Amy Kreis, 2009-2010 Print Editor in Chief, Author at The Mycenaean

by Amy Kreis, 2009-2010 Print Editor in Chief May 28, 2010

The life of an NCSSM student

After sophomore year, students are given the opportunity to apply to the North Carolina School of Science & Math, a statewide residential magnet school for students with a strong aptitude

by Amy Kreis, 2009-2010 Print Editor in Chief May 27, 2010

Awards Day celebrates students’ hard work

On May 12, Leesville held their annual Awards Day ceremony to honor the students who exceeded academic standards. Around sixty students win awards ranging from Best Weightlifting Student to Best

by Amy Kreis, 2009-2010 Print Editor in Chief May 13, 2010

Tips for Applying to College

Rising seniors about to enter the dreaded college application process, please sit back and realize that the process only lasts a few months. Make sure that you apply to a

by Amy Kreis, 2009-2010 Print Editor in Chief April 16, 2010

No pressure on Palpant

High School is different than any other type of grade because everything begins to matter. The grade made in freshman year gym will be seen by college four years later.

by Amy Kreis, 2009-2010 Print Editor in Chief March 18, 2010

“Holocaust and Genocide” Class appeals to students and teachers alike

Last year Leesville introduced a new course, Holocaust and Genocide, to the Social Studies Department. Students were attracted to the class for many different reasons. For starters, the course counts

by Amy Kreis, 2009-2010 Print Editor in Chief March 1, 2010

CASL Seniors Celebrate National Signing Day

On Feb. 2, CASL(Capital Area Soccer League) seniors celebrated National Signing Day, legally committing to play soccer in college. Erika Lenns, senior, verbally committed to Gardner-Webb University in July of

by Amy Kreis, 2009-2010 Print Editor in Chief March 1, 2010

Trying out for Varsity Soccer an Intimidating Process, Especially for Freshmen

Girl’s soccer tryouts began the week of Feb. 15. Both the varsity and junior varsity teams have very high standards. For the past two years, the varsity team remains the

by Amy Kreis, 2009-2010 Print Editor in Chief March 1, 2010

“Hooter’s” Stereotype False

CBS recently began airing a new show, Undercover Boss, which takes a CEO of a company and introduces them back into one of their own stores. The week of Feb.

by Amy Kreis, 2009-2010 Print Editor in Chief January 26, 2010

Senior Exemptions Impacted by Waiver Requests

The senior exemption policy is one of the few privileges that seniors have over the rest of the student body. If a student has an A in a class he/she

by Amy Kreis, 2009-2010 Print Editor in Chief January 26, 2010

Sending Text Messages Correlated with Teen Car Crashes

I didn’t believe that this could happen to me is the common phrase said by teenagers nationwide. Parents warn their children about the dangers of poor driving, show videos, and

by Amy Kreis, 2009-2010 Print Editor in Chief January 26, 2010

Volunteering is not just for Impressing Colleges

Students are often pressured to volunteer by parents and clubs to satisfy the “Volunteer” section of the college application. Out of my four years of high school, I have probably

by Amy Kreis, 2009-2010 Print Editor in Chief December 7, 2009

Thirty Seniors Still Completing Graduation Project

The 2010 seniors were overjoyed when they found out that the Graduation Project was no longer mandatory. However, approximately thirty seniors are still completing the project despite it being optional.

by Amy Kreis, 2009-2010 Print Editor in Chief December 7, 2009

UN Copenhagen Conference to Discuss Global Warming

On Dec. 7 through Dec. 18 the United Nations will be holding the 15th Climate Change Conference (COP15) in Copenhagen, Denmark to discuss the current global warming crisis. Approximately 15,000

by Amy Kreis, 2009-2010 Print Editor in Chief December 7, 2009

Oishee Sen Plans to Graduate at 16

Senior students usually enter their final year of high school at age seventeen anticipating the day that they turn eighteen, gaining the access to vote, attend clubs and purchase lottery

by Amy Kreis, 2009-2010 Print Editor in Chief November 16, 2009

Magnet Schools, a Third Alternative

The Wake County Public School System is going to fail. On Nov. 3 in a runoff race for District Two, John Tedesco secured a school board seat, giving neighborhood school

by Amy Kreis, 2009-2010 Print Editor in Chief November 2, 2009

Leesville student changes lifestyle

Teenagers often go through high school wondering about what they are, who they want to be, and what they will become. They sit and pick out aspects of their life

by Amy Kreis, 2009-2010 Print Editor in Chief October 29, 2009

Second-year Teachers Face Challenges, Work with Leesville

There are over 120 teachers at Leesville, six of these entering only their second year of teaching: Ms. Abbott, Mr. McLeod, Ms. Robinson, Ms. Riley, Ms. Meeks and Ms. Hinnant

by Amy Kreis, 2009-2010 Print Editor in Chief October 29, 2009

New School Board Members Oppose Busing

On Oct. 6, Chris Malone of District One, Deborah Pickett of District Seven and Debra Goldman of District Nine secured enough votes to be elected to represent the Wake County

by Amy Kreis, 2009-2010 Print Editor in Chief October 27, 2009

Men’s Soccer Turns Season Around, Heads to Playoffs

On Oct. 21, the men’s Pride Varsity soccer team finished their regular season 8-8-1 and finished 7-4-1 in the CAP-7 conference, earning themselves the second spot in the conference. According

by Amy Kreis, 2009-2010 Print Editor in Chief October 12, 2009

One Athlete, Two Sports, One Season

Most Leesville students would agree that playing a sport in high school requires a lot of time and energy.

by Amy Kreis, 2009-2010 Print Editor in Chief October 12, 2009

Program Welcomes New Students to LRHS

The New Student Program is designed for the new students to become more accustomed with the school. During first and second periods of the first few weeks of school, student

by Amy Kreis, 2009-2010 Print Editor in Chief October 12, 2009

Senior Wall

Every year since the school’s opening in 1993, the senior class has decorated the intersection right outside of the school. A few brave seniors sneak out during the early morning

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The life of an NCSSM student

Awards Day celebrates students’ hard work

Tips for Applying to College

No pressure on Palpant

“Holocaust and Genocide” Class appeals to students and teachers alike

CASL Seniors Celebrate National Signing Day

Trying out for Varsity Soccer an Intimidating Process, Especially for Freshmen

“Hooter’s” Stereotype False

Senior Exemptions Impacted by Waiver Requests

Sending Text Messages Correlated with Teen Car Crashes

Volunteering is not just for Impressing Colleges

Thirty Seniors Still Completing Graduation Project

UN Copenhagen Conference to Discuss Global Warming

Oishee Sen Plans to Graduate at 16

Magnet Schools, a Third Alternative

Leesville student changes lifestyle

Second-year Teachers Face Challenges, Work with Leesville

New School Board Members Oppose Busing

Men’s Soccer Turns Season Around, Heads to Playoffs

One Athlete, Two Sports, One Season

Program Welcomes New Students to LRHS

Senior Wall

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