September 2016 - The Mycenaean

by Heidi Kreis, editor in chief 2016-17 September 29, 2016

Administration removes SMART Lunch

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by Hannah Comeskey, video editor September 27, 2016

Leesville girls start Food Bank Club

A group of Leesville sophomores are making an impact in their community by starting the Food Bank Club, a new club to support local food banks. Ainsley Duke decided to

by Jonathan Spear, staff writer 2017-18 September 27, 2016

Dr. Muttillo named principal of the year finalist

Dr. Muttillo of Leesville Road High School has been named a WCPSS Principal of the Year award finalist. Muttillo has coupled his passion and care for education with veteran experience

by Erin Darnell, senior editor September 27, 2016

The President’s Volunteer Service Award

The Presidential Volunteer Service Award is given to students who have completed 25 or more service hours between August 1, 2015 and July 31, 2016. This award is sponsored by

by Sarah Stoflet, staff writer 2016-17 September 27, 2016

Students and staff speak about SMART Lunch

Leesville students have the privilege of SMART Lunch, a one-hour period of time where we can go into classes to receive the help they need, have a club meeting or

by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 September 27, 2016

Hola Spanish Club!

“When I started here in 1995, Spanish club had already become a part of Leesville,” said Craig Ross, Spanish clubs teacher sponsor. The club has been a vital part of

by Maggie Pollard, senior editor 2016-17 September 22, 2016

Hannah Aspden, paralympian, returns to Leesville!

Leesville held a welcome home ceremony for Hannah Aspden on Thursday, September 22. Aspden, a sophomore, returned from the Paralympic Games in Rio. She received two bronze medals, one in

by Taylor Penezic, staff writer 2016-17 September 20, 2016

The Components of Fashion Week

by Mariana Herrera, senior editor September 20, 2016

African American Studies Returns to Leesville

African American Studies has been reintroduced at Leesville Road High School for the 2016-2017 school year. The last time Leesville offered the class was in 2014. The juniors and seniors

by Heidi Kreis, editor in chief 2016-17 September 20, 2016

French National Honor Society hosts its first meeting

The French National Honor Society — La Societe honoraire de français— chapter at Leesville started in the 2012-13 school year. Although it is still fairly new at Leesville, FNHS been

by Yazmin Battee, staff writer 2016-17 September 20, 2016

Leesville students engage in Young Life

On Thursday Sept. 8, Leesville’s Young Life hosted a cookout at Baileywick Park to kick off another exciting year of Young Life Students of all grades were encouraged to show

by Andrew Walczyk, staff writer 2016-17 September 20, 2016

Everything you need to know about the Weight Training Club

Who: Matt Papanestor, president, and Kendall York, vice president, run the Weight Training Club is run by. Kendall York founded the Weight Training Club three years ago. The club has

by Ray Youman, staff writer 2016-2018 September 20, 2016

Ben-Hur movie review

The tale of the plight and resurrection of a hero from Jerusalem, Ben-Hur has been retold through the big screen time and time again after it’s inception as a novel

by Michael Beauregard, senior editor 2017-18 September 20, 2016

Wade, Newest History Teacher at LRHS, is Living His Dream

Cornelius Wade is one of the newest teachers here, having just arrived in Raleigh this summer. Before teaching Honors American History II and Honors Psychology at Leesville, he taught History

by Mariana Herrera, senior editor September 20, 2016

Alexandra Bouchard was a former student at Leesville Road High School. She has returned to teach Spanish for the 2016-2017 school year after graduating from UNC-Wilmington. Bouchard didn’t always know

by Grace Newton, staff writer 2016-17 September 16, 2016

Roger’s Coaching Class Doesn’t Make Schedule

Last year, several students were lined up outside of Coach Jack Rogers door to sign up for a coaching class they were excited to take. Unfortunately, when students received their

by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 September 16, 2016

Class Council commences

Starting the week of September 5 at Leesville Road High School, freshmen started campaigning for the various officer positions on class council, including Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary. Brian Clarke,

by Ray Youman, staff writer 2016-2018 September 16, 2016

Leesville Political Club Brings Students Together

Students who are aware of current events developing in our country usually long for their opinions on subject matters to be heard. Unfortunately, it can often be difficult to voice

by Kyla Stone-Houze, staff writer 2017-18 September 16, 2016

Leesville experiences bus delays

Since the first day of school, there have been constant delays in many students’ bus schedules. Due to these delays, students have been getting to school later than usual. Students

by McKenna Daley, print senior editor September 16, 2016

Dangerous Temperatures cancel Leesville XC Meet

On Wednesday night as Leesville cross country girls prepared for a home meet against the Broughton Capitals, the meet was suddenly cancelled due to high temperatures.The race which was supposed

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

Leesville receives its performance results

The News & Observer recently released the results from the “state education leaders” analysis of public school performance. For the 2015-16 school year, Leesville Road High School received an A+.

by Erin Darnell, senior editor September 14, 2016

Scioli’s Incentives Provide Support for Supply Drive

Leesville Road High School sponsored a school supply drive to send supplies to schools in Louisiana that have been affected by recent flooding. The drive ran from the first day

by Hannah Comeskey, video editor September 14, 2016

Mareno Starts Season Ranked First in the Nation

Nevada Mareno, a Leesville cross country runner, was ranked number one in the nation. On December 3, in San Diego, California, Mareno will take on a group of the best

by Hannah Comeskey, video editor September 14, 2016

Powder Puff Interest Meeting Held

On Wednesday, September 7 the Powder Puff interest meeting was held. All girls — freshman to seniors — can sign up for the football tradition that will be held

by Will Hollerung, staff writer 2016-17 September 14, 2016

Snapchat now more customizable than ever

With its latest update, Snapchat continues to prove why they are one of the best social media apps. Snapchat will now allow its users to create custom geofilters. Geofilters are

by Tyler Stocum, staff writer 2016-17 September 14, 2016

Garner Brought Their A Game Against the Pride

Entering Friday night’s match up against Garner, the Pride held a 2-1 record looking to complete out-of-conference play strong. The Pride started the scoring off with a big run

by Ashley Tysiac, editor in chief September 14, 2016

Girls XC: The Tradition Continues

The Leesville girls cross country team has had a very strong squad for the past few years. They have finished top ten in the conference, regional and state meets

by Maggie Pollard, senior editor 2016-17 September 12, 2016

Leesville holds senior meeting

Leesville held its annual senior meeting on Thursday, September 8. The guidance counselors and a few teachers discussed graduation, transcripts and prom. The meeting was meant to help students

by Erin Darnell, senior editor September 12, 2016

Liaisons Welcome New Students during Lunch

On August 29, 30 and 31, Leesville Liaisons welcomed the new students for the 2016-2017 school year in the breezeway between the middle and high schools. New students include the

by Grace Newton, staff writer 2016-17 September 12, 2016

Leesville reaches out to Louisiana

With all of the flooding and disaster that has struck Louisiana, the Leesville social studies department has decided to send donated school supplies to the Vermilion School District. The

by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 September 12, 2016

Wake County Bus Delay Dilemma

At the beginning of Leesville’s 2016-2017 school year, Wake County Public Schools has implemented a few cost saving measures. Some of the measures taken are cutting the custodian workdays

by Andrew Walczyk, staff writer 2016-17 September 12, 2016

Men’s soccer dominate Rolesville

The Leesville Road men’s soccer team bounced back Tuesday night from last week’s 1-0 loss to Cardinal Gibbons with a 7-0 victory over Rolesville. The victory moved the Pride to

by Tyler Stocum, staff writer 2016-17 September 9, 2016

Juniors React to Going Off-Campus for the First Time

Becoming a junior at Leesville brings new opportunities. One of the opportunities many rising juniors look forward to is being an able to go off-campus during lunch. Only

by Kayla Fortson, staff writer 2016-17 September 9, 2016

Viola Cerretini adjusts to the American lifestyle

Viola Cerretini, originally from Italy, is one of Leesville’s foreign exchange students this year. Cerretini is sixteen years old and is a junior. Her host family is the Namey’s,

by Ashley Tysiac, editor in chief September 9, 2016

McNamara-Clement a slam dunk at USA tryouts

This summer, Lauren McNamara-Clement, a senior at Leesville, participated in the USA U17 Girls Basketball World Championship Team Trials and made it all the way through to the final 40

by Jonathan Spear, staff writer 2017-18 September 9, 2016

Pride Soccer Looks to go Back to Back

The 2016 men’s soccer team has high hopes and expectations for this season, and with a skilled roster, aims to echo last season’s successes. The Pride concluded last season with

by Cayley Kennedy, senior editor, 2016-17 September 7, 2016

Class of 2017 senior wall exceeds expectations

The creation of the senior wall is a beloved tradition at Leesville Road High School. Each year, the new senior class paints a creative picture representing what they want to

by Taylor Penezic, staff writer 2016-17 September 7, 2016

What I learned from my first college interview

Before going to a college interview, I was curious to how the process works and if it would make or break a college admissions board decision on whether to accept,

by Isabel Daumen, senior editor 2018-19 September 7, 2016

Theatre department holds second annual SM(ART) lunch

The Leesville Theatre Department hosted their second annual (sm)ART lunch on August 31. The lunch took place in room 22, Ms. Tarson’s room. Tarson is the theatre teacher and director

by Will Hollerung, staff writer 2016-17 September 7, 2016

‘Tis the season for fall auditions

The Theatre Department is kicking off the 2016-2017 by holding auditions for the fall play this week. Auditions for the fall play, Peter and Starcatcher, will be on September 6-7.

by Andrew Walczyk, staff writer 2016-17 September 6, 2016

Pride Football can’t outlast J.H. Rose in OT

Thursday night’s triple overtime thriller versus J.H. Rose was well worth the price of admission. The game was composed of big plays, turnovers, blocked kicks, and a galore of touchdowns.

by Cayley Kennedy, senior editor, 2016-17 September 6, 2016

Uncovering the Truth about AP English Summer Assignments

August 29 marked the first week of school for most students in the Wake County district. For some students, the stress of school assignments came a little earlier than August

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