September 2019 - The Mycenaean

by Maddie Bimonte, senior staff writer September 29, 2019

Daniel Jones stuns doubters

Daniel Jones, the rookie quarterback for the New York Giants, stunned haters and doubters across the internet after his debut against the Buccaneers on September 22nd. Jones showed promise in

by Amanda Ray, senior editor September 27, 2019

Is the demise of the NCAA coming?

College sports are a driving force in American culture. All over, the US families enjoy watching these student athletes excel in their sport; events like the College World Series, March

by Emma Nani, staff writer September 27, 2019

Students and the importance of sleep

Late nights are common for highschoolers. Whether they’re spent doing homework, on social media, or talking with friends, the effects during the day can be detrimental. The recommended amount of

by Keeli Johnson, staff writer September 26, 2019

“Don’t Call Me Angel” is a disappointment

When I first heard that Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus, and Lana Del Rey all performed on a song together, I was filled with anticipation for whatever it would be. Although

by Gretchen Stern, staff writer September 26, 2019

Clashes and compromise in mixed religious families

Having two different religious influences in one family is a dilemma that many people have to deal with. In my case, I have a Catholic dad and a Methodist mom.

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor September 26, 2019

A month after getting rid of Smart Lunch…

Originally, I was going to write this article on my first thoughts of AB lunch within the first week, but I realized that to truly give a well thought out

by John Thornton, staff writer September 26, 2019

What counselors do for juniors and seniors

Being an upperclassman comes with one more thing to worry about: decisions about college. Student Services helps juniors and seniors with anything college-related. College requires planning, and planning requires hard

by Grayson Rupert, staff writer September 26, 2019

Latin Club

The Latin Club held its first interest meeting on September 16 and is ready for a new batch of students to join the club and dive into the Latin language.

by Francis Fleming, staff writer September 26, 2019

Distractions in the classroom

School can be extremely dull for a lot of students at certain times. With the mountain of different classes students find themselves taking, students often do not find any interest

by Francis Fleming, staff writer September 26, 2019

Offseason training in school sports

School sports, especially in the area surrounding Leesville Road High School, can be very competitive. Teams are so competitive that they often end up training during the offseason to make

by Francis Fleming, staff writer September 26, 2019

How Technology has changed teaching

Hardware and software, in their many forms, have been playing huge roles in teaching in recent years, and are being used more and more every day. Teachers who have been

by Chase Dutton, staff writer September 26, 2019

The Future of Tarheel football

Former Texas Longhorn football coach, Mack Brown, agreed to return to coaching college football at the University of Chapel Hill for the 2019-2020 season. Having been absent from coaching college

by Jannah Said, junior editor September 25, 2019

SPARKCon: a Raleigh destination for creativity

Last weekend, the streets of downtown Raleigh were full of snack vendors, dancers, artists, craft booths, and music as VAE Raleigh held its annual SPARKCon festival. The events each have

by Lyric Chassin, staff writer September 24, 2019

High Schoolers and Fast Fashion

The outfits high schoolers wear everyday go through a long process in order to reach their hands. From a strand of polyester, to a piece of fabric in a factory

by Amanda Ray, senior editor September 24, 2019

VSCO Girls– The evolved “basic white girl”

VSCO girls have officially taken over the internet. A trend that initially started with videos on Tik-Tok has spread all over the internet, including on Instagram ,Youtube, and Twitter. While

by Ellie Thompson, staff writer September 24, 2019

Brain Game competing for the Pride

Leesville’s Brain Game team smiles even after giving up a question. They have fun when the game is challenging, trying only to have a good time and not worrying about

by Ellie Thompson, staff writer September 23, 2019

Better than Florence? Hurricane Dorian’s effect on the coast

Hurricane Dorian hit the coast of North Carolina on September fifth, late in the afternoon. Many yards of houses along the coast were filled with broken branches and debris. (Photo

by Abigail Mabe, staff writer September 23, 2019

Jack Fuhrer Feature

Jack Fuhrer practices on the track for his next big race. He focuses on form and cadence, two important parts of racing mechanics. (Photo courtesy of Abigail Mabe) Jack Fuhrer

by Chase Dutton, staff writer September 23, 2019

FCCLA club 2019-2020

The mission of the Leesville Family Career & Community Leaders of America club (FCCLA) is to create service projects to provide aid to those who are in need. Whether it

by Jacob Polansky, senior editor September 23, 2019

Wrestling preseason is in full swing

If your morning stroll to class is interrupted by the crashing of metal, the slapping of frantic feet, or the grunting of disheveled kids, you can be sure the

by Chase Dutton, staff writer September 23, 2019

A Soldier’s point of view on Trump

Under the control of the president, the armed forces of the United States is directed and managed by the commander-in-chief. All military branches of the United States remain under authority

by Matt Wiener, senior staff writer September 23, 2019

Powderpuff returns in hopes of higher participation

The exciting Leesville homecoming week tradition of Powderpuff, where girls play flag football at Marshall L. Hamilton Stadium in a one-night tournament between all grades, returns once again. Every year

by John Thornton, staff writer September 23, 2019

NC Governor’s School information

The NC Governor’s School is the oldest summer residential program in North Carolina; the school builds on student passions and experience. Governor’s School is an exciting way to meet new

by Lucy Leen, editor in chief September 23, 2019

Would you give your dog up for one million dollars?

It’s a simple question: would you give up your dog for one million dollars? If you ask me, the answer is absolutely not, but what would Leesville say? The Mycenaean

by Chelsea Dinkenor, staff writer September 23, 2019

Solomon’s First Month

At the start of the 2019-2020 school year, Mr. Solomon entered Leesville Road High School as the principal and began making his mark on the students and staff. Solomon arrived

by Kaitlyn Stocum, senior editor September 23, 2019

The subgroups of TikTok

TikTok — the app for all of Gen Z. The app is reminiscent of Vine in its immense popularity, but vastly different. The app itself is simple: Users pick a

by Alexis Taylor, staff writer September 23, 2019

ACT & SAT Testing Prep

According to collegeboard.org, more than 7.8 million high school students participate in standardized college entrance exams every year. Most students know these assessments by their acronyms: the ACT [American College

by Alycia Melvin, staff writer September 22, 2019

Classes With Student Leaders

In yearbook, newspaper, chorus, and band, students have been chosen by teachers and seniors from the previous year to lead their classmates. These roles consist of the students doing things

by Maddie Bimonte, senior staff writer September 20, 2019

Did the MLB implement “juiced baseballs” this season?

Arguably one of the best aspects of baseball comes from home runs. For many baseball fans, it is a once in a lifetime experience to catch a ball. However, this

by Maddie Bimonte, senior staff writer September 20, 2019

Cycling class: is it worth the money?

Recently, I decided to try out one of the new popular trends among teenagers; cycling. Cycling classes gained a following from social media stars who go to SoulCycle, a trendy

by Maddie Bimonte, senior staff writer September 20, 2019

Teenage addiction reaches dangerous high

Across the nation, addiction is plaguing teenagers in the form of nicotine and caffeinated drinks. From the popular trend of vaping, to energy brands such as Red Bull and Bang,

by Ellie Bruno, junior editor September 20, 2019

The Younger Sibling Disposition

My older sister graduated from Leesville with the class of ‘18 — the same year I started my freshman year here. Both of us were in the Leesville Road school

by Mariah Kern, staff writer September 20, 2019

How the senior wall was created

Painting the senior wall has been a tradition here at Leesville since 2008. Seniors come together to put their mark on the school every year. “I really wanted to be

by Alycia Melvin, staff writer September 20, 2019

Students In Multiple Art Programs

For this school year it was very competitive to get in to any of the performing arts programs .The four top performing groups here at Leesville are Dance Ensemble, Capital

by Marie Cox, junior editor September 20, 2019

Are class rings worth the price?

The class of 2021 is starting to order their class rings this fall. Class rings traditionally have a center stone and band with designs on the side, like a school

by Rachel Fearn, staff writer September 20, 2019

Groff’s Commitment to Duke

Leesville is one of the top schools for athletics in Wake County. Students have committed for sports, from soccer, lacrosse, football, and softball. One student who is going to be

by Ellie Bruno, junior editor September 20, 2019

Ground homes — NCMA’s rooftop exhibition

NCMA’s expansive park is full of unique sculptures and functional art installations; their latest is no exception to the idea of unique design with a new purpose. Back in May,

by Rachel Fearn, staff writer September 20, 2019

School Internships

The fall class of internship takes a picture in front of the senior wall. These students are working with all types of internships to ready themselves for the future. (Photo courtesy of Rachel Fearn)

by Sarah Jumma, senior editor September 20, 2019

Controversial Literature in Schools

The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood and 1984 by George Orwell are two summer reading choices for students taking Advanced Placement Literature and Composition. (Photo Courtesy of Sarah Jumma) This

by Grayson Rupert, staff writer September 20, 2019

How to know what club is right for you

Most club interest meetings have already happened, and students are scrambling to get a spot in their favorite clubs with friends or personal interests in mind. Some clubs, like HOSA,

by Emma Nani, staff writer September 19, 2019

Nashville Catholic School bans Harry Potter, Leesville Media Center Specialist Weighs in

Library shelves in a Nashville, Tennessee school are empty of the classic series Harry Potter, written by J.K. Rowling. Harry Potter is one of the highest selling books series and

by Emma Nani, staff writer September 19, 2019

Epic Soccer Win against rival Cardinal Gibbons

The Varsity Men’s Soccer team pulled an epic victory against Cardinal Gibbons Monday, September 16. They won the game after tying, going into overtime, and won during penalty kicks. Alex

by Lyric Chassin, staff writer September 19, 2019

What do students think of Leesville’s new policies?

This 2019-2020 school year is Mr. Ian Solomon’s first full year as Leesville Road High School’s principal. His transition into being a full-term principal has brought new changes to the

by Jannah Said, junior editor September 19, 2019

The Leesville Yearbook’s new dynasty

Leesville Road High School’s yearbook, Menagerie, has been documenting the school’s history since its establishment in 1993. Every year, the Menagerie staff is responsible for compiling a tribute to the

by Samiyah Hargrove, staff writer September 19, 2019

Mental health of students

High school students have learned to cope with stress because it is almost always going to come up. Some stressors are worse than others, and people may not notice that

by Gretchen Stern, staff writer September 19, 2019

Diagnosis: Senioritis

There are about 570 seniors in this year’s graduating class, and it is pretty clear that at some point or another these students will experience something commonly known as senioritis.

by Matt Wiener, senior staff writer September 18, 2019

What’s The Difference Between Fans Of College and Pro Football?

This past weekend, on September 8-9, I had the opportunity to go on an intense football weekend with my father and his friends. On the night of September 8 (Saturday),

by Rachel Fearn, staff writer September 18, 2019

Justin Williams stepping away for the 2020 season

The 2020 season is around the corner, and Carolina Hurricanes fans are already buying new gear and season tickets, and getting ready to see their favorite team back on the

by Amanda Ray, senior editor September 18, 2019

Surprise! Vaping is bad for you!

Originally created to be a way for smokers to wean off cigarettes, teens discovered the nicotine- filled juice of vapes and became hooked. Vaping drew teens in with fun flavors,

by Marie Cox, junior editor September 18, 2019

Senior v.s. Freshman

In the four years of high school, students grow and change dramatically. But how different are their opinions about school? Thoughts on the first day? “On the first day of

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