ProStart class gets head start
Leesville has introduced a new repertoire in their culinary classes this year, Prostart, which focuses on restaurant management and culinary arts. In just its first…
Articles by Anne Cushman, senior editor, 2012-13
My soccer journey
Coming into high school, I had one goal, pun intended — to make the varsity soccer team. As tryouts in spring approached, my nerves grew…
Senior prank causes parking lot mayhem
On Friday, May 17, the graduating class of 2013 pulled an unusual senior prank. Upon arriving at school early, seniors decided to “park like a…
Dance showcase wows
On Tuesday, April 23, Leesville Road High School and Middle School dance classes combined to put on a showcase for family and friends. The showcase…
Tragedy entertains
It’s like a train-wreck. You don’t want to watch, but you just can’t turn away. Why? Why do we find ourselves fascinated by accidents, sadness,…
Knitting Club has Leesville in stitches
Tired of paying too much for scarves and blankets? Sick of your old, boring hobbies of stamp collecting and flower pressing? Well, Knitting Club is…
Viewers follow The Following
Kevin Bacon, most famous as the resident bad boy dancer in Footloose, is starring in his first TV show, The Following. The show centers on…
Senior break breaks boredom
Exam week is a great week to be a senior. With Leesville’s senior exemption policy, the oldest kids, who stayed on top of their work,…
Senior break breaks boredom
Exam week is a great week to be a senior. With Leesville’s senior exemption policy, the oldest kids, who stayed on top of their work,…
Based on a true story…
“The whole country is watching you, they just don’t know it.” -Jack O’Donnell, Argo Unfortunately, that is often the case when it comes to those…
Leesville cheerleading becomes state champ
On Saturday, Dec. 8, Leesville cheerleaders brought pride to their school when they took first place in the NCHSAA State Championship tournament. The squad faced…
Boy Bands
Throughout time, herds of girls have been screaming, fantasizing, chasing, fainting, and crying over one basic concept: boy bands. Each generation comes with their own…
Olympics float into Leesville
A major aspect of Homecoming week is the procession of student-made floats that represent different clubs and grades at Leesville Road High School. Hours of…
Parker’s program promotes student-athlete participation
Evan Parker is making quite a splash his senior year in high school. In addition to becoming the quarterback of Leesville’s undefeated football team, he…
Twitter brings election into 21st century
Twitter, the supposed diary of teenagers everywhere, is now being incorporated into more serious issues, such as presidential elections. In the upcoming 2012 election, both…
Men’s soccer smashing season
The Leesville men’s varsity soccer team is starting the first half of the season strong with a 8-4 (4-2 in conference) record. Paul Dinkenor, coach,…
Defy Gravity defies expectations
Have you ever wished that you could fly? Now you can, or at least come pretty close at Defy Gravity, the indoor trampoline experience in…
Class of 2013 intersection frightfully good
The first week in August, a group of determined seniors took to the Leesville/O’neal intersection to officially mark their territory. Every year, seniors paint the…
Leesville women protect our freedom
There are many options to consider after high school. A very noble and inspiring path to take is joining the Armed Forces. There are many…
Freshmen prove themselves on the soccer team
A short few months ago, Ashley Kendrot made the Leesville varsity women’s soccer team. The freshman has transformed from a shy, lowkey newbie to an…
Pride leaves Wolverines begging for mercy
The Leesville Women’s softball team soared to victory on Tuesday April 24 against Wakefield. The Pride “mercy ruled” the Wolverines in the 5th inning with…
Crocs making a comeback
Despite many prejudices, Crocs have infinite potential. Some believe the versatile and conventional shoe has gone “out of style,” but certain Leesville students are attempting…
Freshman girl makes the cut
Ashley Kendrot: just a freshman girl wishing to enter into the intense high school women’s soccer realm. Her journey began on Tuesday, February 14. Kendrot…
Environmental club improves our atmosphere
Tuesday, April 10, the environmental club held an after school campus clean up. Leesville’s campus receives these sorts of spruce ups periodically throughout the year…
It’s okay to be obsessed
Obsession: something every teen goes through, whether they admit it or not. That one celebrity that you would marry in a second; no questions asked….
Bookstore now “Nook-store”
What happened to the days when you would feel crisp pages of a book underneath your fingers and hear the rustling of the page turning…
There’s no wrong direction with OneDirection
Tuesday, March 6 was anything but an ordinary day. Despite the dreadful ACT that dragged on for four hours, it was still incredible, because that…
Sport Medicine travels to conference in Chapel Hill
Second year sports medicine traveled to a conference at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on Saturday, February 25. “It was a great…
Prom Dress Drive
Because of movies and television, almost every girl dreams that one night when she can dress up, look beautiful, and stand side by side her…
Hilburn undergoes hefty changes
Hilburn Academy, formerly known as Hilburn Drive Elementary, is transforming into a school containing grades K-8. In addition, the school will receive a major technological…
AP classes: important or impossible?
Advanced Placement classes. A major stress factor for many high school students. For the student wishing to receive those six points for their GPA, they…
Recruiting: rigorous yet rewarding
A question many high school athletes struggle with is whether or not to play sports on the next level, at college. Despite common beliefs, recruiting…
Men’s tennis is set
Leesville’s men’s tennis team is working hard to break into the tops of the Cap-8 ranks this year. After a week of tryouts, February 13-17,…
AP classes: Important or impossible?
Advanced Placement classes. A major stress factor for many high school students. For the student wishing to receive those six points for their GPA, they…
Leesville library: a hidden gem
“What a school thinks about libraries is a measure of what it thinks about education.” That poster hangs on the door of one of the…
Universal parks exploit fanatics
Being a huge Harry Potter fan, I decided to venture into The Wizarding World of Harry Potter while in Florida for winter break. I knew…
Puns sweep the school
Did you hear about the guy who got hit in the head with a soda can? Luckily it was only a soft drink. Puns, or…
Principal’s chat informs parents
Parents came to Leesville on November 26 to attend the Principal’s Chat. It is a meeting wherein parents get the chance to have a personal…
Dinkenor plans for 2012 boys soccer season
Coach Dinkenor held a meeting on Thursday, December 1 for the upcoming 2012 boys soccer season. The season does not begin until next year, but…
The grapple disappoints
After a lengthy, exhausting day of high school, the only thing I wanted to do was sleep. Fate had a different plan. There was a…
Footloose re-vamped and reviewed
The recreation of the beloved 80’s musical, Footloose, was released on Friday, October 14. I had rather low expectations because remakes rarely live up to…
Owling, coning, planking: creative ways to be safe in high school
“One day I was at Harris Teeter and decided to lay down randomly in front of the store. I got the weirdest looks, but it…
Boys basketball builds expectations
The Leesville men’s varsity basketball team has high hopes for the 2011-12 season. Kris Sherrod, junior, said, “I’m really looking forward to the season. We…
Varsity men’s soccer strikes on Senior Night
On Monday, October 17, the Leesville varsity men’s soccer team defeated Heritage High 1-0 on senior night. Monjue Campbell, senior, said, “It was a great…
Innocent shenanigans part of teen’s lives
“One day I was at Harris Teeter and decided to lay down randomly in front of the store. I got the weirdest looks, but it…
Women’s golf keeps par
The Leesville Road High School women’s golf team has been working hard since first stepping onto the course this summer. In their first match, and…
Holes poked in the student body
Do you have your ear’s pierced? Belly button? Lip? Why did you do it? Because you had the urge? How about because your friend did?…
Leesville varsity men’s soccer defeats Heritage
On Thursday, September 23, the Leesville varsity men’s soccer team gained another win against the Heritage Huskies. After being rained out Wednesday, the Pride came…
Lions pounce on golden hawks
On Sept. 1, the Leesville varsity men’s soccer team racked up another win to bring them to a 4-1 record. The team pulled out a…
Seniors chalk up class spirit
On Thursday Aug. 25, the first day of school, confusion awaited students driving into the parking lot. Seniors had decided to cover all the parking…