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The Mycenaean Spring 2019 Print Issue
Ashley Tysiac, editor in chief
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Staves continuing family basketball legacy
Leesville senior Brittany Staves didn’t even want to play basketball at first. “I saw how much work it took,” said Brittany. She watched from afar as her older brother, Brandon, played and excelled at…
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“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 theater to view The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part, the sequel to the widely popular movie The LEGO…
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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. Hough won the NCHSAA 4A Girls Swimming and Diving state title each of the past three years, and looked…
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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 the sight of various news crews parked in front of the school and police officers roaming the halls. Leesville…
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Aquaman plagued by excessive length, subplots
I looked down at my watch as I sat in the dark movie theater—an hour had passed. Later I glanced at the time again—another hour passed. And then finally, after 2 hours and twenty-two…
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Best running spots around the Triangle
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Arostegui and Pardo: Bound by soccer
Over the years, friends Malina Pardo, Leesville senior, and Hannah Arostegui, former Leesville student, would sometimes discuss the possibility of attending the same college together, side by side. As elite soccer players, the two…
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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 the list of web pages, nothing grabbed my interest. Not until I came upon one link, about a scholarship…
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Leesville Symphonic Band excels in D.C. concert
Some students spent this year’s Spring Break at the beach, but members of the Leesville Symphonic Band packed up their instruments and traveled to Washington, D.C. to perform in the President’s Cup National High…
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Monica Wilkerson: From potential lawyer to teacher
As a young girl growing up in the small town of Bennettsville, South Carolina, Monica Wilkerson, an English teacher at Leesville, never imagined that she would someday become a teacher. “I grew up wanting…
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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 his wife, Lisa, while playing basketball professionally overseas in Europe. It seemed as if their son, Jalen Benjamin, a…
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The Mycenaean Spring 2018 print issue
Ashley Tysiac, editor in chief
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Moments from Leesville’s student walkout
On March 14, hundreds of Leesville students participated in a walk-out to “uplift the names of the Parkland 17,” calling for an end to violence in schools. @lrhswalkout @WRAL @newsobserver pic.twitter.com/G7Idt5WzEg — The Mycenaean…
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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 Championship, its best finish ever. At this year’s state championships on February 10, the team displayed its best performance…
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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 2 against Southeast Raleigh, losing 59-36. But the game was much bigger than basketball. For the four senior members…
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High school athletics: Winning and wealth
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The good and bad of The Last Jedi
The Last Jedi: A marvelous addition to the Star Wars saga The Last Jedi is not worth the hype The Last Jedi: A marvelous addition to the Star Wars saga By: Ashley Tysiac, Junior Editor…
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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 Kylie Rigsby, senior, shined at the NCHSAA 4A State Championship at Millbrook Exchange Park. The two advanced to the…
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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 on the academic-athletic scandal that has loomed over the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill since 2010. The…
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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,” said Ellerby. It was the night of July 20, 2016; the Leesville alum was jogging near Brier Creek in…
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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 recruiting shocked the world of collegiate athletics. The three-year probe culminated with the arrests of 10 people, including four…
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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 at Clemson, competed in the final of the U.S. Amateur Golf Championship at the Riviera Country Club in Los…
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Golden’s Honors A Result of Hard Work
The first time Paul Dinkenor, Leesville women’s soccer coach, saw a young Rachel Golden play soccer, he knew she would excel at the high school level. “I’d seen her play as an eighth…
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The Benefits of College Visits
Before deciding on a college to attend, many high school students travel to different schools and take tours. College visits can be very beneficial to students, as they can give them an idea of…
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Another Strong Year for Leesville Athletics
Leesville sports teams and athletes had extreme success in the 2016-17 school year. The Pride athletics program won 7 total CAP-8 conference titles and appeared in many NCHSAA 4A playoffs and championship events. Here…
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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. Theme parks make for great vacation destinations for families or even just great places to enjoy a weekend getaway.…
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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 don’t have a break in the fall months between August and December, except for Thanksgiving break. Many school districts…
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Basketball state title game legacy began in 2001
Shawan Robinson will always remember the first time the Leesville men’s basketball team played in the NCHSAA 4A state championship. “We worked all year long to reach our goal,” said Robinson. “It was an…
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Girls Soccer: A Tradition of Dominance
The Leesville Road girls soccer program is known for their long-lasting tradition of dominance and excellence. Having won multiple state titles and conference championships, the Pride girls soccer team has always been a difficult…
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Conversation with a Champion
Leesville Road’s Grace Countie is one of the top elite swimmers in the state of North Carolina. She has won three individual NCHSAA 4A state titles, including the 50m freestyle in 2016 and the…
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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 Millbrook Wildcats. The Pride lost the game 74-61, but an act of sportsmanship displayed by the team exemplified that…
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How does WCPSS decide to close school for snow?
When wintry weather arises in Wake County, students and parents across the county anxiously wait to see if Wake County Public School System will cancel or delay school. The process of determining whether or…
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Best Sports Moments of 2016
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My Teacher Project: A Spotlight on A Special Teacher
In November, the Leesville newspaper staff was contacted by North Carolina Public Radio WUNC. Our staff has the opportunity to participate in a project called the My Teacher Project. The project is student-led and…
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“Sing” Hits a High Note
A recurring plot in many children’s and family movies seems to be about talking animals, real and animated. When I first saw commercials for Sing, I doubted that it would be any different than…
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Holiday Cookbook
Holiday Baking Cookbook by Ashley Tysiac Ashley Tysiac, editor in chief
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Veteran’s Day: A Personal Story
On November 11 each year, Americans across the United States spend time to pay respect to veterans who served our country. It is a day to remember the brave actions of the ones who…
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Gamble runs away with CAP-8 XC title
On October 18, Nathan Gamble, a senior at Leesville, ran away from the competition and placed first at the CAP-8 men’s cross country meet. It is the first time in five years that a…
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Can Starting School Later Benefit Student Learning?
Over the past few years, researchers have found scientific proof high schools should start later. According to the National Sleep Foundation, teens need anywhere from eight and a half to 9 and one fourth…
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Should students attend school when sick?
When a student wakes up in the morning feeling ill, it can be difficult for him or her to decide whether or not to go to school. Some decide to take a day off…
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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 defeating Sanderson. Winning 5-4, the team was able to clinch a share of the championship with Sanderson. It is…
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College competition creates complex problems
Now that fall is starting this 2016-2017 school year, thousands of high school seniors across the country are beginning to complete applications for college. While it may seem that applying for college is only…
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Robbins, an ace for Leesville girls tennis
Lauren Robbins, sophomore, is leading the 2016 Pride girls tennis team towards a successful season. Robbins holds the number one singles spot on the team and is undefeated in singles play this season. She…
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Dinkenor dominates coaching both boys and girls
For more than 20 years, Paul Dinkenor, a Leesville coach and teacher, has continued to build a dominant Pride soccer program that is one of the most well-known in North Carolina. A member of…
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Girls XC: The Tradition Continues
The Leesville girls cross country team has had a very strong squad for the past few years. They have finished top ten in the conference, regional and state meets each of the past…
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McNamara-Clement a slam dunk at USA tryouts
This summer, Lauren McNamara-Clement, a senior at Leesville, participated in the USA U17 Girls Basketball World Championship Team Trials and made it all the way through to the final 40 players. The tryouts took…