Why Do We Vote?
Why do we vote? Did we really want to support a loud mouthed businessman or...
The “Real” in Reality TV
From news to a scripted show about cats, television over the years has widely expanded...
Christmas Cookie Celebration
This holiday season, the liaison held a cookie decorating party on December 14, 2016 in...
The Long Winter Ahead: How Does a Senior Succeed in Second Semester?
It is a prominent phenomenon that in the final semester of high school, a chunk...
A Look into Indoor Track and Field
Leesville’s indoor track and field team has been working hard to prepare for upcoming competitions....
The City of Oaks | Raleigh, NC
Ben Zahavi, junior editor 2016-17
How Early Should You Start Thinking About College?
One of high school students biggest worries is what they are going to do after...
“Sing” Hits a High Note
A recurring plot in many children’s and family movies seems to be about talking animals,...
ITS Puts on Holiday Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
On December 6 and 7, Leesville’s International Thespian Society put on a Holiday Murder Mystery...
A Day in the Life of a High School Cheerleader
Kayla Fortson, staff writer 2016-17
Mrs. Self Wins Teacher of the Year for the 2016-17 School Year
Mrs. Self is an academic, honors earth science and physical science teacher at Leesville. The...
Christmas Traditions Among Leesville Students
As Christmas rapidly approaches, many Leesville families prepare for the festivities with their own twists...
My Transition from Durham to Raleigh
Durham, North Carolina is my home town, I lived there for fourteen years. In Durham,...
“Veselé Vánoce” from the Czech Republic
The holiday season is a time when families come together to celebrate and give thanks....
Explorer Post Programs
“Exploring” is an interactive career based program of Learning for Life, a subsidiary of the...
The Value of Sports
Ben Zahavi, junior editor 2016-17
The “Timeless” Value of the Wristwatch
With the increased presence of Smartphones and other high tech devices, how is it that...
Class Rings are In!
On Tuesday, December 6 during SMART Lunch, seniors lined up in the lobby of the...
Holiday Cookbook
Holiday Baking Cookbook by Ashley Tysiac Ashley Tysiac, editor in chief
Which Reindeer Are You?
Sarah Stoflet, staff writer 2016-17
Government Officials Visit Leesville Students
On November 21, right before the Thanksgiving break, if you walked into Angela Scioli’s trailer,...
Survey Reveals Leesville’s Favorite Burger
Leesville Road High School is blessed with a high number of quality burger joints surrounding...
John Legend’s “Darkness and Light” is Just Right
On December 2, GOOD Music released John Legend’s latest album, Darkness and Light. Primarily a...
Don’t Ignore the News
Over the past few weeks, and even years, news and the media have become increasingly...
New Pet Owners Need Responsibility
Most people want to have a cute, funsized, fluffy puppy as a pet. What they...
Yachty sailed to the wrong venue
The Ritz is a very popular venue for artists performing in Raleigh — but, how...
Pride outlasted by Heritage in final moments
Leesville basketball opened conference play Friday night against Heritage at home. The Huskies’ were able...
Swedish Singer Tove Lo Releases Second Album
Lady Wood, is the second studio album release by Tove Lo, Swedish pop star. “Cool...
Model UN Takes Appalachian State
Leesville’s Model United Nations club left school early on November 9 to attend the Model...
New Human Trafficking Course for Freshmen
In October of 2015, the North Carolina Senate passed a law stating that all students...
The Accountant Review
Rate: ★★★★ The Accountant, premiering in October 2016, is a gripping film that never surrenders...
Fun Facts — Secret Lives of Teachers
Dr. Huber Mr. Swann Ms. Tibbets Mr . Stephenson Ms. Goins Which teacher (above)...
The Power of Practice and Sports
The Power of Practice “There is no glory in practice, but without practice, there is...
Leesville Theatre in a nut-shell
Being a member of the theatre department – Will Hollerung If I could summarize Leesville’s...
What does Peanuts mean to us?
2016 marked sixty-six years since the first Charles Shultz’s Peanuts strips ran in American newspapers,...
Reviews and Editorials
Reviews What to look for: Movies: – Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Starring Felicity...
The Secret Life of Leesville
The Secret Life of the Leesville Staff Mr. Luke McIntyre, English teacher and rapper –...
The Family Circle
Looking around today, it is easy to see and point out the many different family...
How Leesville aids the community
PEPI students making an impact on youth – Heidi Kreis Physical Education Peer Instruction,...
After its opening in 1993…
When Leesvillle first opened in 1993, the school held only freshamn, sophomores and juniors. In...
December Issue Page 1-2
Christmas is a special time of year that most Americans celebrate, whether they are religious...
Outside: A Short Story
It was the weekend of October 30. Halloween was right around the corner, and my...
Help for the Homeless
Throughout each year, several churches in the Raleigh area host homeless families that are part...
Community HOPE
Community HOPE is a program created by the YMCA for compassionate teens willing to give...
Veteran’s Day: A Personal Story
On November 11 each year, Americans across the United States spend time to pay respect...
New Books Arrive in the Media Center
New books sit ready for check out in the Leesville Library. These books include new...
Honor Roll Students Receive Lunch from Sponsors
The Leesville High School PTSA has partnered with various sponsors to provide students who...
Spanish Club Organizes Clothing Drive
To benefit the community during the Thanksgiving season, November 14 through the 21, Spanish club held...
Avenged Sevenfold Takes Center “Stage”
Without even a moment’s notice, Avenged Sevenfold released their new album during their live-streamed concert...
Fall Games and Treats with New Students
The Leesville Liaisons met with new students during SMART Lunch on October 12 to have...