September 2017 – The Mycenaean

by Isabel Daumen, senior editor 2018-19 September 29, 2017

PSAT Registration at Leesville

On September 5, students began registering to take the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). Students have until September 20 to register for the PSAT through Student Services. At

by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 September 29, 2017

New Year, New Club

As the school year begins, many different clubs are making their first debut, but one is already beginning their twenty-second year here at Leesville. Spanish Club has been an

by Isabella Parsons, senior editor, 2018-19 September 29, 2017

Bienvenidos Profesora Richards!

While the Leesville community was brokenhearted when Senora Sollie left at the end of last year, Profesora Richards is proving to be a worthy replacement. Even though she just began

by Hannah Comeskey, video editor September 29, 2017

New Club Inspires Students Interested in Medical Professions

On September 8, students that are interested in pursuing a profession in the medical field after college met in Susan Ennis’ room for Leesville’s very first Health Occupations Students of

by Hannah Comeskey, video editor September 29, 2017

Cap-8 becomes “Cap-7”

In years past, Leesville’s athletic conference has involved the same eight schools. Over the summer the Wake County Athletic Association met to discuss a change to the previous system,

by Chelsea Dinkenor, staff writer September 28, 2017

Setting and Meeting Goals

Every successful school year is achieved through setting and meeting goals– which provide a standard that students can push themselves to meet. For many students, the beginning of the school

by Natalie Gore, social media editor September 28, 2017

The Importance of Workdays For Teachers

Thursday, September 21 served as the first teacher workday of the school year. It was not only a break for students but a beneficial opportunity for teachers and staff at

by Ray Youman, staff writer 2016-2018 September 28, 2017

Concrete and Gold Album Review

The Foo Fighters have remained a rock powerhouse since their formation in 1994, consistently releasing chart-toppers, Grammy-winning albums, and timeless hits that have solidified their glory as the rock kings

by Ben Zahavi, junior editor 2016-17 September 26, 2017

Sport Statistics Club Holds First Meeting

On September 13, Sports Statistics Club held their first meeting of the year. The meeting was held to add new members and discuss future events the club will host. The

by Jacob Polansky, senior editor September 26, 2017

Where Community Service Meets Athletics

Student athletes at Leesville are constantly working to maintain grades, sports, and social lives. With such busy schedules, many find it difficult to find time to participate in the community

by Natalie Gore, social media editor September 26, 2017

Men’s Soccer Beats Sanderson to Snap Losing Streak

Leesville’s men’s soccer team (3-5-2 Overall, 1-1 Conference) began Wednesday, September 13 game at Hamilton Stadium with high hopes to overcome their recent series of losses. After three consecutive losses

by Jonathan Spear, staff writer 2017-18 September 23, 2017

Liquid gold or liquid mold?

It has taken more than two decades for Chipotle to release their own queso, and on September 12, the Mexican grill chain rolled out the cheesy-goodness in restaurants nationwide. However,

by Natalie Gore, social media editor September 21, 2017

The Hard Workers of Our Country

Labor Day fell on the fourth of September this year, giving Leesville students and teachers a break from the school year that had started the Monday before. Many were excited

by Lucy Leen, editor in chief September 20, 2017

Leesville Sophomore Playing for Women’s US National Soccer Team

Katie Groff, a sophomore at Leesville, is a defensive back on the U16 US National Women’s Soccer team. Katie has been a part of the team since March of 2017

by Matt Wiener, senior staff writer September 20, 2017

Should The NFL Change an Overtime Rule?

Within a standard regular-season National Football League (NFL) game, if the two teams competing are tied when the initial four quarters is over, the game goes into overtime. The rules

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor September 20, 2017

LRHS Dance Ensemble Looks Ahead to the Upcoming Year

As all students settle into the new school year, the LRHS Dance Ensemble have already begun their dance season. Tryouts for the dance ensemble occurred in February of last school

by Lucy Leen, editor in chief September 19, 2017

From Brazil to the US: The Journey of Two Young Basketball Players

For the past two years, select players from the Brazil Women’s National Basketball team have been journeying to the US seeking greater opportunities in basketball and education. The Brazilians play

by Sydney Tucker, senior editor 2018-2019 September 19, 2017

Freshmen elect Freshman Class Council officers

Freshmen at Leesville voted on September 11 and 12 for the Freshman Class Council officers. On the morning of September 11, the freshmen received the ballots and the videos of

by Matt Wiener, senior staff writer September 15, 2017

2017 NFL Season Begins

On September 7, 2017, the National Football League (NFL), had the first game of the newest 17 week season. The defending Super Bowl Champions, the New England Patriots, taking on

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor September 15, 2017

Leesville Students Change Lives One Wish at a Time

The Make-A-Wish Club held their annual interest meeting on September 6. New and returning members listened to the club president and various officers explain what the purpose of the Make-A-Wish

by Jacob Polansky, senior editor September 14, 2017

Fall Athletes Suffer from Short Summers

Fall athletes have been waking up and putting in work for their respective sports for nearly a month now. Athletes and coaches alike had begun their training long before school

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

Want to Serve? Join Key Club

Situated in an upper income area, Leesville is considered by many to be a school with a pretty privileged populous. Many students here want the chance to use some of

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

How One Puerto Rican Prepared for Irma

As Category 5 Hurricane Irma traveled over the Caribbean, inhabitants of islands such as Puerto Rico prepared and responded to the hurricane in many different ways. In order to assess

by Erin Darnell, senior editor September 14, 2017

Food Bank Club Participates in Hunger Awarness Month

On September 14, the Leesville Food Bank Club will be participating in the Hunger Action month event at the North Carolina Governor’s mansion. At the event, the officers and a

by Sydney Tucker, senior editor 2018-2019 September 13, 2017

Plans for 2017 Homecoming are well underway

Homecoming Week may not start until October 9, but the planning process for Homecoming is already underway. Last May, the Leesville Executive Council decided on a theme for the week,

by Regan Harsa, editor in chief 2017-18 September 13, 2017

Remembering the month

Many look back at their year and think, “man, this year sucked, next year will be my year.” Although they experienced positives, the negatives create a dense cloud suppressing the

by Sarah Jumma, senior editor September 13, 2017

Studying Abroad with Professora Richards

Buenos Aires, Florence, Paris and Prague may be some of the best vacation spots in the world, but student’s know them as the best sites to study abroad, according to

by Chelsea Dinkenor, staff writer September 13, 2017

New School Year, New Privileges

School has just begun, and the Leesville Road parking lot is overflowing with upperclassmen going off campus for lunch. Upperclassmen are permitted, with a pass, to leave campus during the

by Ashley Tysiac, editor in chief September 12, 2017

Leesville’s U.S. champion: Former Pride golfer wins amateur title

It came down to the 37th hole. Doc Redman, a Leesville alum and current sophomore at Clemson, competed in the final of the U.S. Amateur Golf Championship at the Riviera

by Natalie Gore, social media editor September 11, 2017

No Calculators can Solve These Equations

Multiple honor society members have volunteered to translate and tutor students who do not speak English as their first language. In exchange for helping these students once a week in

by Kyla Stone-Houze, staff writer 2017-18 September 11, 2017

Upcoming Men’s Basketball Tryouts

Basketball tryouts start in November. The school year has just started but that means nothing for our fall athletes. This includes the many sportsmen who have long been planning on

by Hannah Comeskey, video editor September 11, 2017

How Teachers View Summer Assignments

One of the worst parts about taking an AP class is the summer assignments that come along with them. From the dreaded 5-10 page long AP Environmental Science papers to

by Izzee Akers, senior editor 2017-18 September 11, 2017

Leesville welcomes the Leos Club

On Wednesday, September 6, The Leos Club held its first interest meeting in Ms. Cade’s room. The Leos Club was founded by Bridget Morgan and Hannah Willard, seniors, who first

by Isabel Daumen, senior editor 2018-19 September 11, 2017

Dr. Stone’s Last Semester at Leesville

After 12 years of teaching at Leesville, Dr. Stone, a science teacher at Leesville, is retiring. Stone will continue to teach for the beginning of the year but will retire

by Erin Darnell, senior editor September 11, 2017

Teachers Request Supplies

As the school year begins, a request will echo through many classes at Leesville: “Please bring in school supplies from my wishlist.” The teachers at Leesville Road High School usually

by Ben Zahavi, junior editor 2016-17 September 11, 2017

Athlete’s Preparation for Away Games

A part of any high school student’s athletic experience is traveling to an away game. By the time the team arrives, they are expected to be game ready. A large

by Lucy Leen, editor in chief September 8, 2017

Freshmen Reflect on Their First Days at Leesville Road High School

The new school year has begun and the freshmen are embarking on the first days of their high school journeys. As the freshmen navigate the halls looking for their classes,

by Matt Wiener, senior staff writer September 8, 2017

Leesville Juniors Hit The Student Parking Lot

As every senior class graduates, parking spots open in the student parking lot. For juniors who have received their driving licenses this year, it provides a new opportunity for them.

by Mariana Herrera, senior editor September 8, 2017

Unveiling the New and Improved Locker Bay

As returning students wander through the first floor of the main building, they may be surprised to find a new installation in place of the old locker bay that once

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor September 7, 2017

Leesville Liaisons help out at New Student Lunches

During the first week of the 2017-2018 school year, the Leesville Liaisons held three lunches on August 28, 29, and 30 designed to introduce new students to the Leesville community

by Sydney Tucker, senior editor 2018-2019 September 7, 2017

Leesville holds another successful Pride Launch

On August 23, 650 freshmen and transfer students flocked to Leesville Road High School for the annual Pride Launch. Pride Launch provides students new to Leesville opportunities to visit representatives

by McKenna Daley, print senior editor September 6, 2017

8 things all high school students can relate too

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by Regan Harsa, editor in chief 2017-18 September 6, 2017

How to help Texas: AKC Reunite knows the way

Hurricane Harvey hit Texas hard, damaging homes, businesses and the lives of those living within the cities. Those living outside of Texas receive a better glimpse of the damages

by Michael Beauregard, senior editor 2017-18 September 6, 2017

Leesville’s Model UN Offers Valuable Skills to Prospective Members

In the wake of the Second World War, the countries of the world set up the United Nations in order to prevent such a devastating conflict from ever occurring again.

by Jonathan Spear, staff writer 2017-18 September 6, 2017

25 Years of Incred18ble

This summer, the class of 2018 continued the 11 year tradition of the senior wall. The wall greets students and visitors alike to the Pride campus. The senior wall has

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