by Natalie Gore, social media editor October 31, 2017

Freshmen Against the World

While everyone’s experience is different, high school will always have a major impact on every person. Freshman year is especially memorable. Not only is it the start of the final

by Matt Wiener, senior staff writer October 30, 2017

Halloween spooks its way into Leesville

Candy, jack-o-lanterns, and spooky monsters are just a few of the things that immediately come to mind when one thinks about Halloween. The holiday is known for tons of mischief

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor October 30, 2017

Dysautonomia Awareness Month

October is National Dysautonomia Awareness Month. Dysautonomia is an umbrella term that describes the breakdown of the Autonomic Nervous System  which controls many of the body’s daily involuntary functions. Examples

by Erin Darnell, senior editor October 30, 2017

Creativity at Leesville

On Tuesday October 3, second period English classes gathered in the auditorium to listen to Emily Lockhart — better known as E. Lockhart — a New York Times Bestselling author.

by Ray Youman, staff writer 2016-2018 October 30, 2017

First NTHS Meeting for Leesville

Leesville hosted its first annual National Technical Honors Society (NTHS) meeting on Friday, October 27. NTHS aims to foster professional relationships and experience between high schoolers, their Career and Technical

by Chelsea Dinkenor, staff writer October 27, 2017

Superstitions: mental or a must?

Whether it’s a certain song that has to be listened to before a game or a specific order in which your shoes have to be tied, superstitions can be applied

by Jonathan Spear, staff writer 2017-18 October 26, 2017

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

*Play was on Saturday* The theater department kicked off the school year with a comedic musical: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. The production was highlighted by a small

by Ray Youman, staff writer 2016-2018 October 25, 2017

College Application Season at Leesville in Full Swing

October is a month of transition for North Carolina. The temperature is cooler, but not cold, and Leesville’s football team is just over the halfway point of their season. For

by Sarah Jumma, senior editor October 25, 2017

Leesville Swim Team Breakdown

Starting in the chilly month of November each year, while most high school students’ alarms have not yet rung, Leesville swimmers like Jack Irby (sophomore) and Sophia Antanaitis (sophomore) strap

by Izzee Akers, senior editor 2017-18 October 24, 2017

Senior Wall Vandalized

  On Thursday, October 19, students walked their normal routes to their first periods, just expecting another usual day at Leesville Road High School. But, some students recognized something different

by Chelsea Dinkenor, staff writer October 24, 2017

First Animal Rescue Club at Leesville

Paws for Pride was introduced to Leesville during the 2017-2018 school year. Currently the club has over two hundred members signed up to join, generating a lot of discussion about

by Izzee Akers, senior editor 2017-18 October 23, 2017

Senior Crowns are back

During the week of Homecoming, Leesville Road High School students have plenty to do, especially the seniors. For them, this includes the tradition of the senior crowns. On the last

by Erin Darnell, senior editor October 20, 2017

Alumni Spotlight: Geoffrey Graybeal

Geoffrey Graybeal was a student at Leesville from 1993-97 and wrote for the Mycenaean as a staff writer and Co-Editor in Chief. Below is a quote from him as well

by Hannah Comeskey, video editor October 18, 2017

Leesville Students Take On Panic Point

In high school, students may feel like they’ve grown out of dressing up and trick-or-treating. A fun alternative to the scary tradition is going to outdoor haunted park attractions. There

by Michael Beauregard, senior editor 2017-18 October 18, 2017

Things to do this Fall in Raleigh

As the leaves begin to turn, and the temperature begins to drop, Raleigh enters the season of fall. Although Raleigh only experiences fall weather for roughly twenty seconds per year,

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor October 18, 2017

Another Successful Homecoming at Leesville

Every October during Homecoming week, Leesville celebrates their school spirit with Spirit Week. Past themes have included Disney Week and Blast from the Past. Freshman typically don’t go crazy when

by Lucy Leen, editor in chief October 18, 2017

LRHS Band Crowned Grand Champs at Pinecrest Band Fest Competition

The LRHS Marching Band was crowned Grand Champions at the Pinecrest Band Fest Competition, on September 30. With the hard work of Ms. Montgomery and her students, LRHS has added

by Kyla Stone-Houze, staff writer 2017-18 October 17, 2017

Blood Drive returns to Leesville

The annual blood drive, hosted by the American Red Cross, will be on Tuesday, October 17. The Leesville gym will soon go from being a place of athleticism to being

by Matt Wiener, senior staff writer October 17, 2017

Powderpuff football returns

October is the month where football season is in full swing, and it is no different for the Powderpuff teams at Leesville. A homecoming tradition at Leesville, Powderpuff is something

by Lucy Leen, editor in chief October 17, 2017

Leesville Young Life

Leesville Young Life for the 2017-2018 school year has begun! Young Life club is a Christian based organization that  welcomes all Leesville High Students. The club meets every monday and

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor October 17, 2017

Brain Games: the smartest 30 minutes on television

Since 1997, Brain Games has been tricking and challenging high schoolers across North Carolina. Schools such as Cardinal Gibbons, Millbrook, Research Triangle, and our very own Pride answer various trivia

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

Social Justice Club collects materials for Hurricane Harvey victims

On August 25, Hurricane Harvey began to batter the Texas coast as a Category Four hurricane.  Catastrophic flooding left many people without the basic necessities of life.  In an effort

by Isabel Daumen, senior editor 2018-19 October 12, 2017

Speech and Debate Club Holds Elections

On Friday, Oct. 6, Speech and Debate Club held elections in order to prepare for upcoming club events, such as a tournament at Cumberland Polytechnic High School on Oct. 21.

by Sarah Jumma, senior editor October 12, 2017

Upperclassmen advice to freshmen

High school is one of the most difficult times in a teenager’s life. Although some proceed through its challenges to pursue college, many drop out due to factors such as

by Sydney Tucker, senior editor 2018-2019 October 11, 2017

Leesville raises money for a good cause

From September 25–29, the Leesville Road High School Executive Council collected money from each first period class to donate to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, more commonly known as JDRF.

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

What “classic” piece of literature should you read?

by Erin Darnell, senior editor October 4, 2017

Speech Class Creates Lasting Impact on Leesville Students

According to the Chapman University Study on American Fears in 2016, about 25% of respondents claimed to have glossophobia–the fear of public speaking. Since public speaking is an important skill

by Sarah Jumma, senior editor October 4, 2017

Houston vs. Hurricane Harvey

The headlines of the local Houston news blared early Friday morning. On August 25, while children around the United States prepared for the new school year, kids in Texas boarded