Year: 2015
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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 Wake County schools are…
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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 for a few years.…
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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 as “Dream Pop”. The…
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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 “Rock Out With Your…
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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 to juniors or even…
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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 get lost in a…
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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 in the fall semester…
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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 is rarely peace and…
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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 team was plagued by…
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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 trying out and making…
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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 Leesville Road High School,…
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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 into the year. Everyone…
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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 come out on top,…
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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, the Federal Trade Commission…
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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 food drive collected 285…
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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 in the area. Not…
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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 class had frightened expectations.…
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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, the General Assembly, has…
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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 October 2014, the Board…
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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 North Carolina State University;…
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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, for example), Bieber released…
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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 the best teams in…
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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 many North Carolinian students.…
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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 this year. The Odd…
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Catamounts outlasts Leesville on a night that had it all
On a night that featured a little bit of everything, finding a headline can be challenging. For starters, the Pride fell short of a comeback in what would have been an epic way to…
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Leesville overpowers Jordan despite sluggish second half
In the first game of the 2015 NCHSAA football season, the Leesville Road Football team was able to cruise to 34-6 victory on the road at Durham Jordan. The game started off quick, as…
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Counting Crows continue success in newest tour
Counting Crows performed August 12 at Raleigh’s Red Hat Amphitheater as part of their Somewhere Under Wonderland tour. Joining them were Hollis Brown and Citizen Cope. The show started with Hollis Brown, a rather…
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Pride Soccer ready to build on last season’s success
After four sessions of playing in the 95 degree heat, tryouts are officially wrapped up and a roster of 21 players has been named to the 2015 varsity men’s soccer team. A group of…
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Coach Wilson chomping at the bit for Pride Football
As the 2015 football season looms around the corner, Leesville Road head coach Brad Wilson is still settling in. His office has a few pictures, posters, and books yet to be put in place.…
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Netflix’s daring new show
Marvel fans should be pleased to know yet another superhero has come to life in Netflix’s newest TV series, Marvel’s Daredevil. Netflix released all thirteen episodes of the first season on April 10, 2015.…
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College t-shirt day at Leesville
Last Friday, this year’s seniors took part in the annual college T-shirt day. This day is important for students to show off all their hard work by wearing the shirt of the college they…
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Blur’s “The Magic Whip” is one of the best albums of this year
A band reuniting after 10 years and working on a new album is certainly an oddity. However, when a show in Japan was cancelled, British indie rock band, Blur, found themselves bored in…
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Leesville students plan for the long summer ahead
Wake County Public School attendees will enjoy 72 days of summer vacation in 2015. Some are faced with the struggle of occupying themselves with worthwhile adventures to make the most out of their time…
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Next to Normal visits Raleigh
May 1-10, the Triangle welcomed the Tony Award winning musical, Next to Normal, to North Carolina Theatre. Playing thirteen shows over the course of two weeks, Next to Normal tells the story of a…
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Newspaper hosts its annual end of year party
On Tuesday night, the 2014-15 Mycenaean staff gathered at Ben Pope’s house for an evening of food, fun, and lots of laughter. Even long-time LRHS Newspaper advisor Eric Broer stopped by to enjoy the…
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Mainstage puts Leesville in a “nutshell”
To close out this year’s theatrical season, Leesville’s Mainstage class left the crowd rolling on the floor laughing with their sketch comedy show, Leesville in a Nutshell. The student-made comedy show poked fun at…
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Dolls with disabilities could change everything
Mattel’s Barbie dolls are about as controversial as toys can get. Some of the harshest critics claim that Barbie’s inaccurate and unattainable proportions negatively affect girls. Beyond the undeniable fact that Barbie’s proportions are…
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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 better things while staying…
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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 Leesville from South Korea…
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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 him from the crowd.…
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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, are motivated for other…
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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 five of those students.…
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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 New Wave movies internationally.…
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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 judged. In the heart…
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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. Leesville, riding a 16-game…
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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 better things while staying…
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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 1954, McClanen founded the…
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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 is made easy by…
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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 off a corner kick.…
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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 judged. In the heart…