Author: Asis Johnson, social media editor
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A Night Under the Stars
On Saturday, May 22, many LRHS seniors came together to dance, sing, and party the night away in celebration of the school’s prom. With hour-long time slots, several seniors took part in the school…
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Senior Photos–Raleigh Photographers
Over the summer, rising seniors generally take their senior photos for the yearbook. This is the photo where ladies are draped in black with pearls, and men are very nicely suited up. Information about…
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2021 AP Exams
With the 2021 AP Exams beginning, Leesville’s AP classes have begun preparing for testing in the coming weeks. This year’s exams provide three different testing dates for each AP subject between May and mid-June.…
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2021 Oscars Recap
The 93rd Academy Awards premiered on Sunday, April 25, set at Union Station in downtown Los Angeles. The awards already had a bizarre start as they were delayed because of the pandemic. And to…
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Survivor vs. Big Brother vs. The Amazing Race
The TV network, Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), is the host of three of America’s major reality shows. These reality shows include Big Brother, Survivor, and The Amazing Race. Each of the shows have been…
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The Loss of DMX
On April 9, 2021, Earl Simmons, better known by his stage name, DMX, passed away after days of fighting to stay alive. Following a heart attack, DMX’s family reported that he had been on…
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Teacher Spotlight: Hannah Snell
After graduating, most people never have to go through their high school routines again, but not Hannah Snell. One of the teachers new to Leesville this year is walking back into her past as…
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2021 Grammy’s Rundown
Due to the pandemic, the 63rd annual Grammy Awards were not set up the way they have been in the past years. Still located in Los Angeles, in order to keep the attendees safe,…
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Yes Day: Plot Summary and Review
Yes Day is a movie for the whole family to watch. Three kids and two parents: a recipe for some major dilemmas. Allison Torres (Jennifer Garner) faces a reputation as the “bad cop” as…
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Review: Ginny and Georgia
Netflix has been dropping originals left and right. A recent Netflix Original TV show, Ginny and Georgia, has shot to Netflix’s number one spot. With hour long episodes, the show is a drama that…
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Teacher Spotlight: Angela Scioli
As the school year is quickly coming to an end, some of Leesville’s teachers have decided to bring their teaching careers to a close. Angela Scioli, a member of Leesville’s Social Studies department, has…
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2021 Black History Month Read-In
On Thursday, February 11, 2021, Leesville’s National English Honor Society hosted the second annual Black History Month Read-In (read about the first read in Here). Because of COVID-19, much like other school events this…
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A Corona Swim Meet
Wake County swimmers and divers were extremely anxious at the beginning of the school year to find out if they would be having a season this school year. With the pandemic limiting opportunities, many…
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What’s Trending from the 2021 Inauguration?
Michelle Obama’s Inauguration Fit It wasn’t too soon after the Obamas’ entrance that the internet began raving about Michelle Obama’s outfit. Walking alongside her husband, looking incredibly gorgeous, Michelle Obama was seen in Sergio…
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Upcoming Marvel Films
Every year, once a year, Disney (who owns Marvel) releases a list of upcoming films at Disney Investor Day. Now that Marvel’s “Avengers: Endgame” is over, many have been wondering what’s next in the…
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Teen Dramas Over The Decades
The concept of teen dramas have been consistent throughout the decades. However, each decade we are introduced to a new set of characters that the world falls in love with. As we watch them…
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A Fun Activity During COVID-19
The pandemic has made it difficult for many people to entertain themselves in a safe and precautious way. The basic go-tos for entertainment are shut due to safety precautions. However, the movie theatre industry…
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Respect Is Earned
Often I question what is the one thing that determines how all of our human interactions develop. What really determines how people treat one another, how friendships begin and end, etc. That one thing…
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Why Should You Watch “This Is Us”?
Season 5 of NBC’s hit show, “This Is Us,” premiered a two hour episode on October 27. The show has done extremely well since its pilot in 2016. The star studded-cast, including Milo Ventimiligia,…
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The Fall Fest Parade
On Friday, October 23, Leesville students gathered (COVID style) for this year’s Fall Fest celebration. In place of Homecoming, Leesville organized Fall Fest week, which was capped off with a drive-through parade. From 6:00…
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Introducing Fall Fest Week
Due to COVID-19, school events and traditions are being altered. October is generally the month of Homecoming; however, the pandemic is causing there to be some switch-ups on school traditions. In order to provide…
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Zendaya Makes History
Zendaya, 24-year-old actress, made history on Sunday (the 20th) at the Emmy awards for her role in the hit HBO show “Euphoria.” The actress was nominated for one of the biggest categories of the…
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Leesville Road High’s Rho Kappa
Leesville Road High School hosts chapters of various different National Honor Societies. The newest honor society that has been introduced to Leesville is Rho Kappa–the national honor society for Social Studies. Rho Kappa was…
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The Ins and Outs of Motivation
As a teenager in virtual learning, or as an adult in any setting; it can be difficult to keep yourself motivated. Many know what they need to be doing, and why they need to…
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A Senior Celebration
On Friday, August 28, a few members of Leesville Road High School’s PTSA and other parent volunteers put together an event to celebrate the 2021 seniors. Seniors gathered together for a drive-through parade.…
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How Do Hands-On Courses Look Online At LRHS?
All students in Wake County have launched their school years online. LRHS offers a variety of hands-on classes, including: Visual Arts, Gym, Team Sports, PEPI, Weight Training, etc. Students have several different reasons…
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Netflix Suggestions For Your Quarantine
Below are some binge worthy series that you can find on Netflix to pass some time: Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness: If you are into docuseries, Netflix recently dropped a new one that…
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Netflix Suggestions
Below are some binge worthy series that you can find on Netflix to pass some time: Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness: If you are into docuseries, Netflix recently dropped a new one that…
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Social Media: Which platform is favored the most at Leesville?
Social media heavily influences today’s adolescence. Over the course of a few years, there has been a creation of a variety of different social media platforms; there has been a rise and fall…
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Why is Black History Month Important?
“Black History Month” bolded with the colors of the Pan-African flag. Photo in Public Domain. America recognizes the month of February as Black History Month. The time of year where African Americans are celebrated…
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Changing the Game
Kobe and Gianna Bryant painted on a basketball court in the Philippines. Photo Courtesy Public Domain. Devastation came in waves world-wide following the death of NBA star, Kobe Bryant, his 13 year-old daughter, Gianna…
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African American History Month Read-In
A photo of Leesville Road High School’s principal, Ian Solomon, opening the African American History Month Read-In. Photo Courtesy of Asis Johnson. On Tuesday, February 4, Leesville Road High School held the school’s first…
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Newspaper Staff Superlatives: “Most Likely To…”
Most likely to buy out Target: Madeleine Bimonte If you’re ever wondering what to get Madeline as a gift just walk into Target and raid the dollar section. It’s full of fun, quirky, and…
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Leesville Road High School Student Creates A Way to Give Back for the Holidays
Families everywhere prepare for all of Christmas’ festivities for the holiday season. Some children or even adults who are fortunate enough to celebrate Christmas with all of its holiday cheer, do not stop to…
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Ability Grouping–Practical or Ineffective?
For over 150 years, students have been grouped by their academic ability in school. This grouping, called ability grouping or ability tracking, has been a continuous and controversial topic in America. Grouping students by…
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Leesville’s Sophomore Class Council Spreads Holiday Cheer to School Staff
Leesville’s 2018-19 Sophomore Class Council wanted to do something meaningful for the school as the holiday season rolls in, and so they did. Jessica Lee, council president, proposed the idea to raise money in…
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The Leesville Road High School Swim Team Continues to Dominate North Carolina High School Swimming.
November 15 was the first LRHS swim meet of the 2018-19 season. Leesville left the Triangle Aquatic Center (TAC) with an overall win by 17 points and a win for the LRHS women by…
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Are Healthy School Lunches A Lost Cause?
For years, in America, the constant terrible reputation of school lunches has been a controversial topic. In a majority of public schools the level of nutrition or bad taste of school lunches is talked…
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Fall 2018 Math 3 EOC
This year’s first semester Math 3 students (honors and academic) will be the first to take the Math 3 end of course EOC. All guardians of a Math 3 student received a letter regarding…
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A Look at Leesville Students Consistent Complaint Through the Years
In August, 1993 Principal Richard Murphy opens Leesville Road High School to over a thousand students and sixty staff members. Since then, Leesville has started and ended many high school traditions and has seen…
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The 2018 NC State Fair Opening Day–Students React
On October 12, the annual NC State Fair had its big opening day, originally supposed to be Thursday, the 11. Due to weather conditions caused by Hurricane Michael, Kent Yelverton (NC State Fair manager)…
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What Will Instagram Look Like in 10 Years?
Instagram is a popular social media platform, created by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, sold to Facebook in 2012. Most recently, instagram has added features that allow you to automatically schedule instagram posts, filters…
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A Crowded Murphy
Leesville Road High School’s campus contains two buildings. Each building holds several classes for students to attend. One of the two buildings is the Murphy building; it is connected to the main building of…
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Tardies: Should Students Be Excused for Morning Athletic Practices?
Students who play sports and have morning practices as a part of their athletic schedule are penalized for being late to school after their morning practices. Should athletes be excused for the inconvenience of…
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Freshmen React to Their First Week of High School
The transition to high school is a different experience for all students. Some middle schoolers transition to high school with a breeze, and others may have a harder time adjusting. Andrew Stepanian–a freshman at…
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Attending School at Leesville High Versus Schools Around the World
Adjusting to a new school, in a brand new country, cannot possibly be easy. Foreign exchange students face this tenacious task every year–when they come to America for a new school experience. This year,…