February 2016 - The Mycenaean

by Ben Zahavi, junior editor 2016-17 February 29, 2016

Survivor Season 32 Kicks Off

Survivor season 32, filmed in Cambodia on the island of Koh Rong, premiered Wednesday, February 17. Three tribes of 6 had been prefabricated based on the qualities cast members most

by Baldwin Bell, staff writer 2016 February 29, 2016

Baseball is in the air

The Leesville Road Baseball team held tryouts for its Varsity and Junior Varsity teams February 16 through the 19. Although the weather for the week has been wet, cold, and

by Baldwin Bell, staff writer 2016 February 29, 2016

Swim and Dive team makes States

The Leesville Road Swim and Dive team had a very successful season, making it to the NCHSAA State Championship. Before either the boys or girls team could take on the

by Sam Timmons, staff writer 2015-2016 February 29, 2016

Lady Pride reach Cap-8 title

The Lady Pride are headed to the Cap-8 championship for the first time in a several years following their 54-44 win over Heritage. The Pride took an early 11-10 lead

by William Sease, senior editor 2016-2017 February 29, 2016

The Life of Pablo is a fine step for Kanye, but not nearly worth what it’ll sell

Kanye West is a star of a different class. Between hosting a fashion show, making bizarre posts on Twitter, performing on Saturday Night Live, and (supposedly) finishing an album 36

by Jill Schuler, editor in chief 2015-16 February 26, 2016

Hunt knows school, does school, teaches school

Mr. Andy Hunt’s classroom is a trailer in the bus parking lot. You can hear rain pounding the roof of the trailer. Hunt is at his desk, amongst textbooks and

by Parker Yount, senior editor 2015-2016 February 26, 2016

Pride, Benjamin Shock Heritage with game winning three

As time ran down Thursday night against Heritage in round two of the NCHSAA state playoffs, Leesville turned to freshman Jalen Benjamin to hit the game winning shot to knock

by Kayla Fortson, staff writer 2016-17 February 25, 2016

Savit visits Leesville for his recent book, Anna and the Swallow Man

On February 10, author Gavriel Savit visited Leesville Road High School and spoke to several English classes. Savit, both an actor and a writer, spoke to the students about his

by Regan Harsa, editor in chief 2017-18 February 25, 2016

The Carolina Lightning

The Carolina Lightning are a girl’s u16 hockey team. Hockey is an intense sport, and these girls are tough enough to handle it.

by Sloane Coble, senior editor 2015-2016 February 25, 2016

Article after article written by fearmongers everywhere have thrown around many reasons as to why the youngest generation has completely changed–or ruined–romance and their consequent chance at true love. We

by Taylor Penezic, staff writer 2016-17 February 25, 2016

Traveling in Ireland

Dublin is a fairly small city that has lots of tourist attractions within walking distance of downtown. For the sites that are too far to walk, there is a ‘hop

by Sloane Coble, senior editor 2015-2016 February 25, 2016

CTE booths promote clubs midyear

On February 5, Career and Technical Education (CTE) clubs set up booths in the lobby during lunch as part of National Career and Technical Education Month. Five clubs participated, including

by Jonathan Spear, staff writer 2017-18 February 24, 2016

Kanye West Finally Releases ‘The Life of Pablo’

Finally, after weeks of waiting, Kanye West has released his highly anticipated album: ‘The Life of Pablo.’ The road to releasing West’s seventh studio album was winding and complicated. It

by Michael Beauregard, senior editor 2017-18 February 24, 2016

What do Leesville Students Like to do on Snow Days?

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by Maddy Leen, special projects editor 2016-17 February 24, 2016

LRHS Children’s Book Drive

Leesville Road High School is hosting a book drive encouraging students and staff to drop off their unused children’s books to the library at Leesville. The campaign is called Wake

by Kayla Fortson, staff writer 2016-17 February 24, 2016

Fuller House to be released on Netflix

Full House is an American sitcom that premiered from September 22, 1987 – May 23, 1995 and features a widowed father who takes care of his three children with the

by Regan Harsa, editor in chief 2017-18 February 24, 2016

Leesville Women’s Soccer Preview

Leesville women’s soccer is starting its 2016 season. Compared to last year, there are more girls trying out. The team’s 2015 season had about 45 girls, and this year there

by Caela Steele, staff writer 2015-16 February 22, 2016

SMART Lunch participation needed

Attempting to start second semester strong, Dr. AJ Muttillo, Leesville’s principal, is advocating for an increase in participation during SMART Lunch. To continuously track participation, Muttillo is encouraging teachers to

by Maddy Leen, special projects editor 2016-17 February 22, 2016

Update on the Leesville Cats

Leesville is home to more than just students and staff, it is also home to Leesville’s little lions. Leesville’s little lions are our native cats that roam the school’s campus

by Madison Hoffmann, senior editor 2015-2016 February 22, 2016

Berg’s Buttons

Emma Berg doesn’t consider herself a young entrepreneur, though she could. What started off as a personal hobby has recently transformed into a small side business for the Leesville senior.

by Madison Hoffmann, senior editor 2015-2016 February 22, 2016

Rescheduled days released for snow days

The effects of winter snow resulted in shutting down most of Raleigh after Governor Pat McCrory declared North Carolina in a state of emergency. Wake county schools closed down Friday

by Kayla Fortson, staff writer 2016-17 February 22, 2016

Teenage Stereotypes Podcast

by Cayley Kennedy, senior editor, 2016-17 February 19, 2016

‘Tis the season to dress up for no reason!

For schools across North Carolina, February is the month designated to winter dances. Leesville used to be among the NC schools that host a winter event, but the dances could

by editorial board February 18, 2016

Senior Superlatives Re-Visited

NOTE: Mrs. Cade, social studies teacher at LRHS, wrote a guest editorial. Below is the Editorial Board’s stance on Superlatives: Leesville Road High School has been publishing senior superlatives since

by Guest Writer February 18, 2016

Re-thinking the Superlative Categories

When I was in high school, I won two superlatives. One of them was called “Most likely to be President”, and the other was called “Senior of the Year.” My

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 February 18, 2016

Zayn Malik’s solo career is official with “PILLOWTALK”

One Direction fans (aka “Directioners”) faced serious heartbreak last year after Zayn Malik, 22 at the time, announced his departure from the group. That heartbreak has since been mended with

by Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16 February 18, 2016

Just Not Sorry makes emails more unapologetic

Powered by Cincopa Video Cloud for Business solution.How to install Just Not SorryA step-by-step screenshot tutorial. Step 1Launch Google Chrome and make your way to google.com.originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AMwidth

by Maggie Pollard, senior editor 2016-17 February 18, 2016

65 years of music

Music has been around for as nearly long as people have, and certainly as long as anyone can remember. However, many people do not think about music much before their

by Regan Harsa, editor in chief 2017-18 February 18, 2016

S(no)w Excuses to be a Good Neighbor

The 2015-2016 students of Leesville High School are enjoying the snow that came to Raleigh. One neighborhood is using the time stuck at home to come together — The

by Parker Yount, senior editor 2015-2016 February 17, 2016

Pride Basketball Handles Wake Forest to Advance in CAP-8 Tourney

On Tuesday night at Leesville, the Pride Men’s Basketball Team was able to knock off Wake Forest by a score of 69-45 in the first round of the CAP-8 tournament.

by Heidi Kreis, editor in chief 2016-17 February 16, 2016

The Menagerie broken down

Twenty-five students dedicate a full school year to the creation of the Menagerie, Leesville’s yearbook. With the help of Ms. Joni Amerson, English teacher, the yearbook students produce a 400

by Caela Steele, staff writer 2015-16 February 14, 2016

The key to a perfect Valentine’s Day

by Heidi Kreis, editor in chief 2016-17 February 12, 2016

What advertisers think we like

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by Cayley Kennedy, senior editor, 2016-17 February 12, 2016

Take the Celebrity Quiz

by Taylor Penezic, staff writer 2016-17 February 11, 2016

Luxury Brands Being Replaced: Exposure

Are luxury brands being replaced? by Taylor Penezic on Exposure

by Yazmin Battee, staff writer 2016-17 February 11, 2016

the power of Leesville band students

Tyler Richardson, Conductor: Trombone How long have you been playing the Trombone? Tyler: I would say 7 years. What made you chose the Trombone? Tyler: It seemed like an easy

by Maggie Pollard, senior editor 2016-17 February 9, 2016

Astronaut visits North Carolina Museum of Science

Christina Koch, an astronaut from North Carolina, gave a talk at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences on Saturday, January 30 and Sunday, January 31. Koch came to speak

by Baldwin Bell, staff writer 2016 February 9, 2016

Something to Cheer About

The recent success of the Carolina Panthers are a topic of interest among Carolinians, including students and staff at Leesville Road High School. The Panthers’ 15-1 record is very impressive,

by Ben Zahavi, junior editor 2016-17 February 9, 2016

The Office: Best of Jim’s Pranks

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by Jacob Phillips, staff writer 2015-2016 February 9, 2016

School or sNOw School?

Wake County Public School students spent Friday, January 22, and Monday, January 25, home from school due to snow. Winter Storm Jonas shed layers of snow, ice and freezing rain,

by Regan Harsa, editor in chief 2017-18 February 9, 2016

Leesville Swim Makes a Splash

Leesville High School’s 2015-2016 girl’s swim team blew the other Cap 8 teams out of the water on January 30th. The girls team added another notch to their belt naming

by Henry Werner, staff writer 2015-2016 February 9, 2016

What About the Wrestling Team?

The 2015-2016 LRHS Wrestling team has enjoyed yet another great season. With a record of 36-4, the Pride were able to finish second in the Cap-8, placing behind Wake Forest.

by Michael Beauregard, senior editor 2017-18 February 5, 2016

The Finest Hours is a fine use of two hours

On February 18, 1952, it was frigid in the town of Chatham, Massachusetts. It was the kind of cold that makes your teeth hurt every time you take a breath.

by Ben Zahavi, junior editor 2016-17 February 4, 2016

Job Opportunities for High Schoolers

As soccer continues to grow in the Triangle, more officials are needed to referee the games. The Capital Area Soccer League (CASL) year-round certification programs allow high schoolers to receive

by Sam Timmons, staff writer 2015-2016 February 4, 2016

#OneCarolina

It has been a long time since a professional sports team in North Carolina was this good. Traditionally, local teams have underperformed. Yet, the Carolina Panthers are having a remarkable

by Parker Yount, senior editor 2015-2016 February 3, 2016

Pride Men’s Basketball Extends Winning Streak Against Enloe

Tuesday night at Leesville, Russ Frazier’s Leesville Road basketball squad was able to extend their conference winning streak to three games and maintain their second place CAP-8 standing as they

by Heidi Kreis, editor in chief 2016-17 February 1, 2016

Students prepare for college

Leesville’s PTSA held its first College Planning Night and College Fair on Tuesday, January 26, evening in the auditorium. The event featured three guest speakers who discussed ACT/SAT testing, applying

by Kayla Fortson, staff writer 2016-17 February 1, 2016

Panic! At The Disco releases their fifth album Death of a Bachelor

Panic! at the Disco, released their new and fifth album Death of a Bachelor last week on Friday, January 15. They are an American rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada,

by Sam Timmons, staff writer 2015-2016 February 1, 2016

Sports legends ready to retire spells nostalgia for young fans

Kobe Bryant, NBA star, announced his retirement on Sunday, November 29, which will take effect at the end of this 2015-16 season. On November 15, Peyton Manning, NFL star, was

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