Month: August 2021
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Online School vs. In-Person School
As of August 23, 2021, Students at Leesville Road high school have returned to start a new school year. Leesville Road high school and Wake county is still enforcing the 3 W’s, wearing a…
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The Struggles of Teachers during the Pandemic
Hospitals, businesses, schools, and the world have been affected by the pandemic. One group that has been overworked by the pandemic the most has been teachers. In just a short period of time, teachers…
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The Return of the Student Section
For the first time in over 18 months, Leesville students of all grades gathered together to cheer the Pride as they took on Panther Creek. During the 2020-2021 school year, Leesville’s football season was…
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Impact of Store Closures on LRHS Students
Students who work after school may be facing more hours because of recent labor shortages, which could lead to conflict with time to do their school work. What we are seeing now is a…
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Leesville Installs New Water Bottle Fillers
These stations attach to the top of conventional water fountains and provide a touch free filling experience. With the spread of Covid 19, it is necessary that students have a more sanitary way of…
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Leesville Cross Country Team Off To A Great Start
Leesville has had a roaring start to the 2021 cross country season. On Saturday, August 14 and Saturday, August 21, Leesville competed in the first two meets of the season. The first meet they…
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Code Blacks
As the summer comes to an end and school begins,fall sports are starting. However, the residual summer heat makes it quite difficult for the teams to get back in their groove due to code…
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A Leesville Teaching Legacy: Cinnamon Frame
There’s a new face in room 239 this school year. Taking the position of retired chemistry teacher, Mrs. Duncan, Cinnamon Frame now picks up where Duncan left off. Not only has she taken over…
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Covid Protocols: Too Much? Or Not Enough?
Going back to school in the midst of a pandemic is a big change for all of us. The CDC, North Carolina Health & Human Services, WCPSS, and the Leesville administration have set Covid…
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Personalized Senior Parking Spots
As the 2021-2022 school year kicks off, seniors are embracing traditions every opportunity they get. Most recently, they used chalk to personalize their parking spots in the senior lot. Weirdly enough, parking spots are…
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How to Narrow Down Your College List
On August 1, college applications opened for all students, and a ton of stress came with it. Trying to balance school, extracurriculars, jobs, and family is already stressful enough, but trying to figure out…
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Student’s Summer Highlights
Leesville Road High School students spent their summer doing all sorts of activities, from exciting travels to relaxing days at home with family. One student who had a very busy summer is Christina Hupp,…
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Returning To School In A Pandemic
Students at Leesville Road High School need to adapt to yet another school year with masks, as the virus continues to cause many deaths and hardships. Students have many different feelings towards going into…
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First Days Back In Band
This first week was a full preparation for the year and was meant to see where the band stands. The first and second day were slow and easy. The band started off with icebreakers…
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Pumpkin Spice Latte Season
Looked forward to by many, the Pumpkin Spice Latte is officially in season, and no matter the controversy behind this sweet drink, it will always be an autumn staple. This long-awaited drink has made…
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The Staggered Dismissal at Leesville
This new staggered dismissal process starts at 2:10, but not all students leave at the same time. Instead, each part of campus releases one by one starting at 2:10 PM with the 2nd floor…
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Marvel’s Black Widow: A Review
When the anticipated Marvel film Black Widow was released this summer, I was thrilled to finally see one of my favorite characters get her own movie. The lead character, Natasha Romanoff–Black Widow–is one of…
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Leesville’s New Sports Conference: “The Cap-6”
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) reassessed the conferences for 4A East Conference schools from 2021-2025, placing Leesville in the Cap-6. Every four years, the NCHSAA has a “conference realignment” where they…
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Executive Council Interest Meeting
On September 2, Executive Council is hosting an interest meeting for new students (freshmen and transfer students) at 2:30 in room 2216. If you’re a new student eager to get involved at Leesville, consider…
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Going Into High School With An Older Sibling
Being a freshman on the first day of school is always scary, but is the first day experience different for a student who has older siblings in the school with them? While Leesville provides…
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Pride Athletic Club (PAC) Passes Now Available!
Pride Athletic Club (PAC) annual sports passes are now available for purchase on the Leesville Road High School website. By purchasing the PAC sports pass, members save money and time at the ticket office,…
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Band Brings the Hype Before Leesville’s First Home Football Game
On Friday, August 27 Leesville plays their first home game. To celebrate and hype up the student body, the marching band played an outdoor concert for students before class. The band played stand tunes,…
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Advice For Freshmen: How to Kick High School in the Butt
As a new-to-Leesville student, one can quickly become overwhelmed by the change high school brings. Regular events like tests, homework, and after school activities bog a person down and make high school more stressful…