Year: 2016
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Underclassmen, Upper Echelon
It is extremely challenging to be on a varsity team in a competitive sport as a ninth grader. Furthermore, it is rare to start as a ninth grader. Yet some students in the class…
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Our Planet’s Most Damaging Environmental Issues
Our Planet’s Most Damaging Environmental Issues by Jonathan Spear on Exposure Jonathan Spear, staff writer 2017-18
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Dashi delivers intimate ramen experience
Dashi, located on Durham’s East Chapel Hill Street, is one of the newer hip restaurants serving up international cuisine. In Dashi’s case, the main dish is ramen. However, any experiences Americans have had with…
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How well do you know Raleigh?
Michael Beauregard, senior editor 2017-18
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10 Questions: How well do you know Leesville?
Lindsay Baker, senior editor 2015-16
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Leesville Spiritwear for Everyone
At Leesville Road High School, supporting the school through spirit wear is a right of passage. Through spirit wear, we are supporting not only our school, but some of our favorite sports teams and…
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NHS Application Released
On April 3, the application to join the National Honors Society was released. Students must meet four criteria: scholarship, leadership, service, and character. The National Honors Society, founded in 1921, is a nationwide organization…
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“The Little Shop of Horrors” is a must see
The theater department’s production of“The Little Shop of Horrors” is coming to Leesville. The play will show four times between April 14-16. Early purchasing of tickets is encouraged, the team is expecting the show…
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Take Me Out to the Ball Game
In the Triangle area, big name colleges are known for their powerhouse sports teams. When you hear the name Tobacco Road, one sport comes to mind: basketball. But there is more than just basketball…
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Clubs at Leesville
One of the greatest things about attending Leesville Road High School is the wide variety of clubs students can join. Everyone has heard of Leesville’s more prestigious clubs, like National Honors Society, but not…
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Leesville’s ITS wins big at states
Leesville’s International Thespian Society (ITS) competed in a statewide competition the weekend of March 18. The troupe won a superior or excellent in all Independent Events, and received six Critic’s Choice awards, as well…
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Could you become a US Citizen?
Ben Zahavi, junior editor 2016-17
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Latin Students Prepare for Spring Convention
Members of the Latin Club and National Latin Honor Society will travel on Saturday, April 16th, to UNC-Chapel Hill to participate in the National Junior Classical League’s Spring Convention. Dr. Mash and Mrs. Mash…
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7 Things Dr. Stone’s AP Environmental Science class has taught us
Before taking Dr. Stone’s AP Environmental Science class, I was very skeptical of the easy-going environment that my friends had told me about. Despite the rumors circulating about APES, students learn a lot about…
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Will Sandy brings youth, talent to baseball team
Leesville Road baseball has always been known for being extremely competitive. Most underclassmen who are lucky enough to make it are put on JV. It is extremely rare for an underclassmen at LRHS to…
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Pride Baseball travels to SC for Spring Break
While most Leesville Road High students were enjoying Spring Break 2016, Pride Baseball was heading down to Columbia, South Carolina where they would face off against some of the best teams in the state.…
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Jostens delivers graduation products to seniors
On March 23, Jostens delivered graduation products to seniors. The delivery table was set up in the main lobby during SMART lunch. Students, depending on what they ordered, received items such as graduation announcements…
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Being married to a coworker
“It all began with hall duty in the fall of 1994…I was a second year teacher from the other side of the state…she was returning to the area (she was from Edenton, NC…we were…
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Which LRHS staff member are you most like?
Madison Hoffmann, senior editor 2015-2016
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For Ms. Engdahl, it’s all about the students
In classes such as AP World History and AP Psychology, Ms .Michelle Engdahl is known for keeping things student-centered in both the curriculum and the student-teacher relationships that formulate during the year. Despite her…
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Gwen Stefani releases another classic emotional album
On March 18, Gwen Stefani released This is What the Truth Feels Like, her long awaited third solo album. The twelve-song tracklist features a serious dichotomy between heartbreak and blossoming new love, attracting the…
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Giving back by giving blood
On Tuesday, March 15, Leesville held the spring blood drive. 105 students and staff signed up to donate between one and two pints of blood. The blood will go to several people in urgent…
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Teachers: Generalists or Specialists?
Ben Zahavi, junior editor 2016-17
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New varsity sport added at Leesville
This up and coming spring season, Leesville is adding another female varsity sport to their repertoire. STUNT, a more competitive and technical based version of cheerleading, focuses on the stunts and skill sets of…
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Football Prospects Vick, Freeman Commit
It’s been a ride for senior Clay Vick. He has grown as a player and as a person in the last year. Vick started off the season with a bang, amassing 168 yards and…
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The 100 vs the Lord of the Flies
William Goulding’s the Lord of the Flies has served as an representation and prediction for how children will respond to no rules and no regulations for over half a century. Written in 1954, the…
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Scott Kelly’s year in space
[View the story “Scott Kelly’s Year in Space” on Storify] Maggie Pollard, senior editor 2016-17
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Things you should know about the new SAT from someone who took it
On March 5, the College Board launched the first test day for the “new” SAT. Many people, like me, flew into the test fairly blind, as most SAT practice materials had become outdated. I…
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Madness in March
In the eyes of college basketball teams, March Madness means the ultimate achievement: the national championship. However, for fans, the basketball tournament signifies ousting friends and family in creating the “perfect bracket.” “I think…
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Becca Jones, The Comeback Kid
Leesville High School’s very own Becca Jones, sophomore, is planning her comeback. As a freshman, Jones had been talking to six schools, all with great softball programs. Everyone close to Jones knew she was…
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Leesville Road Construction Actually Finished?
Many students and teachers have experienced first hand the annoyance of the slow construction on Leesville Road. With it now complete, residents of the area have a few questions for DeVere Construction Company as…
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“On Failure” Response
Jester’s thoughts on failure I refuse to welcome failure. I abhor and fear and detest failure. I do believe that failure is wrong; I cannot embrace it, I cannot welcome it. My entire rationality…
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Why high school kids should follow Tasty
It’s not surprising that as of 2011, 28% of Americans don’t know how to cook their own meals. The Huffington Post cites that half of those who can’t cook have someone in their family…
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Human Interest Story: Allison’s Tye-Dyes
One of Leesville’s very own juniors has started a small side business selling cute and trendy tie-dyes to Leesville students. Allison Garrell has mastered the dye and can pretty much color any piece of…
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Migos takes on Raleigh
On Tuesday, March 8 at 8:00 p.m., Migos took on North Carolina at The Ritz in downtown Raleigh. Migos is a well known trio in the world of hip hop. The group members go…
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Pride women’s soccer blanks Broughton
Marshall L. Hamilton Stadium was buzzing after the Pride defeated the Broughton Capitals 3-1 Wednesday night to improve to 6-0-1. After what seemed like a slow start to the game, the tone switched after…
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Details on the North Carolina primary
[View the story “Details on the North Carolina Primary” on Storify] Michael Beauregard, senior editor 2017-18
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Fashion Week Review
Fashion week: an industry event where fashion designers, brands, and houses release their latest collections in runway shows to the most prestigious and prominent buyers. The “big four”, only the most noteworthy fashion capitals…
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Wake Relief Food Drive
The LRHS Key Club is partaking in the Wake Relief Food Drive from March 7 to 24. The purpose of the food drive is to provide hungry and less fortunate Wake County residents with…
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The Journey to Becoming an Eagle Scout
The Eagle Scout rank, if accomplished, is quite an achievement and highly valued. But the journey to becoming an eagle scout is not an easy one. Boy scouts must rise through several levels —…
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Leesville’s own Mr. Phillips combines passion for film and teaching
To most, Robert Phillips is an English and Cultural Media Literacy teacher, but to those who have had the opportunity to learn more about him, he’s also film director and the co-creator of the…
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Leesville Students Prepare to Vote
Leesville students have many avenues for political action. Aside from various personnel actions, like emailing legislators and simply talking to the constituents, Leesville students have access to Political Club–and now, the Voter Registration Drive.…
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Ross Takes on the World
August 1-10, Señor Ross will be leading yet another summer trip out of the country. Two years ago he lead a very successful trip to Costa Rica — hopefully this one will be just…
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Learn about the best parks near Leesville
Michael Beauregard, senior editor 2017-18
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Inside Fashion Week
[View the story “Autumn/Winter Ready-to-Wear ” on Storify] Taylor Penezic, staff writer 2016-17
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Men’s Tennis Season Underway
The Men’s Tennis Team has high hopes for this season, and with a deep and skilled roster, looks to improve from last season’s woes. The team finished with a 4-12 record and graduated seven…
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Moe’s vs. Chipotle
(Click on images to enlarge) Ben Zahavi, junior editor 2016-17
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Softball Team Looks To Improve From Last Season
The women’s varsity softball team officially begins their regular season on Friday, March 11. The team is looking to improve from last season’s 3-16 record. Last year’s season was one for rebuilding. The team…
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PLEASE don’t use Google Translate
Leesville is initiating a new series of summer trips beginning with 2016’s trip to England, France and Spain, chaperoned by Mrs. Scioli, Mr. Andy Hunt, Senor Ross and Mr. Broer. The trip consists…
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Race Earns a Silver Medal
When African-American track star Jesse Owens boarded the ferry to go to the 1936 Olympics, he didn’t know what to expect. “Race” tells the story of Owens and his path to success in a…