September 2015 – The Mycenaean

by Sam Timmons, staff writer 2015-2016 September 30, 2015

New Freshmen, New Friends

Nearly seven hundred freshmen, from a variety of middle schools, entered LRHS this school year, with the largest percentage (58%) coming from Leesville Middle School. The class of 2019 is

by William Sease, senior editor 2016-2017 September 30, 2015

JDRF Collects Donations in preparation for a charity walk in Raleigh

The JDRF, also known as the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, has been collecting donations from Leesville students during the week of September 14th. JDRF’s mission is to find a cure

by Kayla Fortson, staff writer 2016-17 September 30, 2015

Environmental Club explore deforestation and conservation

The Environmental Club held their first meeting of the year on September 8. Members of the club believe in joining together as a community to improve the current state of

by Pedro Rivas, staff writer 2015-2016 September 30, 2015

Graduation commemoration

There are many ways to commemorate high school. One of those ways is by ordering a classic yearbook. A yearbook is an annual publication by a high school that commemorates

by Eric Broer September 29, 2015

High School Audition Advice

On August 31, we sat down with Theatre Arts teacher and Productions Director Katrina Tarson to learn more about the auditions process and what to expect for high school productions.

by Izzee Akers, senior editor 2017-18 September 29, 2015

Boys Soccer: “Our mentality for the season is take it one game at a time.”

Beating an undefeated Middle Creek, Leesville Road High School’s Varsity Men’s soccer team was on a three-game winning streak. The streak shortly ended after a loss to Sanderson High School’s

by Ben Zahavi, junior editor 2016-17 September 29, 2015

Teacher Work-Day gives Jewish Students a day to Celebrate Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year for the Jewish religion, was celebrated on Wednesday, September 23. Jewish students enrolled in traditional schools of the Wake County Public School

by Heidi Kreis, editor in chief 2016-17 September 28, 2015

Zoey 101: What did Zoey Say?

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by Jonathan Spear, staff writer 2017-18 September 24, 2015

Seniors complete senior wall

This summer, the senior class of 2016 continued the nine-year tradition of creating a senior wall. The wall greets students, teachers, and visitors alike, with a powerful and fearless vibe.

by Cayley Kennedy, senior editor, 2016-17 September 24, 2015

National Honors Society welcomes new members at first meeting

On Thursday September 17, Leesville held its first NHS meeting during the second half of lunch. Juniors and seniors inducted into the society the night before gathered in the auditorium

by Maddy Leen, special projects editor 2016-17 September 24, 2015

Kylie Jenner App Review

It is safe to say that Kylie Jenner is queen of all social media. With 36.6 million Instagram followers, 11.5 million Twitter followers, a reality T.V. show and her own

by Heidi Kreis, editor in chief 2016-17 September 24, 2015

Giving the option to go digital

The Wake County School Board instituted a new policy to promote internet safety. The policy requires parents to provide written consent for their student to use technology and digital resources

by Henry Werner, staff writer 2015-2016 September 18, 2015

The Newest, Meanest Looking Lion on Campus

The summer of 2015 saw a new member of the Pride. A Leesville family, with strong ties to the community, donated the moneys required to purchase and install the

by Sam Timmons, staff writer 2015-2016 September 18, 2015

Spanish Club Begins for 2015-16 school year

Several students gathered in the breezeway on Thursday, September 10, during SMART Lunch for a Spanish Club interest meeting. The officers were pleasantly surprised by the volume of students, as

by Jonathan Spear, staff writer 2017-18 September 18, 2015

Key club welcomes new year, new members

On September 8, Leesville High School held its first Key Club meeting of the 2015-16 school year, opening to students of all grade levels. Key Club is a student-led organization

by Sloane Coble, senior editor 2015-2016 September 15, 2015

Peaden joins Leesville administrators for internship

Leesville gained an administrative intern for the 2015-2016 school year, Mr. Larry Peaden. Peaden has joined us after five years in Wake County; his past experience includes working as a

by Ben Zahavi, junior editor 2016-17 September 15, 2015

New Teacher and Coach to Leesville

Leesville welcomes a new social studies teacher, and football coach, to the 2015-2016 staff. His name is Mr. McLemore, and his goal for the school year is for his students

by Henry Werner, staff writer 2015-2016 September 15, 2015

Weight Training Club: At A Glance

The weightlifting club, founded by Kendall York, is one of the newest clubs at Leesville. With four years of habitual lifting under his belt, one national record and four state

by Andrew Walczyk, staff writer 2016-17 September 15, 2015

Brain Game at Leesville starting back up

For all the students that enjoy mind twisters, friendly competition, and TV time, the Brain Game Club is a perfect fit. The club, led by Rebecca Dupree, is held the

by Sam Timmons, staff writer 2015-2016 September 15, 2015

GPA Quality Points Morphs For Freshmen

State leaders have made a change that will alter the number of quality points awarded for honors and Advanced Placement classes, thus impacting Leesville freshmen. It is well known that

by Sam Timmons, staff writer 2015-2016 September 15, 2015

New Teacher Profile: Señora Lindsay

Señora Lindsay is the newest member of the Spanish department. She teaches both Spanish I and Spanish II. Elizabeth Lindsay is originally from Asheville, NC, but has resided in Raleigh

by William Sease, senior editor 2016-2017 September 15, 2015

Beach House’s “Depression Cherry” is a Good, Relaxing Album

Beach House, an indie rock band from Louisiana, released their latest album “Depression Cherry” with generally positive reviews. The album centers around a light, happy, almost psychedelic sound classified

by Taylor Penezic, staff writer 2016-17 September 15, 2015

5SOS concert at Walnut Creek Amphitheater

5 Seconds of Summer, or commonly known as 5sos, played at Walnut Creek Amphitheater on Thursday, September 10. There are only two more shows left of the world tour, called

by Pedro Rivas, staff writer 2015-2016 September 15, 2015

Making A College decision

Every year, a new generation of seniors finishes high school and goes to college, bringing in a new class to make the decision of where to go. This also happens

by Cayley Kennedy, senior editor, 2016-17 September 15, 2015

The underclassmen social hierarchy

At the beginning of every school year, how students think the year will go all depends on what grade they are in. Freshmen are nervous and intimidated that they will

by Kayla Fortson, staff writer 2016-17 September 15, 2015

Ms. Smith joins Leesville’s 2015-16 teaching staff

Leesville Road High School added Ms. Smith for the 2015-2016 school year. She is replacing Ms. Spransy, who resigned last year. Ms. Smith teaches both Academic and Honors World History

by Michael Beauregard, senior editor 2017-18 September 15, 2015

A Refuge in the Triangle: Eno River

In terms of population, Raleigh is the second-largest city in North Carolina, Durham is the fourth-largest and Cary is the seventh-largest. In the hustle and bustle of suburban life, there

by Parker Yount, senior editor 2015-2016 September 12, 2015

Bruised Leesville Road squad falls to Garner despite improvements

Had Leesville Road been healthy and with a full squad on the road at Garner, the Pride might be going into their bye week with a .500 record. However, the

by Caela Steele, staff writer 2015-16 September 11, 2015

Ladies JV tennis team doubles in size

Leesville ladies’ tennis swings into their 2015 fall season of tennis stronger, bigger and prouder than ever. This year has already been proven to be a hit with 40 players

by Jonathan Spear, staff writer 2017-18 September 11, 2015

Mrs. McNally new to Leesville, but not new to teaching

This summer, the Pride introduced a veteran teacher to their staff, whose passion for teaching stems from nearly thirty-four years on the job. Mrs. Deborah McNally may be new to

by Will Hollerung, staff writer 2016-17 September 11, 2015

Fresh start for Knitting Club

This past week, Leesville’s Knitting Club kicked off their monthly meeting for the 2015-2016 school year. With new officers and a new atmosphere, the Knitting Club is ready to jump

by Heidi Kreis, editor in chief 2016-17 September 11, 2015

Leesville Loonies are back and better than ever

Marshall Hamilton Stadium was full of Loonie spirit on Friday, August 28 when the Pride hosted the Panther Creek Catamounts for the season’s home opener. Although the Pride did not

by Michael Beauregard, senior editor 2017-18 September 11, 2015

The Newseum in D.C. exhibits the importance of journalism and the First Amendment

After rising from the Nat’l Archives/Navy Memorial Metro station and approaching Pennsylvania Avenue, you will see massive examples of the neo-classical architecture that dominate the Washington scene: The National Archives,

by Yazmin Battee, staff writer 2016-17 September 11, 2015

Friday Night Food Drive a Success

Last Friday, August 28, courtesy of the Football Families of Leesville Road High School, a food drive took place at the very first home game of the football season. The

by Madison Hoffmann, senior editor 2015-2016 September 11, 2015

Looneyville contending for Student Section Showdown title

After two years of losing to local rival Heritage high school, Leesville is looking to go back to its roots and reclaim the title of having the best student section

by Ben Zahavi, junior editor 2016-17 September 8, 2015

Freshmen’s Reality Trumps Expectations

During the summer, the rising class of 2019 was anticipating the start of high school. On August 24, the freshmen class experienced their first reality of high school. The freshmen

by William Sease, senior editor 2016-2017 September 8, 2015

Wake County’s Temporary Budget Leaves Leesville Student Drivers in the Dust

Wake County’s funding for driver’s education has been eliminated in the face of a uncertainty in state funding, leaving many learning drivers in a sorry state. North Carolina’s state government,

by Cayley Kennedy, senior editor, 2016-17 September 8, 2015

New year, new grading scale

Now that the 2015-2016 school year is underway, all North Carolina schools are officially using the new ten-point grading scale. According to an article in the News and Observer from

by Andrew Walczyk, staff writer 2016-17 September 2, 2015

New teachers bring more spirit to Leesville

As one of the many new teachers hired by Leesville Road High School, Lauren Harper is excited and prepared for the new school year. Harper is a well-rounded graduate from

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 September 2, 2015

What do you mean Justin Bieber made a comeback?

2015 has been a promising year for Justin Bieber. In addition to making various television appearances to clean up his soiled 2013/2014 reputation (look at his roast on Comedy Central,

by Pedro Rivas, staff writer 2015-2016 September 1, 2015

Women’s Tennis cranks back up at Leesville

Leesville women’s tennis team has already begun the season. So far they’ve played four matches in the last two weeks. Unfortunately in the first three matches they faced some of

by Michael Beauregard, senior editor 2017-18 September 1, 2015

High schools in NC could soon offer remedial college courses

On August 18, the House Education Committee on Community Colleges in the General Assembly gave the thumbs up to a bill that will change the way senior year occurs for

by Will Hollerung, staff writer 2016-17 September 1, 2015

Theatrical Season Kickoff

As students at Leesville restart their school routine, the Theatre Department is getting an early start for the fall play. The Theatre Department has chosen to perform The Odd Couple

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