Author: Abigail Mabe, senior editor
-
Mike Miller: a Lifelong Legacy
Mike Miller has been an influential member of the community for over 13 years now. He has inspired many through his coaching and teaching career at Sycamore Creek. “This is my 13th year at…
-
Senior spotlight: Mac Haney
Mac Haney is an influential part of the Leesville community, especially concerning the musical aspect of the school. Haney is a part of the Tri-M music honors society and is a member of the…
-
Senior Spotlight: Clifton Haas
Clifton Haas has been a member of the Leesville community for a long time and is currently finishing his last year of High School. Haas’s favorite hobby is brazillian jiu jitsu, a rare but…
-
Senior Spotlight: Korryn O’Shea
Korryn O’Shea is an avid member of the Leesville community, involving herself in multiple clubs and community service projects in the area. O’Shea is an officer for Leesville Liaisons, an organization aimed at helping…
-
Senior Spotlight: Ashton Zuburg
Ashton Zuburg impacted the Leesville community with her positive attitude and willingness to help others. She was a member of National Dance Honors Society and FCA, both valuable extracurricular activities aimed at community service…
-
Senior Spotlight: Monique Dacanay
Monique Dacanay has positively impacted those around her during her time at Leesville. You will always find her working hard or encouraging others with enlightening conversations. Dacanay’s random acts of kindness prove to show…
-
Senior Spotlight: Lillian Avent
Lillian has been highly involved in the Leesville community since she arrived at the school four years ago. She is on the Executive Council, National Honors Society, English National Honors Society, Art National Honors…
-
Senior Spotlight: Elizabeth Kluckman
Elizabeth Kluckman is a positive and determined student who dedicates her time towards encouraging and helping others. Kluckman is a member of National Honors Society, Math Club, Math NHS, and National Dance Honors Society.…
-
Senior Spotlight: Allison June Mabe
Allison June Mabe is one of the highlights of the Leesville community, always putting others first with her outgoing personality and spirit. She can be found doing several community service projects and her school…
-
Senior Spotlight: Abigail Mountz
Abigail Mountz has played a large role in making the Leesville community inclusive and supportive. She has worked to build a foundation for generations of students to come. (photo used by permission of Mountz)…
-
Senior Spotlight: Makenzie Schlegel
Makenzie Schlegel has made a large impact on the Leesville community. Through her service and support for the school and surrounding area, she has made a difference in making the Leesville community a better…
-
Senior spotlight: Hannah Bateman
Hannah Bateman has played an incredible role in the building of the Leesville community. Through her involvement in sports, academics, and community service, she can always be counted on. (photo courtesy of @LRHS_LadyLax) Hannah…
-
Senior Sports Spotlight: Kaitlyn Canelas
Kaitlyn Canelas, pictured second from the left in the top row, has been playing on the LRHS volleyball team for the past 4 years. She plans on playing collegiate volleyball for Siena College this…
-
Senior Sports Spotlight: Maggie Salisbury
Maggie Salisbury, number 12 shown in this picture, has been playing on the LRHS volleyball team for 4 years, starting her volleyball career at the age of 13 for the NC Volleyball Academy. Salisbury…
-
Senior Sports Spotlight: Caroline Howey
Caroline Howey, pictured left, has been a part of the LRHS volleyball team for 4 years and for 9 years total. Her determination and sportsmanship have driven her to multiple awards and recognitions. (photo…
-
Senior Sports Spotlight: Megan Dooley
Megan Dooley (pictured right) has been playing volleyball for Leesville all four years of high school. She has gotten close with her teammates over the years, and recalls some of her favorite memories such…
-
Cross Country Seniors
This year’s cross county season was much different from years past, including a smaller team and less racing opportunities. The seniors on the team have worked hard to make a positive impact on their…
-
Nights of Lights
WRAL hosted the Night of Lights, a Covid-friendly drive through light show held in Dorothea Dix Park. This show proved to be extremely popular, as all nights were quickly sold out and some…
-
Christmas Tree Tidings
Boyce Farms is a family-owned Christmas tree farm located off of Mt. Vernon Church Road. This family business has spanned 3 generations and spreads the love and joy of Christmas to all who visit.…
-
Netflix Shows and their Origins
Today’s teenagers seem to favor TV shows that were aimed at adult audiences in the early 21st century. In an article, Leesville Road High School students have listed their top TV shows on Netflix.…
-
What are the Most Popular Netflix Shows?
Quarantine has locked people in the house since last March, turning them towards Netflix and other streaming services as their entertainment. Netflix’s top TV show lists vary from website to website. Collider posts the…
-
Stressful College Essays
As seniors are getting to the end of their early applications, they are scrambling to finish their college essays, and most are feeling very stressed out. However, Amy May has been planning for this…
-
My Travel Experience during Covid-19
The packing list was different this year from past road trips. This time, we included lysol spray, hand sanitizer, and masks. My family packed their bags and off we went to our first destination:…
-
The Stress of College Applications
The time of year is here for seniors applying to college. Stress levels are increasing and application deadlines are approaching quickly. Many early action applications are due October 15 or November 1, and students…
-
What do students do during lunch?
This year, students have a 2-hour lunch break. Third period ends at 11:10 and fourth begins at 1:10, allowing students plenty of time to meet for clubs, do homework, or other productive means of…
-
Voter Registration Club
Voter Registration Club is a new club at Leesville Road High School. Its goal is to get as many students as possible to register to vote. The demographic 18-29 year olds are historically the…
-
Students Working During COVID-19
Students working jobs during COVID-19 have experienced changes in their protocol, availability, and safety. They could be more at risk for the virus, since most are involved with interacting with people daily, but this…
-
Merchant Teacher Spotlight
Leesville Road High School is proud to announce a new teacher, Logan Merchant, joining the social studies department this year. An NC State graduate, Merchant is fresh and excited to start up the school…
-
“Candace Against the Universe” Review
Five years after the hit TV show “Phineas and Ferb” stopped airing on Disney Channel, creators Dan Povenmire and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh got to make a revival-type movie that premiered on Disney + on…
-
Senior season
Many students can’t wait for their senior year, to stand at the front of the football stands during each game, shouting storytimes into the rest of the crowd during halftime. They would have marched…
-
The Outer Banks
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 sounds cliché, but the…
-
The AP Exams (coronavirus edition)
AP exams are just around the corner, but this year’s exams are a little different from years past due to the coronavirus. This year, all exams are going to take place online, with guidelines…
-
Local greenways tackling boredom
Coronavirus has allowed for people to reconnect with their surrounding environments. Because of the Stay At Home order in effect for all North Carolinians until April 30, many people want to find a way…
-
Approaching the AP exams
AP exams are coming up fast, and the study rush is just beginning. Not for Amy May, though. Amy May has been preparing for this her whole life. Before she even finished her AP…
-
Bored in the house
Coronavirus has us all social distancing and staying at our homes with the Stay at Home order in effect until April 30. This Stay at Home order allows residents of North Carolina to leave…
-
The importance of exercise
Everyone has heard at some point or another that daily exercise makes us happier and healthier. But does it actually make high schoolers happier? On one end of the spectrum, exercise is…
-
To All The Boys P.S. I Still Love You review
To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before P.S. I still Love You is rocking its way through netflix after the hit success of its first movie, To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before. (Photo…
-
Valentines Day Debate
Whether you love it or you hate it, Valentine’s day is right around the corner again. Do you anticipate this holiday or dread it? (photo courtesy of Abigail Mabe) It’s February again, the time…
-
Laziness
Laziness is an epidemic in our modern society, taking everyone one by one. What started this epidemic and why does it keep spreading? (Photo courtesy Abigail Mabe) Everyone can agree to being lazy from…
-
Travel or Stay Home?
Students travel extensively over holiday breaks and in their free time. Is this attributed to the fact that their parents and older generations are known to love travel? (Photo courtesy of Abigail Mabe) Millenials…
-
A TV Decade
Looking back at the beginning of the decade for most current high schoolers, television was filled with Nickelodeon and Disney shows…has taste for television changed to mold the upcoming decade? (Photo courtesy of Abigail…
-
Pleasure Reading…Has it Disappeared?
Do high schoolers spend less time pleasure reading due to television and programs like Netflix and Disney Plus? (Photo courtesy of Abigail Mabe) As kids age out of middle school and make their way…
-
‘Tis the Season
As the holiday season begins to take wind, families start preparing for the holidays with decorations, food, and gift-buying. Joy and stress mix to make the holidays unique for everyone. (Photo courtesy Abigail Mabe)…
-
Slang Pt 2
The older and younger generations converse on a daily basis, but does the difference in slang change the meaning of the conversation? (Photo courtesy Abigail Mabe) Slang, prevalent throughout all previous decades, continues to…
-
Slang
If you listen carefully to high school conversations, you will most likely hear some teenage slang. Take a look at what these words mean, how to use them, when to use them, and reactions…
-
Trick or Treat
All around people are getting ready for Halloween, and trick or treating is about to commence. As children and teenagers get their costumes ready, they contemplate Halloween plans…should High Schoolers go trick or treating?…
-
Dalia Hasan Feature
Dalia Hasan (third from the right) stands with her team after the 2018 State Championship race. She hopes to compete in the 2019 State championship this coming year to keep her States streak going.…
-
Backpack Troubles
Large backpacks are frequently seen carried around Leesville, weighing down on students’ backs and causing stress. (Photo courtesy of Abigail Mabe) Students at Leesville Road High school carry their backpacks on a daily basis,…
-
Women’s Golf Recognition
Anna Claire Bridge holds up her plaque for the “North State Girls Challenge” match, holding the best score for the Leesville girls, with a low score of 72 for the 18-hole course. (Photo with…
-
Jack Fuhrer Feature
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 is a senior on…