge. Piper’s story is

by Camille Churchwell, editor in chief, 2013-14 September 4, 2013

Class of 2014 revamps Grill Team

After years of decline, Leesville’s Grill Team is undergoing numerous changes by the class of 2014. Under the new name “Pride Tailgate,” students will no longer meet at Springdale Area

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 September 4, 2013

ABC Family adds an exciting new Twist to its lineup

What is it about mysteries that excite the teenage mind? With the sudden onslaught of murder mystery dramas in the past few years, ABC Family’s Twisted adds an exciting new

by Alison Jester, staff writer, 2013-14 September 4, 2013

Elevate Your Burger at Elevation Burger

Elevation Burger is sweeping the nation. Starting in 2005, Hans and April Hess have opened 47 stores across the nation; on Saturday August 17th, they opened their most recent store

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