Leesville Road High School's Newspaper
Most people agree Memorial Day ushers in the summer season. Here in Raleigh, that summer season comes with hot and hazy days where you want to run inside to the
During Memorial Day Weekend, my family and I drove up to New Jersey to see family. Many, including myself, did not realize that there is much difference between the way
During the COVID-19 pandemic, starting a small business appealed to people of all ages. It was a good way to fill time and make money for those that lost their
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
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
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
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
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
Paige Hadsall has become very involved in the Leesville community over the past 4 years, contributing to the school spirit, academics, and athletics found here. Hadsall was a part of
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
