by Lucy Leen, editor in chief December 21, 2017

Leesville’s special needs awareness club gears up for holiday festivities

Special needs awareness club (SNAC) is a group of students who get together every month with the students in the special needs program here at Leesville. Prior to every meeting

by Matt Wiener, senior staff writer December 21, 2017

Leesville Holds Winter Choir Concert

The fall semester has been nothing but dedication for the students involved in the chorus program. Hours of hard work in class and after school rehearsals came to peak in

by Erin Darnell, senior editor December 21, 2017

Movies to Watch Over Winter Break

10. Grease Savor it while you can, Grease will be taken off Netflix with the start of 2018. A classic movie-musical, Grease appeals to people of all ages. With time-honored

by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 December 21, 2017

The Underclassman Show Exceeded Expectations

  “Oh Baby!” was performed in the intermission between “Dearly Departed” and “Red Velvet Cake Wars”. The cast consisted of freshmen and sophomores in the Leesville’s Theatre Department and was

by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 December 21, 2017

Dearly Departed Was A Hit!

  The Leesville Theatre Department’s production of “Dearly Departed” was performed November 14, 16, and 18 and was absolutely amazing. From the acting to the set to the makeup, the

by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 December 21, 2017

How is Leesville Feeling About Exams?

It is the end of the semester, and you are so close to being done with your classes you can almost taste it.  All that is left in your way

by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 December 21, 2017

Dearly Departed Was a Hit!

The Leesville Theatre Department’s production of “Dearly Departed” was performed November 14, 16, and 18 and was absolutely amazing. From the acting to the set to the makeup, the Theatre

by Regan Harsa, editor in chief 2017-18 December 20, 2017

December Edition (2017-18)

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor December 15, 2017

Holiday Traditions at Leesville

Holidays for high school students are a time to relax, pretend to study for exams, and spend time with friends and family. Of course traditions play a big part in

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor December 15, 2017

The Red Velvet Cake War

The cast of “Red Velvet Cake War” performed their last show on Saturday, November 18, at 2 p.m. The show starred the Verdeen family, more specifically the three Verdeen cousins

by Isabel Daumen, senior editor 2018-19 December 14, 2017

Spanish Club participates in adopt a family program

When you think of the holiday season, what comes to mind first? Perhaps it’s spending time with family, or gathering for a meal with loved ones. Or maybe you think

by Isabel Daumen, senior editor 2018-19 December 4, 2017

Yost Wins Leesville’s 2017 Teacher of the Year Award

According to the Oxford dictionary, the definition of “teach” is “to cause someone to learn or understand something by example or experience.” Obviously, the main goal of a teacher is

by Jonathan Spear, staff writer 2017-18 November 29, 2017

Credle aims for Naval Academy

When Sidney Credle was a ninth grader, he was enrolled in Mr. Kelly’s aerospace class, and his brother, Austin, was beginning the application process for the United States Naval Academy.

by Mariana Herrera, senior editor November 29, 2017

The Stages Every AP/Honors Student Goes Through During the Semester

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by Jacob Polansky, senior editor November 29, 2017

Wake County Affordable Housing Crisis

Wake County is the second most rapidly growing county in the United States, with a 12% cumulative growth rate in the past five years. It goes without saying that an

by Hannah Comeskey, video editor November 29, 2017

Leesville’s Working Teens

by Hannah Comeskey, video editor November 28, 2017

MNHS Influences Students Interested in Mathematics

On October 12, Math National Honor Society held their inductions during B lunch in the auditorium. Students that applied for the honor society during the second week of school were

by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 November 28, 2017

Sophomores and Juniors take the PSAT

On October 11, 2017 juniors, sophomores, and freshmen went to take the PSAT. It lasted from 7:25 am until 11:30 am all throughout the school and it tested on their

by Izzee Akers, senior editor 2017-18 November 28, 2017

Leesville Pray Circle

Leeville’s prayer circle is like one of many others occurring in Durham and Wake County schools. The group responsible for the wave of various prayer circles throughout Durham and Raleigh

by Jacob Polansky, senior editor November 21, 2017

Thanksgiving: Traditions and Changes

Turkey, football, and family — the traditional picture of an American Thanksgiving. However, Thanksgiving hasn’t always looked like this. Traditions and values have evolved throughout the course of its existence,

by Sarah Jumma, senior editor November 20, 2017

The Age of Digital Distractions

It’s the 21st century, and technology now plays a major role in our lives. From staying in touch with family to help with homework, the latest tech is something humans

by Sydney Tucker, senior editor 2018-2019 November 17, 2017

Officers of the Officers’ Club now able to cite leadership experience on college applications

On November 16, the Leezville Road High School Officers’ Club held its first meeting during S.M.A.R.T. Lunch A in room 0240.  In this revolutionary club, every member is an officer.

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor November 17, 2017

FCA Leaves A Lasting Impact on Leesville Students

When FCA, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, was founded in 1954 Don McClanen wanted to project the idea of athletes and coaches as Christian men strongly rooted in their faith, before

by Hannah Comeskey, video editor November 17, 2017

College Fair Inspires Leesville Students

For high schoolers, one of the most stressful parts of their high school career is figuring out what they want their future to look like– where they want to go

by Jayla Corbett, staff writer 2017-18 November 15, 2017

The meaning behind the artwork

Ms. Meeks’ intermediate art students create beautiful art pieces by using various shades of black, white, and grey. Recently, students were assigned with the task of creating a piece of

by Ray Youman, staff writer 2016-2018 November 14, 2017

Fire at Leesville Sparks Investigation

On Monday, November 6, Leesville students were sent out of class for the majority of third period and had lunch  pushed back for a fire evacuation procedure. Standing outside and

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor November 14, 2017

Leesville Sophomores Take The Pre-ACT

On Thursday, November 2, around five hundred sophomores from Leesville took the Pre-ACT, the Preliminary American College Testing.  The Pre-ACT is a multiple choice test with the purpose of simulating