The Mycenaean Spring 2019 Print Issue
Ashley Tysiac, editor in chief
Staves continuing family basketball legacy
Leesville senior Brittany Staves didn’t even want to play basketball at first. “I saw how...
“Everything is awesome” about The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part
I have to admit, I felt a bit skeptical when I walked into the movie...
Leesville girls swim and dive captures first state title in 23 years
For the past few years, Hough High School has dominated the state in girls swimming....
Increased security at Leesville on Tuesday in light of threat
On Tuesday, February 5, students arrived at Leesville Road High School in the morning to...
Aquaman plagued by excessive length, subplots
I looked down at my watch as I sat in the dark movie theater—an hour...
Best running spots around the Triangle
Ashley Tysiac, editor in chief
Arostegui and Pardo: Bound by soccer
Over the years, friends Malina Pardo, Leesville senior, and Hannah Arostegui, former Leesville student, would...
Al Neuharth Journalism Conference: Looking back at my D.C. trip
Page by page, I browsed through my Google search for scholarships. As I scrolled through...
Leesville Symphonic Band excels in D.C. concert
Some students spent this year’s Spring Break at the beach, but members of the Leesville...
Monica Wilkerson: From potential lawyer to teacher
As a young girl growing up in the small town of Bennettsville, South Carolina, Monica...
Jalen and Ishua Benjamin: A bond on and off the court
Leesville assistant men’s basketball coach Ishua Benjamin received a call one day from Raleigh from...
The Mycenaean Spring 2018 print issue
Ashley Tysiac, editor in chief
Moments from Leesville’s student walkout
On March 14, hundreds of Leesville students participated in a walk-out to “uplift the names...
Leesville women’s track excels at indoor state championship
In 2015, the Leesville women’s track team finished fourth at the 4A Indoor Track State...
Women’s basketball vs. Southeast Raleigh more than just a game
The Leesville women’s basketball team was unable to come out with a win on February...
The good and bad of The Last Jedi
The Last Jedi: A marvelous addition to the Star Wars saga The Last Jedi is not...
Pride women’s tennis doubles team excels at states
On October 28, the talented Leesville women’s tennis doubles team of Helen Alvis, sophomore, and...
UNC’s handling of its academic scandal is embarrassing and disgraceful
On October 13, the National Collegiate Athletic Association Committee on Infractions released a final ruling...
Embracing Pain: The Story of a Pride Record Holder’s Journey to Recovery
Carson Ellerby can’t recall exactly what happened on that midsummer evening. “I was just running,”...
The college basketball fraud scandal illustrates why collegiate student-athletes should be paid
Last month, the release of an FBI investigation into bribes and corruption in college basketball...
Leesville’s U.S. champion: Former Pride golfer wins amateur title
It came down to the 37th hole. Doc Redman, a Leesville alum and current sophomore...
Golden’s Honors A Result of Hard Work
The first time Paul Dinkenor, Leesville women’s soccer coach, saw a young Rachel Golden...
The Benefits of College Visits
Before deciding on a college to attend, many high school students travel to different schools...
Another Strong Year for Leesville Athletics
Leesville sports teams and athletes had extreme success in the 2016-17 school year. The Pride...
Loops and Corkscrews: A Roller Coaster Lover’s Guide to Three Big Amusement Parks
Amusement parks are fun, engaging tourist spots that provide entertainment for children, teenagers, and adults....
A fall break could be beneficial to students and teachers
Each year, Leesville students have a summer, winter, and spring break from school. However, students...
Basketball state title game legacy began in 2001
Shawan Robinson will always remember the first time the Leesville men’s basketball team played in...
Girls Soccer: A Tradition of Dominance
The Leesville Road girls soccer program is known for their long-lasting tradition of dominance and...
Conversation with a Champion
Leesville Road’s Grace Countie is one of the top elite swimmers in the state of...
My Teacher: Ties Through Clemson
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A Special Moment During JV Basketball Game
On Tuesday, February 6, the Leesville men’s junior varsity basketball team faced off against rival...
How does WCPSS decide to close school for snow?
When wintry weather arises in Wake County, students and parents across the county anxiously wait...
Best Sports Moments of 2016
Ashley Tysiac, editor in chief
My Teacher Project: A Spotlight on A Special Teacher
In November, the Leesville newspaper staff was contacted by North Carolina Public Radio WUNC. Our...
“Sing” Hits a High Note
A recurring plot in many children’s and family movies seems to be about talking animals,...
Holiday Cookbook
Holiday Baking Cookbook by Ashley Tysiac Ashley Tysiac, editor in chief
Veteran’s Day: A Personal Story
On November 11 each year, Americans across the United States spend time to pay respect...
Gamble runs away with CAP-8 XC title
On October 18, Nathan Gamble, a senior at Leesville, ran away from the competition and...
Can Starting School Later Benefit Student Learning?
Over the past few years, researchers have found scientific proof high schools should start later....
Should students attend school when sick?
When a student wakes up in the morning feeling ill, it can be difficult for...
Girls Tennis Wins First Ever CAP-8 Title
On Thursday, October sixth, the Leesville women’s tennis team won the CAP-8 conference title after...
College competition creates complex problems
Now that fall is starting this 2016-2017 school year, thousands of high school seniors across...
Robbins, an ace for Leesville girls tennis
Lauren Robbins, sophomore, is leading the 2016 Pride girls tennis team towards a successful season....
Dinkenor dominates coaching both boys and girls
For more than 20 years, Paul Dinkenor, a Leesville coach and teacher, has continued to...
Girls XC: The Tradition Continues
The Leesville girls cross country team has had a very strong squad for the...
McNamara-Clement a slam dunk at USA tryouts
This summer, Lauren McNamara-Clement, a senior at Leesville, participated in the USA U17 Girls Basketball...