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Percentage of foster care children in congregate care by state in 2013. Photo in public domain by the U.S. Government Accountability Office. The United States foster care system is broken.
During quarantine there is a lot of time to go on walks, runs, or bike rides. There are only so many times you can go around your neighborhood before it
The new number one show on Netflix is Outer Banks, a show that follows the lives of four kids who live in the Outer Banks and search for treasure. It
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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)
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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),
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
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,
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
