Monthly Archives: May, 2017

Is Everything, Everything Worth The Hype?

Everything, Everything is based on the 2015 young adult novel Everything, Everything written by Nicola Yoon. The book and film showcases an 18 year-old...

ITS Inducts New Thespians

This past week, Troupe #5540 of the International Thespian Society (ITS) held its Spring Induction ceremony. With over 40 new members, the officers had their...

Another Strong Year for Leesville Athletics

Leesville sports teams and athletes had extreme success in the 2016-17 school year. The Pride athletics program won 7 total CAP-8 conference titles and...

Yearbook Distribution Day

Here’s to us, and here’s to the Menagerie staff for producing an amazing yearbook this school year. The 2016-17 yearbook, titled “Here’s to US,”...

Shots Fired TV Review

Shots Fired is only ten episodes in, and I’m hooked! The show is a 10-hour event series, each episode depicts one of the 10...

It’s about time

On June 8, North Hills is unearthing their time capsule that was buried 50 years ago. What a fun activity to kick off summer...

Elise Hall Vaulting to Success

After finishing the state meet with a new personal record (PR), Elise Hall is ready and nervous with anticipation for New Balance Nationals this...

(Happy) Memorial Day?

This past weekend, students at Leesville and nationwide received an extra Monday off of school in honor of Memorial Day. For many, the extra...

Mr.D is much more than head custodian

For the past ten years, De Nguyen, better known as Mr. D,  has been a staple to the Leesville hallways. As head custodian, he...

Mural of Memories

Outside of the halls of Leesville stands a larger-than-life interpretation of the Leesville Pride. Situated near the parking circle by the Junior and Senior...

Leesville Swimmer Verbally Commits to UNC

Grace Countie is synonymous with swimming success. On a high school level, Countie placed third at NCHSAA 4A States in the 50 Freestyle her...

Ideas for a Productive Summer

How To Have A Productive Summer by dolphinlover422

Fidget Spinners: A Focus Helper or a Distracter?

What spins, spins, and spins again? It’s the fidget spinner. This new “toy” is quickly spreading across teens and adults - and it may...

5 Tips for College Visits

This summer, many juniors will be visiting colleges across the US, trying to find out which one fits them best. Here are some tips...

How Teens Can Make Real Money Working For Themselves

These tips on getting babysitting jobs can work for any type of service. Whether you are a babysitter, tutor, do yard-work, or any other...

Alex Hunter to star in East-West All-Star Game

Alex Hunter, senior and star point guard on the Pride men’s basketball team, has been selected to participate in the North Carolina East-West All-Star...

The College Struggle

Almost every senior in high school had Thursday, March 30 marked on their calendar as the last bit of college acceptance letters poured in....

Über-Controversial

It’s Friday night, and thousands of busy, anxious, and sometimes drunk people are waiting for their Uber. Pinned as one of the most innovative...

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