May 2015 - The Mycenaean

by Alli Perrin, staff writer 2014-2015 May 26, 2015

Class of 2015’s song, motto and gift

Class Song: “It’s Time” by Imagine Dragons The song “It’s Time” by Imagine Dragons tells the story of someone who is leaving their hometown and moving on to bigger and

by Ben Pope, senior editor 2014-2015 May 26, 2015

Valedictorian Jung pursues dream

In Korean, “freshwater” is 민물의. “Forest cycle” is 숲 주기. “Igneous rock” is 화성암. This is how Seeun Jung taught herself Honors Earth Science sophomore year. Jung, who transferred to

by Maggie Pollard, senior editor 2016-17 May 26, 2015

Esteller’s love for learning pushes him to do well

When it comes down to GPA, classes taken and intelligence, there is little difference between most salutatorians. But Juan Esteller is different from most. Esteller exhibits many traits that separate

by Madison Hoffmann, senior editor 2015-2016 May 26, 2015

Soccer motivated Gianfortone from the very beginning

Some students devote their high school years to building up the highest GPA possible to get into the best academic schools in the country. Other students, such as Matt Gianfortone,

by Guest Writer May 26, 2015

College reflections from college freshmen

Carson Ellerby – UNC-Charlotte What do you wish you had known before attending university? Looking back, I wished I had taken greater advantage of the clubs and other campus activities.

by Will Hollerung, staff writer 2016-17 May 26, 2015

Seniors follow military calling

According to synonym.com, over 100,000 high school graduates enter the military each year. Leesville is proud to present Pete Dzandu, Korin Montes, Michael Henderson, Mondra Hawkins and Gabriel Krautz as

by Alec Way, senior staff writer 2014-2015 May 26, 2015

Mad Max: Fury Road, still furious

It’s been over three decades since George Miller’s original release of “Mad Max” in 1979. A film series that is arguably responsible for launching both Mel Gibson’s career and Austrian

by Taylor Penezic, staff writer 2016-17 May 26, 2015

Candy Chang’s confessions

Almost everyone has hopes, insecurities, anxieties, or regrets that we keep a secret. Candy Chang, an artist, created an opportunity to anonymously confess these secrets without the fear of being

by Ben Pope, senior editor 2014-2015 May 22, 2015

Leesville Baseball eliminated in state quarterfinals

In front a raucous and packed Friday night crowd, traditional rivals Millbrook and Leesville dueled pitch by pitch, hit by hit for a spot in next week’s 4A East Finals.

by Alli Perrin, staff writer 2014-2015 May 21, 2015

Senior Class song, motto and gift

Class Song: “It’s Time” by Imagine Dragons The song “It’s Time” by Imagine Dragons tells the story of someone who is leaving their hometown and moving on to bigger and

by Parker Yount, senior editor 2015-2016 May 21, 2015

FCA club spotlight

The Fellowship of Athletes (FCA) organization was started back in 1954 by founder Don McClanen and lives on today–not just at schools across the nation, but also at Leesville. In

by Maddy Leen, special projects editor 2016-17 May 21, 2015

Commonly misunderstood artist Lana Del Rey

Music’s influence on us can be lasting if we are able to relate to the lyrics. This search for an artist or song that we are able to connect to

by Madison Hoffmann, senior editor 2015-2016 May 21, 2015

Leesville women’s soccer celebrates senior night

The Lady Pride held their Senior Night on Wednesday against Wakefield High School. The game ended 1-1 in regulation after Wakefield scored a late goal in the last 20 seconds

by Taylor Penezic, staff writer 2016-17 May 21, 2015

Candy Chang’s confessions

Almost everyone has hopes, insecurities, anxieties, or regrets that we keep a secret. Candy Chang, an artist, created an opportunity to anonymously confess these secrets without the fear of being

by Sabrina Shah May 21, 2015

The 5 best things about senior year

The high school experience is one that is stereotyped up and down. Although some cliches may be 100 percent inaccurate, some things such as the corny senior prom and imminent

by Heidi Kreis, editor in chief 2016-17 May 13, 2015

Introducing Snapchat to the Mycenaean

Snapchat is quickly becoming an innovative, popular platform for sharing news and events. Top news sources such as CNN and Cosmopolitan have started spreading news via Snapchat regularly. To follow

by Maddy Leen, special projects editor 2016-17 May 13, 2015

Working from a teen’s perspective

A high school job may seem harmless. “It’s just a way to make a few extra bucks,” they say. Teens like the extra spending cash, and parents enjoy not having

by Davis Raynor, managing editor 2014-2015 May 13, 2015

Safe students at Leesville

April 21-23 LRHS Student Services hosted “Safe Student Week.” Three days where all students could stop by the Student Services booth and tables in the cafeteria and learn about safe

by Alex Stephens, senior editor, 2014-15 May 13, 2015

Symphonic band seniors play last concert

This past Friday, May 8, Leesville’s symphonic band held their annual spring concert. This concert was the final school band performance for the seniors — met with both sadness for

by Abbey Tarnowski, staff writer 2014-15 May 13, 2015

Senior prom

Classy Carolina prom was a huge hit this year, especially for Leesville’s senior class. Those who went enjoyed a special night with fellow Loonies dancing, eating and socializing. “My senior

by Maddy Leen, special projects editor 2016-17 May 13, 2015

Daylight Donuts

Daylight has been delivering fresh donuts to the triangle since 1990 and takes pride in carrying on a family tradition. Daylight Donuts is not the average Dunkin Doughnuts or Krispy

by Taylor Penezic, staff writer 2016-17 May 13, 2015

Social media for FCCLA

Social media affects Leesville as a community. In a survey conducted from a classroom, 100% of students said they have seen a harmful post and 44% of the students said

by Ben Pope, senior editor 2014-2015 May 8, 2015

Lacrosse cruises past Green Hope in playoffs

Eric Fitz factored in on seven goals, scoring four and assisting on three, to lead the Leesville lacrosse team to its first playoff win in program history. Fed by the

by Parker Yount, senior editor 2015-2016 May 7, 2015

Hurricane season in NC heating up quickly

Technically, hurricane season starts on June 1 each year. However, that doesn’t mean tropical storms won’t develop before then, and North Carolina could be affected by one as early as

by Dani Solovay, staff writer 2014-2015 May 7, 2015

The story of Two Souls Walking

There is a man who sells paintings who is usually outside of the McDonalds on Leesville Rd or the McDonalds on Strickland Rd. His American name is Robert, but his

by Brittany Thurmbuchler, staff writer 2014-2015 May 7, 2015

Vaping is a habit

It’s no secret that many teenagers are exposed to and/or participate in dangerous activities: These may include drinking underage, taking illegal or prescription drugs, or in this case, smoking. Recently,

by Jill Wolstromer, staff writer 2014-2015 May 7, 2015

Keeping up with the teachers: Señor Laws

Leesville recently entered its fourth quarter of the 2014-2015 school year. As the school year comes to an end, Leesville is losing some teachers and keeping others. Señor Laws, one

by Heidi Kreis, editor in chief 2016-17 May 7, 2015

Bruce Jenner tells all

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by Heidi Kreis, editor in chief 2016-17 May 7, 2015

The “reality” of MTV

What attracts teens to reality TV? Money. Cribs and My Super Sweet 16 became popular because they gave insight into the lifestyle of the rich and famous. Teens saw

by Maggie Pollard, senior editor 2016-17 May 7, 2015

Leesville releases 2015 NC scholars list

Leesville Road High School released its list of NC Scholars this past week. NC Scholars are seniors who have met a list of certain criteria by the end of the

by Alec Way, senior staff writer 2014-2015 May 7, 2015

Revisiting Good Morning Vietnam

Last week, Mr. Hunt’s Lessons of Vietnam and Recent International Relations class screened Levinson’s “Good Morning Vietnam.” If you haven’t seen it here’s a quick summary: Adrian Cronauer, played by

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 May 7, 2015

Little Mix interview met with backlash from Directioners

On April 2, the British girl group Little Mix began to trend on Twitter after a video that was less than two minutes long made them international targets from the

by Dyamond Howell, managing editor 2014-2015 May 7, 2015

Uniq releases dance version of “EOEO”

Uniq has had a busy week! With the release of their first mini album EOEO, the rookie group is ready to show that they can keep up with the best

by Madison Hoffmann, senior editor 2015-2016 May 4, 2015

The life of Dr. Stone

Dr. Raymond “Chip” Stone is something like a legend in the halls of Leesville. Ask any student about Stone, and you will hear things that could not possibly be true–

by Maddy Leen, special projects editor 2016-17 May 4, 2015

Social Media’s Toll on Teens

As high school students, it is our nature to go along with what is considered “cool.” This change in culture is, of course, normal. However, one aspect of our generation

by Will Hollerung, staff writer 2016-17 May 4, 2015

Seether rocks Raleigh

This past weekend at the Ritz, Seether, along with 10 Years and Within Reason, Seether’s opening bands, rocked Raleigh to its core. Being a huge Seether fan, I had seen

by Sabrina Shah May 4, 2015

Classy Carolina Prom: A Hit

Quite a few proms occurred this past weekend: Ravenscroft, Wakefield and Leesville. Leesville prom, themed “Classy Carolina” was an absolute vision. The decor was white drapery lights, white fences, and

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